GECKO VMS-1 Massage Pump User Guide
- August 16, 2024
- Gecko
Table of Contents
GECKO VMS-1 Massage Pump
Specifications :
- Model: VMS-1
- Noise Level: Quietest in the spa industry
- Compact and energy-efficient massage pump
Product Usage Instructions:
Step 1 – Installation:
- Ensure not to use countersunk screws to avoid damaging the pump stand.
- Be cautious of using corrosion products like WD-40 that could harm the pump due to negative chemical reactions.
- The VMS-1 pump can be installed with the water output on top (pushing water vertically) or on the side (pushing water horizontally).
- To change the pump orientation, remove the two Phillips screws holding the fixation stand to the pump.
- Attach the stand to the wooden base using four screws (size 1/4 in (M7) or 5/16 in (M8)) and four washers. Torque screws to 18 lbf.in max (2.03 N.m).
Step 2 – Connections:
- Turn off power before connecting the VMS-1 to the hot tub control system.
- For EMI-friendly wiring installation recommendations, contact your sales representative.
- Connect the communication cable from the pump to the six-pin connector labeled A.FLX in the hot tub control system.
FAQ:
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Q: What should I do if the supply cord is damaged?
A: If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons to avoid hazards. -
Q: Can I install the pump near highly flammable materials?
A: The pump must not be installed in proximity to highly flammable materials to ensure safety. -
Q: Are there any user-serviceable parts in the pump ?
A: The pump contains no user-serviceable parts; contact an authorized service center for assistance
Quick Start Guide
VMS-1
The quietest massage pump in the spa industry
Compact
Energy-efficient
Massage experience
WARNINGS : Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the following:
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IF THE SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED BY THE MANUFACTURER, ITS SERVICE AGENT OR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN ORDER TO AVOID A HAZARD.
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AFTER VMS-1 IS DE-ENERGIZED (TURNED POWER OFF), THERE WILL BE A RESIDUAL CHARGE IN THE UNIT. WAIT AT LEAST TWO MINUTES BEFORE SERVICING OR MODIFYING ANY CABLE CONNECTIONS IN THIS UNIT
TO ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME FOR THE CAPACITOR TO DISSIPATE STORED ENERGY. -
THIS PUMP MUST NOT BE INSTALLED IN PROXIMITY to HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MATERIALS.
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THIS PUMP MUST BE SUPPLIED THROUGH A RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICE (RCD) HAVING A RATED RESIDUAL OPERATING CURRENT NOT EXCEEDING 30 MA.
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LOW SUPPLY VOLTAGE OR IMPROPER WIRING MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THIS PUMP. READ AND FOLLOW
ALL WIRING INSTRUCTIONS WHEN CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY. -
THIS PUMP CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER FOR SERVICE.
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PRODUCT MUST BE DISPOSED OF SEPARATELY IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL WASTE DISPOSAL LEGISLATION.
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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 USE OF THE APPLIANCE BY A PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR SAFETY.
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CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED TO ENSURE THAT THEY DO NOT PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE.
PARTS INCORPORATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, EXCEPT REMOTE CONTROL DEVICES, MUST BE LOCATED OR FIXED SO THAT THEY CANNOT FALL INTO THE BATH OR hot tub.
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 PUMP DOES NOT EXCEED 60°C. -
PARTS ARE TO BE INSTALLED IN THE CORRECT ZONE AND EQUIPOTENTIAL BONDING CARRIED OUT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH WIRING RULES.
Step 1 – Installation
Important! Read before starting:
Please note that countersunk screws should not be used as they can damage the
pump stand.
Warning! Beware of the application of some products commonly used against
corrosion (such as the WD-40 family of products) as they could damage the
pump, due to a negative chemical reaction between some industrial oils and its
plastic enclosure. Any other materials that may come into contact with the
enclosure must be carefully evaluated under end-use conditions for
compatibility.
The VMS-1 pump can be installed in two different orientations: with the water
output on top of the pump pushing water vertically or with the water output on
the side of the pump pushing water horizontally. See pictures below.
R0/R9 wet-end orientation
Step 1 – Installation
R0/R3 wet-end orientation
To change the pump orientation, you must remove the two Phillips screws holding the fixation stand to the pump.
Select the most appropriate location on the floor for the VMS-1 and firmly attach the stand to the wooden base using four screws size 1/4 in (M7) or 5/16 in (M8) backed by four washers. Torque screws to 18 lbf. in max (2.03 N.m)
Warning! Do not overtighten the two Phillips screws when reinstalling the pump on the fixation stand. Torque above 8 lbf.in is considered excessive and might damage the rubber, and overtightening the rubber mount will increase the vibration transmission.
Step 2 – Connections
Connecting the pump to the hot tub control system
** Turn off power before connecting the VMS-1 to the hot tub control
system.
Note:** Contact your sales representative for EMI-friendly wiring
installation recommendations.
Communication cable connection to the hot tub control system
Once the pump is installed in the desired orientation, open the hot tub
control system and connect the communication cable from the pump to the six-
pin connector labeled A.FLX (see below).
Pump power cable connection to the hot tub control system
Then connect the pump power cable to the hot tub control system. Make sure you
use the output specified in your hot tub control system’s low-level
configuration. Close the hot tub control system enclosure and turn the power
on. Communication cable connection to the pump: with single pump
The communication cable going to the hot tub control system should have been
connected to the 4-pin communication connector (factory setting).
Communication cable connection to the pump: with multiple pumps
Multiple pumps can be daisy-chained via communication cables. Connect the
first pump as instructed above. For every additional pump, a communication
cable should have been connected to the 4-pin communication connector (factory
setting). Connect this communication cable to the 6-pin A.FLX connector of the
previous pump. Configuring pump address using DIP switches
Each pump requires a software address to be configured to match the hot tub
control system configuration. This address is configured via a DIP switch
module mounted on the board.
The module has three switches, labeled 1, 2 and 3 on the module. Each switch can be either in the “on” or “off” position. Each VMS address is encoded in binary format from those positions. Refer to the following table to set the switches to the correct position for a given address. If your setup consists of a single VMS pump, the DIP switches should be set to the “VMS 1” configuration in the table.
| Configuration | Switch 1 | Switch 2 | Switch 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VMS 1 | ON | OFF | OFF |
| VMS 2 | OFF | ON | OFF |
| VMS 3 | ON | ON | OFF |
| VMS 4 | OFF | OFF | ON |
| VMS 5 | ON | OFF | ON |
Step 3
On an in.k1000, if the pump is detected a special variable speed pump icon will show up. To start the pump click on the icon, a small slider will pop-up to allow speed adjustment of the pump.
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