Hayward Universal ColorLogic, Universal CrystaLogic Replacement Manual

STEP 2: Detach Light

STEP 1: Find Junction Box

STEP 3: Cut Light Cord

STEP 4: Tape Cord ends

Before you begin

Pre-Installation Checklist

Installation Preparation

Keep the Universal ColorLogic/
CrystaLogic light on the pool

as shown. Using
too much tape
may prevent the
cord from mov­ing freely through
conduit.

deck Dry the cord ends
thoroughly and tape them

Replacing 120 volt pool or spa lights

with Universal ColorLogicTM or CrystaLogicTM

Turn Over

If no junction box: If there is no junction box in place, the connection to the existing light is made
directly to a switch, timer, pool controller, or subpanel. If so, a listed Pool/Spa wall mount transformer
(Hayward® LTBUY11300) or a junction box transformer kit (Hayward LTBUYxxx) can be used to power
the new Universal ColorLogic/CrystaLogic light. Consult with an electrician to re-wire and modify the

existing conduit conguration to include the new transformer.

If there is a junction box: Determine the manufacturer of your pool or spa light’s junction box and

aquire a compatible Hayward junction box transformer retrot kit. Refer to the chart below for Hayward
retrot kit part numbers.

Remove the junction box cover

and disconnect the existing light.

Remove the light from the niche.

Firmly pull on the light cord at the

Place the light on the pool deck and cut the light
cord as shown below.

Existing pool or spa light operates on 120 volts
There is a dedicated electrical junction box for the pool/spa light (see Step 1)
A suitable transformer has been aquired (refer to Step 1 for more information)

Light xture housing (Niche) has been installed per the National Electrical Code (NEC)

Your niche is compatible with the new light (refer to compatibility table in manual)
If replacing a SwimQuip® light, the tab on the Universal ColorLogicTM/CrystaLogicTM light may
need to be removed (refer to manual)
You have wire cutters or shears for cutting the existing light cord
You have duct tape for taping the new cord to the old cord when pulling through conduit
You have a Phillips head screwdriver

You are qualied to work on electrical wiring and understand electric code requirements and

wiring methods

Read the entire Universal ColorLogic/CrystaLogic manual
Read this entire Guide

Remove power to the existing pool or spa light at the service panel!

Use this Guide ONLY if your current light is a 120 volt

type. Refer

to other Guide if your light is low voltage (12v).

junction box and verify
that the cord moves
freely. There may be
a grommet or seal­ant at the light cord’s
point of entry into the

niche. Removing this

should allow the cord to
pull freely through the
conduit. Leave cord in
place until Step 6.

STEP 6: Install and wire Junction Box Transformer

STEP 9: Install Trim Ring

Install the Trim Ring as shown.

STEP 5: Snake Cord through Conduit

Pull at the junction box
or transformer end to
snake the Universal
ColorLogic/CrystaLogic
cord through the con­duit. Leave slack at
the light end for coiling
cord in the niche. The
coil length should be
adequate for placing the
light on the deck if pool
servicing ever requires
light removal.

Some niches may have an

8AWG connection from the

junction box to the niche. If so,
ensure that this connection is
not interrupted when installing
the new light.

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The junction box retrot kit transformer must now

be installed and wired. Cut excess cord and refer
to the diagram for wiring instructions.

If the new Universal ColorLogic/CrystaLogic light
will be controlled by network communications
using a Hayward Pro Logic controller, an

LKBUN1000 coupler must also be installed.
Refer to the LKBUN1000 instructions for

installation and wiring information.

After wiring the Universal ColorLogic/CrystaLogic
light to the junction box transformer, install the
new cover making sure that the included gasket is
in place.

Replacing 120 volt pool or spa lights

with Universal ColorLogicTM or CrystaLogicTM

STEP 6a: Install Light to most Niches

STEP 5: Insert Cell

STEP 6b: Install Light to Pentair Niche

For Pentair® niches, use the included spacer according to the
diagram below. Failure to install the plastic spacer properly may
result in the light being inadequately fastened. Plastic gunite
type niches will not require the spacer.

Refer to the manual for instructions when using a Swimquip

niche.

To fasten the Universal ColorLogic/CrystaLogic light to most
niches refer to the diagram below.

READ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND COMPLETE SAFETY
CHECKLIST INSIDE FRONT COVER OF MANUAL

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