Gecko Service Manual Mspa-Mp Ang

MSPA-MP METAPACK
SERVICE MANUAL
• Gecko Electronics Inc. •
Visual step-by-step guide to easily

identify & correct technical problems!
Table of Contents
Power & Ground Check

Tools and Parts 3
Electrical Wiring 4
GFCI Instructions & Flow Chart 5
Programming
Jumper Positions 8
Low Level Programming 9
Error Conditions
3 Flashing Dots Appearing On Keypad Display 11
3 Flashing Dots & LED Displayed 15
Display Is Flashing 19
Wrong Temperature Appearing On Keypad Display 23
FLO 25
FLC 29
Prr 31
HL 33
Smart Winter Mode 37
Troubleshooting
Nothing Seems to Work! 39
Spa Does Not Heat! 43
Pump 1/Pump 2 Does Not Work! 47
Blower Does Not Work! 53
Light Does Not Work! 57
Ozonator Does Not Work! 59
Circulation Pump Does Not Work! 61
Keys Do Not Work! 63
How to ...
Replace The Board 65
Replace The Heater (Horizontal Front/Back; Vertical/Side) 67
Install a Laing Heater 73
Adjust The Pressure Switch 76
Miscellaneous
Parts List 78
Wiring Diagrams 80
Professional Repair Kit Info 82
Note: For spa repairs and troubleshooting with Pocket-tek technology, please refer to
Pocket-tek User's Manual available from Gecko and at www.pocket-tek.com.
In an attempt to make this manual as useful as possible, it has been presented in two
formats. Problem-solving solutions are described with Troubleshooting Flow Charts
and also with Step-by-Step Procedures.
The two formats together should provide an overall complete explanation, with flow
charts providing an overview of specific problems, and step-by-step procedures giving
more detailed information.
Important Safety Information
WARNING: Risk of electrical shock! All procedures described in this service manual
must only be performed by qualified personnel, in accordance with the
standards applicable in the country of installation and, whenever
possible, with the equipment powered off. When connecting the
equipment, always refer to the wiring diagram affixed to the inside of
your spa pack’s power box cover! This diagram always prevails over
the wiring diagram at the end of this manual.
All information given subject to technical modifications without notice.

Tools & Parts
The tools, test equipment and components needed to carry
out MSPA-MP Metapack service calls.
Required tools:
Pliers 3/8" open end wrench

Phillips & flat screwdrivers Jumper cable
11/32" nut driver Multimeter
1/4" open end wrench GFCI tester & digital thermometer (optional)
Required
pack parts:
Regulation sensor Transformer

Hi-Limit sensor Pressure switch
MSPA-MP system board Fuses
(or complete spa pack) Top side control (keypad)
Gecko Electronics Inc. sells Professionnal Repair Kits that include everything needed for MSPA-MP Metapack servicing.
For more information, go to the last page of this manual.
Electrical Wiring
Correct wiring of the electrical service box, GFCI box and pack terminal
block is essential.
Electrical Box GFCI Pack Terminal Block
1• Carry out a visual inspection to check

for signs of miswiring.
Refer to supplied wiring diagrams.

Call an electrician if necessary.
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GFCI Flow Chart
If GFCI trips, follow Troubleshooting Flow Chart below to identify
the problem:
yes no
Is GFCI
properly
connected?
Verify
Wiring Diagram
yes no and reconnect it.
Unplug
everything,
including
heater and light
cord wires.
Is GFCI
still tripping?
Reconnect
one component
at a time
until GFCI
starts to trip.
Replace
transformer. Replace
defective
component.
yes no
If GFCI is
still tripping,
disconnect
There is the incoming Replace
a problem power line. GFCI.
with the
cable. Is GFCI still
tripping?
Call an
electrician.
Replace
board
if GFCI is
still tripping.
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GFCI Trips!
If all connections are made, but nothing seems to be working, you
probably have a power supply problem. Carry out the following tests to
identify and correct the problem:
Note that for new installations, GFCI trippings due to miswiring are common.
If breaker is wired properly, GFCI trippings may occur when total amount of current
drawn by spa exceeds breaker rating. This is highly unlikely as each spa pack output
is individually fused, and fuses will blow before GFCI trips.
A current leak to ground will also cause GFCI to trip. If any of the components is faulty
and a leak of more than 5mA occurs, GFCI will trip to prevent electrocution.
There are different GFCI models on the market. Note that illustrations are examples only.
From electrical box To spa

3• If GFCI is properly connected, but
still tripping, unplug all outputs including
1• Verify if GFCI is properly heater and light cord wires.
connected.
Important
connections:
Neutral of GFCI
must be connected
to neutral bus.
Neutral from spa
must be connected
to breaker.
4• If GFCI still trips, replace transformer.

If it stops tripping, reconnect one
component at a time until GFCI
From electrical box To spa starts to trip. Replace defective
component.
2• If it is not, verify GFCI wiring
diagram and reconnect it.

GFCI Trips!
If GFCI continues to trip even after having replaced the transformer,
carry out the following tests to correct the problem:
1• Disconnect incoming power

lines.
If GFCI still trips, there must

be a cable problem.
Call an electrician!
2• If GFCI stops tripping,

replace GFCI.
3• If GFCI trips again, replace

board. (Refer to "How to
Replace the Board" section
of this manual.)

Jumper Positions
Certain MSPA-MP spa pack parameters can be modified by changing the
position of jumpers on the board.
Remove MSPA-MP power box cover to access jumpers. (See "How to Replace the Board"
section of this manual). Jumper functions may differ from information below. Please
check wiring diagram on inside pack cover to verify specific functions for our pack.
Jumper Location
Position 1 Position 2
1• Jumpers are located in upper 2• To change a setting, simply pull cover

right side of the board. off and replace in desired position.
Jumper 1: Current Limiting Option
Jumper 1 is used to limit amount of current drawn when more than one pump (or pump and
blower) are on at the same time.
Position 1 (HC):
Heater will shut down if more than one pump is on at high speed.
Position 2 (LC):
The system will not turn heater on if any pump (1, 2 or 3) is on
at high speed.
"Heater" indicator will flash on display indicating that more heat is requested, but heater will
not be allowed to start.
Jumper 2: Keypad Configuration
Position 1:
10-key configuration.
Position 2:
8-key configuration.

Low Level Programming
Certain system operating parameters can be configured from the keypad. This
is normally done by Gecko or the spa installer, but may be done any time.
Low level programming:

To access low level programming, press and hold On/Off key for 20 seconds, after
which the first parameter code should appear on the display.
Use Up/Down keys to modify parameter values and On/Off key to change from
one parameter to the next. You must go through all parameters to exit this mode.
If you do not wish to change a parameter, simply press On/Off key to advance to
the next parameter.
List of parameter configurations

1- Pump 1 6- Ozone
Display: P1 x Display: O3 x
Value of x: 1 = single-speed Value of x: 0 = not installed
2 = two-speed 1 = on only in filter cycle
2 = always on
2- Pump 2 3 = on with circ. pump
Display: P2 x
Value of x: 0 = not installed 7- Circulation pump
1 = single-speed Display: CP x
2 = two-speed Value of x: 0 = not installed
1 = regulated (with spa
3- Pump 3 temperature)
Display: P3 x 2 = always on
Value of x: 0 = not installed 3 = on, except if 2 degrees
1 = installed over set point
4- Blower 8- Filter cycle
Display: bL x Display: FC x
Value of x: 0 = not installed Value of x: 0 = filter cycle enabled
1 = single-speed 2 = filter cycle disabled
2 = two-speed 1 = filter cycle replaced
3 = three-speed by purge cycle
5- Light 9- Pressure switch status
Display: LI x Display: PS x
Value of x: 0 = not installed Value of x: 0 = with Pump 1
1 = 12 VAC (single-intensity) 1 = with circ. pump
2 = 12 VAC (triple-intensity) (CP cannot be set to 0)
3 = 120 VAC (single-intensity
on auxiliary 1 relay )
4 = Internal fiber box control
mode (2-aux. relay)

Flashing Dots Flow Chart
If 3 flashing dots appear on keypad display, follow Troubleshooting Flow
Chart below to identify the problem:
3 flashing dots appear on the display!
yes no
Remove pack cover.

Is board LED on?
Follow Make sure jumper is
flashing dots set properly for
& LED flow chart. circulation pump and
reset breaker.
Start Pump 1 (or

circulation pump if installed
by increasing set point).
yes no
Do you have
continuity on your
voltmeter for
pressure switch? Short pressure
switch terminals
yes no with a jumper cable.
Disconnect
pressure switch yes no
for 5 seconds
Verify and reconnect it. Try to adjust Are dots still
pressure pressure switch. flashing on
switch Are dots still keypad display?
connection. flashing on Replace pressure Remove anything
keypad display? switch cable. obstructing filter canister
or piping. Clear any air
Replace pressure locks. Verify water valves.
switch if problem
Replace pressure persists.
switch cable. If problem persists,
replace board.
Try to adjust
pressure switch.
If problem persists,
replace board.
Replace pressure
switch if problem
persists.

Flashing Dots Displayed
Three flashing dots error condition indicates a pressure switch problem.
There must be enough water in the spa for normal operations. System may detect error
condition if spa filter is dirty or if something restricts flow of water in piping.
The heater will automatically shut down when error condition occurs.
Power may remain On when the following steps are carried out.
1• Verify if Pump 1 (or circulation

pump if installed) is working. If
pump is not working right, refer
to pump section of this manual.
2• Make sure jumper is set pro-

perly for circulation pump.
3• If Pump 1 is working properly,

turn it on by pressing Pump 1
key (or start circulation pump
by increasing the set point) and
test continuity on pressure switch.
5• If you do not detect continuity,
4• If you detect continuity, go to verify if pressure switch cable is
step #10. properly connected to pressure
switch and board.

6• Ensure adequate water flow in the

heater and short two pressure switch
terminals with jumper cable.
7• If the three dots disappear, first

make sure there is no blockage of
water or air lock and check water
valve.
If the installation is older than 2 years,
replace the pressure switch and re-
calibrate it.
8• If the three dots still appear, the
If installation is recent, try readjust- problem may be either with switch
ing the pressure switch. If this is not cable or board.
possible, replace switch.
Remove plastic cover and replace
(Refer to "How to Adjust the cable.
Pressure Switch" section of this
manual.) 9• Replace board if error condition still
persists. (Refer to "How to Replace
the Board" section.)

Power may remain On while the following steps are carried out.
10• If you have continuity on pressure 11• If error condition persists, remove
switch, follow these steps: plastic cover and replace pressure
switch cable.
Disconnect pressure switch cable
for 5 seconds and reconnect it. 12• Replace board if error condition
still persists. (Refer to "How to
If error condition disappears, ad- Replace the Board" section of this
just pressure switch, if it is a new manual.)
installation (less than two years) or
replace it.
(Refer to "How to Adjust the

Pressure Switch" section of this
manual.)

Flashing dots and LED Flow Chart
If error condition occurs (potential Hi-Limit sensor or temperature probe
problem), follow Troubleshooting Flow Chart below to identify the problem:
Turn breaker off then on again to reset the system.

If Hi-Limit condition no longer persists,
check for blockage of water in the piping.
yes no
Take water temperature

with a digital thermometer.
Are you getting correct
water temp. reading on the display?
yes no
When error Verify if

condition occurs, temperature probe
does heater is touching water
Verify if anything barrel feel hot? Is HL probe or if cold air from
is obstructing water properly connected? back can affect
flow (closed traps or Clean pins, reconnect reading.
dirty filters). it, and reset
the breaker.
If error condition
persists, replace probe
and reset breaker.
Verify if
temperature probe
If error condition still is properly connected.
persists, replace board.
If so, replace probe
and reset breaker.
Replace
board if
error
condition
still persists.

Flashing Dots & LED Displayed
The three flashing dots and LED error condition is related to the Hi-Limit sensor
or temperature probe.

If 3 flashing dots and LED disappear, wait until they are displayed again on keypad.
Power may remain On.
1• Take water temperature with a c- If error condition persists, re-

digital thermometer. place probe and reset breaker.
2• If keypad display shows correct d- If problem is not corrected,
temperature: replace board. (Refer to "How
to Replace Board" section of
a- Check if heater barrel feels hot. present manual.)
If it's hot, verify if anything is 3• Proceed to following page if
obstructing the flow of water keypad display shows incorrect
(closed valves or dirty filter). temperature.
b- If it's not, verify if hi-limit probe
is properly connected.
Try to clean probe connector

pins. Even a small coating of film
can cause a bad connection.
Reconnect probe and reset
breaker.

Flashing Dots & LED Displayed
If keypad display isn't showing correct temperature, carry out the
following tests:
1• Verify if temperature probe

is in contact with water and if
cold air from the back could
be affecting readings.
Use foam to isolate probe from
cold air if that is the problem.
2• Make sure temperature probe

If it is, replace probe and reset

breaker.
3• Replace board if error condition

still persists. (Refer to "How to
Replace the Board" section of
this manual.)

Display Flashing Flow Chart
On MSPA-MP-NE packs, if system detects temperature at 112°F or
higher, the display will start flashing. Follow Troubleshooting Flow Chart
below to identify the problem:
yes no
Press
any key.
A power failure
has occurred. Has display
stopped flashing?
System
works fine.
yes no
Verify if
temperature probe
is touching water Verify if
yes no or if cold air from temperature probe
back can affect is properly connected.
Is weather reading.
very hot? If so, replace probe
and reset breaker.
Remove
spa cover
(even during
the night). Replace
yes no board if
Start problem
blower, if Lower set point still persists.
spa is below actual
equipped temperature of
with one. Replace water. Pump is
board. overheating
Wait until "Heater" indicator water during
spa cools on keypad display filter cycle.
down (add should disappear.
cold water Lower
if needed). Do you get a filter cycle
240 VAC reading duration.
between
two heater wires
on the board?

Display Is Flashing
If digital thermometer water temperature reading is 112°F or higher and
keypad display indicates correct temperature, carry out the following
tests:
If display stops flashing after pressing a key, this means that a power failure has occurred.
System works fine.
If weather is very hot: 4• If you do not read 240 VAC, pump

may be overheating water during
1• Remove spa cover (even during filter cycle.
the night). Start blower if spa is
equipped with one. Wait until Enter Programming mode and
spa cools down (add cold water shorten filter cycle duration.
if necessary).
If hot weather is not a factor: 5• If you do read 240 VAC, test the
element. If it is opened, replace
it. If element works fine, replace
board.
(Refer to "How to Replace the

Board" section of this manual.)
2• Lower set point below current

water temperature.
"Heater" indicator should disappear

from keypad display.
3• Remove spa cover. With a volt-

meter, read the voltage between
the two heater wires on the board.

Display Is Flashing
If digital thermometer water temperature reading is 112°F or higher and
keypad display isn't showing correct temperature, carry out the following
tests:


If it is, replace probe.
3• Replace board if display is still

flashing.


Wrong Temperature Flow Chart
On MSPA-MP-NE packs, if system detects that temperature is not within
normal limits, wrong temperature will be displayed. Follow Troubleshooting
Flow Chart below to identify the problem:
Check if regulation
probe is properly connected.
Unplug probe connector

and clean pins on the
board (even a small coating
of film may cause a bad
connection).
Reconnect the probe.
Replace probe with

a spare and verify if
problem is solved.
If it is, replace
probe with spare.
Replace board if
problem persists.

Wrong Temperature Displayed
Wrong temperature on keypad display indicates a problem with regulation
sensor. The system is constantly verifying if temperature probe reading is
within normal limits.
Note that water temperature must be over 35°F in order to carry out the following steps.
Power can remain On.
3• Reconnect probe.
If wrong temperature is still

displayed, replace probe with
a spare and place probe head
directly in spa water.
If problem is solved, replace

probe.
1• Verify if regulation probe (sensor
located in spa) is properly 4• Replace board if problem
connected. persists.
2• Disconnect probe connector

and clean probe connector pins.
Even a small coating of film may
cause a bad connection.

FLO Flow Chart
If FLO error condition occurs (problem with the pressure switch: pump is
on but no water pressure detected), follow Troubleshooting Flow Chart
There must be adequate water

in spa for normal use.
Ensure circulation pump jumper

is set properly (see Jumper Section).
yes no
Is pump
working?
Refer to "Pump not
Working" section.
yes no
Is anything limiting
flow of water into pipes?
Remove Verify if
anything pressure switch
obstructing cable is properly
filter. Clear connected
any air locks to pressure
and verify switch and
water valves. board.
yes no
Ensure flow of
yes no water through heater and
short two pressure
Is it a new switch terminals with a jumper.
installation Replace
(less than board.
Does FLO
two years)? error condition
persist?
Replace
pressure switch.
Adjust
pressure switch.

FLO Error Condition
An FLO error condition indicates a pressure switch problem. If system
does not detect any pressure when pump is manually or automatically
turned on, an FLO error condition will occur.
There must be enough water in the spa for normal operations. System may detect an FLO error
condition if spa filter is dirty or if something restricts flow of water in piping.
The heater will automatically shut down when an FLO error condition occurs.
Power may remain On when the following steps are carried out.
1• Verify if pump (or circulation

pump if present) is working.
If pump is not working right,
refer to pump (or circulation
pump) section of this manual.
2• Make sure jumper setting for

circulation pump is correct.
(See Jumper Section).
3• Clean filter and check for air

blockages, closed trap valves or
anything that could be restricting
water flow. 4• Verify if pressure switch cable is
properly connected to pressure
switch and board.

FLO Error Condition
5• Ensure adequate water flow in the

heater and short two pressure switch
terminals with jumper cable.
6• If FLO error condition disappears,

perform the following steps:
If the installation is older than 2 years,

replace the pressure switch and re-
calibrate it.
If installation is recent, try readjust-

ing the pressure switch. If this is not 7• If FLO error condition persists, the
possible, replace switch. problem may be either with switch
cable or board.
(Refer to "How to Adjust the
Pressure Switch" section of this Remove plastic cover and replace
manual.) cable.
8• Replace board if FLO error condition

still persists. (Refer to "How to Replace

FLC Flow Chart
If FLC error condition occurs, follow Troubleshooting Flow Chart below to
identify problem (usually pressure switch problem - pump is off but water
pressure is detected):
First ensure jumper position for circulation pump is set correctly

(see Jumper Section).
yes no
Disconnect
pressure switch cable.
Does FLO error condition

occur when pump is on?
yes no
Is it a new Replace
installation pressure
(less than switch cable.
two years)?
Adjust Replace
pressure pressure switch.
switch.
Replace
board.
Replace
pressure switch
if FLC error
condition
persists when
you start or
stop pump.

FLC Error Condition
An FLC error condition indicates a pressure switch problem. If the system
detects any pressure when the pump is off, an FLC error condition will
occur.
Power may remain On while the following steps are carried out.
1• First check to ensure jumper position 3• If there is no FLO error condition,

for circulation pump is set correctly remove plastic cover and replace
(see Jumper Section). If not, readjust pressure switch cable.
jumper.
Disconnect pressure switch cable. 4• Replace board if FLC error condi-

tion still persists. (Refer to "How to
Replace the Board" section of this
2• If FLO error condition occurs when manual.)
pump is started, adjust pressure
switch, if it is a new installation (less
than two years) or replace it.
(Refer to "How to Adjust the Pres-
sure Switch" section of this manual.)

Prr Flow Chart
If Prr error condition occurs (potential regulation sensor problem),
followTroubleshooting Flow Chart below to identify the problem:
Pressing any key after each step resets the system.
Note that water temperature

must be over 35°F to operate spa.
In systems manufactured after 98,
Prr error status is ignored during first
hour after initial power up to allow
water to heat to over 35°F.
Check if regulation
probe is properly connected.
Unplug probe connector

and clean pins on the
board (even a small coating
of film may cause a bad
connection).
Reconnect the probe.
Replace probe with

a spare and verify if
problem is solved.
If it is, replace
probe with spare.
Replace board if
problem persists.

Prr Error Condition
The Prr error condition indicates a problem with regulation sensor.
The system is constantly verifying if temperature probe reading is
within normal limits.
Note that water temperature must be over 35°F in order to carry out the following steps.
Pressing any key after each step resets system. Power can remain On.
3• Reconnect probe.
If Prr error condition still persists,

replace probe with a spare and
place probe head directly in spa
water.
If problem is solved, replace

probe.
1• Verify if regulation probe (sensor
located in spa) is properly 4• Replace board if problem persists.
connected.
2• Disconnect probe connector

and clean probe connector pins.
Even a small coating of film may
cause a bad connection.

HL Flow Chart
If HL error condition occurs (potential Hi-Limit sensor or temperature
probe problem), follow Troubleshooting Flow Chart below to identify the
problem:
yes no

with a digital thermometer.
yes no Is water temperature
112°F or higher?
Verify if
yes no temperature probe
is touching water Verify if
Is weather or if cold air from temperature probe
very hot? back can affect is properly connected.
reading.
If so, replace probe
Remove yes no and reset breaker.
spa cover
(even during Lower set point
the night). below actual
Replace temperature of Pump is
Start water. overheating
blower, if board. Replace
water during board if
spa is "Heater" indicator filter cycle.
equipped on keypad display HL error
with one. should disappear. condition
Lower still persists.
filter cycle
Wait until Do you get a duration.
spa cools 240 VAC reading
down (add between
cold water two heater wires
if needed). on the board?
yes no
When HL error
condition occurs,
does heater
Verify if anything barrel feel hot? Is HL probe
is obstructing water properly
flow (closed traps or connected?
dirty filters).
Clean pins,
If HL error condition reconnect
persists, replace probe it, and reset
and reset breaker. the breaker.
If HL error condition still

persists, replace board.
HL Error Condition
The HL error condition is related to the Hi-Limit sensor or
temperature probe.

Power may remain On.
1• Take water temperature with a c- If HL error condition continues

digital thermometer. to appear on display, replace
probe and reset breaker.
2• If reading is below 112°F, HL d- If problem is not corrected,
error condition should be steady, replace board. (Refer to "How
indicating a problem at the hi-limit to Replace Board" section of
probe and heater level. this manual.)
a- Check if heater barrel feels hot.
3• If reading is 112°F or higher,
If it's hot, verify if anything is ob- HL error condition should
structing the flow of water (closed flash, indicating a problem with
valves or dirty filter). temperature probe.
b- If it's not, verify if hi-limit probe is Proceed to following page if
properly connected. keypad display shows correct
temperature.
Proceed to page 36 if display

doesn't show correct tem-
perature.
Try to clean probe connector pins.

Even a small coating of film can
cause a bad connection. Recon-
nect probe and reset breaker.

HL Error Condition
If digital thermometer water temperature reading is at 112°F or higher
and keypad display indicates correct temperature, carry out the following
tests:
If weather is very hot:

1• Remove spa cover (even during the night). Start blower if spa is equipped
with one. Wait until spa cools down (add cold water if necessary).
If hot weather is not a factor:

4• If you do not read 240 VAC, pump
may be overheating water during
filter cycle.
2• Lower set point below current

water temperature.
The "Heater" indicator should
disappear from keypad display. Enter Programming mode and
shorten filter cycle duration.
5• If you do read 240 VAC, replace

board. (Refer to "How to Replace
the Board" section of this manual.)
3• Remove the plastic cover. With

a voltmeter, read the voltage
between the two heater wires
on the board.

HL Error Condition
If digital thermometer water temperature reading is at 112°F or higher
and keypad display isn't showing correct temperature, carry out the
following tests:



If it is, replace probe and reset

breaker.
3• Replace board if HL error

condition still persists. (Refer
to "How to Replace the

Smart Winter Mode Chart
If pumps have started up on several occasions and "Filter Cycle" indicator
is flashing on keypad, follow this Troubleshooting Flow Chart to identify the
problem:
yes no
Is the water temperature

of the spa lower than
the desired temperature?
yes no
Do you
read 240 VAC
to the
heater?
Refer to
"Spa not heating"
section.
System
works
fine.

Smart Winter Mode
If pumps have started up several times and "Filter Cycle" indicator is
flashing, the system has detected water cold enough to freeze the pipes
and has gone into the protective Smart Winter Mode.
An irregularly flashing "Filter Cycle" indicator means that the system has stopped filtering after
3 hours because water temperature exceeds set point by more than 2˚F. If the temperature
cools down before the scheduled end of the cycle, filtering will resume for the remainder of the
programmed cycle duration.
1• With a digital thermometer, verify

the temperature of the water.
2• If the water temperature is lower than

the desired temperature, measure the
voltage to the heater.
If your reading is approx. ≈240 VAC,

Smart Winter Mode is working properly.
If you do not read ≈240 VAC, refer to

the "Spa not heating" section of this
manual.

"Nothing Seems to Work" Flow Chart
If nothing seems to work, follow Troubleshooting Flow Chart below to
identify the problem:
yes no
Do you get a
≈240 VAC reading
between
line 1 & line 2,
Verify if ≈120 VAC There is
keypad is between an electrical
connected line 1 & neutral, wiring
correctly ≈120 VAC problem.
to board. between
line 2 & neutral Call an
All eight pins on the board? electrician.
must be plugged in
and black wire
must be on top
of the plug.
Replace transformer
fuse if there is still nothing on
the keypad display.
If nothing still works,

clean the transformer
orange connector pins
(even a small coating of film may
cause a bad connection).
Replace transformer if
problem persists.
Replace board if
problem still persists.

Nothing Seems to Work!
If everything is connected, but nothing seems to work, there is probably a
power supply problem. Carry out the following tests to identify and correct
the problem:
1• On the terminal block, measure 3• Measure voltage between line 2

voltage between line 1 and line 2. and neutral.
You should get ≈240 VAC. You should get ≈120 VAC.
4• If you do not get good readings,

this indicates an electrical wiring
problem.
Call an electrician!
2• Measure voltage between line 1

and neutral.
You should get ≈120 VAC.

Nothing Seems to Work!
If you are getting good voltage readings, but nothing seems to work,
1• Verify if keypad is correctly 3• If nothing works, clean transformer

connected to the board. orange connector pins. Even a
small coating of film may cause a
bad connection.
Xfo
fuse
2• Replace transformer fuse 4• Replace transformer if problem

if nothing still seems to work. persists.
5• If problem is still not solved,
replace board. (Refer to "How
to Replace the Board" section.)

"Spa Not Heating" Flow Chart
If the spa does not seem to be heating the water, follow Troubleshooting
yes no
Any error conditions

(flashing dots, FLO, FLC, etc.)
Refer to on keypad display? Ensure temp.
specific section set point is
referred to higher than
error condition. actual water temp.
yes no
Has "Heater" indicator appeared on
keypad display? (If "Heater" indicator is
flashing, system is in LC mode.
See Jumper section.)
yes no
Make sure system
Can you read is not in Economy mode
240 VAC between (10-key keypad only).
two terminals
of the heater
on the board? yes no
and compare with
temp. value displayed
on keypad.
System
Is difference works fine.
greater than ±2°F?
Replace
board.
Is temperature
yes no probe touching water
or hot air rear
affecting reading?
Are
heater wires Isolate back of
connected probe with foam.
correctly
to the
element?
yes no
Replace
Try tightening wires temperature probe
to the board & element. with spare.
Still not heating?

Replace
element.
Replace
board.

Spa Not Heating!
If the spa does not appear to be heating the water, carry out
the following tests to correct the problem:
1• Check for an error condition on If "Heater" indicator does not light up!
keypad display. If there is one, Make sure system is not in an Economy
refer to section indicated by the mode cycle (10-key keypad configuration
error condition. only).
4• Use a digital thermometer to take

water temperature and compare
your reading with the temperature
value on the keypad display.
If values are different (±2°F), verify if

sensor is touching water or if hot air
from rear could be affecting readings.
2• If there is no error condition try

to increase temperature by raising
temperature set point. Press
Up key to increase set point.
"Set
Point"
icon
5• If yes, use foam to isolate behind
the probe.
"Heater"
indicator 6• If no, replace temperature sensor
with a spare one.
3• Verify if "Heater" indicator appears
on the display. 7• If spa is still not heating, replace
the board.
"Heater" indicator will be on when
heater is on. It will flash if more heat
has been requested, but heater has
not yet started or if system is in LC
mode (see Jumper Section).

Spa Not Heating!
If "Heater" indicator appears on the display, but spa is still not heating,
If "Heater" indicator lights up on the display:
1• Remove plastic cover and measure 2• If voltage reading is correct, verify

voltage between two heater screws if heater wires are properly con-
on the board. nected to the element.
Replace board if you are not getting If not, tighten wires to board and
a reading of ≈240 VAC. element.
3• If problem persists, replace the

element.

Pump Flow Chart
If Pump 1 or Pump 2 is not working, follow Troubleshooting Flow Chart
yes no
Have any error

conditions (flashing dots,
FLO, FLC, etc.) appeared on
Refer to keypad display?
specific section
indicated by
error condition.
yes no
Does Pump 1
or Pump 2
indicator Verify if low level
appear on programming is set correctly
keypad display (see Low Level Section).
when you
press Pump 1 or
Pump 2 key?
Replace keypad.
yes no If still not working,

replace board.
Do pumps work
in either speed?
Verify
low level
programming.
yes no
Replace Pump 1 or
Pump 2 fuse.
Pump(s) still not working!
Problem
yes no resolved.
Measure voltage
on the board for both speeds.
Do you get 240 VAC

reading for
Replace Pump 1 both speeds? Replace
or Pump 2. board.

Pump 1 Does Not Work!
If Pump 1 is not working, carry out the following tests to correct the
problem:
To increase the life of the relay, we use a "snubber" circuit on the pump relay.
With this type of circuit, if no pump is connected to an output and relays are open,
the voltmeter will continue reading around 60 volts. This is normal.
It is important to measure voltage when pump is connected to pack.

Power must remain On.
"Pump 1" indicator
1• Check for an error condition on 3• If "Pump 1" indicator does not

keypad display. If yes, refer to appear, use a spare keypad to
specific section indicated by error verify if keypad is defective.
condition.
If it is, replace keypad.
2• Verify if "Pump 1" indicator appears If not, replace board.

on keypad display when you press
Pump 1 key.
4• If "Pump 1" indicator appears on
If "Pump 1" indicator does not appear, keypad display when Pump 1 key
check low level programming first is pressed, verify if Pump 1 works
(see Low Level Section). in any of the speeds.

If Pump1 does not work in any speed, carry out the following tests to
correct the problem:
Pump 1 fuse
1• If Pump 1 does not work in either 3• Turn Pump 1 to high speed and
speed, replace Pump 1 fuse. measure voltage between white
and red wire connectors:
240 VAC pump: P57& P37
2• If replacing the fuse does not work, 120 VAC pump: P48 & P37
or if Pump 1 works in one of two
speeds, take voltage reading on the The reading shoud be:
board for both speeds. ≈240 VAC for a 240 VAC pump
≈120 VAC for a 120 VAC pump
4• If voltage is correct, replace

Pump 1.
5• If not, replace board.
Turn Pump 1 to low speed and

measure voltage between white
and black wire connectors:
240 VAC pump: P57 & P64
120 VAC pump: P48 & P64
The reading shoud be:


If Pump 2 is not working, carry out the following tests to correct the
problem:
To increase the life of the relay, we use a "snubber" circuit on the pump relay.
With this type of circuit, if no pump is connected to an output and relays are open,
the voltmeter will get a reading of around 60 volts. This is normal.
It is important to measure voltage when pump is connected to the pack.

"Pump 2" indicator
1• Check for any error condition on 3• If "Pump 2" indicator does not
keypad display. If there are, refer appear, use a spare keypad to
to specific section indicated by the verify if spa keypad is defective.
error condition.
If it is, replace keypad.
2• Verify if "Pump 2" indicator appears
on keypad display when you press If not, replace board.
Pump 2 key.
4• If "Pump 2" indicator appears on
If "Pump 2" indicator does not ap- the display when you press Pump 2
pear, check low level programming key, verify if Pump 2 works in any
first (see Low Level Section). speed.

If Pump 2 is not working in any speed, carry out the following
tests to correct the problem:
Pump 2 fuse
1• If Pump 2 does not work in either 3• Turn Pump 2 to high speed and
speed, replace Pump 2 fuse. measure voltage between white
and red wire connectors:
240 VAC pump: P58 & P22
2• If replacing fuse does not correct 120 VAC pump: P45 & P22
problem, or if Pump 2 works in one
of two speeds, read voltage on the The reading shoud be:
board for both speeds. ≈240 VAC for a 240 VAC pump
4• If voltage is correct, replace

Pump 2.
5• If not, replace board.
Turn pump 2 to low speed and

measure voltage between white
and black wire connectors:
240 VAC pump: P58 & P35
120 VAC pump: P45 & P35

≈120 VAC for a120 VAC pump

Blower Flow Chart
If blower isn't working, follow this Troubleshooting Flow Chart
to identify the problem:
yes no
Does "Blower"
indicator appear
on keyboard display
when you press Verify blower
Blower key? low level
programming
(see Low Level Section).
yes no
Do you
read Replace
≈120 VAC for keypad.
120 VAC blower
(or ≈240 VAC for 240 VAC)
at blower
output on
the board
(in high speed)? Replace
board.
yes no
Does
blower restart
after a few minutes
(to cool down
It's possible after being Replace
that blower shut off)? blower.
is not getting Replace
enough air entry. blower
fuse.
Create an opening
to allow more air
under spa skirt.
Replace board
if blower
still does
not start.

Blower Does Not Work!
If blower is not working, carry out the following tests
to correct problem:
To increase the life of the relay, a "snubber" circuit is used on the blower relay.
With this type of circuit, if no blower is connected to an output and relays are open,
the voltmeter will continue to get a voltage reading of around 60 volts. This is normal.
It is important to measure voltage when the blower is connected to the pack.

Blower
indicator
1• Verify if "Blower" indicator 3• If "Blower" indicator does not

lights up on keypad display appear on keypad display, then
when you press Blower key replace keypad.
(triangular icon will flash when
blower is in low speed).
4• If "Blower" indicator still does
not appear on keypad display,
2• Verify if blower low level pro- then replace board.
gramming is set correctly.

Blower Does Not Work!
If "Blower" indicator lights up on control display, but blower still isn't working,
Blower fuse
1• If indicator lights up on keypad
while blower is in high speed, 2• Replace blower fuse if you do
take voltage reading between not get a high enough voltage
white and black wire connec- reading.
tors:
240 VAC blower: P59 & P43 3• Replace board if you still aren't
120 VAC blower: P49 & P43 getting a voltage reading.
Your reading should be: Board" section.)
≈240 VAC for a 240 VAC blower
≈120 VAC for a 120 VAC blower 4• If you do get a good voltage
reading, check if you can restart
blower a few minutes after
being turned off.
Replace blower if it does not
start after cool down period.
5• If blower does start up after
cool down, it's possible that it
is not drawing in enough air.
6• Enlarge the opening to allow
more air into blower.

Spa Light Flow Chart
If spa light does not appear to be working, follow Troubleshooting
yes no
Have you
tried replacing yes no
the spa
light bulb?
Try replacing
light bulb.
Is light
still not
yes no lighting
up?
Does "Light"
indicator
appear on Verify low level
keypad programming
display when (see Low Level Section).
you press
Light key?
Replace
keypad.
If "Light" indicator still

does not appear on display,
replace board.
yes no
Do you get a
12 VAC reading
on light ouput
on board
Replace spa when light is Replace spa
light socket. on at highest light fuse.
intensity
(steady indicator
light)?
Replace board if
light is still not working.

Spa Light Does Not Work!
If spa light is not working, carry out the following tests
to correct the problem:
It is important to measure voltage when light is connected to the pack.

1• The first step is to try replacing

the spa's light bulb.
"Light"
indicator
4• If "Light" indicator appears, but
light still isn't working, make sure
2• If light still isn't working, verify if light is at highest intensity setting
"Light" indicator appears on (indicator solid light, not flashing),
keypad display when you press remove plastic cover and measure
Light key. voltage between opposite prongs
of connector P14 on the board.
If you get ≈12 VAC, replace light
socket.
Light fuse
3• If "Light" indicator doesn't appear,

(verify low level programming first,
see Low Level Section) use a spare
keypad to verify if spa keypad is
defective.
If it is, replace keypad. 5• If you aren't getting a voltage read-

ing, replace light fuse on the board.
If not, replace board.
6• If the problem persists, replace

Ozonator Flow Chart
If the ozonator is not working, follow Troubleshooting Flow Chart below to
identify the problem:
If the user turns on a pump, blower or light during a filter cycle, the cycle will be interrupted and
will only resume 40 minutes after last active output has been turned off (automatically or manually).
This delay is to prevent excessive ozonator activation.
During this interval, "Filter cycle" indicator will flash in a different sequence (On: 1/2 sec., Off: 1/2 sec.,
On: 1/2 sec., Off: 1 1/2 sec.).
Also, to prevent excessive water temperature caused by overly long filter cycles, the system will
cancel a filter cycle after 3 hours if water temperature rises more than 2°F above set point. In this
case, "Filter Cycle" indicator flashes on display.
Verify low level programming

to make sure that ozonator
is programmed properly
yes no
Has
yes no "Filter Cycle"
indicator (steady
indicator light)
Do you read appeared Start up
120 VAC for on keypad filter cycle.
120 VAC ozonator display?
(or 240 VAC for 240 VAC) "Filter Cycle" indicator
on the board? (steady indicator light)
should light up
on display.
Replace Replace
ozonator. ozonator
fuse.
Replace board
if you still
aren't getting
a voltage reading.

Ozonator Does Not Work!
If ozonator isn't working, carry out the following tests to correct the
problem:
To increase the life of the relay, a "snubber" circuit is used on the ozonator relay. With
this type of circuit, if no ozonator is connected to an output and relays are open, the
voltmeter will still get a reading of around 60 volts. This is normal.
It is important to take voltage reading with ozonator connected to the pack.

N.B.: On new systems, if a pump,

blower or light is turned on during
filter cycle, the cycle will be interrup-
ted and will resume only 40 minutes
after the last active output has been
turned off. This delay is to prevent
excessive ozonator activation.
During this time, "Filter Cycle" indicator

will flash in a different sequence (3 short,
1 long, 3 short, 1 long, etc.). 3• Measure voltage between ozonator
white and black wire connectors:
To prevent excessive water tempera- 240 VAC ozonator: P60& P30
ture due to overly long filter cycles, the 120 VAC ozonator: P46 & P30
system will automatically cancel a filter
cycle after 3 hours if water temperature You should read:
climbs more than 2°F above set point. ≈240 VAC for a 240 VAC ozonator
In this case, "Filter Cycle" indicator flashes ≈120 VAC for a 120 VAC ozonator
on the display.
4• Replace ozonator if you get a good
voltage reading.
"Filter Cycle"
indicator
1• Verify low level programming to
make sure that ozonator is pro-
grammed properly (see Low Ozonator
Level section). fuse
5• Replace ozonator fuse if voltage
2• Verify if "Filter Cycle" indicator reading isn't high enough.
(steady indicator light) appears
on keypad. 6• Replace board if you still don't
If not, start up a filter cycle (refer get a voltage reading. (Refer to
to MSPA-MP User's Manual). "How to Replace the Board"
section.)
Circulation Pump Flow Chart
If circulation pump does not appear to be working, follow Troubleshooting
Verify if low level

programming has been
programmed properly
Increase set point to

2° above actual water temp.
to start circulation pump.
yes no
Do you
read
≈120 VAC for
120 VAC circ. pump
(or ≈240 VAC for 240 VAC)
at circ. pump
output on
the board?
Replace Replace
circulation pump. circulation
pump fuse.
Replace
board.

Circulation Pump Not Working!
If your MSPA-MP has a defective circulation pump, carry out the following
tests to correct the problem:
To increase the life of the relay, a "snubber" circuit is used on the circulation pump relay.
With this type of circuit, even if no circulation pump is connected to an output and relays
are open, the voltmeter will continue to get a volt reading around 60. This is normal.
It is important to take voltage reading when circulation pump is connected to the pack.
"Set Point"
icon
1• Verify if low level programming
has been programmed properly
(see Low Level Section). Circulation pump fuse
2• Start circulation pump by setting 4• If you don't get a voltage reading,
temperature set point 2° higher replace board's circulation pump
than actual water temperature. fuse.
5• If problem persists, replace the

3• Remove plastic cover and take

voltage reading between circula-
tion pump's black and white wire
connectors.
240 VAC pump: P36 & P54
120 VAC pump: P36 & P41

≈ 240 VAC for 240 VAC pump
≈ 120 VAC for 120 VAC pump

Keys Flow Chart
If any of the keys on the keypad display do not seem to be working, follow
Troubleshooting Flow Chart below to identify the problem:
Verify Jumper #2.

Make sure system is set
for a 8- or 10-key
keypad configuration.
Unplug keypad
and replace
with spare
keypad.
yes no
Are keys
working?
Replace Replace
keypad. board.

Keys Aren't Working!
If any of the keys do not seem to be working, carry out the
following tests to correct the problem:
1• Verify Jumper #2. Make sure

system is set for a 8- or 10-
key keypad configuration.
2• Replace keypad with a spare

keypad.
3• Verify if keys respond correctly.
4• If they do, replace keypad.
5• If they do not respond,

replace board.

How To Replace The Board
When replacing an MSPA-MP board, it is important to make sure
to turn power off before proceeding.
1• Loosen 4 screws holding spa pack 3• Insert the end of a flat screw-
cover and remove. Disconnect driver into the slots at the top
power input cables. of the plastic cover to remove
black plastic cover protecting
the circuit board.
2• Unplug keypad(s) and tempera- 4• Lift up the cover on both sides

ture sensor located in the upper and remove it from the power
right corner of the power box. box.

How To Replace The Board
5• Disconnect high limit sensor 8• The circuit board is supported by a

and pressure switch cable. metal plate, with the entire assembly
being held in place by 5 screws (one
attached to ground wire). Remove
screws and disengage the defective
board/plate assembly (Note: trans-
former remains attached to board.)
9• Correctly align replacement board/
metal plate assembly with original
screw holes and reattach to board
with 5 screws.
10• Now, reinsert J&J mini connector

to pack side.
6• Disconnect heater output
by removing two screws at 11• Switch transformer from one
the bottom of circuit board. plate to the other.
12• Re-connect heater cables.

13• Re-connect pressure switch and
high temperature sensor cables.
14• Verify all connections. Reposition
plastic cover.
15• Re-connect keypad(s) and
temperature sensor connections.
16• Re-connect power cable and
turn power back on.
7• Unslot AMP or J&J mini
connectors from side of
the pack.

How To Replace The Heater
Follow instructions below to replace an MSPA-MP pack heater configured
for standard horizontal/front/bottom position.
Note: Make sure to turn power to the pack off before proceeding.
Pressure Heater Ground High limit

Heater switch connectors connector wing nut Heater
lock nut & nuts & nut & plate lock nut
Important: Before starting removal procedure be sure to:

• disconnect pack power input cables;
• ensure spa water valves are closed.
1• Use a pair of pliers to disconnect 2• Using a 1/4" wrench to hold steady

2 wires (red and green) of cable and a 3/8" wrench to carefully turn,
connected to the top of Teflon loosen nuts securing 2 heater con-
pressure switch by pulling upwards nectors to top of blue plastic support
(in no particular order). plate. Disengage heater wires. Be
careful not to damage ceramic by
twisting or bending.

Instructions to replace MSPA-MP pack heater configured for standard
horizontal/front/bottom position.
3• Use a wrench to loosen the two 5• Remove two remaining nuts at

ground cable nuts (one on top of opposite ends of blue plastic
the other), and disengage ground heater support plate, thus enabling
wire (located immediately to the you to free heater from spa pack.
left of the high limit plate).
4• Unscrew the wing nut holding the

high limit plate and release high
limit rubber sensor from plate.
6• Remove pressure switch from

plastic heater plate by turning
counter-clockwise by hand.

Instructions to replace MSPA-MP pack heater configured for standard
horizontal/front/bottom position.
7• Remove two remaining jam nuts A few helpful hints when reconnecting:
from each end of the support plate
and remove plate from heater. a) Don't turn wing-nut too tightly, just
enough to hold rubber sensor in
8• Finally, replace old heater with new place.
one, and follow same procedure in
reverse order to connect replace- b) When reconnecting wires from
ment heater to spa pack. heater to board, it is important to
use two wrenches to hold nuts
steady. Any bending or twisting
may cause damage to ceramic.
Note: We recommend the use of an

adjustable torque wrench (17 lb/in) to
screw the top nut sufficiently. For more
details, log on to:
www.metapacks.com/a_tn.htm
(Gecko's Tech News #9906)

Follow instructions below to replace an MSPA-MP pack heater in the
vertical/side position.
Ground
Heater connection
connections
High-limit Lock nut

wing nut (attaches
and plate heater
to pack)
Pressure
switch
Important: Before starting removal procedure be sure to:

• disconnect pack power input cables;
• ensure spa water valves are closed.
1• Use a pair of pliers to disconnect 2• Loosen the wing-nut holding the

2 wires (red and green) of cable hi-limit plate and probe in place
connected to top of pressure switch centrally located on the outside
attached to the outside edge of the of the heater and remove the
heater (in no particular order). probe and plate.
Then loosen pressure switch by

turning counter-clockwise by hand
and remove.

Instructions to replace an MSPA-MP pack heater in the
vertical/side position.
3• Use 1/4" wrench to hold steady and 5• Remove the last remaining nut
3/8" wrench to loosen nuts to discon- retaining the heater and disengage
nect 2 heater wire connections. Be heater from spa pack.
careful not to damage ceramic by
twisting or bending. 6• Replace the defective heater with
a new one, and repeat the same
procedure in reverse order to
reconnect replacement heater
to the spa pack.
A few helpful hints when reconnecting:

a) Don't turn wing-nut too tightly, just
enough to hold high temperature
sensor in place.
b) When reconnecting wires from

heater to board, it is important to
use two wrenches to hold nuts
steady. Any bending or twisting
may cause damage to ceramic.
Note: We recommend the use of an

adjustable torque wrench (17 lb/in) to
screw the top nut sufficiently. For more
details, log on to:
www.metapacks.com/a_tn.htm
4• Use a wrench to remove the ground (Gecko's Tech News #9906)
cable nut and disconnect the ground
cable wire.
Instructions to replace an MSPA-MP pack heater configured for
horizontal/back/bottom position.
Pressure Heater Ground High limit

Heater switch connectors connector wing nut Heater
lock nut & nuts & nut & plate lock nut
To change the heater on a spa configured for back/horizontal heater position

follow the same instructions as for the front/horizontal heater position (shown
on previous pages). The main difference is in the position of the blue plastic
support plate, which sits on the top of the heater in the front position, but is
positioned sideways at the bottom of the pack in the back/horizontal position.
Front/horizontal heater position Back/horizontal heater position

How To Install a Laing Heater
Follow instructions below to install a Laing heater on MSPA-MP metapacks.
1• To install a Laing heater on a 4• With the heater plate in position,

MSPA-MP metapack, you will squeeze the groud cable between
need pliers, a Phillips screwdriver, 2 nuts (one on top of the other)
a 11/32" nut driver and a 3/8" open with a wrench.
end wrench.
2• Install heater top holders on both 5• Hand tight heater cable plastic nut
upper sides of the pack. These in place.
holders can be adjusted and should
be fixed only after heater has been
placed in its final position.
3• Slide nylon sleeves into heater 6• Do the same with the pressure
threaded studs. switch.

7• Snap upper section of heater tube 10• Push hi-limit rubber sensor in place.
into top holders.
8• Tilt bottom part of heater in position. 11• Tilt down hi-limit plastic latch and
screw wing nut.
9• Screw plate nuts at opposite ends of 12• Connect pressure switch cables.
heater support plate.

13• Connect ground cable to board. 15• Adjust top holders in their final
position.
14• Connect heater cables to board. 16• Verify heater plate connections and
place pack cover.

How To Adjust The Pressure Switch
When a voltmeter is available:
1• Set voltmeter to "Ω" (while both

probes are touching one another,
voltmeter should beep to show
there is continuity).
2• Turn Pump 1 off.
3• Do you have continuity on pressure

switch?
If you have no continuity, go to step 4.
If you do have continuity, increase

pressure switch setting by turning
clockwise until voltmeter stops
beeping. Then, increase another
full turn.
4• Turn Pump 1 on at low speed and

wait a few minutes.
If (3) flashing dots do not appear,

you have adjusted the pressure
switch successfully.
If (3) flashing dots appear, decrease

pressure switch setting by turning
counter clockwise until voltmeter
starts beeping (there is continuity).
Then, decrease another 1/4 of
turn. Turn pump off.
The (3) flashing dots should not

appear (restart procedure if (3)
flashing dots appear).
5• When adjustment procedure is

completed, apply Loctite 425 to
the adjustment screw to secure
it in place.

How To Adjust The Pressure Switch
When a voltmeter is not available:

1• Turn Pump 1 off.
2• Decrease the pressure switch setting

to 0.5 P.S.I. or until three flashing dots
are displayed.
3• Start increasing pressure switch setting

by very slowly turning adjustment
screw clockwise until three flashing
dots disappear, then another full turn.
4• Turn pump on at low speed for 30

seconds; there should be no flashing
dots on display.
5• Turn pump off and wait 30 seconds.

You should not see the three flashing
dots.
6• If you see an error, restart the adjust-

ment procedure.
If you are not able to adjust the pres-

sure switch, change it.

Parts List
We recommend that field service technicians keep the items
identified with an * in stock.
Ref.: Part Number Description Suggested Retail U.S. CDN
1 530AB0061 Tail piece for 2" heater 5.39 7.33

2 530AB0042-P5 Gasket for 2" tail piece (package of 5) 8.00 10.88
3 530AB0055 Nut for 2" heater 4.90 6.67 *
4 9920-400497 Light cords for MSPA-MP (option LS) 7.57 10.30 *
4 9920-400489 Dual light cord for MSPA-MP (option L2S) 17.83 24.96
5 140AA0125-P10 Blank plate for output connector hole (package of 10) 10.89 14.82
6 9920-400200 J&J mini connector for pump 1 7.26 9.88
6 9920-400199 J&J mini connector for pump 2, single speed 6.68 9.09
6 9920-400200 J&J mini connector for pump 2, two speeds 7.26 9.88
6 9920-400204 J&J mini connector for ozone 5.92 8.06
6 9920-400203 J&J mini connector for blower 5.92 8.06
6 9920-400205 J&J mini connector for circulation pump 5.92 8.06
6 9920-400211 AMP connector for pump 1 7.26 9.88
6 9920-400212 AMP connector for pump 2, single speed 6.68 9.09
6 9920-400213 AMP connector for pump 2, two speeds 7.26 9.88
6 9920-400206 AMP connector for ozone 6.68 9.09
6 9920-400208 AMP connector for blower 6.68 9.09
6 9920-400207 AMP connector for circulation pump 6.68 9.09
6 9920-400209 AMP connector for light 5.34 7.27
7 282AC0138-P25 Screws for the transformer (package of 25) 7.57 10.30
8 282BA0036 Screws for the metal plate 7.57 10.30
9 282AD0101 Ground screws for the metal plate 7.57 10.30
10 9920-400435 Cable hi-limit for vertical heater MSPA-MP 30" 10.17 14.24
11 9920-400123 Heater cable 3" 1.71 2.40
11 9920-400341 Heater cable (vertical) 9" 2.57 3.60
11 9920-400348 Heater cable (vertical) 15" 3.49 4.88
12 530AA0012 In-line 5.5Kw heater 143.17 194.79
13 530AB0087 5.5Kw 240V element for in-line heater 88.20 119.99 *
14 510AD0064 Pressure switch 28.42 38.67 *
15 9920-400124-P5 Pressure switch cable for in-line heater (package 5) 11.80 16.06 *
16 9920-100153 120 volts transformer for MSPA-MP 62.23 87.12 *
16 9920-100152 240 volts transformer for MSPA-MP (option T2) 64.51 90.32 *
430AC0054-P10 Fuses for circulation pump (package of 10) 10.69 14.55 *
430AC0054-P10 Fuses for ozone (package of 10) 10.69 14.55 *
282AD0072-P25 Screws for the heater cable (package of 25) 8.80 11.97
430AC0069-P10 Fuses for blower (package of 10) 17.82 24.24 *
430AC0117-P10 Fuses for light (package of 10) 11.14 15.15 *
430AE0027-P10 Fuses for pump 1 (package of 10) 56.57 76.97 *
Prices subject to change without prior notice.

Parts List
We recommend that field service technicians keep the items
identified with an * in stock.
Ref.: Part Number Description Suggested Retail U.S. CDN
17 Assembly board & plate MSPA-MP (cable included) 531.77 744.48

430AC0092-P10 Fuses for the transformer (package of 10) 11.14 15.15
18 9917-100169 Plastic cover for MSPA-MP 22.94 31.21
19 9917-100424 Plastic cover power module MSPA-MP 28.00 39.20
20 9920-400262 10-foot temperature probe for MSPA-MP & SSPA 19.20 26.12 *
21 210AB0358-P10 Plastic jumper 0.06 0.10
22 282AD0072-P10 Screws for the heater connection 3.60 5.04
23 9917-100425 Bracket for heater 2-1/4" MSPA-MP 3.60 5.04
24 9917-100426 Hi-limit for MSPA-MP 3.60 5.04
6
5
17
8
22
4
18 20
9 14
21
15
16 24
11 7 23
10
19 3
12 13
1
2
Prices subject to change without prior notice.

Wiring Diagram (Horizontal)
The wiring diagram below provides a general idea of MSPA-MP wiring, but it is impor-
tant to note that it may not apply to all systems. The wiring diagram including on inside
power box cover is the one to be used as main reference for the spa you are servicing.
Pump 1 Blower Circulation Pump

Voltage 120 v 240 v Voltage 120 v 240 v Voltage 120 v 240 v
Green / Ground P69 P69 Green / Ground P72 P72 Green / Ground P74 P74
Red / Low Speed P37 P37 Black / High Speed P43 P43 Black / High Speed P36 P36
Black / High Speed P64 P64 White / Com P49 P49 White / Com P41 P54
White / Com P48 P57
Pump 2 Ozone Light Connector

Voltage 120 v 240 v Voltage 120 v 240 v Light 1 P14
Green / Ground P70 P70 Green / Ground P73 P73 Light 2 P13
Red / Low Speed P22 P22 Black / High Speed P30 P30
Black / High Speed P35 P35 White / Com P46 P60
White / Com P45 P58 Heater
Black 1 P63
Black 2 P44
Jumper Settings Green / Ground Ground
Refer to page 8

Wiring Diagram (Vertical)
The wiring diagram below provides a general idea of MSPA-MP wiring, but it is impor-
tant to note that it may not apply to all systems. The wiring diagram including on inside
power box cover is the one to be used as main reference for the spa you are servicing.
Pump 1 Blower Circulation Pump

Voltage 120 v 240 v Voltage 120 v 240 v Voltage 120 v 240 v
Green / Ground P69 P69 Green / Ground P72 P72 Green / Ground P74 P74
Red / Low Speed P37 P37 Black / High Speed P43 P43 Black / High Speed P36 P36
Black / High Speed P64 P64 White / Com P49 P59 White / Com P41 P54
White / Com P48 P57
Pump 2 Ozone Heater

Voltage 120 v 240 v Voltage 120 v 240 v Black 1 P63
Green / Ground P70 P70 Green / Ground P73 P73 Black 2 P44
Red / Low Speed P22 P22 Black / High Speed P30 P30 Green / Ground Ground
Black / High Speed P35 P35 White / Com P46 P60
White / Com P45 P58
Pump 3 Jumper Settings Light Connector

Voltage 120 v 240 v Refer to page 8 Light 1 P14
Green / Ground P71 P71 Light 2 P13
Black / High Speed P21 P21
White / Com P40 P53

Professional Repair Kit
All you need in one case!
Gecko's professional repair kit contains
all you need to service and repair
Gecko's line of Metapacks.
• Top side controls (keypads)
• Temperature probes
• Pressure switch cables
• Flow switches
• Elements
• Heater wires
• Transformer
• Ground lugs
• Grommets
• Standoffs
• Light cords
• Strain reliefs for light cord
• Plugs
• Fuse kits
• Screws
Call 1.800.78.GECKO
to order or for more info!
MSPA-MP SERVICE MANUAL
J&J or AMP connectors
COMPLETE SERVICE GUIDE WITH

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS ON:
Transformer GFCI Troubleshooting
•
Jumper Selection
•
Understanding
& Correcting
Error Conditions
Keypad & probe connectors
•
System Malfunctions
•
Part Replacement
Heater cover plate
Instructions
•
& More
Mounting base
Gecko Electronics Inc.,

450 des Canetons, Quebec City (QC) G2E 5W6 Canada, 1.800.78.GECKO, Fax: 418.872.0920
www.gecko-electronic.com 9919-100232

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MSPA-MP METAPACK

Visual step-by-step guide to easily

Power & Ground Check

Important Safety Information

All information given subject to technical modifications without notice.

Pliers 3/8" open end wrench

Regulation sensor Transformer

Electrical Box GFCI Pack Terminal Block

1• Carry out a visual inspection to check

Refer to supplied wiring diagrams.

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MSPA-MP Metapacks Service Manual 5

From electrical box To spa

4• If GFCI still trips, replace transformer.

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1• Disconnect incoming power

If GFCI still trips, there must

2• If GFCI stops tripping,

3• If GFCI trips again, replace

MSPA-MP Metapacks Service Manual 7

1• Jumpers are located in upper 2• To change a setting, simply pull cover

Jumper 1: Current Limiting Option

Jumper 2: Keypad Configuration

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Low level programming:

List of parameter configurations

MSPA-MP Metapacks Service Manual 9

3 flashing dots appear on the display!

Remove pack cover.

Start Pump 1 (or

MSPA-MP Metapacks Service Manual 11

1• Verify if Pump 1 (or circulation

2• Make sure jumper is set pro-

3• If Pump 1 is working properly,

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6• Ensure adequate water flow in the

7• If the three dots disappear, first

MSPA-MP Metapacks Service Manual 13

(Refer to "How to Adjust the

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Turn breaker off then on again to reset the system.

Take water temperature

When error Verify if

MSPA-MP Metapacks Service Manual 15

Turn breaker off then on again to reset the system.

1• Take water temperature with a c- If error condition persists, re-

Try to clean probe connector

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1• Verify if temperature probe

2• Make sure temperature probe

If it is, replace probe and reset

3• Replace board if error condition

MSPA-MP Metapacks Service Manual 17

MSPA-MP Metapacks Service Manual 19

If weather is very hot: 4• If you do not read 240 VAC, pump

(Refer to "How to Replace the

2• Lower set point below current

"Heater" indicator should disappear

3• Remove spa cover. With a volt-