Pentair AquaLight Owners Manual

AquaLight® 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. Replacement Parts ......................................................................................................................6

SECCIÓN I. Instalación del accesorio para lámpara durante la construcción de una nueva piscina ......10

SECTION I. Installation du dispositif d’éclairage pendant la construction d’une nouvelle piscine .......... 18

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

Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions accompanying this light. Failure
to follow safety warnings and instructions can result in severe injury, death, or property damage.
Call [phone] – USA, for additional free copies of these instructions.

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 Water Pool and Spa, Inc.

1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • [phone]
10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • [phone]

Visit us on the Internet at: www.pentairpool.com or www.staritepool.com

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Section I. Installing light fixture during new pool construction

A. The electrician must complete

preparatory steps before 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 wet niches to insure proper bonding connections and minimize risk of corrosion.

To GFCI, Circuit
Breaker and
Power Source.

Rigid
Conduit

Figure 1.

#8 AWG Ground
Connector bonded
to rebar.

18" min. to top of Lens.

Concrete must be cut

6.0"

back around Niche to
allow for a compacted
plaster seal.

4. 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

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wires.

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 two insulated wires--be careful not to damage the insulation
on the two inner wires.

4. Connect both 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 niche and tighten 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.

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.

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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.

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 wet niches to insure proper bonding connections and minimize risk of
corrosion.

4. 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. Replacing the light fixture after electrical system requirements are met.

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wires.

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.

2. To remove the light assembly, remove the special pilot screw at top of the face ring, remove the light assembly
from the niche, and place the assembly on the 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 two insulated wires--be careful not to damage
the insulation on the two inner wires.

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8. Connect both wires to the corresponding circuit wires in the Junction Box and secure the Junction Box cover in
place.

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.

9. Replace light assembly into niche and tighten special pilot screw.

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.

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. Category "C" luminare must be
completely removed from water for replacement of lamps. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury to
installer, serviceman, pool users or others due to electrical shock.

A. Turn off main electrical switch or circuit breaker, as well as the switch which operates the underwater light itself.

B. You will need the following items:

1. A new lens gasket (part number 79108500).

2. One lamp: 71W 12V MR16 GX5.3.

NOTE

Transformer required on 12 volt models.

WARNING

Replace lamp with a similar type and wattage. Failure to replace 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 79108500) 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.

C. To remove light assembly, remove the special pilot screw at top of face ring, remove light assembly from niche, and

place assembly on deck.

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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.

D. Disassemble light fixture and remove bulb. Remove and discard old gasket.

E. Install new gasket during reassembly of light, Pentair Water Pool and Spa part number 79108500.

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.

F. With the light resting on its base, place the gasket on top of the light shell. A NEW LENS GASKET MUST BE

USED EACH TIME THE LIGHT IS REASSEMBLED. Locate the word "TOP" on the lens surface. Align the pilot
screw on the face ring with the letter "O" in the word "TOP" and the arrow on the label marked, "Arrow on this label
must line up with the pilot screw on the face ring."

G. The semi-assembled light will now include the face ring and its new gasket properly aligned with the light shell. Place

this light upside down on the old gasket, using the old gasket as an assembly fixture. This will keep the lens and gasket
assembly from being pushed out of the face ring while you secure it to the light fixture.

H. Secure the face ring to the light fixture.

1. 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. Ensure that the bent ends of the clamp are located between the pair of locking
levers as shown in Figure 4, location A. Check to see that the clamp is properly engaged with all of the levers;
see Figure 2.

2. Hold the ends of the uni-tension clamp together. Insert the bolt through one end of the bend end and then insert the
other end through the other bent end and thread the bolt into the nut. Using a #3 Phillips head screwdriver tighten
the screw and nut until the distance between the ends of the clamp equals ¼ inch or less, see Figure 3.

I. Replace the light assembly into the niche and

tighten the special pilot screw.

WARNING

A

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

Figure 2.

could create an electrical hazard which could result
in death or serious injury to pool users, installers or
others due to electrical shock.

J. 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
specifically operates the underwater light, to
check for proper operation.

Figure 3.

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Section IV. Replacement Parts

Item
No. Part No. Description

1 79112400 Bulb, 75 watt, 12 volt, bi-pole, (AquaLight)

2 79107800 Lens, clear, 4 in. dia., tempered

3 79108500 Gasket, 4 in. dia. lens

4 79104800 Pilot Screw with captive gum washer, brass

4 619355 Pilot Screw with captive gum washer, S/S

5 79111600 Face Ring assy, S/S

6 79108900 Kwik-change color lens, red

6 79109000 Kwik-change color lens, blue

6 650015 Kwik-change color lens, magenta

6 650016 Kwik-change color lens, purple

6 650017 Kwik-change color lens, teal

6 650018 Kwik-change color lens, green

6 650019 Kwik-change color lens pack (5 colors)

7 79210400 Uni-tension wire assy., S/S with welded nut

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Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.

1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • [phone]
10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • [phone]

Visit us on the Internet at: www.pentairpool.com

© 2006 Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc. All rights reserved.

This document is subject to change without notice.

Trademarks and Disclaimers: AquaLight and the Pentair Pool Products logo are registered trademarks of Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. Pentair Water

Pool and Spa is a trademark 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 any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade
names other than its own.

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