Pentair Globrite Installation And User Manual

GLOBRITE™ White LED Pool/Spa Light Installation and User’s Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION

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USER’S GUIDE

GLOBRITE™ WHITE LED LIGHT

FOR POOL AND SPA

GLOBRITE™ White LED Pool /Spa Light Installation and User’s Guide

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Contents

IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................... i-ii

GloBrite White LED Pool Light Overview ............................................................1

Operating GloBrite Lights Using a Wall Switch ................................................... 1

Using and External Transformer for Multiple 12 VAC GloBrite Lights ................ 1

Maximum Wattage Using Multiple LED Lights

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

Operating GloBrite White Lights Using a Wall Switch ........................................ 2

GloBrite Light Fixture Installation (new pool construction) ................................. 3

Installing the GloBrite Light Sleeve and Niche

(after electrical requirements are met) .................................................................. 3

Installing the GloBrite Light Sleeve and Niche in a Concrete/Gunite Pool........... 4

Option 1: Light Niche Sleeve with Cone .......................................................... 4

Option 2: Conduit to Light Niche ......................................................................5

Installing GloBrite Light in a Fiberglass Pool ........................................................ 6

Installing GloBrite Light in a Vinyl Pool..................................................................7

Installing the GloBrite Light Assembly (after niche installation) ...........................8

Replacing the GloBrite Light Assembly (in an existing pool or spa) ...................10

Replacing the GloBrite Light Assembly (after electrical

requirements are met) .......................................................................................... 11

Connecting GloBrite Lights to EasyTouch/IntelliTouch Load Center ................... 12

GloBrite

Lights Parts List and Replacement Kits ................................................. 14

THE GLOBRITE™ LED LIGHT CANNOT BE USED ON A
DIMMER CIRCUIT. USING A DIMMER CIRCUIT SWITCH
WILL RESULT IN PERMANENT DAMAGE.

P/N 620218 Rev B 2/2015

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INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.

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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 [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 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 LED 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™ UNDERW A TER LED POOL LIGHT REQUIRES 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.

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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 must be discarded.

INSTALLERS AND INSPECTORS

THE GLOBRITE™ LED LIGHT AND PLASTIC NICHE FORM A COMPLETE NON­MET ALLIC LO W VOLTAGE LIGHTING SYSTEM. THIS CONFIGURA TION DOES
NOT REQUIRE BONDING OR GROUNDING WHEN POWERED BY A LISTED 100
W ATT 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 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 W ater 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 SP A FIXED LUMINARIES: Follow these guidelines when installing or
replacing Pentair Water P ool and Spa P ool and Spa fixed luminaries:

- FOR LIGHT OPERA TION, ONLY USE A SAFETY ISOLATION TRANSFORMER.
Note: Connect all three wires to the corresponding circuit wires in the Junction
Box (blac k wire to power, white wire to common, and green wire to ground). FIXED
POOL AND SPA LUMINARIES SPECIFICATION: 12 VAC 50/60 Hz

IMPORT ANT NO TICE:

THE GLOBRITE WHITE LED LIGHT IS A NON-SER VICEABLE LIGHT .

THE COMPLETE LIGHT ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLA CED.

GLOBRITE™ White LED Pool/Spa Light Installation and User’s Guide

GloBrite™ White LED Pool Light Overview

This manual describes how to install and replace the pool and spa GloBrite™ White LED
Light. The GloBrite White LED Light allows you to choose from one of three brightness
levels. For more information see page 2.

Operating GloBrite LED Lights Using a Wall Switch

The GloBrite LED light can be manually controlled using a standard wall-mount light
switch. Multiple GloBrite 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 13.

Using an External Safety Isolation Transformer for Multiple 12 VAC GloBrite
Lights

When using multiple GloBrite 12 VAC lights on a 100 Watt safety isolation transformer, it
is recommended that no more than five (5) GloBrite 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 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 White 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 White LED Pool light is 15 Watts maximum

• One GloBrite Color LED Pool light is 15 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 26 Watts maximum

• One IntelliBrite Color LED spa light is 18 Watts maximum

J Box

12 Gauge

(minimum)

150 ft.

100 Watt

Transformer

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Selecting a GloBrite White Light Brightness Level using a Wall Switch

GloBrite White lights allow you to choose from one of three br ightness levels (100%,
75% and 50%). Whenever the GloBrite white light is turned on, it starts at its highest
brightness level (100%). If it has been set to the medium (75%) or low brightness level
(50%), it will turn on at 100% then step down to the correct brightness level in one or
two one (1) second steps.

To select one of the GloBrite’s three brightness levels (100%, 75% and 50%) first
power on the lights, then by rapidly cycling the light switch OFF and ON a specified
number of times, you can select the desired light brightness level.

Selecting the light’s brightness levels is as follows:

• 100% Brightness: Switching the lights OFF then rapidly back ON, will set
the lights to 100% brightness.

• 75% Brightness: Switch OFF-ON-OFF-ON and the lights will come on at
100% them dim to 75% after 1 second.

• 50% Brightness: Switch OFF-ON-OFF-ON-OFF-ON and the lights will
come on at 100%, dim to 75% after one second and then dim to 50% after
another second.

GloBrite™ White Lights can be controlled using a standard wall-mount light switch. Multiple
GloBrite white 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 White 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, you can choose from one of
three brightness levels.

Powering on the GloBrite White LED Lights

Note: The GloBrite White LED light ships from the factory in the 100% brightness
mode.

When the GloBrite White light is powered on, it defaults to the previously selected
brightness level. Note: If power to the light is off for more than five (5) seconds, the last
brightness level that was saved will be displayed.

Operating GloBrite™ White Lights Using a Wall Switch