Balboa Controls Error Codes Spa Parts Supply

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Balboa Controls Error Codes

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pd = Power supply, unit running on battery backup

OH = Sensors reading 112-118° F.

OHH = Overheat. Spa has shut down. One sensor has detected 118º Fat heater.

OHS = Overheat. Spa has shut down. One sensor has detected 110ºF.

Flo = Improper flow or pressure switch malfunction

Cool = Water temp 20° below set point

ICE = Potential freeze condition has been detected

Sn1 = Hi-limit sensor malfunction

Sn3 = Temp sensor malfunction

SnA = Spa is shut down. Sensor plugged into jack A is not working.

Snb = Spa is shut down. Sensor plugged into jack B is not working.

SnS = Sensors out of balance. If alternating with temp, may be temporary condition. If display shows only this message (blinking) spa is shut down.

HFL = Substantial difference between temperature sensors detected. Could indicate a flow problem.

LF = Persistent low flow problems. (Displays on the 5th occurrence of "HFL" message with 24 hours). Heater is shut down, but other spa functions run normally.

dr = Inadequate water detected in heater.

dry = Inadequate water detected in heater. (Displays on third occurrence of "dr" message). Spa is shut down.

Pr = When spa is first actuated, it will go into Priming Mode.

ILOC = Interlock failure - possible pump or ozone spike.

(---) =Unknown water temperature. (Displays when first powered up after refill).

Std = Spa operating in Standard Mode.

Ecn = Spa operating in Economy Mode.

SE = Spa operating in Standard-in-Economy Mode.

For more extensive errors codes, visit the Balboa Diagnostic Messages.

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