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Pentair AmerQuartz Owner’s Manual

AmerQuartz® Underwater Light Owner’s Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Table of Contents
Section I. Installing light fixture during new pool construction. ............................................................................................ 2
Section II. Replacing light fixture in existing pool. .................................................................................................................. 3
Section III. Replacing a lamp only. ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Section IV. Stainless Steel Face Ring Assembly Instructions. ................................................................................................ 6
Section V. AmerQuartz Replacement Parts ............................................................................................................................. 6
Sección I. Instalación del accesorio para lámpara durante la construcción de una piscina nueva......................................... 8
Section I. Installation de l’appareil d’éclairage lors de la construction d’une nouvelle piscine. ......................................... 15
DANGER
Risk of Electrical Shock or Electrocution.
This underwater light must be installed by a licensed or certified electrician 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, installer, or others due to electrical shock, and may also cause damage to property. Read and follow the specific instructions below.
WARNING
Important Notice
Attention Installer. This manual contains important information about the installation, operation and safe use of this
product. This information should be given to the owner/operator of this equipment.
Pentair Pool Products
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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. Some of the requirements of the National Electrical Code which the pool’s electrical system must meet are as follows:
a. The lighting circuit has a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), and has an appropriately rated circuit
breaker.
b. The Junction Box (or, for 12 volt models, the low voltage transformer) is located at least 8 inches above
water level and at least 48 inches from the edge of the pool; see Figure 1.
c. The light fixture and all metal items within 5 feet of the pool are properly electrically bonded.
Figure 1.
d. The wet niche is properly installed so 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.
e. The wet niche is properly electrically bonded and grounded via the No. 8 AWG ground connector located
at the rear of the niche; see Figure 1.
NOTE
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 Pool Products. 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 Pool Products 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 4 feet of cord at the light fixture to coil around the light; see Figure 1. This 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 6 inches of cord to make connections.
3. 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.
4. Connect all three wires to the corresponding circuit wires in the Junction Box and secure the Junction Box cover in place.
WARNING
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.
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WARNING
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.
Section II. Replacing light fixture in existing pool.
DANGER
Risk of Electrical Shock or Electrocution.
This underwater light must be installed 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 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 serviceman, pool users or others due to electrical shock.
A. Before replacing the light fixture.
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. Some of the requirements of the National Electrical Code which the pool’s electrical system must meet are as follows:
a. The lighting circuit has a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), and has an appropriately rated circuit
breaker.
b. The Junction Box (or, for 12 volt models, the low voltage transformer) is located at least 8 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 5 feet of the pool are properly electrically bonded. d. The wet niche is properly installed so 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. e. The wet niche is properly electrically bonded and grounded via the No. 8 AWG ground connector located
at the rear of the niche; see Figure 1.
NOTE
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 Pool Products. 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 Pool Products wet niches to insure proper bonding and grounding connections.
B. Replacing light fixture after electrical system requirements are met.
WARNING
Failure to bring the pool’s electrical system up to code requirements before installing the underwater 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.
1. Turn off main electrical switch or circuit breaker, as well as the switch which operates the underwater light itself.
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2. To remove light assembly, remove the special pilot screw at top of face ring, remove light assembly from niche, and place assembly on deck.
WARNING
Be sure to keep the special pilot screw from 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.
3. Remove Junction Box cover, disconnect the light fixture wires, and pull the cord through the conduit.
4. Feed the new light fixture cord through the conduit from the niche to the Junction Box.
NOTE
Depending on the length of the conduit, special tools may be required to pull the cord through the conduit.
5. Leave at least 4 feet of cord to coil around the light fixture; see Figure 1. This 4 feet of cord coiled around the light allows the light to be serviced after the pool is filled with water.
6. Cut the cord at the Junction Box, leaving at least 6 inches of cord to make connections.
7. Strip 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.
8. Connect all three wires to the corresponding circuit wires in the Junction Box (black wire to power, white wire to common, and green wire to ground) and secure the Junction Box cover in place.
WARNING
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.
9. Replace light assembly into the niche and tighten the special pilot screw.
WARNING
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.
10. 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.
Section III. Replacing a lamp only.
DANGER
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 underwater light itself.
2. You will need to get the following items. a. A new lens gasket, p/n 79101601.
b. A lamp, see Table 1 for proper wattage
and type.
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Voltage Wattage No. Req. Lamp type P/N
120 300 1 T-3 R7S 79131000
120 500 1 T-3 R7S 79131100
12 50 2 T-3 GY 6.35 79131400
12 100 2 T-3 GY 6.35 79131200
Table 1, Lamp Specifications.
WARNING
Replace the lamp with a similar type and wattage. Failure to replace the lamp with the same type of lamp will damage the light assembly and may cause an electrical hazard resulting in death or serious injury to pool users, installers, or others due to electrical shock, and may also cause damage to property.
WARNING
Always install a new lens gasket (part number 79101601) whenever disassembling 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, installers, or others due to electrical shock., or (b) breakage of the lamp or lens, which likewise could result in serious injury to pool users, installers, or bystanders, or in
damage to property.
3. To remove light assembly, remove the special pilot screw at top of face ring, remove light assembly from niche, and place assembly on deck.
WARNING
Be sure to keep the special pilot screw from 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.
NOTE
Transformer required on 12 volt models.
4. Disassemble light fixture and remove bulb. a. For double-ended bulbs, push bulb towards spring loaded socket. When the other end of the bulb is clear
of the fixed socket, pivot the bulb out of the fixed socket and remove bulb, see Figure 2.
b. For 2 pin bulbs, pull bulb straight out of the socket. When replacing the bulbs in the 12-volt lights,
ALWAYS replace both bulbs at the same time, see Figure 2.
WARNING
Be sure the power is OFF before installing or removing lamp. Allow the lamp to cool before relamping. This light fixture uses a Quartz Halogen lamp. DO NOT touch the lamp with bare hands: This may severly reduce its life. Use the plastic furnished with the replacement, a clean rag, or a tissue to eliminate fignerprints from getting on the lamp.
5. Install the new lamp(s).
6. Remove old gasket from lens and discard it.
7. Install new gasket during reassembly of light, Pentair Pool Products part number 79101600.
WARNING
Never operate the underwater light for more than 10 seconds unless it is totally submerged in water. Without total submersion, the light assembly will get extremely hot and 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.
8. Secure ring to light fixture. See Section IV, Stainless Steel Face Ring Assembly Instructions.
9. Replace light assembly into niche and tighten special pilot screw.
120 volt, Double-ended, Type T-3 R7S
12 volt, 2 Pin, Type T-3 GY 6.35
Figure 2.
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WARNING
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.
10. Fill 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.
Section IV. Stainless Steel Face Ring Assy. Instructions.
1. With the light resting on its base, place the gasket assembly on top of the light shell as shown, see Figure 4. A NEW LENS GASKET MUST BE USED EACH TIME THE LIGHT IS REASSEMBLED. Center the stainless steel face ring and place it over the lens and gasket assembly. The locking levers should all be hanging freely down to install over the lens and gasket. Align the special pilot screw on the face ring with the letter "R" of the word "Before" as used in the phrase "SUBMERGE BEFORE LIGHTING" found on the lens surface and the compression fitting on the light shell, see Figure 1.
Figure 3.
Figure 4.
2. With the bent ends of the circular uni-tension clamp pointing down spread the clamp and place it in the “U” recesses of the locking levers. Be sure the bent ends of the clamp are located between the pair of locking levers as shown in Figure 3, location A. Check to see that the clamp is properly engaged with all of the levers.
3. Turn the light so that it is now resting on its lens. Tighten the screw and nut until the distance between the ends of the clamp equals 1/4 inch or less; see Figure 4.
Section V. Replacement Parts
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Item No. Part No. Description
1 79213100 Face ring, large plastic, white 1 79213165 Face ring, large plastic, gray 1 79213111 Face ring, large plastic, black 2 79104800 Pilot Screw, with captive gum washer 3 79110600 Face ring assembly, S/S 4 79110400 Wire, uni-tension 5 79112000 Bolt 6 51008500 Washer 7 98216100 Nut, brass 8 79111000 Uni-tension wire clamp assy.
9 79100100 Lens, clear, 8-3/8 in. dia., tempered 10 79101601 Gasket, 8-3/8 in. lens 11 79131000 Bulb, 300 watt, 120 volt, double-ended T3 R7S 11 79131100 Bulb, 500 watt, 120 volt, double-ended T3 R7S 11 79131400 Bulb, 50 watt, 12 volt, 2 Pin T3 GY 6.35 11 79131200 Bulb, 100 watt, 12 volt, 2 Pin T3 GY 6.35
78900700 Kwik-change lens cover, green 78900800 Kwik-change lens cover, blue 78900900 Kwik-change lens cover, red 78901000 Kwik-change lens cover, amber
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