Pentair Spectrum AquaLight Instructions Manual

Spectrum AquaLight® (SAL®)

Color Underwater Light Owner’s Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Table of Contents

Section I. Installing Light Fixture During New Pool or Spa Construction ..................................................................... 2

Section II. Replacing Light Fixture in an Existing Pool or Spa ........................................................................................3

Section III. Switch Options for Synchronizing Multiple Spectrum AquaLight (SAL) Fixtures ...................................... 4

Section IV. SAL Operating Instructions ......................................................................................................................... 5

Section V. Replacing Lamps ...........................................................................................................................................5

Section VI. Spectrum AquaLight (SAL) Replacement Parts ........................................................................................... 7

DANGER

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION.

This underwater light must be installed by a licensed or certified electrician 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 or spa users, installer, or others due to electrical
shock, and may also cause damage to property. Read and follow the specific instructions below.

WARNING

Before installing this underwater light, read and follow all warning notices and instructions accompanying this light. 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.

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/operator of this equipment.

Pentair Pool Products

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

Rev. B 12-30-03 1 P/N 650041

Section I. Installing Light Fixture
During New Pool or Spa Construction

A. The electrician must complete

preparatory steps before light fixture is
installed; see Figure 1.

1. Ensure that the pool or 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 or spa’s electrical systems must meet are as
follows.

a. The lighting circuit must have a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) for line voltage models, and must have

an appropriately rated circuit breaker.

b. The Junction Box (or, for 12 volt models, the low voltage transformer) must be located at least eight (8) inches

above water level, at least four (4) inches above ground level, and at least 48 inches from the edge of the pool
or spa; see Figure 1.

To GFCI, Circuit
Breaker and
Power Source.

Figure 1.

Rigid
Conduit

#8 AWG Ground
Connector bonded
to rebar.

4" min.

48"
min.

8" min. Junction Box or
low Voltage Transformer.

18" min. to top of Lens.

Concrete must be cut

6.0"

back around Niche to
allow for a compacted
plaster seal.

Coil 4 ft. of light cord
around Fixture.

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

d. The wet niche must be 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 or spa; see Figure 1. (Not more than 48 inch depth in

Canada.)

e. The wet niche must be properly electrically bonded and grounded via the No. 8 AWG ground connector

located at the rear of the niche; see Figure 1.

NOTE

The pool or spa electrical system can be verified with a Pool and Spa Electrical Qualification Test kit. The test kit is available from
Pentair Pool Products. The electrical system inspection using this kit must be performed by trained and certified personnel.

2. To be certain that the pool or spa’s electrical system meets all applicable requirements, the electrician should also
consult the local building department.

3. Use only Pentair Pool Products wet niches to insure proper bonding and grounding connections.

B. Steps to perform after the electrical system requirements are met.

1. Feed cord through conduit to Junction box, leaving at least four (4) feet of cord at the light fixture to coil around
the light; see Figure 1. This four (4) feet of cord around the light allows the light to be serviced after the pool or
spa is filled with water.

2. Cut the cord at the Junction Box, leaving at least six (6) inches of cord to make connections.

3. Strip six (6) inches of the outer cord jacket to expose the three insulated wires.
insulation on the three (3) inner wires.

Be careful not to damage the

4. Install strain relief over cord jacket and connect all three (3) wires to the corresponding circuit wires in the
Junction Box. Install the Junction Box cover.

WARNING

Never operate this underwater light for more than 10 seconds unless it is totally submerged in water. Without total submersion,
the light assembly will get extremely hot, which may result in serious burns or in breakage of the lamp or lens. This may result in
serious injury to pool or spa users, installers, or bystanders, or in damage to property.

P/N 650041 2 Rev. B 12-30-03

5. Coil the 4 foot length of cord around the fixture and place the light assembly into the niche.

6. Engage the retainer tab on the bottom of the face ring, then pivot the top of the fixture inward and tighten the special
pilot screw.

WARNING

Use only the special pilot screw provided with this underwater light. This screw mounts and electrically grounds the housing
securely to the mounting ring and wet niche. Failure to use the screw provided could create an electrical hazard which could
result in death or serious injury to pool or spa users, installers or others due to electrical shock.

7. Fill the pool or spa until the underwater light is completely submerged in water before operating the light for more
than 10 seconds. Turn on main switch or circuit breaker, and the switch which operates the underwater light, to
check for proper operation. Refer to Operating Instructions, Section IV.

Section II. Replacing Light Fixture in an Existing Pool or Spa

DANGER

Risk of Electrical Shock or Electrocution.

This underwater light must be installed by a licensed or certified electrician or a qualified pool or spa serviceman 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 or spa users, installers or others due to
electrical shock, and may also cause damage to property.

Always disconnect the power to the pool or spa light at the circuit breaker before servicing the light. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury to serviceman, pool or spa users or others due to electrical shock.

A. Before replacing the light fixture.

1. Verify that the pool or 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 or spa’s electrical system must meet are as follows:

a. The lighting circuit must have a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) for line voltage models, and must have

an appropriately rated circuit breaker.

b. The Junction Box (or, for 12 volt models, the low voltage transformer) must be located at least 8 inches above

ground or water level, at least four (4) inches above ground level, and at least 48 inches from the edge of the pool
or spa; see Figure 1.

c. The light fixture and all metal items within 5 feet of the pool or spa must be properly electrically bonded.

d. The wet niche must be 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 or spa; see Figure 1.

e. The wet niche must be properly electrically bonded and grounded via the No. 8 AWG ground connector

located at the rear of the niche; see Figure 1.

NOTE

The pool or spa electrical system can be verified with a Pool and Spa Electrical Qualification Test Kit. The test kit is available
from Pentair Pool Products. The electrical system inspection using this kit must be performed by trained and certified personnel.

2. To be certain that the pool or spa’s electrical system meets all applicable requirements, the electrician should also
consult the local building department.

3. Use only Pentair Pool Products wet niches to insure proper bonding and grounding connections.

B. Replacing the light fixture after electrical system requirements are met.

Rev. B 12-30-03 3 P/N 650041