Pentair FiberLuminator Owner’s Manual

FiberLuminator™ Owner’s Manual

(for aboveground pools)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING

Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions accompanying this system.
Failure to follow safety warnings and instructions can result in severe injury, death, and property damage.
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WARNING

THIS IS NOT A TOY. Do not hang on top rail adapter assembly or twist excessively as damage to assembly
may occur. Sharp glass or plastic pieces from damaged light adapter cup can create a hazard which could result
in serious injury to pool users, and may also cause property damage. Do not pull or hang onto perimeter cable.
Loose cable can cause a choking or entrapment hazard which could result in death or serious injury to pool users.

I. BEFORE YOU BEGIN

This product is designed for use with the AquaLuminator/Quasar above-ground light only. Your
FiberLuminator fiber optic system may require the purchase of a FiberLuminator-ready
AquaLuminator/Quasar (p/n 98605200) or an upgrade of the AquaLuminator/Quasar bulb body
(p/n 69100000). The FiberLuminator will not provide the proper
light output without the upgraded bulb body. You can identify a
“Fiber Optic ready” bulb body by examining the lens detail; see
Figure 1.

A. Tools required to complete the job:

1. Sharp scissors

2. FiberLuminator Tape Kit P/N 840179 (sold separately)

3. Masking tape (optional)

Two people are recommended to complete this installation.

II. INSTALLATION

A. Install above-ground light or bulb body upgrade per instructions

provided with above-ground light.

B. For ease of installation, drain pool until water level is just above the

bottom of the skimmer port.

The Fiber Optic Ready lens

is completely transparent.

C. Clean backside of top rail inner wall with mild cleaner/soap such as

Formula 409® or Fantastik®. Rinse with water. Dry thoroughly.
Clean the fiber optic cable (front side) with rubbing (isopropyl)
alcohol. You can also clean the back side of the top rail inner wall
with rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol.

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Rev. E 1-12-04 1 P/N 840046

The Standard lens

is “Dimpled”.

Figure 1.

D. Installing the top rail adapter.

Trimmed
Cable

Lens
Cap

5/8“

Opening for
Excess Cable

Cable
Port

Segmented
Hose

Adapter
Lens

Light Adapter Cup

Top
Rail
Adapter

Top Rail

Retaining
Wedges

Inner Wall

1. Select the location for the top rail adapter. Place
the top rail adapter to either side of the vertical
center line of the light, allowing the adapter lens
to be easily positioned directly in front of the
center of the above-ground light lens;
see Figure 2.

2. Lay the cable out around the edge of the pool with
the adapter assembly close to the proper position.
Arrange cable so that the grooved side of the cable
tail will mate with the backside of the top rail inner
wall. It may be helpful to temporarily tape the
cable onto the top of the top rail with masking tape.

3. Place the piece of double-sided foam tape on the
inside face of the front wall of the top rail
adapter; see Figure 2.

4. Place top rail adapter onto the top rail and lock
into place with retaining wedges, as shown in
Figure 3.

Figure 2.

a. Hold the front part of the top rail adapter

where the tape is located away from the
top rail until the adapter is all the way up in
position.

b. The front of the adapter should be flush with

the top rail and placed as high up as possible.

c. Be sure to firmly press on the front of the top

rail to set the tape then lock into place with the
retaining wedges.

E. Installing the cable.

1. Starting from either side of the top rail adapter lay 4 to 6
feet of the cable out on the top rail with the snap side of
the cable tail facing down.

2. Apply the double-sided foam tape onto the front side of
the cable tail. Leave the green liner in place. If possible,
have an assistant help keep the cable straight and flat
while unrolling the tape.

IMPORTANT NOTE

DO NOT stretch the cable or tape during installation! It will fail to
adhere to the top rail. Also, the cable must be completely dry for
the tape to adhere.

P/N 840046 2 Rev. E 1-12-04

Figure 3.