Pentair Nicheless Light AquaLumin II User's Manual
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1. Feed the remaining cord through the conduit hole in the mounting hub Place hook mounting bracket over pin on the bottom of the mounting bracket and press down lightly to secure into place Secure at top of the light with the captive screw Cut the cord at the junction box leaving at least six 6 inches of cord to make connections Strip six 6 inches of the outer cord jacket from the cord to expose the three insulated wires Be careful not to damage the insulation on the three inner wires Connect cord to electrical wires at Junction Box be sure not to pull the three 3 inches of slack cord at the back of the light through the conduit when connecting the wires All wiring should be connected to a Class A GFCI in accordance with electrical codes see Section 2 A 1 a on page 7 Connect all three wires to the corresponding circuit wires in the junction box and secure the junction box cover in place Before operating the light for more than 10 seconds fill pool until the Nicheless Light is completely submerged in water To check for proper operation turn on main switch or circuit breaker as well as the switch which operates the Nicheless Light AquaLumin II Nicheless Light Installation Guide2. West Los Angeles Ave Moorpark CA 93021 e 800 831 7133 805 553 5000 AquaLuminn II and the Pentair Water Pool and Spa are registered trademarks of Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc disclaims proprietary interest in marks and names of others AquaLumin II Nicheless Light Installation Guide 15 Replacement Part Kits AquaLumin II Replacement Part Kits Part Number Description Kwik change lens set 619613 Greenlenscover Qty 1 619614 Orange lens cover Qty 1 619615 Blue lens cover Qty 1 619616 Red lens cover Qty 1 Bulb replacement kit 120V 250V 619484 Bulb 120V 250W Qty 1 619599 Lens gasket Qty 1 619792 Sealing screws Qty 10 Bulb replacement kit 12V 100V 619584 Bulb 12V 100W Qty 1 619599 Lens gasket Qty 1 619792 Sealing screws Qty 10 Lens replacement kit 619797 Lens Qty 1 619599 Lens gasket Qty 1 619792 Sealing screws Qty 10 AquaLumin II Nicheless Light Installation Guide 14 3 Light Assembly Parts Section 1 Installing a mounting bracket and light fixture during new vinyl pool construction ADANGER RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION This Nicheless light fixture must be installed by a licensed or certified electrician or a qualified pool servic
3. by a licensed or certified electrician or a qualified pool serviceman in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and ordinances Improper installation will create an electrical hazard which could result in death or serious injury to pool users installers or others due to electrical shock and may also cause damage to property Always disconnect power to the pool light at the circuit breaker before servicing the light Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury to serviceman pool users or others due to electrical shock Always disconnect power to the pool light at the circuit breaker before servicing the light Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury to installer serviceman pool users or others due to electrical shock 1 Turn off main electrical switch or circuit breaker as well as the switch which operates the Nicheless Light 2 Unscrew the captive screw on the top of the light then tilt the top of the light out from the wall and lift the bottom of the light out of the bracket Unwind the excess cable that is stored in the back of the light Description Part Number 3 Place the light face down on the deck on a flat soft clean surface Take care not to scratch AquaLumin II Vinyl Mounting Bracket Assembly 1 78887800 the lens AquaLumin II Vinyl Mounting Bracket Assembly 3 4 78887700 4 Using a Phillips head screwdriver loosen do not re
4. inches above water TO TOP OF FACE RING 619632 Face ring black PILOT SCREW AT TOP 619797 IL level and at least 48 ESA Sa inches from the edge of BONDING S 619599 Lens gasket f 78889900 Captive screw DEPPA PATOU TOP OF Face aG A c The light fixture and all ah TO CENTER OF 619584 Halogen lamp 12 volt 100 watt 619484 Halogen lamp 120 volt 250 watt 619792 Sealing screws 10 req 600140 Kwik change lens set 4 not shown Note Sold in Bulb Replacement Kits 600139 and 600138 AquaLumin II Nicheless Light Installation Guide metal items within five 5 feet of the pool must be properly electrically bonded MOUNTING HUB Figure 1 AquaLumin II Nicheless Light Installation Guide Section 1 Installing a mounting bracket and light fixture during new vinyl 2 pool construction Continued d The mounting bracket and mounting hub must be GROUNDING properly installed so that the top edge of the face ring BONDING LuG of the Nicheless Light is at least 18 inches below the surface of the water in the pool The top of the face E ring will line up with the center of the Plastic Mounting Hub see Figure 1 on page 3 e The mounting bracket not shown and mounting hub must be properly electrically bonded and grounded via NIPPLE the No 8 AWG ground connector located at the upper left mounting bolt positioned see Figure 2 To be certain that the pool s electrical system me
5. 120 volt and 100 watt 12 volt transformer required Vinyl Liner Replacement Parts Item Part Number Description 619547 Wall mounting bracket assembly 619548 Metal bracket cup assembly 619549 Mounting hub 3 4 in assembly 619550 Mounting hub 1 in assembly 78872600 Mounting spacer 619617 Housing spacer 86001800 Nipple 1 in AquaLumin II Nicheless Light Installation Guide 12 5 Section 3 Replacing a lamp only Continued Section 1 Installing a mounting bracket and light fixture during new vinyl pool construction Continued 13 While holding the glass lens and plastic face ring turn the light over and place it face down on a flat soft clean surface Be careful not to scratch the lens 4 Connect bonding wire from bonding grid to bonding lug on rear of the mounting hub 14 Insert one new sealing screw provided with the Bulb Replacement Kit through the circular assembly hole located at the TOP 12 o clock of the back of the housing and loosely tighten it into the face ring Insert the remaining new sealing screw through the circular hole located at 5 Before installing liner be sure the BOTTOM 6 o clock of the back of the housing and loosely tighten it into the face ring gasket is firmly attached to PONSI MOUNTON BO MOUNTON The BOTTOM 6 o clock circular hole is accessible through a hole drilled in the center of mounting
6. Guide Section 2 Replacing light fixture in existing pools Continued Replacing light fixture after electrical system requirements are met Turn off main electrical switch or circuit breaker as well as the switch which operates the Nicheless Light A WARNING Failure to bring the pool s electrical system up to code requirements before installing this Nicheless Light will create an electrical hazard which could result in death or serious injury to pool users installers or others due to electrical shock and may also cause damage to property To remove light assembly remove captive screw at top of housing remove light assembly from mounting bracket and place assembly on deck Take care not to scratch the lens Remove junction box cover disconnect the light fixture wires and pull the cord through the conduit Feed the new light fixture cord through the conduit from the Nicheless Fixture to the junction box NOTE Depending on the length of the conduit special tools may be required to pull the cord through the conduit Wrap a length of the cord up to a maximum of eight 8 feet long on the back of the light assembly Wind a minimum of three 3 wraps of cord so that the last wrap stops at the top of the light This extra cord allows you to bring the light out of the pool for installation of a new lamp and for servicing NOTE Leave 2 to 3 of slack cord at the top so that the light may be tipped back for removal
7. P N 99460100 Rev E 01 15 08 gt Pentair Water Pool and Spa P Pentair Water AquaLumin II Nicheless Light Installation Guide IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Section Contents 1 Installing a mounting bracket and light fixture during new vinyl pool construction 2 Replacing light fixture in existing pools 3 Replacing a lamp only Parts List Replacement Part Kits Minimum Qualifications Licensed or Certified Electrician Electrician or Qualified Pool Serviceman Qualified Pool Serviceman or Homeowner IMPORTANT NOTICE This AquaLumin II light will install only with the following AquaLumin II Mounting Brackets manufactured after JUNE 6 1994 AquaLumin II Vinyl Mounting Bracket Assembly 1 P N 78887800 AquaLumin II Vinyl Mounting Bracket Assembly 3 4 P N 78887700 BACK VIEW Housing ER spacer Mounting spacer Mounting bracket AquaLumin II Manufactured after June 6 1994 P N 99460100 Rev E 01 14 08 2 Technical Support Contact Technical Support at Sanford North Carolina 8 A M to 5 P M Moorpark California 8 A M to 5 P M Phone 800 831 7133 Fax 800 284 4151 Web sites visit www pentairpool com and www staritepool com 2008 Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc All rights reserved This document is subject to change without notice 1620 Hawkins Ave Sanford NC 27330 e 800 831 7133 919 566 8000 10951
8. e Section 2 Replacing light fixture in existing pools Continued b The junction box or the low voltage transformer for 12 volt models is located at least 12 inches above water level and at least 48 inches from the edge of the pool see Figure 5 c The light fixture and all metal items within five 5 feet of the pool must be properly electrically bonded d The mounting bracket must be properly installed so that the top edge of the face ring of the Nicheless Light is at least 18 inches below the surface of the water in the pool see Figure 5 e The mounting bracket and mounting hub must be properly electrically bonded and grounded via the No 8 AWG ground connector located at the rear of the Nicheless fixture see Figure 5 2 Consult the local building department to be certain that the pool s electrical system meets allapplicable requirements 3 Install this light fixture only in a Pentair Products mounting bracket Mounting brackets made by other manufacturers may not provide proper bonding and grounding connections TO GFCI CIRCUIT BREAKER AND POWER SOURCE 12 MIN FROM BOTTOM OF JUNCTION BOX OR LOW VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER TO WATER LINE ZNS OOO WATER LEVEL 18 MIN FROM WATER TO TOP OF FACE RING PILOT SCREW AT TOP RIGID CONDUIT TO EXISTING BONDING CONNECTOR TOP OF FACE RING CORRESPONDS TO CENTER OF MOUNTING HUB MOUNTING HUB Figure 5 AquaLumin II Nicheless Light Installation
9. e only the special stainless steel captive screw see Light Assembly Parts item 4 on page 14 provided with this Nicheless Light This screw A WARNING Never operate this Nicheless Light for more than 10 seconds unless it is mounts and electrically grounds the housing securely to the Nicheless fixture Failure to totally submerged in water Without total submersion the light assembly will get extremely hot use the screw provided could create an electrical hazard which could result in death or which may result in serious burns or in breakage of the lamp or lens This may result in serious serious injury to pool users installers or others due to electrical shock injury to pool users installer or bystanders or in damage to property A IMPORTANT NOTICE WARNING Use only the special stainless steel pilot screw see Light Assembly This AquaLumin II light will install only with the following AquaLumin II Mounting Parts item 4 on page 14 provided with this Nicheless Light This screw mounts and electri Brackets manufactured after JUNE 6 1994 cally grounds the housing securely to the Nicheless fixture 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 ADANGER AD ANGER RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION This Nicheless light fixture must be installed
10. eless Light light t NOTE If PVC conduit is being used a 8 ground wire for U L or a 6 ground wire for CSA WARNING Use only the special stainless steel captive screw see Light must be pulled through the conduit along with the light cord and fastened at the junction Assembly Parts item 4 on page 14 provided with this Nicheless Light This screw box and at the grounding lug located on the light wall Mounting Bracket the Upper left mounts and electrically grounds the housing securely to the Nicheless fixture Failure to bracket mounting bolt 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 AquaLumin II Nicheless Light Installation Guide AquaLumin II Nicheless Light Installation Guide Section 1 Installing a mounting bracket and light fixture during new vinyl pool construction Continued 8 Cutthe cord at the junction box leaving at least six 6 inches of cord to make connections 9 Strip 6 inches of the outer cord jacket to expose the three insulated wires Be careful not to damage the insulation on the three inner wires 10 Connect cord to electrical wires at Junction Box be careful to not pull the three 8 in of slack cord at the light through the conduit when connecting the wires All wiring should be connected to a Class A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI in accordance with electrica
11. eman in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and ordinances Improper installation will create an electrical hazard which could result in death or serious injury to pool users installers or others due to electrical shock and may also cause damage to property Always disconnect power to the pool light at the circuit breaker before servicing the light Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury to serviceman pool users or others due to electrical shock A Preparatory steps which must be completed by the electrician before light is installed see Figure 1 1 Be sure the electrical system of the pool conforms with the requirements of the current National Electrical Code NEC and all local codes and ordinances A licensed or certified electrician must install the electrical system to meet or exceed those requirements before the Nicheless Light is installed Some of the requirements of the NEC are listed below a The lighting circuit must have a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI and have an ghting appropriately rated AquaLumin Il Reol Part circuit breaker 48 qasur PP ACAMEE b The junction box or for BREAKER AND i MIN 12 MIN FROM BOTTOM POWER SOURCE OF JUNCTION BOX Part 12 volt modele this low PRREORMEA To waren une tem Number Description voltage transformer is s wan 619601 Face ring whit pemed at sasie Raim conum E TN e ASS Ig white
12. ets all eer F applicable requirements you should also consult the local HUB building department Use only Pentair Nicheless Fixtures Mounting Bracket poue Assembly to ensure proper bonding and grounding connections B Perform the following steps after the electrical system requirements are met see Section 1A page 3 for requirements 1 Locate position on a vertical wall where light is to be installed The top of the light face ring must be 18 inches below normal water level as required by NEC Article 680 Cut or punch a three 3 inch diameter hole through pool wall with center 18 inches below normal water level for mounting hub and mounting bracket installation If using plastic conduit install PVC conduit adapter provided before installing plastic mounting hub Use only recommended sealant for PVC ABS threads Position mounting hub over hole with the word TOP at the top and secure with mounting flange and two 2 hex nuts and lock washers Tighten hex nuts evenly with equal torque NOTE Attach the stainless steel mounting bracket temporarily to ABS mounting hub Perfect top and bottom alignment of ABS hub will be easier A CAUTION Remove mounting bracket before liner is installed Failure to remove mounting bracket can damage the liner during installation AquaLumin II Nicheless Light Installation Guide 13 Vinyl Liner Mounting Bracket Parts Patent Number 5 051 875 Models 250 watt
13. hub After liner is the hook mounting bracket installed and properly stretched i into position locate bolt holes in 15 Continue to tighten all the sealing screws into the face ring It is recommended that hub and punch liner for four opposing sealing screws be tightened in order 12 o clock and 6 o clock 3 o clock and 9 bracket mounting bolts Install o clock etc to the recommended torque of 10 15 in lbs This provides even pressure on the mounting spacer against the the lens and lens gasket and creates a seal between the environment and the inside of the liner and hold in position with light fixture mounting bracket Secure with 16 Wrap a length of the cord up to a maximum of eight 8 feet long on the back of the light four 4 bracket mounting bolts assembly Wind a maximum of three 3 wraps of cord so that the last wrap stops at the and washers top of the light This extra cord allows the light to be brought out of the pool for servicing NOTE If using PVC conduit you REVERSE RADIUS AAT e WALLS WITH NO TIGHTER NOTE Leave 2 to 3 of slack cord at the top so that the light may be tipped back for must attach grounding wire to apenas removal grounding lug on upper left Figures mounting bolt positioned see A WARNING Always install a new lens gasket part number 619599 whenever Figure 4 on page 6 reassembling the light Failure to do so may permit water to leak into the assembly which could cause a an electrical hazard resulti
14. l codes see Section 1 A 1 a on page 3 11 Connect all three wires to the corresponding circuit wires in the junction box and secure the junction box cover in place Ax WARNING Never operate this Nicheless 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 installer or bystanders or in damage to property WARNING Use only the special stainless steel captive screw see Light Assembly Parts item 4 on page 14 provided with this Nicheless Light This screw mounts and electrically grounds the housing securely to the Nicheless fixture 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 Figure 4 12 Before operating the light for more than 10 seconds fill pool until the Nicheless Light is completely submerged in water To check for proper operation turn on main switch or circuit breaker as well as the switch which operates the Nicheless Light C Winterizing Light should be left in place for winterization AquaLumin II Nicheless Light Installation Guide 11 Section 3 Replacing a lamp only Continued A WARNING Be sure power is OFF before installing or removing
15. lamp Allow lamp to cool before relamping This light fixture uses a Halogen Quartz lamp Do Not touch lamp with bare hands this may severely reduce its life Use the plastic furnished with the replacement lamp to eliminate finger prints from getting on lamp 8 To remove the lamp a Place the light in front of you so that the captive screw hole is at the top and the lamp is in a horizontal position b Grasp the lamp on the right side Push the lamp to the left compressing the spring in the spring loaded lamp socket until the right side of the lamp comes free from the fixed socket end 9 Install the new lamp by performing step 8 a through c in reverse order NOTE Select proper lamp for either 12 volt or 120 volt applications Take care not to touch the halogen bulb with bare hands A WARNING Always install a new lens gasket part number 619599 whenever reassembling the light Failure to do so may permit water to leak into the assembly which could cause a an electrical hazard resulting in death or serious injury to pool users installer or others due to electrical shock or b breakage of the lamp or lens which likewise could result in serious injury to pool user installers or bystanders or in damage to property 10 Never reuse the old lens gasket when reassembling the light Replace the old lens gasket with a new genuine Pentair Water AquaLumin II lens gasket P N 619599 provided in the Bulb Replaceme
16. move all ten 10 screws on the back of the light A The following are preparatory steps which must be completed by the electrician or 5 Using a Phillips head screwdriver remove the two 2 screws located at the TOP qualified pool serviceman before replacing light fixture see Figure 5 on page 8 12 o clock and BOTTOM 6 o clock on the back of the light 1 Verify the pool meets the requirements of the current National Electrical Code and all local 6 While holding the glass lens and plastic face ring turn the light over Rotate the face ring codes and ordinances A licensed or certified electrician must install the electrical system to in a counter clockwise direction such that the heads of the sealing screws align with the meet or exceed those requirements before the Nicheless Light is installed Some of the large circular holes of the keyways slots Lift the plastic face ring away from the housing to requirements of the National Electrical Code which the pool s electrical system must meet are remove the lens and lens gasket as follows 7 To remove the lens and lens gasket gently pull on the tabs located around the perimeter of a The lighting circuit must have a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI and an the lens gasket This will allow air to enter the housing and will assist with removal of the appropriately rated circuit breaker lens AquaLumin II Nicheless Light Installation Guide AquaLumin II Nicheless Light Installation Guid
17. ng in death or serious injury to pool users installer or others due to electrical shock or b breakage of the lamp or lens which likewise could result in serious injury to pool user installers or bystanders or in damage 6 Wrap a length of the cord up to a maximum of eight 8 feet long on the back of the light assembly Wind a maximum of three 3 wraps of cord so the last wrap stops at the top of the light This extra cord allows you to bring the light out of the pool to install a new lamp and for servicing to property NOTE Leave 2 to 3 of slack cord at the top so that the light may be tipped back for 17 Feed the remaining cord through the conduit hole in the mounting hub Place the hook removal mounting bracket over the pin on the bottom of the mounting bracket Press down 7 Feed the remaining cord through the conduit hole in the mounting hub Place hook lightly to secure in place Secure at the top of the light with the captive screw mounting bracket over the pin on the bottom of the mounting bracket and press down 18 Before operating the light for more than 10 seconds be sure the Nicheless Light is lightly to secure in place Secure at the top of the light with the captive screw When completely submerged in water To check for proper operation switch on the main switch installed properly the housing spacer should fill any gap between the pool wall and the or circuit breaker as well as the switch which operates the Nich
18. nt Kit The orientation of the tabs on the lens gasket is not important 11 Replace the eight 8 sealing screws left in the face ring with eight 8 new sealing screws provided in the Bulb Replacement Kit NOTE Install the new sealing screws in the same location as those removed leaving TOP 12 o clock and BOTTOM 6 o clock open 12 Reinstall the lens gasket lens and plastic face ring While replacing the lens be sure the tabs around the perimeter of the lens gasket are not under the flange of the lens Orientate the lens so that the word TOP is aligned with the captive screw hole When reinstalling the plastic face ring align the heads of the sealing screws with the large circular holes of the keyway slots Press down on the plastic face ring and rotate in the clockwise direction until the sealing screws interfere with the housing at the end of the slot Orientate the plastic face ring so that the words MADE IN USA are aligned with the captive screw hole on the housing as well as the word TOP on the lens AquaLumin II Nicheless Light Installation Guide 10 7 Sellen G8 GEE EN ea Section 2 Replacing light fixture in existing pools The following steps may be performed by a qualified pool serviceman or a homeowner NOTE Use ONLY the Pentair Bulb Replacement Kit when relamping P N 600139 12V 100W A or P N 600138 120V 250W See relamping installation instructions provided with the light WARNING Us
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