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Each function will echo from the circuit board to the LCD ina corresponding manner. The panel will also display diagnostic messages that enable the service technician to easily troubleshoot the system.  \nM7 TECHNOLOGY  \nM7 is a patented Balboa technology that uses two sensors inserted at the opposite ends of the heater element to determine flow, dry fire conditions, etc. The two sensors located within the heater housing compare the inlet water temperature with the outlet water temperature. It works no matter which direction the water flows through the heater.  \nThe sensors in combination with specific software allow thespa to be controlled without the use of external pressure switches, flow switches, or temperature sensors. Panel Construction  \nML700 Top Side Panel  \nGS500 with a Cut-a-way View of the Heater  \nSensor  \nSensor  \nTable of Contents  \nBalboa’s Patented M7 Technology ..............................................2  \nBalboa Service Tools Checklist.............................................. 5  \nBalboa Service Parts Checklist .............................................. 6  \nImportant Information--Product Identification ..................................... 7  \nTroubleshooting & Servicing Spa and Electrical Equipment ...............................8  \nWiring Checks ........................................................ 9  \n230 Volt 50 Hz-Residual Current Devices (RCD’s) .................................. 14  \nWiring Check for RCD and Service Disconnect.................................... 15  \nDiagnosing M7 Topside Control Panels .......................................... 16  \nSome Troubleshooting Scenarios ............................................ 18  \nBasic Control System Troubleshooting ........................................ 19  \nLow Voltage ....................................................... 19  \nBrown Outs ....................................................... 19  \nChecking the System Power Input Fuse......................................... 19  \nTo Determine the Cause of a Blown Power Input Fuse................................. 20  \nTest the Amperage Draw ................................................ 20  \nSpa Behavior--Start-up Information.......................................... 21  \nPriming Mode ...................................................... 21  \nGeneral Information on filter times ........................................... 21  \nHeater Start up Information ............................................... 21  \nML Series Panels--For Use with EL and GL Systems ................................ 22  \nML900 Panel Operation ................................................. 23  \nML700 Panel Operation ................................................. 24  \nML550, 551, 554 Panel Operation ........................................... 25  \nML200, 240, 260, 400 Panel Operation.......................................... 29  \nGL Series Mach 3--Persistent Memory & Power Up ................................ 33  \nGL, about Persistent Memory .............................................. 33  \nPower Up Display Sequence, Software ID ....................................... 33  \nVL Series Panels--For use with GS Systems ..................................... 34  \nGS Panel--500 Series and Operation ......................................... 36  \nGS Persistent Memory with VL Panels ......................................... 39  \nChanging a System Circuit Board ............................................ 40  \nTesting the Sensor Set .................................................. 41  \nRemoving the Heater Assembly from a Spa System ................................. 42  \nPanel Message Reference Guide ............................................ 43  \nDiagrams (in alphabetical order)  \n230 Volt / 50 Hz Residential Wiring Schematic with 2 Pole RCD Brea","cbCaicrd2Y8dCWq6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicrd2Y8dCWq6","pdf",1608084,24,"English","# Balboa’s Patented M7 Technology\n# Balboa Service Tools Checklist\n# Balboa Service Parts Checklist\n# Important Information--Product Identification\n# Troubleshooting & Servicing Spa and Electrical Equipment\n## Wiring Checks\n## 230 Volt 50 Hz-Residual Current Devices (RCD’s)\n## Diagnosing M7 Topside Control Panels\n## Some Troubleshooting Scenarios\n## Basic Control System Troubleshooting\n## Spa Behavior--Start-up Information\n## ML Series Panels--For Use with EL and GL Systems\n## VL Series Panels--For use with GS Systems\n## GS Panel--500 Series and Operation\n## Changing a System Circuit Board\n## Testing the Sensor Set\n## Removing the Heater Assembly from a Spa System\n## Panel Message Reference Guide\n# Diagrams (in alphabetical order)","[{\"question\":\"What is Balboa’s patented M7 technology and how does it work?\",\"answer\":\"M7 uses two sensors at opposite ends of the heater element to determine flow and dry-fire conditions. 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