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  YOUR • QCA • SPA • EQUIPMENT 

 
 
 
 

VL260 Series Control 

 

 

VS501 =

Jets2 

Jets1 / Temp / Light

 

 

Initial Start Up

 

When your spa is first actuated, it will go into Priming 
mode, indicated by “

Pr

.” The Priming mode will last for 

less than 5 minutes (press "Temp" to skip Priming Mode) 
and then the spa will begin to heat the spa and maintain 
the water temperature in the Standard mode. 

 

Temperature Control 

The start-up temperature is set at 100F°/37°C. The last 
measured temperature is constantly displayed on the LCD. 
Note that the last measured spa temperature displayed is 
current only when the pump has been running for at least 
2 minutes. To display the set temperature, press the 
Temp” pad once. To change the set temperature, press the 
pad a second time before the LCD stops flashing. Each 
press of the “Temp” pad will continue to either raise or 
lower the set temperature. If the opposite direction is 
desired, release the pad and let the display revert to the 
current water temperature. Press the pad to display the set 
temperature, and again to make the temperature change in 
the desired direction. 

After three seconds, the LCD will 

stop flashing and display the current spa temperature. 
 

Jets 2 

If your system has a pump 2 installed. Press Jets 2 once 
pump will come on high speed. Press Jets 2 twice, pump 2 
shuts off. If your system has a blower installed. Press Jets 
2 once the blower will come on.  Press Jets 2 twice, the 
blower shuts off. If left on, either will shut off 
automatically after 15 minutes. 

 
Jets 1 

Touch the “Jets” button once to activate the low speed of 
the pump and again for the high speed.  Press the “Jets” 
button again to turn off the pump.  If left running, the 
pump’s low speed will automatically turn off after four 
hours, and the pump’s high speed will automatically turn 
off after 15 minutes.  The low speed of the pump runs 
when the blower is on.  It may also activate for at least 
two minutes every 30 minutes to detect the spa 
temperature and then to heat to the set temperature if 
needed. When the low speed turns on automatically, it 
cannot be deactivated from the panel; however, the high 
speed may be started.  

 
 
 

 
Light 

Press the “Light” button to turn the light on and off.  If left on, the 
light automatically turns off after 4 hours. 

 
Standard Mode

 

is programmed to maintain the desired

 

temperature. Note that the last measured spa temperature 
displayed is current only when the pump has been running 
for at least 2 minutes 

 

 

Preset Filter Cycles  

The first filter cycle begins six minutes after the spa is 
energized.  The second filter cycle begins 12 hours later.  
Filter duration is programmable at the Master Control Pad 
for 2, 4, 6, 8 hours or for continuous filtration, (indicated 
by 

“FC”).

  The default filter time is two hours.  To 

program, press “Temp”, then “Jets.”  Press “Temp” to 
adjust.  Press “Jets” to exit programming.

 

 

Freeze Protection 
 

If the temperature sensors detect a drop to below 
44°F/6.7°C within the heater, IC will be displayed and the 
pump will automatically activate to provide freeze 
protection. The equipment stays on until 4 minutes after 
the sensors detect that the spa temperature has risen to 
45°F/7.2°C or higher. 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
WARNING 

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instruction, 
may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B computing device in accordance 
with the specification in subpart J of part 15 of the FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential 
installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measurers: Reorient the 
receiving antenna. Relocate the receiver with respect to the spa.  Move the receiver away from the spa. Plug the receiver into a different outlet so that the receiver 
and spa are on different circuits. If necessary, the user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: "How to 
identify and resolve radio-TV interference problems." This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 
004-00000345-4. 

                                                                       

Summary of Contents for VS501 PAK (VL260 TOPSIDE)

Page 1: ...s important for you to take a few moments and get acquainted with your new spa operation Please keep this manual available for references QCA Spas would like to congratulate you on your purchase and we sincerely hope you enjoy your QCA Spa SERIAL NUMBER _____________ 18 DIGIT SPA NUMBER ____________ QCA Spa VS501 VL260 10 08 Technical Service Toll Free 866 998 0148 ...

Page 2: ...n 3 Initial Start Up 5 Installation Instructions 4 115 230v Installations 4 Prevention of Freezing 9 Refilling your Spa 7 Removing the Box Filter Cartridge 8 Spa and Cabinet Maintenance 9 Spa Location 4 Spa Top Side Control 5 Troubleshooting 9 UL Instructions 3 Vacation Care 8 Warranty Information 7 8 Water Care Program 8 9 Winterizing 9 ...

Page 3: ...es to 100 F 38 C c Before entering a spa or hot tub the user should measure the water temperature with an accurate thermometer since the tolerance of water temperature regulating devices may vary as much as 5 F 3 C d The use of alcohol drugs or medication before or during spa or hot tub use may lead to unconsciousness with the possibility of drowning e Persons suffering from obesity or with a medi...

Page 4: ...ons Electrical General Prior to performing any service to the spa package turn OFF ALL primary electric power at the main circuit breaker or disconnect panel Opening the front cover of the electrical control box can make all field electrical connections All electrical connections to this spa package must be accomplished by a qualified electrician in accordance with the National Electric Code or th...

Page 5: ...ht Press the Light button to turn the light on and off If left on the light automatically turns off after 4 hours Standard Mode is programmed to maintain the desired temperature Note that the last measured spa temperature displayed is current only when the pump has been running for at least 2 minutes Preset Filter Cycles The first filter cycle begins six minutes after the spa is energized The seco...

Page 6: ...nd disappear when the heater cools Sn Sensors are out of balance If changing spa temperature it may just be temporary If flashing by itself the spa is shut down If the problem persists contact your dealer or service organization HL A significant difference between temperature sensors has been detected This could indicate a flow problem Check the water level in spa Refill if necessary If the water ...

Page 7: ...e Water Simply siphon water from spa with garden hose A sump pump may be used to pump water from spa Use a wet dry vac to remove the remaining amount of water Refilling your Spa 1 Be sure the main breaker to your spa equipment pack is off 2 Fill spa thru the filter housing with water to proper level 3 Turn power back on spa will automatically start to run and heat water to set temperature Your Wat...

Page 8: ...s unnoticed the spa water may freeze Any damage to the spa from freezing which is a direct cause of poor maintenance will not be covered by warranty Removing a Filter Cartridge The cartridge of the in line filter must be removed for cleaning This is accomplished as follows 1 Remove floating telescope lid 2 Twist and lift out basket to reveal the cartridge 3 Remove the filter cartridge from the hou...

Page 9: ...soap and water solution or simply sprayed with a garden hose Use of harsh chemicals to clean the surface will cause the cabinet to discolor Troubleshooting Please Note The following corrective actions may be performed by the spa owner If the trouble cannot be corrected in the steps below please refer to your QCA Spas Inc Dealer for service Improper servicing by an unauthorized serviceman or spa ow...

Page 10: ...Date Installed Spa Model Serial Number Warning Elderly persons infants and anyone subject to heart disease diabetes high or low blood pressure strokes epilepsy or similar afflictions should not enter a spa alone and without consulting a physician Unsupervised use by children should be prohibited Never use a spa while under the influence of alcohol anti coagulants antihistamines vasoconstrictors va...

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