GLOBRITE™ Color Changing LED Pool/Spa Light Installation and User’s Guide
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GLOBRITE COLOR CHANGING
UNDERWATER LED LIGHT
™
FOR POOL AND SPA
GLOBRITE™ Color Changing LED Pool /Spa Light Installation and User’s Guide
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Contents
IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................... i-ii
GloBrite Color Changing LED Pool Light Overview ...........................................1
Operating GloBrite Color Lights Using a Wall Switch ........................................ 1
Operating GloBrite Color Lights Using an Automation Control System ............1
Using and External Transformer for Multiple 12 VAC GloBrite Color Lights ...... 1
Maximum Wattage Using Multiple Color LED Lights
(with a 300 W Transformer) .................................................................................. 1
Operating GloBrite Color Lights Using a Wall Switch ........................................ 2
Powering on the GloBrite Color LED Lights .................................................. 2
Selecting a GloBrite Light Color and Show Modes or Fixed Color
using a Wall Switch ......................................................................................... 2
Saving a Color Mode or Fixed Color ............................................................. 3
Selecting a GloBrite Color Light Show Mode Using an IntelliBrite
Controller ........................................................................................................3
GloBrite Color Light Fixture Installation (new pool construction) ...................... 4
Installing the GloBrite Color Light Sleeve and Niche
(after electrical requirements are met) .................................................................. 4
Installing the GloBrite Color Light Sleeve and Niche in a Concrete/Gunite Pool . 4
Option 1: Light Niche Sleeve with Cone .......................................................... 5
Option 2: Conduit to Light Niche ...................................................................... 6
Installing GloBrite Color Light in a Fiberglass Pool .............................................. 7
Installing GloBrite Color Light in a Vinyl Pool ........................................................ 8
Installing the GloBrite Color Light Assembly (after niche installation) .................. 9
Replacing the GloBrite Color Light Assembly (in an existing pool or spa) ......... 11
Replacing the GloBrite Color Light Assembly (after electrical
requirements are met) .......................................................................................... 12
Connecting GloBrite Color Lights to EasyTouch/IntelliTouch Load Center ......... 13
Setting up GloBrite Color Lights with EasyTouch/IntelliTouch Control System.... 15
Wiring GloBrite Color Lights to IntelliBrite Controller and 300 W Transformer .... 18
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 18
GloBrite Color Lights Parts List and Replacement Kits ....................................... 19
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INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.
P/N 620053 Rev C 4/19/13
GLOBRITE™ Color Changing LED Pool/Spa Light 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 LIGHT
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 (800) 831-7133 for additional free copies of these instructions. Please refer to
www.pentairpool.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 light. This Guide
should be given to the owner and/or operator of this equipment.
IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE WORKING ON the GloBrite Color Light always disconnect
power to the pool and/or spa lights at the source circuit breaker
from the light before servicing the light. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious injury to service person, pool users or
others due to electric shock. When installing and using this
electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be
followed.
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 GLOBRITE™ UNDERWATER COLOR CHANGING LED POOL LIGHT
REQUIRES HIGH VOLTAGE WHICH CAN SHOCK, BURN, OR CAUSE DEATH.
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.
INSTALLERS, POOL OPERATORS AND POOL OWNERS MUST
READ THESE WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THE POOL AND/OR SPA LIGHT.
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IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE: The external flexible cable or cord of this luminaire cannot be replaced; if the
cord is damaged, the luminaire shall be destroyed.
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 circuitinterrupter (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 following, 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.
Locate your pool so that the wall is at least 10 feet (3.048 m) from all electrical receptacles and at
least 20 feet (6.1 m) from all receptacles not protected by a GFCI. It is also very important to
locate the pool so that it is not under any electrical wiring, that is less than 18 feet (5.49 m)
vertically above the pool wall and within an area located 10 feet outside the pool walls. The pool
must also never be located under any lighting fixture or within five (5) feet (1.5 m) measured
horizontally from any fixture mounted less than five (5) feet (1.5 m) vertically above the pool
water level.
INSTALLERS AND INSPECTORS
THE GLOBRITE™ COLOR LED LIGHT AND PLASTIC NICHE FORM A
COMPLETE NON-METALLIC LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTING SYSTEM. THIS
CONFIGURATION DOES NOT REQUIRE BONDING OR GROUNDING WHEN
POWERED BY A LISTED 100 WATT OR 300 WATT TRANSFORMER (LISTED ON
PAGE 19) AND INSTALLED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CURRENT NATIONAL
ELECTRIC CODE (NEC).
UNBONDED LIGHTING NEC PROVISIONS: When the UL listed non-metallic
GloBrite Color LED Light low voltage lights are used with the GloBrite light
approved niches (as listed on page 19), the current NEC provides an exception
to luminaire bonding and grounding in Article 680.6 and 680.23
POOL WATER BONDING NEC PROVISIONS :For Pool Water Bonding required by
NEC Article 680.26C, concrete pools are considered conductive (refer to 680.26
(b)(1) due to the porosity of concrete and the bonding of rebar. No additional
bonding is required.
POOL AND SPA FIXED LUMINARIES: Follow these guidelines when installing or
replacing Pentair Aquatic Systems Pool and Spa fixed luminaries:
- FOR LIGHT OPERATION, ONLY USE A SAFETY ISOLATION TRANSFORMER.
Note: 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). FIXED
POOL AND SPA LUMINARIES SPECIFICATION: 12 VAC 50/60 Hz
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
THE GLOBRITE COLOR LIGHT IS A NON-SERVICEABLE LIGHT.
THE COMPLETE LIGHT ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED.
GLOBRITE™ Color Changing LED Pool/Spa Light Installation and User’s Guide
GloBrite™ Color Changing LED Pool Light Overview
This manual describes how to install and replace the GloBrite™ Color LED light for pool
and spa. GloBrite Color LED lights provide brilliant vivid multi-colors with spectacular
effects for your pool. The energy efficient colored array utilizes IntelliBrite® Color LED
Light technology and can cycle through colors at varying speeds and in different
sequences of color. Choose one of the seven pre-programmed color light shows or
select one of the five fixed colors to create virtually endless range of dramatic underwater
lighting effects for a spectacular effect in your pool and spa.
Operating GloBrite Color LED Lights Using a Wall Switch
The GloBrite color light can be manually controlled using a standard wall-mount light
switch. Multiple GloBrite color lights can be connected via a junction box and a 12 VAC
isolation transformer to a single switch so that all lights can be switched on and off
together. For wiring diagram, see page 14.
Operating GloBrite Color LED Lights Using Automation Control System
GloBrite color lights can also be automatically controlled using the Pentair IntelliTouch
®
Control System and the EasyTouch® Control System (see page 14). 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 Safety Isolation Transformer for Multiple 12 VAC GloBrite
Color Lights
When using multiple GloBrite 12 VAC color lights on a 100 Watt safety isolation
transformer, it is recommended that no more than three (3) GloBrite color lights be used.
For long cable lengths with a single light, It is recommended not to exceed 150 feet
(45.72 m) of total cable run between the 12 VAC isolation transformer and the GloBrite
color light.
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Note: If a longer cable run
is necessary, it is
recommended that
separate 100 Watt safety
isolation transformers be
used for each light with no
more than 150 feet of total
cable run between the
transformer and lights.
Maximum Wattage Using Multiple GloBrite Color LED lights
(with a 300 Watt Isolation 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 GloBrite Color LED Pool light is 23 Watts maximum
• 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 30 Watts maximum
• One IntelliBrite Color LED spa light is 18 Watts maximum
J Box
12 Gauge
(minimum)
150 ft.
100 Watt
Transformer
GLOBRITE™ Color Changing LED Pool /Spa Light Installation and User’s Guide
Selecting a GloBrite Color Light Show Mode or Fixed Color using a Wall
Switch
GloBrite color lights are compatible with IntelliBrite color light colors and shows and can
be synchronized with IntelliBrite color lights.
First switch power on to the light. A white light will momentarily illuminate, followed by
the previously selected color. To select a color show mode (1-7) or fixed color
(8-12), turn the wall switch off/on a specific number of times. Each number (1-12) shown
below corresponds to the number of times to power-cycle the switch to activate a color
light show or fixed color. For details about saving color effects while in “show” modes,
see “Hold” and “Recall” feature on page 3.
1 SAm Mode: Cycles through white, magenta, blue and green colors
(emulates the Pentair SAm
®
color changing light).
2 Party Mode: Rapid color changing building energy and excitement.
3 Romance Mode: Slow color transitions creating a mesmerizing and
calming effect.
4 Caribbean Mode: Transitions between a variety of blues and greens.
5 American Mode: Patriotic red, white and blue transition.
6 California Sunset Mode: Dramatic transitions of orange, red and
magenta tones.
7 Royal Mode: Richer, deeper color tones.
8 Blue: Fixed color.
9 Green: Fixed color.
10 Red: Fixed color.
11 White: Fixed color.
12 Magenta: Fixed color.
13 Hold: Save the current color effect during a color light show.
14 Recall: Activate the last saved color effect.
GloBrite™ Color Lights can be controlled using a standard wall-mount light switch or by
the IntelliBrite® Controller (see page 3). Multiple GloBrite color lights can be connected
via a junction box and a 12 VAC transformer to a single switch so that all lights can be
switched on and off together. GloBrite color lights are controlled by cycling AC power to
the 12 VAC transformer from a standard wall switch. By turning the switch on and off a
specific number of times, the light activates one of the seven light show modes, fixed
colors, or enables the “Hold” and “Recall” feature.
Powering on the GloBrite Color LED Lights
When the GloBrite color light is powered on, the previously selected color is displayed,
unless the HOLD or RECALL feature was previously enabled.
Note: If power to the light is off for more than five (5) seconds, the last color show mode
or fixed color that was saved will be displayed.
Operating GloBrite™ Color Lights Using a Wall Switch
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Number of times to cycle power (1-14)
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Example: To select California Sunset Mode; turn the switch off and on six (6) successive
times. During the off/on switching process, no illumination will occur, then a white light will
momentarily illuminate.
Saving a Color Mode or Fixed Color
When power is switched off to the GloBrite™ Color Lights, the last color show mode or
fixed color will be saved. The next time the light is powered on, the previously saved
color show mode or fixed color will be displayed. For example, while in “Party Mode”
switch the light off. Wait more than 10 seconds, switch the light back on to resume “Party
Mode.”
Instead of using a wall switch, GloBrite color lights
can controlled with the IntelliBrite Controller
(p/n 600054, sold separately). The IntelliBrite
®
Controller provides complete control of your
GloBrite color lights. It’s easy to select a lighting
feature, just dial in any one of the pre-programmed
color light shows or fixed colors. Using the Hold and
Recall buttons you can also create endless unique
lighting effects. The IntelliBrite Controller can be
connected to individual or multiple 12 VAC
transformers to control GloBrite color lights. The
IntelliBrite Controller can also control multiple
GloBrite and IntelliBrite lights.
Note: For IntelliBrite controller wiring instructions, see page 18.
Selecting a GloBrite Light Color and Show Modes or Fixed
Color Using an IntelliBrite® Controller
Using the IntelliBrite® Color Light Controller: GloBrite color lights are compatible with
IntelliBrite colors and shows and can be synchronized with IntelliBrite color lights and
landscape lights. To select a color light show mode or fixed color mode, rotate the dial so
that it points to the desired selection. The color mode selections start in a clockwise
direction from the 9 o’clock position.
Hold and Recall Feature
Hold button/LED: Press this button (LED on) to capture and save a color effect while
displaying one of the light show modes. When the button is pressed, the LED will be on,
indicating that the color effect is captured.
Recall Button/LED: Use this button (LED on) to activate the last saved color effect. When
the button is pressed, the LED will be on, indicating that the color effect is being
displayed.
During the off/on switching process, before the
selected color is displayed, no illumination will occur.
This operating mode is normal during the switching process. During this
period the pool and spa will be dark and precautions should be taken to
avoid unforeseen accidents. Failure to observe this warning may result
in serious injury or death to pool and spa users.
GLOBRITE™ Color Changing LED Pool /Spa Light Installation and User’s Guide
INSTALLING THE GLOBRITE COLOR LIGHT SLEEVE AND NICHE
(AFTER ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ARE MET)
The following describes how to install the GloBrite
™
Color Light fixture.
Be sure that the pool or spa meets the requirements of the current National Electrical
Code (N.E.C.) Article 680-22 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:
BEFORE STARTING: The following information describes the tasks that must
be completed by the electrician
before
the light fixture is installed. See
Figure 1 on page 7.
• The lighting circuit has a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) for 120
VAC line voltage models, and has an appropriately rated circuit breaker.
The conductors on the load side of the GFCI circuit shall not occupy
conduit, boxes, or enclosures containing other conductors unless the
additional conductors are also protected by a GFCI. Refer to current
local codes for complete details.
• The Junction Box and the low voltage transformer is located at least
eight (8) inches (20.3 cm) above ground level and at least 48 inches
(1.22 m) from the edge of the pool. See Figure 1 on page 7.
• The GloBrite color light niche must be properly installed so that the top
edge of the lens of the GloBrite color light is at least 4 inches below (not
more than 48 inches below in Canada) the surface of the water in the
pool or spa.
• To be certain that the pool or spa electrical system meets all applicable
requirements, the electrician should also consult the local building
department.
GLOBRITE™ COLOR LIGHT FIXTURE INSTALLATION
(NEW POOL CONSTRUCTION)
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There are three types of GloBrite Color Light niches for pool or spa:
Concrete/gunite, fiberglass or vinyl liner.
Note: The GloBrite color light niche must be installed in or on the wall of the pool
(or water feature) with the top of the lens not less than 4 inches (10.2 cm) below
the normal water level of the pool. The GloBrite color light can also be installed in
the bottom of the pool.
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