GECKO YE5 Bundled System Includes Spa Control Instruction Manual

GECKO YE5 Bundled System Includes Spa Control

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: Y series and in.xe
• Display Sequence: Customizable at start-up
• Breaker Setting: Refer to the manual for specific details
• Programming Options: Extensive control system programming capabilities

Product Usage Instructions

Power Up and Breaker Setting
Before powering up the unit, ensure that the breaker setting is correctly configured as per the manual instructions. Incorrect breaker settings may lead to malfunction or damage.

Programming the Control System

Follow these steps to program the control system:

1. Refer to the Quick Start Card Chart for initial setup guidance.
2. Access the programming options menu on the control system.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to customize settings according to your preferences.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can the unit be installed in proximity to highly flammable materials?

A: No, the controller must not be installed near highly flammable materials to prevent hazards.

Q: Are there any user-serviceable parts in the product?

A: No, the product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Contact an authorized service centre for any servicing needs.

Q: How should unused bushing conduits be handled?

A: All unused bushing conduits must be plugged with the attached nipple to prevent electric shock hazards and water damage to the control system.

Safety Warning

WARNINGS:
Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the following.

• FOR UNITS FOR USE OTHER THAN SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS, A CLEARLY LABELED EMERGENCY SWITCH SHALL BE PROVIDED AS PART OF THE INSTALLATION. THE SWITCH SHALL BE READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE OCCUPANTS AND SHALL BE INSTALLED AT LEAST 5′ (1.52 M) AWAY, ADJACENT TO, AND WITHIN SIGHT OF THE UNIT.
• ANY DAMAGED CABLE MUST BE IMMEDIATELY REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
• TURN POWER OFF BEFORE SERVICING OR MODIFYING ANY CABLE CONNECTIONS IN THIS UNIT.
• TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDS AND/OR WATER DAMAGE TO THIS CONTROL, ALL UNUSED BUSHING CONDUITS MUST BE PLUGGED WITH THE ATTACHED NIPPLE.
• THIS CONTROLLER MUST NOT BE INSTALLED IN PROXIMITY OF HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MATERIALS.
• LOW SUPPLY VOLTAGE OR IMPROPER WIRING MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THIS CONTROL SYSTEM. READ AND FOLLOW ALL WIRING INSTRUCTIONS WHEN CONNECTING TO THE POWER SUPPLY.
• THIS PACK CONTAINS NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS. CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER FOR SERVICE.
• ALL CONNECTIONS MUST BE MADE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND ANY STATE, PROVINCIAL OR LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODE IN EFFECT AT THE TIME OF THE INSTALLATION.
• PRODUCT MUST BE DISPOSED OF SEPARATELY BY LOCAL WASTE DISPOSAL LEGISLATION.
• THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY PERSONS (INCLUDING CHILDREN) WITH REDUCED PHYSICAL, SENSORY OR MENTAL CAPABILITIES, OR LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE UNLESS THEY HAVE BEEN GIVEN SUPERVISION OR INSTRUCTION CONCERNING THE USE OF THE APPLIANCE BY A PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR SAFETY.
• CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED TO ENSURE THAT THEY DO NOT PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE.
• THIS MEANS THAT DISCONNECTION MUST BE INCORPORATED IN THE FIXED WIRING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WIRING RULES.
• CAUTION: TO AVOID A HAZARD DUE TO INADVERTENT RESETTING OF THE THERMAL CUT-OUT, THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE SUPPLIED THROUGH AN EXTERNAL SWITCHING DEVICE, SUCH AS A TIMER, OR CONNECTED TO A CIRCUIT THAT IS REGULARLY SWITCHED ON AND OFF BY THE UTILITY.
• PARTS CONTAINING LIVE PARTS, EXCEPT PARTS SUPPLIED WITH SAFETY EXTRA-LOW VOLTAGE NOT EXCEEDING 12 V, MUST BE INACCESSIBLE TO A PERSON IN THE BATH OR SPA.
• PARTS INCORPORATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, EXCEPT REMOTE CONTROL DEVICES, MUST BE LOCATED OR FIXED SO THAT THEY CAN FALL INTO THE BATH OR SPA.
• PARTS ARE TO BE INSTALLED IN THE CORRECT ZONE AND EQUIPOTENTIAL BONDING IS CARRIED-OUT BY THE WIRING RULES.
• CLEARANCE AND MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN THE VARIOUS PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE SURROUNDING STRUCTURE ARE NOT SPECIFIED AS LONG AS THEY ARE SUFFICIENT SO THAT THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AROUND THE CONTROLLER DOES NOT EXCEED 60°C

Power up and breaker setting

IMPORTANT
Please read the following before starting the device.

• Verify that all accessories are linked to the ground lug and connected to the control system.
• A minimum flow of 68 LPM (18 GPM) is required. Make sure that all valves are open in the spa plumbing and that the water flow is sufficient between the main pump and the water heater.
• Turn on the breaker.

in.flo dry-fire protection

• At start-up, the in.flo’s detector verifies the water flow according to the following sequence:
• Pump 1 or the circulation pump runs for a period of 2 to 5 minutes.
• The display will show “- – -“ during the flow verification. After this time, the system confirms if the flow is adequate or not.
• If the flow is sufficient, the temperature of the water is displayed on the keypad screen. When the water has reached the consigned temperature plus 0.45°C (0.8°F), the water heater turns off.

Display sequence at startup (every parameter is displayed for 2 seconds)

1. It is important to specify the current rating of the GFCI/RCD used to ensure safe and efficient current management (and reduce nuisance GFCI/RCD trippings).
   • Press and hold the Prog. button until you access the breaker setting menu. (the programming menu will appear first).
   • If your control system is equipped with the phase configuration menu, it will appear before the breaker setting menu.
   • Note: if the keypad does not have the Prog. Key, use the Light key.
2. Choose the number of phases supplying your spa (1 to 3). Use the Up or Down keys to select the number of phases and press on the Prog. key to confirm your selection.

in.yj
Selecting the number of phases

• UL Menu not available
• CE 1 or 2

in.ye & in.yt
Selecting the number of phases

• UL Menu not available
• CE 1, 2 or 3
• UL Swim* 1 or 2
• CE Swim* 1, 2 or 3

For more information see the Swim spa system Techbook.

in.xe
Selecting the number of phases

• UL Menu not available
• CE 1 or 2
• UL Swim* 1 or 2
• CE Swim* 1, 2 or 3

For more information see the Swim spa system Techbook.

• The values displayed by the system correspond to 80% of the maximum amperage capacity of the GFCI.

• Use the Up or Down keys to choose the desired value.

• The value can typically be modified from 10 to 48 A.

• Press on the Prog. key to setting the breaker rating.

• The tables below indicate the typical value of b for different GFCI/RCD ratings.

• Choose the one that corresponds to your breaker.

Note:
Every OEM has its pre-established configurations.

in.yj|  |  | in.ye & in.yt|  |  | in.xe|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
GFCI/RCD| b|  | GFCI/RCD| b|  | GFCI/RCD| b
50A| 40A*|  | 60A| 48A|  | 60A| 48A
40A| 32A|  | 50A| 40A|  | 50A| 40A
30A| 24A|  | 40A| 32A|  | 40A| 32A
20A| 16A|  | 30A| 24A|  | 30A| 24A
16A| 12.8A|  | 20A| 16A|  | 20A| 16A
15A| 12A|  |  |  |  |  |

Only available on in.yj-3.

Programming the control system

Programming the control system with in.stik

• Follow these simple steps to upload new pre-determined low-level configurations to the control system.
• Cut the power.
• For the Y series control systems remove the lid to access the in.link low voltage connectors situated inside the system.
• Connect the in.stik to the communication port (see in.yj, in.ye-V3, in.ye and in.yt image above).
• For in.xe control systems, connect the in.stik to the front side communication port (see in.xe image above).
• Finish off by starting up the control system.

• When starting up, the control system will download the different low-level configurations from the in.stik’s memory.
• The low-level selection menu will then appear.
• The keypad will display L xx. “xx” corresponds to the number of the first low-level configuration downloaded into the system’s internal memory.
• Use the Up/Down keys to select the desired low-level configuration.
• Press on the Prog. key to confirm the chosen configuration.
• Note: if the keypad does not have the Prog. Key, use the Light key.
• If, at start-up, the keypad displays a flashing “L xx”, all low-level configurations have been downloaded but none has been selected.
• If you have an error message, please refer to the Troubleshooting Guide.
• Note: Once you have finished programming, do not forget to cut the power, remove the in.stik and close the cover of the control system.

Programming the control system with the keypad

• Although every control system of the Y series and in.xe is factory configured, in certain cases, during maintenance or replacement of the equipment, it may be necessary to select a new pre-determined low-level configuration.
• Complete the next few steps to get to the low-level configuration selection menu.
• Press and hold the Pump 1 key for 30 seconds.
• The keypad will display L xx. “xx” corresponds to the number of the low-level configurations presently used by the system.
• Use the Up/Down keys to select the new low-level configuration.
• Press on the Prog. key to confirm the chosen configuration.
• After 25 seconds, if you have not pressed the Prog. key, the system will exit the menu without saving any changes made to the settings.
• Note: if the keypad does not have the Prog. Key, use the Light key.

Field programming options for control systems

If none of the pre-programmed low-level configurations in the control system suit your spa model, it is possible to have a personalised system configuration by entering manually the setting parameters (see the corresponding table for your spa’s control system).

• To get to this menu, press on the Prog (or Light) key for 30 seconds. Use the Up/Down keys to choose settings.
• Press on the Prog (or Light) key to go to the next parameter.
• The available parameters depend on the model.
• Field programming is only available on certain keypad models.
• Please note that for in.xe controls, depending on your software revision, you may need to refer to tables 2 and 3 used with older versions.
• Table 1 is used with the most recent versions of the software. The first parameter will indicate which table to refer to. (1= Table 1 or 2) et (P 1= Table 3).

Definitions Table

1. Available for in.ye and in.yt only.
2. Available for in.yj only.
3. Available for in.yj, in.ye and in.yt only.

Table 1 – in.yj, in.ye, in.yt and in.xe

Table 2 – in.xe (older versions only)

Table 3 – in.xe (older versions only)

Specifications

For more information on the specifications concerning the outputs of a specific control system, refer to the corresponding techbook.

in.ye-V3 techbook

in.yj-V3 techbook

Y series techbook

in.xe techbook

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References

• Gecko | Spa & Hot Tub: Controls, Keypads, Pumps, Accessories

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