Gecko TSC-4 - User Manual

The Quick Reference Card provides a quick overview of your spa's
main functions and the operations accessible with your digital control pad.
Quick Reference Card
Automatic water heater start:
When water temperature is 1˚F (0.5˚C)
lower than the Set Point, the heater will
automatically turn on until water tempera-
ture reaches Set Point plus 1˚F (0.5˚C).
The "Heater" icon lights up when
the heater is on. It flashes when
there is a request for more heat
but the heater has not yet started.
Real-time clock (K-4-10K):
Use Clock to set real-time clock. The display
toggles every 5 seconds alternately showing
the hourly time and the current water tem-
perature.
The system automatically performs two filter cycles per day, at 12-hour intervals. During a filter cycle,
Pumps 2 & 3 and blower run at high speed for one minute, then Pump 1 runs at low speed for a
programmed number of hours and the ozonator is activated.
To set filter cycle duration and frequency:
Troubleshooting
Programming filter cycles (K-4-10K)
Pumps have started up for
one minute on several oc-
casions and "Filter Cycle"
icon is flashing.
Not a bug but a feature!
Our Smart Winter
Mode protects your spa
from the cold by automati-
cally turning pumps on for
one minute several times a
day to prevent water from
freezing in pipes.
Water temperature is
flashing.
Water temperature in the
spa has reached 112˚F
(44˚C).
Do not enter the water!
Allow water to cool down.
The system will reset auto-
matically when water tem-
perature reaches 109˚F
(43˚C).
Call your dealer or service
supplier if problem persists.
3 flashing dots are dis-
played.
A problem has been
detected.
Do not enter the water!
Check and open water
valves. Clean filter if neces-
sary. Check water level.
Add water if necessary.
Shut power off and power
your spa up again to reset
the system.
Call your dealer or service
supplier if problem persists.
The display is flashing.
A power failure has occurred.
Press any key to reset the
system.
Press Filter key. The
display will show Fdxx
,
with "xx" representing
the currently set filter
cycle duration in hours.
When the desired setting
is displayed, press Filter
again. The display will
show FFxx, with "xx"
representing the filter
cycle frequency per day.
Use Up or Down arrow
key to change setting.
0 = no filtration
12 = continuous
filtration
Use Up or Down arrow
key to change setting
(from 1 to 4, depending
on selected duration).
When the desired set-
ting is displayed, press
Filter to confirm. The
"Filter Cycle" icon lights
up when a filter cycle
is on.
Dual-Pump & Blower System With K-4-8K
Three-Pump & Blower System With K-4-10K
Setting water temperature:
Use Up or Down arrow key to increase or
decrease water temperature. The tempera-
ture setting will be displayed for 5 seconds
to confirm your new selection.
The "Set Point" symbol indicates
the desired temperature, NOT
the current water temperature!
Water temperature can be adjusted by 1˚ in-
crements from 59 to 104˚F (15 to 40˚C).
Starting Pump 1:
Press Pump 1 to turn pump on at low speed
(for dual-speed pump). Pressing a second
time turns pump to high speed. A third time
turns pump off. A built-in timer automatically
turns pump off after a predetermined period
of time, unless manually deactivated first.
The "Pump 1" icon lights up when
pump is on at high speed. It flashes
when pump is on at low speed.
1
Starting Pump 2:
Press Pump 2 to turn pump on at low speed
(for dual-speed pump). Pressing a second
time turns pump to high speed. A third time
turns pump off. A built-in timer automatically
turns pump off after a predetermined period
of time, unless manually deactivated first.
The "Pump 2" icon lights up when
pump is on at high speed. It flashes
when pump is on at low speed.
2
Starting Pump 3 (K-4-10K):
Press Pump 3 to turn pump on. Press a
second time to turn pump off. A built-in
timer automatically turns pump off after a
predetermined period of time, unless it has
been manually deactivated.
The "Pump 2" icon lights up when
pump is on.
2
Turning the light on:
Press Light to turn light on at high intensity.
Press a second time to turn light to medium
intensity and a third time to turn light to low
intensity. A fourth time turns light off. A built-in
timer automatically turns light off after 2 hours,
unless it has been manually deactivated.
The "Light" icon lights up when light
is on at high intensity. It flashes when
light is on at medium or low intensity.
Fiber Box Option: If your spa is equipped with
an optional fiber box, press Light key to turn
fiber box (motor & light) on. Press a second
time to turn fiber box motor off and leave light
on. A third time turns both motor and light off.
The "Light" icon is displayed when fiber box
light is on. It flashes when motor and light are
on at the same time. A built-in timer automati-
cally turns fiber box off after 2 hours, unless
manually deactivated first.
Starting the blower:
Press Blower to turn blower on at high
speed. Press a second time to turn blower
to low speed. Pressing a third time turns
blower off. A built-in timer automatically
turns blower off after a predetermined
period of time, unless it has been manually
deactivated.
The "Blower" icon lights up when
blower is on at high speed. It flashes
when blower is on at low speed.
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Summary

Spa Operation Controls

Starting Pumps and Light

Instructions for operating spa pumps and the light at various speeds and intensities.

Starting the Blower

How to turn the spa blower on and off at different speed settings.

Real-time Clock Operation

Setting and viewing the spa's real-time clock and water temperature.

Water Temperature and Heating

Setting Water Temperature

Adjusting the desired water temperature for your spa.

Automatic Water Heater Start

Understanding how the heater automatically engages to maintain set temperature.

Filter Cycle Programming

Setting Filter Cycle Duration & Frequency

Configuring the timing and length of automatic spa filtration cycles.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Filter Cycle Icon Flashing

Explanation for the flashing 'Filter Cycle' icon and Smart Winter Mode.

Display Flashing and Errors

Resolving issues when the display flashes or shows error indicators.

Spa Programming Sequence

Setting Time of Day

Procedure to set the current time on the spa control panel.

Filter Cycle Configuration

Setting the start time and duration for spa filter cycles.

Temperature Unit Selection

Choosing between Fahrenheit (°F) and Celsius (°C) for temperature display.

Keypad Lockout

Enabling or disabling control panel functions to prevent unauthorized changes.

Storing Settings and Returning to Normal Mode

Saving programmed settings and exiting the programming sequence.

Advanced Spa Features

Purge Cycles

Setting the number of daily purge cycles for system maintenance.

Inverted Display Mode

Activating or deactivating the inverted display for easier viewing.

Digital Control Pad Lockout

Securing the control panel with full or partial lockout modes.

Economy Mode Operation

Switching to energy-saving mode, which lowers the set point temperature.

Gecko TSC-4 Specifications

General

Brand	Gecko
Model	TSC-4
Category	Control Panel
Language	English