Spa Side Error Codes

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Balboa Spa Side 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 F at heater.
OHS	Overheat. Spa has shut down. One sensor has detected 110º F.
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.
SL	Indicates spa is in Sleep mode
SF	Safety Suction, Spa is shut down.
SE	Spa operating in Standard-in-Economy Mode.

Gecko Spa Side Error Codes
FLO	Pressure switch failure, switch open
FLC	Pressure switch failure, switch closed
Prr	Temp sensor failure
Prh	Hi-limit sensor failure
HL	Sensor measuring 119 degrees
FrE	Possible freeze condition detected

Hurricane Spa Side Error Codes
PS	Flow or pressure switch failure
SH	Shorted sensor
OP	Open Sensor Degrees
LO	Temp below 60 degrees - freeze
HL	Temp above 118 degrees
OH	Spa temp exceeds acceptable limits
FLO	Flow problem
ICE	Freeze condition detected
SN1	Hi-limit sensor failure
SN2	Temp sensor failure

Spa Quip Spa Side Error Codes
err 1 (H20)	Prime Failed
err 3	Stuck Button
err 4	No Water Sensor
err 5	Overtemperature
err 6	Thermal Cut Out Tripped
err 7	Stuck Relay
err 8	No Temperature Data
01	Stuck Button
02	No Controller Data
03	Temperature Sensor
04	Water Sensor
05	Spa Over Temperature
06	Heater Thermal Cut Out
07	Stuck Heater Relay
09	Water Prime Failed

Hydro-Quip Spa Side Error Codes
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C	Celsius
CL	Current Time of Day
ECdu	Economy Mode Duration
Econ	Economy Mode Turn On
F	Fahrenheit
Fldu	Filter Cycle Duration
Flon	Filter Cycle Turn On
FLC	Pressure Switch Alarm
FLO	Pressure Switch Alarm
FrEE	Freeze Protection Alarm
HL	High Temperature Alarm
Loc	Panel / Keypad Locked
PrH	Temperature Sensors Alarm
Prr	Temperature Sensors Alarm
Tu	Temperature Set Celsius
Tu	Temperature Set Fahrenheit

Jacuzzi Whirlpool Spa Side Error Codes
OH	Overheat Protection (Heater is deactivated, pumps low speed is activated).
COOL	Spa water is more than 20° F cooler than the temperature set point.
FLO	Flow Switch (heater is deactivated. Pump may also be deactivated).
Hold	Panel sensors have been pressed too many times in a short period of time.
HOT	Circuit Board temperature has exceeded acceptable limit.
ICE	Freeze protection. No action is necessary.
ICE2	Freeze protection. No action is necessary.
PnL	Communication between the panel and circuit board is faulty.
----	Watchdog" (spa is deactivated) A problem has been detected.
Sn1	Open sensor (heater is deactivated) or Shorted sensor (spa is deactivated).
Sn3	Open or shorted sensor ( heater disabled).
FLO2	Closed or shorted flow switch on system startup

Dream Maker Spa Side Error Codes
OH	Overheat Protection (Heater is deactivated, pumps low speed is activated).
FL	Spa water is more than 20° F cooler than the temperature set point.
SN	Flow Switch (heater is deactivated. Pump may also be deactivated).
F2	Panel sensors have been pressed too many times in a short period of time.
F4	Circuit Board temperature has exceeded acceptable limit.
F6	Freeze protection. No action is necessary.
FC	Freeze protection. No action is necessary.

Sundance Spa Side Error Codes
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ILOC	Interlock failure - possible pump or ozone spike
FLO	Pressure switch malfunction
Hold	Panel buttons pressed to many times to quickly
HOT	PCB temperature above acceptable limit - air blower on
ICE	Potential freeze condition
Pnl	Communication between PCB and panel interrupted
Sn1	Hi-limit sensor failure
Sn3	Temp sensor failure

Vita Spa Side Error Codes
HiLi	Water temp over acceptable limit
BJ2P	Pump/Blower purge - normal condition
PS / FLO	Insuffcient water flow through heater.
FP	Freeze protect-temp under acceptable condition
SS=0;SS=S;LS=O;LS=S	Multiple causes; open sensors, bad connection to panel, improper voltage, etc.

Brett Spa Side Error Codes
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OH	Temp exceeds 118 degrees
Fr	Freeze condition - temp below 40 degrees
FL	Pressure switch failure
EO	Shorted temp sensor
E1	Open temp sensor
E2	Shorted hi-limit sensor
E3	Open hi-limit sensor
E4	Shorted flow switch
E7	Improper electrical connection

Hercules Spa Side Error Codes
OH	Spa temp exceeds acceptable limits
FLO	Flow problem
ICE	Freeze condition detected
SN1	Hi-limit sensor failure
SN2	Temp sensor failure

ACC (Applied Computer Controls)
CoLd	Temperature in the spa heater housing is below 40° F. Status of the heater element is unknown. The low speed pump or circ pump will operate continuously until the temperature rises above 45° F.
OH	Over heat. The spa is at a temperature above 108° . Do not use spa when temperature is flashing or the OH message is displayed.
HLoH	Hi Limit Over Heat. Hi limit sensor is disconnected or shorted or the spa temperature is above 112° F.
SEoP	Sensor open or disconnected. Heater disabled but the spa is operational.
SESH	Sensor short, nonfunctional. Heater disabled but the spa is operational.
PSoC	Pressure switch open with circulating pump.
PSoL	Pressure switch open with low pump.
PSoH	Pressure switch open with high pump.
ToE	Time out error. Rare system error. Spa unusable.

Spa Builders Spa Side Error Codes
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Sn1	Nonfunctional high temperature sensor. Heater is deactivated.
Sn2	Nonfunctional temperature sensor. Heater is deactivated.
FL1	Water flow problem, inhibited or pressure switch malfunction. Check for proper spa water level and ensure pump is primed. Check for clogged filter.
FL2	Pressure switch problem. Switch closed while pump is deactivated.
COL	Cool condition. If water temperature drops 20ºF below set temperature, low speed pump and heater activates to bring temperature within 15º of set temperature.
ICE	Freeze condition. 55ºF detected. Low speed pump and heater will activate until spa reaches 65ºF.
OH	High temperature condition, has reached 110ºF. Do not enter the spa. Low speed pump (and air blower if so equipped) will activate to assist in lowering temperature. --- = "Watchdog". Water temperature has reached 118ºF. Entire system is disabled. Contact qualified service technician.

CTI Spa Side Error Codes
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th1/39	On startup indicates temperature probe problem.
th2/current temperature	On startup indicates temperature probe problem.
th3/39	On startup indicates water temperature less than 39° F.
OH	Overheating, water over 112° F. System will restart when temp. drops.
hot	Overheating, water over 112° F. System will restart when temp. drops.
HL	High limit switch tripped.

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Flashing Light Spa Side Error Codes
1 flash - 3 second gap	High Limit fault
2 flashes - 3 second gap	Pressure/Flow switch short circuit
3 flashes - 3 second gap	Pressure/Flow switch open circuit
4 flashes - 3 second gap	Open circuit Sensor(s)
Flash - 1 second on, 1 second off	Same as OH
Flash - briefly OFF once per second	Same as Sn1 or Sn3
Flash - briefly ON once per second	Same as FLC
Blinking Power Indicator Light - Hydromate	High Limit tripped or, sensor fault
1 flash per second - onga 4352, 53, 95, etc	Pressure switch open circuit - could also be motor, or motor thermal overload
3 flashes per second - onga 4352, 53, 95, etc	Electronic fault - sensor (most common cause) or PCB
Green flashes - Spaquip Pulsar/2095 series	Water sensor fault - lack of water
Red/Green alternate flashes	Temperature sensor fault, open circuit, or high limit tripped - push Reset Rod