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Start Up
When your hot tub is first activated, it will go into priming mode
(after displaying some configuration information). The priming
mode will last up to 4 minutes; then circulation will start, then heat
icon will come on for 6 seconds, and then flicker for 90 seconds.
Then heater will come on to heat water to set temperature. It is
recommended that priming mode be allowed to finish, preventing
any pumps from operating dry. If you are positive all pumps are
primed you can exit priming mode early by pressing
or .
Temperature Adjustment
Temp range is: 80°F - 104°F / 26.0°C – 40.0°C The factory
pre-set temperature is set at 100°F / 37.5°C. The last measured
temperature is constantly displayed on the LCD. See edit menu in
Owner’s Guide to select F° or C°. Note: On non Hush Pump hot
tubs, the current water temperature will only be displayed if the 2
speed filter pump has been running for two minutes.
Warm / Cool
Press the or button twice to display the set temperature.
Each time either button is pressed again, the set temperature will
increase or decrease depending on which button is pressed. After
three seconds, the LCD will automatically display the last measured
water temperature.
Heating Modes
To change to the desired heating mode, press to enter mode
programming, press to cycle through to desired mode (LCD
flashes until confirmed), then press to confirm selection.
There are 3 Heating Modes – Standard, Economy and Sleep
Modes.
Standard Mode maintains the set temperature at all times. Note
that the last measured hot tub temperature displayed is current
only when the pump has been running for at least 2 minutes. The
STANDARD icon will display until the mode is changed.
Economy Mode heats the hot tub to the set temperature only
during filter cycles. The ECONOMY icon will display until mode
is changed. Pressing
1 while in Economy mode puts the hot
tub in Standard-In-Economy mode, which operates the same as
Standard Mode, then reverts to Economy Mode automatically after
1 hour. Use this mode to activate the heater if using the hot tub
when not in filter cycle. During this time, a press of the
button
will revert to Economy Mode immediately.
Sleep Mode heats the hot tub within 20°F / 11°C of the set
temperature only during filter cycles. The SLEEP icon will display
until mode is changed. Use this mode when going on holidays.
Massage 1
Press 1 button once to turn pump 1 on to low speed, press
1 again for the pump’s high speed, and once more to turn off
the pump. Low speed turns off automatically after 2 hours and high
speed turns off automatically after 15 minutes. Massage pump 1
comes on for a 1 minute purge at the start of each filter cycle.
Massage 2
Press 2 button once to turn pump 2 on to low speed, press
2 again for the pump’s high speed, and once more to turn off
the pump. Low speed and high speed turn off automatically after
15 minutes. Massage pump 2 comes on for a 1 minute purge at
the start of each filter cycle.
Turbo (optional)
Press the button to turn Turbo on and off. Turbo will
automatically turn off after 15 minutes. Turbo comes on for a 10
second purge at the start of each filter cycle.
Light
Press the button to turn the hot tub light on, press again to turn
off. Light will automatically turn off after 3 hours.
Standby Mode
Pressing or followed by 2 will turn off all hot tub
functions temporarily. SbY will appear on your display. This is
helpful when changing a Microfilter cartridge. Press any button
to exit standby mode. Note: If hot tub is in a heat cycle when
standby is selected the 2 speed pump or Hush Pump will run for
approximately 15 seconds.
700 Series (Europe Only)
ET-7 Topside Control Panel Operating Instructions
Time of Day and Filter Cycles Setting
On all systems, the 2 speed filter pump or Hush Pump and ozone
generator will run during filtration. There are two filter cycles
per day. The start/end times of each cycle are programmable.
Programming filter times on Hush Pump equipped hot tubs are used
to tell the system how many hours a day to turn the heater on when
in Economy mode.
To Program:
1. Press
then .
2. Use the and buttons to adjust the time of day in hours,
press the again to adjust the time in minutes. Use the and
buttons to adjust the minutes. Press to enter new time.
3. You will see PROGRAM, FILTER 1 (F1), START TIME appears on
the display. Press
or to choose the filter start time hour.
Enter the hour by pressing .
4. Press or to choose the filter start time minutes. Each
press will change the start time by 5 minutes. Enter the minutes by
pressing
.
5. Press to see the PROGRAM, FILTER 1(F1),
end TIME. Adjust the time as done above.
6. Press
to see the PROGRAM, FILTER 2(F2), START TIME.
Proceed as above.
7. Press
to see PROGRAM, FILTER 2(F2),
end TIME. Adjust the time as done above.
8. The time that now appears allows you to turn your hot tub light
on automatically. Adjust time as done above.
9. Program the time you want your light to turn off.
10. Press
will enter the new filter cycle times into the system
and display the current water temperature.
Panel Inversion
Press the or button, followed by the or button
to change the numbers in the display to read upside down. Press
the same sequence to set back.
Locking The Panel
Press , 1 then within 3 seconds. When locked, the PL
indicator light will light up. All buttons are frozen except the
button. To unlock the panel, press , 1 then .
Locking the Set Temperature
Press or then , 1 and within 3 seconds
to activate the lock. The TL indicator light will light up when
temperature is locked. To unlock the set temperature, press
or
then , 1 and .
Periodic Reminder Messages
(press the button to reset a displayed reminder message)
rPH: Test and adjust pH chemical levels as per Beachcomber
instructions. Reminder is every 7 days.
rCL: Remove, clean, and reinstall Microfilter as per Beachcomber
instructions. Reminder is every 30 days.
rt9: Test & reset GFCI as per Beachcomber instructions. Reminder
is every 30 days.
rdr: Drain and refill hot tub as per Beachcomber instructions.
Reminder is every 90 days.
rCO: Clean and condition Heatshield as per Beachcomber
instructions. Reminder is every 180 days.
rCH: Install new Microfilter. Reminder is every 365 days.
To suppress reminders, refer to the user edit menu.
Diagnostic Display Messages
OHH or OHS: Overheat-DO NOT ENTER HOT TUB
ICE: Potential Freeze
SnA: Hot tub is shut down
Snb: Hot tub is shut down
SnS: Sensor out of balance
HFL: Could indicate flow problem
LF: Persistent low flow problems
dr: Inadequate water detected
drY: Inadequate water detected
Pr: Hot tub in priming mode
-- : Temperature unknown
-: Temperature not current or in Economy or Sleep mode.
PLEASE REFER TO TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE FOR A
COMPLETE EXPLANATION OF DIAGNOSTIC MESSAGES.
USER EDIT MENU
This feature is available on 700 Series hot tubs that have the
Energy Saver Management System remote installed. There are
three selections in the User Edit Menu:
1. Suppress Reminders: This SST2 system will display a number
of reminders prompting you to perform certain maintenance
tasks. If you do not want these reminders to be displayed, you
can suppress them.
2. Temperature Display: You can change your temperature
display from Fahrenheit to Celsius.