Pentair AMERBRITE Installation & User Manual

AMERBRITE™ White LED Pool Lamp Installation and User’s Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION

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USER’S GUIDE

AMERBRITE
UNDERWATER WHITE LED POOL LAMP

FOR USE ONLY WITH PENTAIR AMERLITE LUMINAIRE

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AMERBRITE™ White LED Pool Lamp Installation and User’s Guide

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Contents

IMPORT ANT W ARNING AND SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS...................................... i-ii

AmerBrite White Lamp Overview .........................................................................1

Operating AmerBrite White LED Lamps Using a Wall Switch............................1

Operating AmerBrite White LED Lamps Using Control System.........................1

Using an External Transfor mer for Multiple AmerBrite 12 VAC Lamps ..............1

Maximum Wattage using Multiple AmerBrite White LED Lamps

(with a 300W Transformer) ...................................................................................1

Before Replacing the Amerlite Incandescent Lamp ...........................................2

AmerBrite White Lamp Installation Instructions ..................................................3

Wide and Narrow Angle Lens Adjustment ............................................................ 8

Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................8

AmerBrite White LED Pool Lamp Illustrated Replacement Parts .........................9

AmerBrite White LED Pool Lamp Replacement Parts List...................................1 0

P/N 619988 REV B 9/13

AMERBRITE™ White LED Pool Lamp Installation and User’s Guide

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Most states and local codes regulate the construction, installation, and

operation of public pools and spas, and the construction of residential
pools and spas. It is important to comply with these codes, many of which directly
regulate the installation and use of this product. Consult your local building and health
codes for more information.

SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT IF THIS LAMP
IS NOT INSTALLED AND USED CORRECTLY.

Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices

and instructions in this Guide. Failure to follow warnings and
instructions can result in severe injury, death, or property damage.
Call [phone] for additional free copies of these instructions. Please refer to
www.pentair pool.com for more information related to this products.

IMPORTANT NOTICE - Attention Installer: This Installation and User’s

Guide (“Guide”) contains important information about the installation,
operation and safe use of this underwater pool and spa lamp. This Guide
should be given to the owner and/or operator of this equipment.

IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before working on the AMERBRITE white lamp, always

disconnect power to the pool/spa lights at the source circuit
breaker from the light before servicing the lamp. Failure to do
so could result in death or serious injury to service person,
pool users or others due to electric shoc k. When installing and
using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, include the following:

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION:

This underwater light must be installed by a licensed or certified electrician or a
qualified pool professional in accordance with the current National Electrical Code
(NEC), NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), CSA C22.1. All applicable
local installation codes and ordinances must also be adhered to. 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 power source. Always disconnect the 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 service person, pool users or others due to electrical shock.

THE AMERBRITE™ WHITE LAMP MA Y REQUIRE HIGH VOL T AGE
WHICH CAN SHOCK, BURN, OR CAUSE DEA TH.

For countries in compliance with International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC) regulatory standards: The light fixture must be

installed by a licensed or certified electrician or a qualified pool service person, in
accordance with current IEC 364-7-702 and all applicable local codes and ordinance.
Improper installation will create an electrical hazard, which could result in death or
serious injury to pool user, installer or other due to electrical shock and may also cause
damage to the property.

INST ALLERS, POOL OPERATORS AND POOL OWNERS MUST
READ THESE WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THE POOL AND/OR SP A LIGHT.

AMERBRITE™ White LED Pool Lamp Installation and User’s Guide

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IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Risk of Electrical Shock. Connect only to a branch circuit

protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). Contact a qualified
electrician if you cannot verify that the circuit is protected by a GFCI.

This light must be connected only to a supply circuit that is protected by a ground-fault
circuit-interrupter (GFCI). Such a GFCI should be provided by the installer and should
be tested on a routine basis. To test the GFCI, push the test button. The GFCI should
interrupt power. Push the reset button. Power should be restored. If the GFCI fails to
operate in this manner, the GFCI is defective. If the GFCI interrupts power to the light
without the test button being pushed, a ground current is present, indicating the
possibility of an electric shock. Do not use this light. Disconnect the light and have the
problem corrected by a qualified service representative before using.

Important Safety Information for Pentair Niche and Light
Installation

• All Niche and Light installations must conform with all
codes. If local codes mandate a cord seal, use Pentair
plastic niches (P/N 79206600 and P/N 79206700) and
Cord Seal Kit (P/N 670044).

• Under no circumstances replace lights by splicing wire
under water or behind niche.

THE AMERBRITE® WHITE LED LAMP, CANNOT BE USED ON A
DIMMER CIRCUIT. USING A DIMMER SWITCH WILL RESULT IN
PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE LAMP.

AMERBRITE™ White LED Pool Lamp Installation and User’s Guide

AmerBrite™ Underwater White LED Pool Lamp Overview

This manual describes how to replace the Amerlite® Incandescent Lamp with the
AmerBrite underwater white LED pool lamp. The energy efficient AmerBrite white LED
array utilizes IntelliBrite® LED Light technology, creating a spectacular effect in your pool
and spa.

Operating AmerBrite White LED Lamps Using a Wall Switch

The AmerBrite white LED lamp can be manually controlled using a standard wall-mount
light switch. AmerBrite lamps are controlled by cycling AC power from a standard wall
switch. Multiple AmerBrite lamps can be connected via a junction box to a single switch
so that all lamps can be switched on and off together.

Operating AmerBrite White LED Lamps Using a Control System

AmerBrite lamps can also be automatically controlled using the Pentair IntelliTouch

®

EasyTouch® and SunTouch® Control System. For more information refer to the
IntelliTouch Control System User’s Guide (P/N 521075), EasyTouch Control System
User’s Guide (P/N 521044), and SunTouch® Control System User’s Guide (P/N 520785).

Using an External Transformer for Multiple 12 VAC AmerBrite Lamps

When using a 300 Watt UL Listed transformer (set at 14 VAC) with multiple 12 VAC
AmerBrite lamps, it is recommended that no more than four (4) AmerBrite lamps be used
with a maximum of 75 feet 12 gauge cable run, between the transformer and the junction
box. There should be no more than 45 feet of cable between the junction box and the
AmerBrite lamp. This will ensure that the AmerBrite lamps receive a minimum operating
power of 9.5 VAC.

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Note: If a longer cable run is
necessary, it is recommended
that separate 300 Watt
transformers be used for each
lamp with no more than 120 feet
of total cable run between the

transformer and lights.

Maximum Wattage Using multiple AmerBrite White LED Lamps
(with a 300 Watt Transformer)

IMPORTANT! When using multiple 12 VAC Pentair® LED white pool and spa lights the

total allowable light wattage is 300 Watts maximum. The individual light wattage is as
follows:

• One AmerBrite White LED (500W) pool light is 51 Watts maximum

• One AmerBrite White LED (400W) pool light is 44 Watts maximum

• One AmerBrite White LED (300W) pool light is 36 Watts maximum

• One AmerBrite Color LED pool light is 36 Watts maximum

• One IntelliBrite Color LED pool light is 35 Watts maximum

• One IntelliBrite Color LED spa light is 18 Watts maximum

J Box

12 Gauge

(minimum)

120 ft.

300 Watt

Transformer