Pentair INTELLIBRITE 5G Installation And User Manual

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INTELLIBRITE® 5G Pool Light Installation and User’s Guide

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Contents

IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................ii

IntelliBrite 5G Pool and Spa Lights Overview .................................................... 1

Operating IntelliBrite Pool lights using a wall switch (12 VAC) ........................... 1

Using an External Transformer for Multiple IntelliBrite 12 VAC Light ..................1

Powering on IntelliBrite 5G Lights .................................................................... 2

Selecting a light show mode or fixed color ........................................................ 2

Replacing the IntelliBrite 5G Pool Light Assembly

(in an existing pool/after Electrical Requirements are met) ............................ 3/4

Installing the IntelliBrite 5G Pool Light Fixture

(new pool construction after Electrical Requirements are met) ...................... 6/7

IntelliBrite 5G Pool Light (12 V) Fuse Har ness Replacement .......................... 9

Replacing the IntelliBrite 5G Pool Light Circuit Board Assembly

(in an existing pool) .......................................................................................... 9

Wide and Narrow Angle Lens Adjustment........................................................17

IntelliBrite 5G Pool Light Replacement Kit Par t Numbers ................................18

Always install a new lens gasket (see part number in this

User’s Guide on page 9 and 19), when ever reassembling
the light. Failure to do so may permit water to leak into the assembly which
could cause; (a) an electrical hazard resulting in death or serious injury to pool
users, installer, or others due to electrical shock, or (b) breakage of the lamp
or lens, which likewise could result in serious injury to pool user, installers, or
bystanders, or in damage to property.

Before Installing luminaries read the following:

THE INTELLIBRITE 5G LED POOL LIGHT AND
SPA LIGHT CANNOT BE USED ON A DIMMER CIRCUIT. USING
A DIMMER SWITCH WILL RESULT IN PERMANENT DAMAGE TO
THE LIGHT.

P/N 619827 Rev G - 4/2015

FOR 12 VAC LUMINARIES: ALWAYS USE A SEPARATE STEP DOWN

TRANSFORMER TO POWER LUMINARIES. SEE DIAGRAM ON PAGE 7.
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).

12 VAC LUMINARIES SPECIFICATION: 12 VAC, 50/60 Hz REPLACE ANY CRACKED
PROTECTIVE SHIELD (CRACKED LENS) WITH NEW LENS AND GASKET.

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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.

INSTALLERS, POOL OPERATORS AND POOL OWNERS MUST
READ THESE WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING POOL LIGHTS.

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.
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 light. This Guide should be given to the
owner and/or operator of this equipment.

IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE WORKING ON POOL LIGHTS always disconnect power to the
pool lights at the 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.

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 injur y to pool
users, installers or others due to electrical shock, and may also cause damage
to property. 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
serviceman, pool users or others due to electrical shock.

Important Safety Information for Pentair Water Pool and Spa Niche
and Light Installation

• AllNicheandLightinstallationsmustconformwithallcodes.Iflocalcodes

mandate a cord seal, use Pentair Water Pool and Spa plastic niches
(P/N 79206600 and P/N 79206700) and Cord Seal Kit (P/N 670044).

• Underno circumstances replace lights by splicing wire under water or behind
niche.

THE INTELLIBRITE

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POOL LIGHT REQUIRES HIGH VOLTAGE WHICH CAN

SHOCK, BURN, OR CAUSE DEATH.

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.

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For countries in compliance with International Electromechnical
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 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.

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IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY. USE ONLY THE

(*) Note: Wet-niche luminaires complying with requirements for both uses may bare

both the Listed Wet-Niche Submersible Luminaires UL Mark. A luminaire not bearing the
corresponding UL Listing Mark is not considered by UL to have been produced under UL’s
Listing and Follow-Up Service for the associated usage location.

CAUTION - The IntelliBrite

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5G Light fixture must only be used with Pentair Water Pool
and Spa fixture housings (niches). If the IntelliBrite light fixture is installed into other
niches, the installation will not carry U.L. approval and will void all warranties.

Salt is an inherently corrosive material. While the levels of salt required
for proper operation of an electronic chlorine generator are relatively low
when compared to sea water and other salt solutions, placing any amount of salt in your
pool increases the likelihood of corrosion or other deterioration of pool equipment and any
surfaces used in and around your pool. Metal parts and certain natural and man-made
surfaces are particularly susceptible to corrosion and deterioration when used in and
around salt water pools. Pentair does not represent or otherwise guarantee that the proper
use of an electronic chlorine generator will prevent corrosion or other deterioration of pool
equipment and any surfaces used in and around your pool. Consult your experienced
pool professional, who should be able to advise you on the proper material selection,
installation techniques for those materials, and the proper use, care and maintenance of
those materials for your specific pool type and location in order to minimize the corrosion
and deterioration that is inherent in and around salt water pools.

INSTALLATION METHOD SPECIFIED BELOW.

NOTICE: The external flexible cable or cord of this luminaire cannot be replaced; if
the cord is damaged, the luminaire shall be destroyed.

Location of Pentair Water Pool and Spa Fountain Required Installation Method
Luminaire Use Fixture* (P/N 560001 and P/N 560000)
Swimming Pool Wet-Niche Swimming Pool Fixture Housing (Forming Shell) ONLY.
and Spa (or Spa) Luminaire (Light) DO NOT USE Fountain Fixture Stand.

Fountain Wet-Niche Submersible Luminaire (Light) Fixture Housing (Forming Shell) or
swimming Pool (or Spa) Luminair (Light) Fountain Fixture Stand

Luminaires not suitable for direct mounting on
normally flammable surfaces (suitable ONLY
for mounting on non-combustible surfaces.

Surface Mount

Fixed pool and spa luminaries specification:

12 VAC 50/60 Hz - 120VAC ,50/60 Hz.

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IntelliBrite® 5G Pool Light Overview

Operating Lights Using a Wall Switch (12 VAC)

IntellliBrite 5G lights can be manually controlled using a standard wall-mount light switch.
Multiple IntelliBrite lights can be connected via a junction box to a single switch so that
all lights can be switched on and off together. IntelliBrite lights can also be automatically
controlled via Pentair IntelliTouch

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, EasyTouch® and SunTouch® Control Systems. Note:

Multiple IntelliBrite 5G pool/spa lights can also be controlled using the IntelliBrite
Controller, for more information see page 2.

Using an External Transformer for Multiple IntelliBrite 12 VAC Lights

When using multiple IntelliBrite 12 VAC lights on a 300 W att transformer, it is
recommended that no more than three IntelliBrite pool lights and one (1) IntelliBrite Spa
light be used. It is also recommended not to exceed 100 feet of total cable run between
the transformer and light. Note: For long cable lengths, set transformer to 14 VAC
(see diagrams below).

300 Watt

Transformer

J Box

12 Gauge

(Minimum)

100 ft.

POOL AND SPA FIXED LUMINARIES: Follow these guidelines when installing,
replacing or repairing Pentair Water Pool and Spa pool and spa fixed luminaries:

- REPLACE ANY CRACKED PROTECTIVE SHIELD (CRACKED LENS) WITH NEW
LENS AND GASKET. FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE PAGE 11.

- FOR LIGHT OPERATION, ONLY USE A SAFETY ISOLATION TRANSFORMER.

300 Watt

Transformer

J Box

12 Gauge

(minimum)

150 ft. max. for spa light

200 ft. max. for pool light

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This manual describes how to install the IntelliBrite 5G Color LED Pool Light. The
IntelliBrite 5G color LED light provides brilliant vivid multi-colors with spectacular effects
for your pool. 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. For more information, see page 2.

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Powering on IntelliBrite® 5G Color Lights

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When the IntelliBrite light is powered on, a momentarily white light will illuminate,
followed by the previously selected color. 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.

Selecting a light show mode or fixed color

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 4. Example: To select California Sunset Mode; turn the light on, then turn off
and on six times. During the off/on switching process, no illumination will occur,

Saving a Color Mode or Fixed Color: When power is switched off to the IntelliBrite
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.”

During the off/on switching process, before the selected color is displayed,

no illumination will occur for a brief second. 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.

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: Patr iotic

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.

Number of times to cycle power (1-5)

Number of times to cycle power (6-14)

Using the IntelliBrite Controller (sold separately, P/N 600054), IntelliBrite 5G color pool
Lights can all be synchronized so that individual or multiple IntelliBrite lights all lights can be
switched on and off together.

Using an IntelliBrite Color Light Controller

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Risk of Electrical Shock or Electrocution!

This underwater light must be installed by a licensed or cer tified

electrician or a qualified pool professional in accordance with
the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and
ordinances. Improper installation will create an electr ical 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 property. 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 ser viceman, pool
users or others due to electrical shock.

Replacing the IntelliBrite® 5G Light Assembly

(in an existing pool)

Verify that the pool and spa meets the requirements of the current National Electrical Code

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:

• ThelightingcircuithasaGroundFaultCircuitInterrupter(GFCI)forlinevoltage

models, and has an appropriately rated circuit breaker.

• TheJunctionBox(or,for12 volt models, the low voltage transformer) is located
at least eight (8) inches (20.3 cm) above ground level and at least 48 inches
(1.219 m) from the edge of the pool; see Figure 1 on page 7.

• Thelightxtureandallmetalitemswithinve(5)feet(1.524m)ofthepoolare

properly electrically bonded.

• Thewetnicheisproperlyinstalledsothatthetopedgeoftheunderwaterlight’s

lens is at least 18 inches below the surface of the water in the pool; see Figure 1
on page 7.

• ThewetnicheisproperlyelectricallybondedandgroundedviatheNo.8AWG

ground connector located at the rear of the niche; see Figure 1 on page 7.

• To be certain that the pool’s electrical system meets all applicable
requirements, the electrician should also consult the local building
department. Note: Use only Pentair wet niches to insure proper bonding and
grounding connections.

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To select a color light show mode or fixed color mode, rotate the dial so that it points to
the desired selection.

Hold and Recall Feature: When IntelliBrite color lights are powered on, the

previously selected color will be displayed, unless the HOLD or RECALL feature was
previously enabled.
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.

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The following removal and installation instructions describe how to remove
and install the IntelliBrite pool light assembly. Also use these instructions after

completing the following light replacement procedure:

1. WARNING! Switch off main electrical switch or circuit breaker, and the

switch which operates the IntelliBrite underwater light.

2. To remove light fixture assembly from the pool. Remove the special
bronze pilot screw at top of face ring. Remove the IntelliBrite light assembly
from the niche and place it on the deck.

3. Cut the cord about 12 inches (30.5 cm) from the back of the light
assembly.

4. RemoveJunctionBoxcover,disconnectthelightxturewires,and

pull the cord through the conduit. Tip: Before pulling the cord, tape
the new cord to the existing cord, This might make it easier to
feed the new cord through the conduit (see following step).

5. Feed the new light fixture cord through the conduit from the niche
totheJunctionBox.Note: Depending on the length of the conduit,
special tools may be required to pull the cord through the conduit.

6. Leave at least four (4) feet of cord to coil around the light fixture;
see Figure 1 on page 6. This four (4) feet (1.2192 m) of cord coiled
around the light allows the light to be serviced after the pool is filled
with water.

7. CutthecordattheJunctionBox,leavingatleastsize(6)inchesof

cord to make connections.

8. Strip six (6) inches (15.2 cm) of the outer cord jacket from the cord
to expose the three insulated conductors. Be careful not to damage

the insulation on the three (3) inner conductors).

Strip a 1/2” of insulation

Failure to bring the pool or spa’s electr ical system up to code requirements
before installing the underwater light 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 property.

Replacing the IntelliBrite® 5G Light Assembly

(After Electrical Requirements Are Met)

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