Balboa ML900 User Manual Download Page 12

P/N 40348-99_B   01/26/2006

Warning! Shock Hazard! No User Serviceable Parts.

Do not attempt service of this control system. Contact your dealer or service organization for assistance. Follow 
all owner’s manual power connection instructions. Installation must be performed by a licensed electrician and all 
grounding connections must be properly installed.

Basic Installation and Configuration Guidelines for 
Mach 3 EL-Series Spa Controllers.

Use minimum 6AWG copper conductors only.

Torque field connections between 21 and 23 in lbs.

Readily accessible disconnecting means to be provided at 
time of installation.

Permanently connected.

Connect only to a circuit protected by a Class A Ground Fault 
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) mounted at least 5’ (1.52M) from the 
inside walls of the spa/hot tub and in line of sight from the 
equipment compartment.

CSA enclosure: Type 2

Typical field connections 
for main power.

Refer to Wiring Diagram 
inside the cover of the 
control enclosure.

Refer to Installation and 
Safety Instructions provided 
by the spa manufacturer.

Warning:

People with infectious diseases should not use a 

spa or hot tub.

Warning:

To avoid injury, exercise care when entering or 

exiting the spa or hot tub.

Warning:

Do not use a spa or hot tub immediately following 

strenuous exercise

Warning:

Prolonged immersion in a spa or hot tub may be 

injurious to your health

Caution:

Maintain water chemistry in accordance with the 

Manufacturers instructions.

Caution:

The equipment and controls shall be located not 

less than 1.5 meters horizontally from the spa or hot tub.

CSA Compliance/Conformité
Caution:

• Test the ground fault circuit interrupter before each use of 

the spa.

• Read the instruction manual.
• Adequate drainage must be provided if the equipment is to 

be installed in a pit.

• For use only within an enclosure rated CSA Enclosure 3.
• Connect only to a circuit protected by a Class A ground 

fault circuit interrupter.

• To ensure continued protection against shock hazard, use 

only identical replacement parts when servicing.

• Install a suitably rated suction guard to match the 

maximum flow rate marked.

Warning:

• Water temperature in excess of 38°C may be injurious to 

your health.

• Disconnect the electrical power before servicing.

Attention:

• Toujours verifier l’efficacite du disjoncteur differentiel avant 

d’utiliser differentiel avant d’utiliser le bain.

• Lire la notice technique.
• Lorsque l’appareillage est installe dans une fosse, on doit 

assurer un drainage adequat.

• Employer uniquement a l’interieur d’une cloture CSA 

Enclosure 3.

• Connecter uniquement a un circuit protege par un 

disjoncteur differentiel de Class A.

• Afin d’assurer une protection permanente contre le danger 

de shock electrique, lors de l’entretien employer seulement 
des pieces de rechange identiques.

• Les prises d’aspiration doivent etre equipees de grilles 

convenant au debit maximal indique.

Avertissement:

• Des temperatures de l’eau superieures a 38°C peuvent 

presenter un danger pour la sante.

• Deconnecter du circuit d’alimentation electrique 

avante l’entretien.

Warning/Advertissement:

• Disconnect the electric power before servicing. Keep access 

door closed.

• Deconnecter du circuit d’alimentation electrique avant 

l’entretien. Garder la porte fermer.

GREEN

WHITE

WHITE AC (120 V)

FOR W-WIRES

RED AC (240 V)

FOR W-WIRES

BLACK

RED

FROM GFCI

J23  J19  J28
J43  J42  J48

J53  J54
J55  J25
J26

Warning!

  

Qualified technician required for service and installation.

Summary of Contents for ML900

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Page 3: ...Jets 1 2 Jets 2 3 Jets 3 3 Blower 3 Invert 3 Preset Filter Cycles 3 Optional Filter Cycle Programming 3 Light 4 Option 4 Fiber 4 Freeze Protection 4 Locking the Panel 4 Locking the Set Temperature 4 Clean up Cycle 4 Circ Pump 4 Ozone 5 Displaying Information About Your Spa 5 User Preferences 5 Editing User Preferences 5 Diagnostic Messages 6 7 Periodic Reminder Messages 8 Optional Auxiliary Panels...

Page 4: ...utton will control the pump in Standby Mode Drain Mode In this case press any other button to exit System will revert to previous mode after 1 hour Jets 1 Press the Jets 1 button once to turn pump 1 on or off and to shift between low and high speeds if equipped If left running the pump will turn off after a timeout period The pump 1 low speed timeout on some systems may be as long as 4 hours On no...

Page 5: ... after the spa is powered up The second filter cycle night begins 12 hours later Filter duration is programmable for 1 12 hours The default filter duration can vary from system to system To program press Warm or Cool then Jets 1 Press Warm or Cool to select the filter duration Press Jets 1 to select the number of filter cycles The display will show both day and night cycles day cycle only or night...

Page 6: ...e wheel stop Freeze Protection If the temperature sensors within the heater detect a low enough temperature then the pumps and the blower automatically activate to provide freeze protection The equipment stays on for at least 4 minutes and until the sensors detect that the spa temperature is warm enough In colder climates an optional additional freeze sensor may be added to protect against freeze ...

Page 7: ...ettings Suppress Reminders When set to reminders are never displayed on the panel When set to reminders are displayed on the panel periodically Temperature in Celsius When set to temperatures are displayed on the panel in degrees Celsius When set to temperatures are displayed in Fahrenheit 24 hour Time Display When set to time is displayed in 24 hour military format 00 00 is midnight 23 00 is one ...

Page 8: ... EL2000 systems reset the time of day on each power up Spa settings are preserved on all systems DO NOT ENTER THE WATER Remove the spa cover and allow water to cool Once the heater has cooled reset by pushing any button If spa does not reset shut off the power to the spa and call your dealer or service organization DO NOT ENTER THE WATER Remove the spa cover and allow water to cool At 107 F approx...

Page 9: ...ll be displayed In Economy or Sleep mode the pump may be off for hours outside a filter If you wish to see the current spa temperature either switch to Standard mode or turn Jets 1 on for at least 2 minutes Press any button to leave Standby Mode and return to normal operation Add pH increaser according to manufacturer s instructions Add pH reducer according to manufacturer s instructions Add saniti...

Page 10: ...structions Every 30 days Test reset GFCI per manufacturer s instructions Every 90 days Drain and refill spa per manufacturer s instructions Every 180 days Clean and condition cover per manufacturer s instructions Every 180 days Clean and condition wood per manufacturer s instructions Every 365 days Install new filter As needed Install new Mineral cartridge User can suppress all reminders in User P...

Page 11: ...y as Jets 5 Mister optional Press the Mister button to turn the Mister on and off If left on the mister will automatically turn off after 15 minutes TV Lift optional Press the TV Lift button to raise and lower the TV Lift device There is no timeout for this feature Optional Auxiliary Panels Note Below is a partial list of optional auxiliary panels and their basic functions Please contact for local...

Page 12: ... ground fault circuit interrupter before each use of the spa Read the instruction manual Adequate drainage must be provided if the equipment is to be installed in a pit For use only within an enclosure rated CSA Enclosure 3 Connect only to a circuit protected by a Class A ground fault circuit interrupter To ensure continued protection against shock hazard use only identical replacement parts when ...

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