Pentair Plaster Ring Instructions Manual

Plaster Ring

Important Safety Instructions

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Plaster Ring Installation Instructions Page

A. General Information. 1

B. Concrete/Gunite Pool Installation Instructions. 2

DANGER

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION!

This plaster ring must be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all applicable
local codes and ordinances. 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 property. Please read and follow the specific instructions below.

A. General Information

1. Verify the pool 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 these requirements before the
plaster ring is installed.

2. Some of the requirements of the National Electrical Code which the pool's electrical system must meet are as follows:
a. The light fixture and all metal items within 5 feet of the pool are properly electrically grounded.
b. The 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 below)

c. The niche or plaster ring is properly electrically bonded and grounded via the No. 8 AWG ground connector located at

the rear of the niche.

d. The junction box (or, the 12 volt models, the low voltage transformer) is located at least 12 inches above ground

level and at least 48 inches from the edge of the pool. (See Figure below)

3. Use only Pentair Pool Products lighting fixtures to insure proper bonding and grounding connections.

To GFCI, Circuit
Breaker and
Power Source.

Rigid
Conduit

#8 AWG Ground
Connector bonding
is located at rear
of Niche.

Pentair Pool Products

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

48"

min.

16"

12" min. Junction Box or
low Voltage Transformer.

18" min. to top of Lens.

Concrete must be cut

11.50"

back around Niche to
allow for a compacted
plaster seal.

Coil 4 ft. of light
cable around fixture.

Rev. A 4-16-02 1 P/N 99610100

B. Concrete/Gunite Pool Installation

1. Locate and position over existing niche opening where light is to be installed. The top of the light lens must be a minimum of
18 inches below normal water level.

2. Secure plaster ring in place, being sure to orient the pilot screw receptacle is located at the top of the niche.

3. Connect bonding wire from plaster ring bonding grid to the bonding lug at the rear of the niche.

4. Bond the niche-fixture housing to all other metallic items within 5 feet of the pool, using a No. 8 AWG bond wire. Bond
connection is located at the rear of the niche.

5. If non metallic conduit is used, a No. 8 AWG bonding/grounding wire must be installed through the conduit from the junction
box to the bonding/grounding lug on the plaster ring. The connection on the plaster ring must be sealed with a listed sealant
such as 3M Scotchcast.

7. Finished area surrounding niche must be flat and flush with the brass plaster ring. This ensures a snug fit between light and
wall.

DANGER

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION
For proper bonding and grounding connections, use only Pentair Pool Products Underwater Light Fixtures with this
plaster ring. Failure to do so could create an electrical hazard which could result in death or serious injury to pool
users, installers and others.

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Pentair Pool Products

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

P/N 99610100 2 Rev. A 4-16-02