BALBOA TP400 Spa Control Panel Instruction Manual

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Model: BP Series TP400/TP600
Filtration: Programmable filter cycles with customizable time and duration
Temperature Settings: Dual temperature ranges with independent set temperatures
Control Panel: User-friendly interface with Up, Down, Light, and Temperature buttons

Q: How do I adjust the filtration settings?
- A: You can customize the filter time and duration by referring to the TP400/TP600 User Guide for detailed instructions.
Q: How can I switch between temperature ranges?
- A: The system has dual temperature range settings with independent set temperatures. Refer to the user manual for instructions on adjusting these settings.
Q: What should I do during the start-up sequence?
- A: During start-up, follow the on-screen instructions to purge air from the plumbing by turning pumps on and off. The spa will enter Priming Mode automatically.

BP Series TP400/TP600 Programming Highlights

FILTRATION

The system is factory-programmed with one filter cycle that will run in the evening (assuming the time of day is properly set) when energy rates are often lower.
The filter time and duration are programmable. Refer to the TP400/TP600 User Guide (40940) for detailed instructions.
A second filter cycle can be enabled as needed.

DUAL TEMPERATURE RANGES

This system incorporates two temperature range settings with independent set temperatures. The High Range is indicated in the display and might be set between 80°F and 104°F. The
A low Range is indicated in the display and might be set between 50°F and 99°F. Low Range may be economical during non-use periods.
More specific temperature ranges, such as 50°F to 79°F for the low range, or 90°F to 104°F for the High Range, may determined by the manufacturer.

READY AND REST MODES

If the filtration pump is a 2-Speed Pump 1, Mode will circulate water every 1/2 hour, using Pump 1 Low, to maintain a constant water temperature, heat as needed, and refresh the temperature display.
This is known as “polling.”
REST Mode will only allow heating during programmed filter cycles. Since polling does not occur, the temperature display may not show the current temperature until the filtration pump has been running for a minute or two. READY/ REST Mode may appear when Jets 1 is activated.

BP Series TP400/TP600 Quick Reference Card

STARTUP

When the GFCI for the spa is switched on to supply power, a startup sequence of numbers will appear on the display. If no button is pressed, LINK will appear after the startup sequence. (On some older systems you may have to press any button to link the panel with the system.)
The spa will enter Priming Mode. After Linking, press the Jets Button(s) to turn the pumps on and off to verify that all air is purged from the plumbing, particularly the plumbing associated with the heater. If the spa uses a circulation pump, the Light Button turns the Circ Pump on and off during Priming Mode. Priming Mode will end automatically in 4 minutes.
Pressing a Temperature Button will exit Priming Mode manually.
When Priming Mode ends, Pump 1 low will start, if no circ pump is present, however, the water temperature will not appear for a minute or so. Once the water temperature is recognized by the system, and if it is below the Set Temperature, the heater will start.

The Up and Down buttons are often referred to as Temperature Buttons. Some panels only have a single Temperature Button.
Press a Temperature Button once and the current Set Temperature will begin to flash on the LCD. (The Set Temperature and the actual water temperature are often different.) While the numbers are flashing, press a Temperature Button again to change the Set Temperature. Press-and-hold for faster adjustment. After the new Set Temperature stops flashing, in about 10 seconds, the actual temperature is displayed again and the new Set Temperature is programmed. The spa will now heat to the new Set Temperature as needed.
The Light Button turns the Spa Light on and off and is also used in conjunction with the Temperature Button(s) to navigate the system menus.

PROGRAMMING

Refer to the TP400/TP600 User Guide (40940) for detailed operation, programming and message instructions.
Navigating the deeper menu structure is done with only 2 or 3 buttons on the control panel. Pressing the Light button while the Set Temperature is flashing will enter the menus.
Pressing Light after that will proceed through the menu choices. Pressing a Temperature Button while any menu item is showing will either edit it directly or begin an editing sequence.
Depending on the screen displayed, waiting between 10 and 30 seconds will allow the panel to return to normal operation and display of spa status.