Advertisement
Quick Links
Control Guide,
Balboa ProView™
Preparation and Filling
Fill the spa to its correct operating level. Be sure to open all valves and jets in the plumbing system before filling to allow as much
air as possible to escape from the plumbing and the control system during the filling process.
After turning the power on at the main power panel, the top-side panel will display a startup screen.
Priming Mode
After the initial start-up sequence, the control will enter Priming Mode and display a Priming
Mode screen. Only pump icons appear on the priming mode screen. During the priming mode,
the heater is disabled to allow the priming process to be completed without the possibility of
energizing the heater under low-flow or no-flow conditions. Nothing comes on automatically,
but the pump(s) can be energized by selecting the "Jet" buttons. Manually exit Priming Mode
by pressing the "Exit" Button.
Priming the Pumps
As soon as the Priming Mode screen appears on the panel, select the "Jets 1" button once to start Pump 1 in low-speed and then
again to switch to high-speed. Also, select the other pumps, to turn them on. The pumps should be running in high-speed to
facilitate priming. If the pumps have not primed after 2 minutes, and water is not flowing from the jets in the spa, do not allow the
pumps to continue to run. Turn off the pumps and repeat the process. Note: Turning the power off and back on again will initiate a
new pump priming session. Sometimes momentarily turning the pump off and on will help it to prime. Do not do this more than 5
times. If the pump(s) will not prime, shut off the power to the spa and call for service.
Important: A pump should not be allowed to run without priming for more than 2 minutes. Under NO circumstances should a
pump be allowed to run without priming beyond the end of the 4-5 minute priming mode. Doing so may cause damage to the
pump and cause the system to energize the heater and go into an overheat condition.
Exiting Priming Mode
You can manually exit Priming Mode by navigating to the "Back" button on the Priming Mode Screen. Note that if you do not
manually exit the priming mode as described above, the priming mode will be automatically terminated after 4-5 minutes. Be sure
that the pump(s) have been primed by this time.
Once the system has exited Priming Mode, the top-side panel will display the Main Screen, but the display will not show the
temperature yet, as shown below. This is because the system requires approximately 1 minute of water flowing through the
heater to determine the water temperature and display it.
Synergy Series Swim Spas / Premium Series Hot Tubs
Pumps
On the Spa Screen, select a "Jets" button once to turn the pump 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 will time out after 30 minutes. The high-speed
will time-out after 15 minutes.
Advertisement
Summary of Contents for PDC spas Balboa ProView
- Page 1 Control Guide, Balboa ProView™ Preparation and Filling Fill the spa to its correct operating level. Be sure to open all valves and jets in the plumbing system before filling to allow as much air as possible to escape from the plumbing and the control system during the filling process.
- Page 2 Control Guide, Balboa ProView™ (cont’d) Main Functions Spa Status Important information about spa operation can be seen quickly from the Main Screen. The most important features, including Set Temperature adjustment, can be accessed from this screen. The actual water temperature can be seen in large text and the desired, or Set Temperature, can be selected and adjusted.
- Page 3 Control Guide, Balboa ProView™ (cont’d) Dual Temperature Ranges (High vs. Low) This system incorporates two temperature range settings with independent set temperatures. The specific range can be selected on the Settings screen and is visible on the Main Screen in the upper right corner of the display.
- Page 4 Control Guide, Balboa ProView™ (cont’d) Adjusting Main Filtration Using the same navigation and adjustment as Setting the Time, Filter Cycles are set using a start time and a duration. Each setting can be adjusted in 15-minute increments. The panel calculates the end time and displays it automatically.
-
Page 5: Additional Settings
Control Guide, Balboa ProView™ (cont’d) Additional Settings Hold Mode - M037* Hold Mode is used to disable the pumps during service functions like cleaning or replacing the filter. Hold Mode will last for 1 hour unless the mode is exited manually. If spa service will require more than an hour, it is best to simply shut down power to the spa. - Page 6 Control Guide, Balboa ProView™ (cont’d) The water is too hot – M029 The system has detected a spa water temp of 110°F (43.3°C) or more, and spa functions are disabled. System will auto reset when the spa water temp is below 108°F (42.2°C). Check for extended pump operation or high ambient temp.
- Page 7 Control Guide, Balboa ProView™ (cont’d) The settings have been reset (Persistent Memory Error)* – M021 Contact your dealer or service organization if this message appears on more than one power-up. The clock has failed* – M020 Contact your dealer or service organization.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Balboa ProView and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers