Pentair IntelliBrite User Guide

IntelliBrite

(For IntelliBrite Pool, Spa and

Landscape Lighting Fixtures)

®

Controller

Installation and User’s Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IntelliBrite Controller Installation and User’s Guide

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This product may be protected by the following U.S. patent and all corresponding
foreign conterparts:

US Patents Pending.

© 2009 Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. All rights reserved.

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

IntelliBrite®, SAm®, IntelliTouch®, EasyTouch®, 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 619751 - Rev C - 07/30/2009

IntelliBrite Controller Installation and User’s Guide

WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY 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 equipment. When installing and using this electrical
equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A
RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

DANGER! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, WHICH CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Before

attempting installation or service, ensure that all power to
the circuit supplying power to the system is disconnected/
turned off at the circuit breaker.

Grounding (earth bonding) is required. The IntelliBrite
Controller should be installed by a qualified professional
and grounded.

Read Safety Precautions and Important Instructions.
Before attempting any electrical wiring, be sure to read
and follow Safety Instructions. Wiring should only be

performed by a qualified professional.

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Before installing this product, 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.

Do not use this product to control an automatic pool cover.
Swimmers may become entrapped underneath the cover.

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WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Be sure the pool electrical system conforms with all requirements of the
National Electrical Code (NEC), and all local codes and ordinances. A
licensed or certified electrician must install the electrical system to meet or
exceed those requirements before the IntelliBrite Controller is installed. The
electrician should also consult the local building department regarding local
codes. Some of the NEC requirements are listed below:

• The IntelliBrite Controller must be installed by a qualified
electrician, according to the National Electrical Code (including
article 680) or Canadian Electrical Code (including section 68)
and, local code requirements. For Canadian installations, supply
circuit must be protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter.

• The IntellilBrite Controller must be provided with a fail-proof
ground as required by NEC, Article 680 and any applicable local
codes For Canadian installations, the supply circuit must be
protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter.

• Do not install the IntelliBrite Controller within 5 feet (3 meters for
Canadian installations) of any body of water. USE COPPER
CONDUCTORS ONLY.

• The IntelliBrite Controller should be mounted at least 1 foot
above the water and ground level.

• Do not exceed the maximum ratings of individual components,
wiring devices, and current carrying capacity of conductors.

• For grounding and bonding the IntelliBrite Controller and the
installation, refer to section 680 of the National Electrical Code or
section 68 of the Canadian Electrical Code.

• The lighting circuit must have a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI), and an appropriately rated circuit breaker.

• The light fixture and all metal items within five (5) feet of the pool
must be properly electrically bonded.

• The IntelliBrite Controller must be properly electrically bonded and
grounded.

• Do not submerge the IntelliBrite Controller.

• Do not connect two or more IntelliBrite Controller together.

IntelliBrite Controller Installation and User’s Guide

Contents

IntelliBrite Controller Overview ......................................................................... 1

Controls and Buttons ..................................................................................... 1

Selecting a Light Show or Fixed Color ............................................................. 2

Hold and Recall Feature................................................................................... 2

Powering on the IntelliBrite light(s) ................................................................... 3

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................3

Outlet Box Specifications ................................................................................. 3

Installing an Outlet box for the IntelliBrite Controller ...................................... 4

Wiring an IntelliBrite Controller to IntelliBrite LED Lights ............................... 5

12 VAC IntelliBrite LED Landscape Lights ......................................................5

IntelliBrite Controller System Wiring Diagram ................................................. 7

Installing the IntelliBrite Controller in the Outlet box ....................................... 8

Wiring IntelliBrite Landscape LED Lights ........................................................ 9

IntelliBrite Controller kit contents

The following items are included in the IntelliBrite Controller kit:

• IntelliBrite Controller, P/N 600054

• Gasket, P/N 619763

• Knob, P/N 690026

• Door, P/N 690027

• Screw kit, P/N 619764

• Installation and User’s Guide (this manual)

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Note: Outlet box purchased separately (see page 3)

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 - Download the IntelliBrite LED Pool Light Installation and
User’s Guide (P/N 619675) at:

http://www.http://www.pentairpool.com/pdfs/IntelliBritePoolOM.pdf

IntelliBrite Controller Installation and User’s Guide