Pentair IntelliBrite installation Guide

IntelliBrite

LED Color-Changing Light

®

Outdoor Landscape

User’s and Installation Guide

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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

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 and/or operator of this
product. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.

Before installing the IntelliBrite® landscape LED light, read and

follow all warning notices and instructions which are included.
Failure to follow safety warnings and instructions can result in severe injury,
death, or property damage. Call [phone] for additional free copies of
these instructions.

TRANSFORMER CONNECTION: Connecting the high

voltage side of the outdoor IntelliBrite LED landscape light
transformer to an IntelliTouch® or EasyTouch® control system must be installed
by a qualified electrician, according to the National Electrical Code (including
article 680-22) or Canadian Electrical Code (including section 68) and local
codes and ordinances. The electrician should also consult the local building
department regarding local codes.

• Do not exceed the maximum ratings of individual
components, wiring devices, and current carrying capacity
of conductors (see page 7).

• The LED landscape lighting supply circuit must be
protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) of
the CLASS A type with an appropriately rated circuit
breaker.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! INSTALL ALL LUMINAIRES
TEN (10) Feet (3.05 Meters) OR MORE FROM THE POOL,
SPA, OR FOUNTAIN.

THE PENTAIR WATER POOL AND SPA INTELLIBRITE

OUTDOOR LANDSCAPE LIGHT LOW VOLTAGE CABLE SHALL:
A) BE PROTECTED BY ROUTING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE LUMINAIRE
OR FITTING, OR NEXT TO A BUILDING STRUCTURE SUCH AS A HOUSE OR
DECK; B) NOT BE BURIED EXCEPT FOR A MAXIMUM OF SIX (6) INCHES
(15.2 CM) IN ORDER TO CONNECT TO THE MAIN LOW VOLTAGE CABLE;
AND C) HAVE THE LENGTH CUT OFF SO THAT IT IS CONNECTED TO A
CONNECTOR WITHIN SIX (6) IN (15.2 CM) FROM A BUILDING STRUCTURE,
A LUMINAIRE, OR FITTING.

Notice: The IntelliBrite® outdoor landscape LED color-changing lights are for
outdoor use ONLY.

© 2010 Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. All rights reserved.

1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • [phone]
10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • [phone]
IntelliBrite®, IntelliTouch®, EasyTouch®, SAm® and Pentair Water Pool and Spa® are trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies in the United
States and/or other countries. Unless noted, names and brands of others that may be used in this
document are not used to indicate an affiliation or endorsement between the proprietors of these names
and brands and Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. Those names and brands may be the trademarks or
registered trademarks of those parties or others. P/N 690034 Rev C - 9/9/2010

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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Notice:

1. FOR USE WITH LANDSCAPE LIGHTING SYSTEMS ONLY.

2. THE DEVICE (INTELLIBRITE® LANDSCAPE LIGHTS) IS ACCEPTED AS A
COMPONENT OF A LANDSCAPE LIGHTING SYSTEM WHERE THE
SUITABILITY OF THE COMBINATION SHALL BE DETERMINED BY CSA OR
LOCAL INSPECTION AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION.

Contents

IntelliBrite Landscape Lights Overview ............................................................ 2

Operating the “IntelliBrite” Color Light Shows ..................................................3

Operating the “Landscape” Color Light Shows ................................................ 4

Connecting the Light Wires to the Transformer ................................................ 5

Transformer Timer Settings .......................................................................... 5

Using an Electronic Transformer with the Landscape Light ........................ 5

IntelliBrite Landscape Lights Transformer Wiring for Automation Systems ..... 6

Number of Lights vs Required Transformer Wattage ....................................... 6

Purchasing a Transformer for IntelliBrite Landscape Lights.............................6

Purchasing Additional Wiring for IntelliBrite Landscape Lights .......................6

Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge (11.5 VAC and 14.5 VAC) ....................7

IntelliBrite Controller (Accessory) ..................................................................... 8

Installing IntelliBrite Landscape Lights ............................................................. 9

Landscape Lights Recommended Wire Gauge and Length .......................9

Light Placement and Orientation ................................................................. 9

Dig hole for Ground Stake ........................................................................... 9

Attach the Light Fixture to the Ground Stake ............................................... 9

Splice Light Wires ...................................................................................... 1 0

Tilt and Horizontal Light Adjustment ............................................................... 11

Light Toggle Switch Settings ........................................................................... 1 2

Lens Cap Removal/Replacement .............................................................. 1 2

Setting the Color Swim Effect (optional) .........................................................13

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Technical Support: Sanford, North Carolina (8 A.M. to 5 P.M. ET) - Moorpark,

California (8 A.M. to 5 P.M. PT) - Phone: [phone] - Fax: [phone]

Related manuals: IntelliTouch User’s Guide (P/N 520102), EasyTouch User’s
Guide (P/N 520584), IntelliBrite Controller (P/N 619751).

IntelliBrite Landscape LED Color-Changing Light kit contents

The following items are included:

• LED Light assembly and ground stake

• 1/2” pipe, 4” post and Installation and User’s Guide (this manual)

IntelliBrite Landscape LED Light Replaceable Parts

Description Part No.

Lens cap 619790Z
O-ring, 2-150 (elbow joint) 620013Z
Elbow joint 690018Z
Pipe, 1/2” NPT x 4”, Post 619790Z
Stake 620017Z

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IntelliBrite® Landscape Lights Overview

IntelliBrite Landscape LED Color-Changing Lights

The IntelliBrite landscape LED lights are for outdoor use only. The
landscape lights provides an economical and energy efficient way to
enhance your home’s outside landscaping. Use the outside IntelliBrite
lights as accent “up” lighting of trees and shrubs, for the outside garden,
backyard pool area, driveway, deck/patios area. Lights can be

connected together to achieve multicolored, synchronized spectacular
lighting effects.

Controlling IntelliBrite Landscape Lights

The “IntelliBrite” light shows and “Landscape” light shows can be activated by
cycling AC power to a standard landscape light magnetic transformer. By
turning the transformer switch off and on a specific number of times, the light
activates one of the seven light show modes or five fixed colors. IntelliBrite
landscape lights can also be controlled using the wall mounted IntelliBrite
Controller (P/N 600054), or by IntelliTouch® or EasyTouch® control systems.

Connecting IntelliBrite Landscape Lights

The IntelliBrite landscape LED lights easily connects to an existing 12 VAC
lighting landscape magnetic transformer. When using multiple lights, refer to
the “Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge” tables on page 7 for
recommended wire gauge and length. Also “Number of Lights vs Required
Transformer Rating” for transformer wattage requirements (page 6).

Selecting IntelliBrite and Landscape Color Light Shows

There are two synchronized sets of color light shows that can be selected via
the light fixture toggle switch:

• “IntelliBrite” color light shows and fixed colors (default) (page 3)

• “Landscape” color light shows and fixed colors (page 4).

For more about the switch settings and descriptions for the “IntelliBrite” and
“Landscape” color light shows, see “Light Toggle Switch Settings” on
page 12.

Color Swim Effect Feature

The “Color Swim” effect feature synchronizes with any of the IntelliBrite or
Landscape color shows. The color swim effect starts from the first light, then
the color change is delayed across to the adjacent lights creating a wave
effect. The Color Swim effect is used with multiple lights. Each light is set with
its own address number. For more information, see “Set Light Address for
Color Swim Effect” on page 13.

Selecting High/Low Brightness or High/Low Luminance

The landscape light brightness and luminance can be set to high or low. The
default setting is high brightness and luminance. For more information, see
“Light Toggle Switch Description” on page 12.

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OPERATING THE “INTELLIBRITE” COLOR LIGHT SHOWS

The “IntelliBrite” color show set is the default setting. For more information
about selecting the “Landscape” color light shows, see “Light Toggle Switch
Settings” on page 12. The “IntelliBrite” color light shows are described below.

Select an IntelliBrite color light show or fixed color

1. Switch power on to the transformer. The previously selected color or
color show will start.

2. To select one of the IntelliBrite color light shows (1-7) or fixed colors
(8-12), turn the transformer 120 Volt AC power switch OFF and ON a
specific number of times. Each number (1-14) shown below,
corresponds to the number of times to cycle power to activate a color
show or fixed color. 13 and 14 activate the Hold and Recall feature.

Cycle
Power IntelliBrite Color Light Shows and Fixed Colors
Times

1 SAM mode: Cycles through white, magenta,

blue and green colors. Emulates Pentair Water Pool
and Spa SAm® 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.

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13 Hold Feature: Capture and save a color effect while

displaying one of the light show effects.

14 Recall Feature: Activate the last saved color effect.

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