Balboa TP500 - Spa Behavior and Functions; Pumps Operation; Circulation Pump Modes; Filtration and Ozone

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Pumps
Press the “Jets” 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.
On non-circ systems, the low-speed of pump 1 runs when the blower or any other pump is on. If the spa is in Ready Mode (See page
6), Pump 1 low may also activate once in a while for at least 1 minute to detect the spa temperature (polling) and then to heat to the set
temperature if needed. When the low-speed turns on automatically, it cannot be deactivated from the panel, however the high speed may
be started.
Circulation Pump Modes
If the system is equipped with a circ pump, it will be congured to work in one of three different ways:
1, The circ pump operates continuously (24 hours) with the exception of turning off for 30 minutes at a time when the water temperature
reaches 3°F (1.5°C) above the set temperature (most likely to happen in very hot climates).
2, The circ pump stays on continuously, regardless of water temperature.
3, A programmable circ pump will come on when the system is checking temperature (polling), during lter cycles, during freeze conditions,
or when another pump or blower is on.
The specic Circulation Mode that is used has been determined by the Manufacturer and cannot be changed in the eld.
Filtration and Ozone
On non-circ systems, Pump 1 low and the ozone generator will run during ltration. On circ systems, the ozone will run with the circ pump.
The system is factory-programmed with one lter cycle that will run in the evening (assuming the time-of-day is properly set) when energy
rates are often lower. The lter time and duration are programmable. (See page 10)
A second lter cycle can be enabled as needed.
At the start of each lter cycle, all water devices (other than the primary pump) will run briey to purge the plumbing to maintain good water
quality. The term “water devices” includes the Blower.
Freeze Protection
If the temperature sensors within the heater detect a low enough temperature, then the pump(s) and the blower automatically activate to
provide freeze protection. The pump(s) and blower will run either continuously or periodically depending on conditions.
In colder climates, an optional freeze sensor may be added to protect against freeze conditions that may not be sensed by the standard
sensors. Auxiliary freeze sensor protection acts similarly except with the temperature thresholds determined by the switch. See your dealer
for details.
Clean-up Cycle (optional)
When a pump or blower is turned on by a button press, a clean-up cycle begins 30 minutes after the pump or blower is turned off or times
out. The pump and the ozone generator will run for 30 minutes or more, depending on the system. On some systems, you can change this
setting. (See the Preferences section on page 12)
Spa Behavior