American Spas AM-418B, Owner'S Manual

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American Spa Owner’s Manual
LTR50001143, Rev. M
Operating
Your Spa
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Message Meaning Action Required
No message
on display
1) Spa temperature is unknown. 1) After pump has been running for 2 minutes
temperature will be displayed.
2) Spa is in Economy or Sleep
mode.
2) In Economy or Sleep mode, the pump may be off
for hours outside a filter cycle. If you wish to see the
current spa temperature, either switch to Standard
mode or turn Jets1 on for at least two minutes.
3) Power has been cut off to the
spa.
3) The control panel will be disabled until power
returns. Spa settings and time of day will be
preserved for 30 days with a battery back-up.
BUF Internal problem detected. Repair required. Contact your dealer or service
organization.
dr Insufficient water detected in
heater. Spa will be shut down for
15 minutes.
Check water level in spa. Refill if necessary. Make
sure pumps are been primed and filter cartridges are
clean. Press any button to reset or wait 15 minutes
and spa will automatically reset. If message spa does
not reset, call your dealer or service organization.
dry
dY Insufficient water detected in
heater. Spa is shut down.
(Displays on third occurrence of dr
message.)
Follow directions for dr message and press any button
to reset spa. Spa will not automatically reset when dry
or dY is displayed.
Ec Indicates heater is in Economy
Mode.
None.
--F or --C Temperature unknown After the pump has been running for two minutes, the
temperature will be displayed.
HL
HFL A difference in readings between
temperature sensors has been
detected indicating a possible water
flow problem.
Make sure spa is filled to proper level and that
pumps are primed and filter cartridges are clean. If
message does not reset, call your dealer or service
organization.
IC
ICE Potential freeze condition detected. No action required. The pumps and the blower will
automatically activate regardless of spa status.
Your new spa comes equipped with an electric heater.
Following the directions listed below will ensure the
most efficient operation:
NOTE: This method is only for spa usage under two
hours a week.
• Keep the spa’s operating temperature 5˚F below
the desired usage temperature when not in use.
One or two hours before use, set the temperature
to the desired temperature.
• If the spa usage exceeds two hours a week, the
set temperature should remain at the desired
usage temperature.
• The air venturis should be used sparingly. When
open, water temperature drops quite rapidly and
can also dissipate chemicals.
Allowing the water temperature to lower more than
10˚F below the desired usage temperature and
reheating it prior to usage will cause the heater to
operate longer than it normally would maintaining
the desired temperature. Doing this will increase your
operating cost and makes your heater work more than
necessary.
Electrical Power Efficiency
Diagnostic Messages