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Please refer to the following User Guides for more detailed information:
ML551/ML554 User Guide: P/N 40632-99
ML 550 User Guide: P/N 40569-99
Light
Mode

Jets 1

Jets 2

ML551

Cool/Warm

ML500, 551, 554
Press the "Cool" or "Warm" button once 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 spa temperature.
Mode
ML500, 551, 554
This button is used to switch between Standard,
Economy, and Sleep modes. Press "Mode" to enter mode
programming, press "Cool" to cycle through to desired
mode (LCD flashes until confirmed), then press "Mode" to
confirm selection.
Sleep mode heats the spa to within 11°C (20°F) of the set
temperature only during filter cycles. "
the display until mode is changed.

Standby Mode

Pressing "Cool" or "Warm" followed by "Blower" or " Jets 2"
or "Aux" will turn off all spa functions temporarily. This is
helpful when changing a filter. Pressing any button exits
Standby mode. On some systems the " Jets 1" button will
control the pump in Standby Mode ("Drain Mode"). In this
ML550, 551, 554 Panel Operation
Warm
Warm
Heat
Heat
Cool
Heat
Cool
Warm
ML550
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 time-out period. The
pump 1 low speed time-out on some systems may be as
long as 4 hours.
On non-circ systems, the low speed of pump 1 runs when
the blower or any other pump is on. It may also activate
for at least 1 minute every 30 minutes to detect the spa
temperature (polling) and then to heat to the set temperature
" will appear on
if needed, depending upon mode. When the low speed turns
on automatically, it cannot be deactivated from the panel;
however, the high speed may be started.
Jets 2
Press the " Jets 2" button once to turn pump 2 on or off, and
to shift between low and high speeds if it is a two-speed
pump. If left running, the pump will turn off after a
time-out period.
Light
Light
Mode
Warm
Warm
Heat
Heat
Jets 1
Jets 2
Blower
Cool
ML554
Jets 1
Jets 2
Blower
Light
Mode
(optional on some systems)
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  • Page 1 ML550, 551, 554 Panel Operation Please refer to the following User Guides for more detailed information: ML551/ML554 User Guide: P/N 40632-99 ML 550 User Guide: P/N 40569-99 Light Light Mode Warm Warm Light Light Mode Warm Warm Heat Heat Heat...
  • Page 2 ML550, 551, 554 Panel Operation (cont.) (Note: This panel cannot be used to program filter cycles Blower for systems that are programmed by time rather than by 1-speed operation: on/off; duration. For these systems, a larger panel is needed and the 2-speed operation: med/hi/off;...
  • Page 3 Clean-up Cycle (optional) software version number (such as 2. 1 ), followed by “ ” and then your spa’s network ID number (consisting of both When a pump or blower is turned on by a button press, a letters and digits displayed in 5 steps). clean-up cycle begins 30 minutes after the pump or blower If you need to see this series of numbers again, and “...
  • Page 4 ML550, 551, 554 Panel Operation (cont.) – Dolphin II Address When set to “ ” , no addressing is used. Use this setting for a Dolphin I, or for a Dolphin II which is set for no address (which is the Dolphin II factory default). When set to “...
  • Page 5 ML200, 240, 260, 400 Panel Operation Please refer to the following User Guides for more detailed information: ML400 User Guide: P/N 40570-99; ML260 User Guide: P/N 40633-99 ML240 User Guide: P/N 40634-99; ML200 User Guide: P/N 40571-99 Heat Jets Jets Temp Temp Light...
  • Page 6 ML200, 240, 260, 400 Panel Operation (cont.) Blower (optional on some systems) ML400 Pressing “ Jets” while in Economy mode puts the spa in Standard-In-Economy mode, (“ ”) which operates If your system has a blower (and only one pump), but your the same as Standard Mode, then reverts to Economy panel does not have a “Blower”...
  • Page 7 Ozone Preset Filter Cycles (optional) ML400 ML400 On most systems, the ozone generator (if installed) runs On all systems, the pump and the ozone generator will run during filter cycles (except when pump 1 is operating at high during filtration. At the start of each filter cycle, the blower speed on a non-circ system) and during clean-up cycles.
  • Page 8 ML200, 240, 260, 400 Panel Operation (cont.) User Preferences ML400 Editing User Preferences ML400 There are several aspects of spa operation that you can View the setting. customize using the User Preferences submenu. The left two characters (before the decimal point) tell Press “Temp”...
  • Page 9 (Not Jumpered) If your system is using a special type of heater, a display such as “ ” (Jumpered) may appear next. If your system is using the generic Balboa heater, no heater type display will appear. “ ” or “...
  • Page 10 VL Series Panels -- For use with GS Systems VL Panel Line-up Time Warm Blower Light Mode / Prog Cool Jets 1 Jets 2 “Phone Plug” RJ Type, VL/GS Connector Time Time Warm Warm Blower Blower Light Light Mode/Prog Mode/Prog Cool Jets 1 Jets 2...
  • Page 11 Jets Warm Light Cool Heat Jets Blower Temp “Phone Plug” RJ Type, Light Heat VL/GS Connector Blower Blower Heat Jets Light Note: Heat VL404 and VL403 have red LED’s on black background Blower Blower Jets Temp Light Blower Blower Heat Light Jets Heat...
  • Page 12 GS Panel -- 500 Series and Operation Please refer to the User Guides for additional information. 500 Z Series User Guide: P/N 40789 500 SZ Series User Guide: P/N 40790 500 DZ Series User Guide: P/N 40788 Te Temp Bl Blow ower Li Ligh 500Z Series Panel Note: Button shapes and labels may vary.
  • Page 13 On panels with “Warm” and “Cool” buttons, to display the set STANDARD Mode maintains set temperature. will be temperature, press “Warm” or “Cool” once. To change the set displayed momentarily when you switch into Standard temperature, press a temperature button again before the Mode.
  • Page 14 GS Panel -- 500 Series and Operation (cont.) FILTER CYCLES Preset Filter Cycles 500DZ The first preset filter cycle starts at 8:00 AM and ends Preset Filter Cycles 500Z at 10:00 AM. The second preset filter cycle starts at 8:00 The first preset filter cycle begins 6 minutes after the PM and ends at 10:00 PM.
  • Page 15 J15 J16 J25 J63 J64 J66 J65 SWITCHBANK A FUSE .3A 250V TORQUE RANGE FOR TB1: 27-30 IN. LBS. J33 J34 RED AC BALBOA INSTRUMENTS, INC. 2-SPD Balboa VS500Z EXT RLY HTR2 HTR1 P/N 22972 REV D MADE IN U.S.A EXT.
  • Page 16 Changing a System Circuit Board HOW TO REPLACE A SYSTEM CIRCUIT BOARD Important! Check all jumpers and dip switch positions on the new board. Make sure they are in the same position as the Be sure to turn the power off before replacing any old board.
  • Page 17 Testing the Sensor Set Check sensor wires for cracks or damage that may If the opposite sensor is now reading higher, indicate the presence of a rodent. the problem is with the sensor(s). Replace the sensor set. Inspect the connections of both sensors on the circuit *If you wait more than 2 minutes after plugging the board.
  • Page 18 Removing the Heater Assembly from a Spa System Note: Be careful when removing a heater assembly from a spa plumbing system. Water may splash out under pressure. Water under pressure in the plumbing may splash out, and onto the system’s electronic board. Do not remove the system door until the water has been drained from the heater assembly tube.
  • Page 19 Panel Message Reference Guide Message Meaning / Frequency Action Required Reminder, Suppress in User Preferences. [2] Reminder, Suppress in User Preferences. Reminder, Suppress in User Preferences. [2] Reminder, Suppress in User Preferences. Reminder, Suppress in User Preferences. Reminder, Suppress in User Preferences. [2] On some systems even when spa is shut down, some equipment may occasionally turn on to continue monitoring temperature or if freeze protection is needed.
  • Page 20 Panel Message Reference Guide (cont.) Economy On some systems even when spa is shut down, some equipment may occasionally turn on to continue monitoring temperature or if freeze protection is needed. Please see the User Manual of the specific panel that the Reminders need to be suppressed. This is a Reminder Message.
  • Page 21 Reminder, Suppress in User Preferences. [2] Reminder, Suppress in User Preferences. [2] Reminder, Suppress in User Preferences. [2] Reminder, Suppress in User Preferences. [2] On some systems even when spa is shut down, some equipment may occasionally turn on to continue monitoring temperature or if freeze protection is needed.
  • Page 22 Panel Message Reference Guide (cont.) Reminder, Suppress in User Preferences. [2] Reminder, Suppress in User Preferences. [2] Reminder, Suppress in User Preferences. [2] Reminder, Suppress in User Preferences. [2] On some systems even when spa is shut down, some equipment may occasionally turn on to continue monitoring temperature or if freeze protection is needed.
  • Page 23 Reminder, Suppress in User Preferences. [2] Reminder, Suppress in User Preferences. [2] On some systems even when spa is shut down, some equipment may occasionally turn on to continue monitoring temperature or if freeze protection is needed. Please see the User Manual of the specific panel that the Reminders need to be suppressed. This is a Reminder Message.
  • Page 24 ©2008 Balboa Water Group. All rights reserved Tustin, Ca. 92780 (714) 384-0384 40921 Rev A October 31, 2008...

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