Installing Light Fixture During New Pool Construction - Pentair Water Pool and Spa SAm Manual Del Propietário

Section I.

Installing light fixture during new pool construction

A. Preparatory steps which must
be completed by the electrician
before the light fixture is
installed; see Figure 1.
1. Verify 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 before the
underwater light is installed.
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 Water Pool and Spa
corrosion.
4. 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 (45,72cm) 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.
5. The connection box or Junction Box must be rated IP54 minimum. The terminal block shall conform to EN 60998-2-1
and/or EN 60998-2-2 and should be rated for 2.5mm
B. Steps to perform after the electrical system requirements are met.
1. Feed cord through conduit to Junction Box, leaving at least 4 feet (1,20m) of cord at the light fixture to coil around
the light; see Figure 1. This 4 feet (1,20m) 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 6 inches (15cm) of cord to make connections.
3. Strip 6 inches (15cm) of the outer cord jacket to expose the two insulated wires--be careful not to damage the
insulation on the inner wires.
4. Connect both 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 the niche and tighten the special pilot screw.
Use only the special pilot screw provided with this underwater light. This screw mounts and electrically grounds the housing
securely to the mounting ring and wet niche. Failure to use the screw provided could create an electrical hazard which could result
in death or serious injury to pool users, installers or others due to electrical shock.
6. Fill the pool until the underwater light is completely submerged in water before operating the light for more than
10 seconds. Turn on main switch or circuit breaker, as well as the switch which operates the underwater light itself,
to check for proper operation. Refer to Operating Instructions, Section IV., for full function test.
Rev. B • Rev. B • Rév. B 10-29-07
To GFCI, Circuit
Breaker and
Power Source.
Rigid
Conduit
#8 AWG Ground
Connector bonding
is located at rear
of Niche.
Figure 1.
wet niches to insure proper bonding connections and minimize risk of
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NOTE
wires.
2
WARNING
WARNING
3
18" ) min. to top of Lens.
(45,72cm
Pilot screw @12 o'clock position
Concrete must be cut
back around Niche to
allow for a compacted
plaster seal.
11.50" (29.2cm)
Coil 4 ft. (1.20m) of light
cable around fixture.
(40.64cm)
16"
P/N • Núm/Pte. • Réf. P/N 619587