Pentair SPABRITE Manual Del Propietário página 3

Section I. Installing light fixture
during new pool construction
A . The electrician must complete
preparatory steps before light fixture
is installed; see Figure 1.
1. Ensure that the pool meets the
requirements of the current
National Electrical Code and all
local codes and ordinances. A
licensed or certified electrician
must install the electrical system
to meet or exceed those
requirements
underwater light is installed.
Some of the requirements of the National Electrical Code which the pool's electrical system must meet are as follows:
a. The lighting circuit must have a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), and must have an appropriately rated circuit
breaker.
b. The Junction Box (or, for 12 volt models, the low voltage transformer) must be located at least eight (8) inches above water
level, at least four (4) inches above ground level, and at least 48 inches from the edge of the pool; see Figure 1.
c. The light fixture and all metal items within five (5) feet of the pool must be properly electrically bonded.
d. The wet niche must be properly installed so the pilot screw hole is at the 12 o'clock position and that the top edge of
the underwater light's lens is at least 18 inches below the surface of the water in the pool; see Figure 1.
The required orientation of all Pentair lights is with the pilot screw at the 12 o'clock position. This is guaranteed by proper niche installation.
e. The wet niche must be properly electrically bonded and grounded via the No. 8 AWG ground connector located
at the rear of the niche; see Figure 1.
The pool or spa electrical system can be verified with a Pool and Spa Electrical Qualification Test kit. The test kit is available from Pentair Water Pool
and Spa, Inc. The electrical system inspection using this kit must be performed by trained and certified personnel.
2. To be certain that the pool's electrical system meets all applicable requirements, the electrician should also consult the local
building department.
3. Use only Pentair Aquatic Systems wet niches to insure proper bonding and grounding connections.
B. Steps to perform after the electrical system requirements are met.
1. Feed cord through conduit to Junction box, leaving at least four (4) feet of cord at the light fixture to coil around the light;
see Figure 1. This four (4) feet of cord around the light allows the light to be serviced after the pool is filled with water.
2. Cut the cord at the Junction Box, leaving at least six (6) inches of cord to make connections.
3. Strip six (6) inches of the outer cord jacket to expose the three insulated wires. Be careful not to damage the insulation on
the three (3) inner wires.
4. Connect all three (3) wires to the corresponding circuit wires in the Junction Box, and secure the Junction Box cover in
place.
Never operate this underwater light for more than 10 seconds unless it is totally submerged in water. Without total submersion, the
light assembly will get extremely hot, which may result in serious burns or in breakage of the lamp or lens. This may result in serious
injury to pool users, installers, or bystanders, or in damage to property.
5. Replace the light assembly into niche and tighten special pilot screw.
Rev. J • Rev. J • Rév. J 5-2-13
To GFCI, Circuit
Breaker and
Power Source.
Figure 1.
before the
48"
min.
4" min.
Rigid
Conduit
#8 AWG Ground
Connector bonded
to rebar.
NOTE
NOTE
WARNING
3
8" min. Junction Box or
low Voltage Transformer.
18" min. to top of Lens.
Pilot screw @ 12 o'clock position
Concrete must be cut
back around Niche to
6.0"
allow for a compacted
plaster seal.
P/N • Núm/Pte. • Réf. 99410000