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Programming Guide:
Balboa Topside Control       (Error Messages)

  • 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.