Section I.Installing light fixture during new pool construction ............................................................................................ 3
Section II.Replacing light fixture in existing pool ................................................................................................................... 4
Section III.Replacing a lamp only............................................................................................................................................ 5
Section IV.Stainless steel face ring assembly instructions ..................................................................................................... 7
Section V.AmerQuartz replacement parts ..............................................................................................................................7
Sección I.Instalación del accesorio para lámpara durante la construcción de una piscina nueva....................................... 11
Section I.Installation de l’appareil d’éclairage lors de la construction d’une nouvelle piscine .......................................... 19
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 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 product, 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 (800) 831-7133 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 Water Pool and Spa, Inc.
1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • (800) 831-7133 • (919) 566-8000
10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • (800) 831-7133 • (805) 553-5000
Visit www.pentairpool.com or www.staritepool.com
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DANGER! Risk of Electrical Shock or Electrocution!
This product must be installed by a licensed or certified electrician or a qualified pool 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 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. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.
WARNING — Important Safety Information for Pentair Niche and Light Installation
•
All Niche and Light installations must conform with all codes. If local codes mandate a
cord seal, use Pentair plastic niches (P/N 79206600 and P/N 79206700).
•Under no circumstances replace lights by splicing wire under water or behind niche.
WARNING — RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY.
USE ONLY THE INSTALLATION METHOD SPECIFIED BELOW.
Important Safety Information for Fountain Fixture Installations
Swimming Pool or SpaWet-Niche Swimming PoolFixture Housing (Forming Shell) ONLY.
(or Spa) Luminaire (Light)DO NOT USE Fountain Fixture Stand.
FountainWet-Niche SubmersibleFixture Housing (Forming Shell) or
Swimming Pool (or Spa)Fountain Fixture Stand.
Luminaire (Light)
(*) Note: Wet-niche luminaires complying with requirements for both uses may bear both the Listed Wet-Niche
Swimming Pool (or Spa) Luminaire UL Mark and the Listed Wet-Niche Submersible Luminaire 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.
1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • (800) 831-7133 • (919) 566-8000
10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • (800) 831-7133 • (805) 553-5000
This document is subject to change without notice.
Trademarks and Disclaimers: The Pentair Pool Products logo, Because reliability matters most, and AmerQuartz are registered
trademarks of Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities
claiming the marks and names or their products. Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and
trade names other than its own.
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Section I.Installing light fixture
during new pool construction
A. Preparatory steps which must be
completed by the electrician before the
light fixture is installed; see Figure 1.
1. Verify that 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 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:
a.The lighting circuit has a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), and has an appropriately rated circuit breaker.
b.The Junction Box (or, for 12 volt models, the low voltage transformer) is located at least 8 inches above water
level and at least 48 inches from the edge of the pool; see Figure 1.
c.The light fixture and all metal items within 5 feet of the pool are properly electrically bonded.
d.The wet niche must be properly installed so the pilot screw hole is at the 12 o’clock position and 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.
To GFCI, Circuit
Breaker and
Power Source.
Rigid
Conduit
Figure 1.
4" min.
#8 AWG Ground
Connector bonding
is located at rear
of Niche.
48"
min.
16"
8" min. Junction Box or
low Voltage Transformer.
18" min. to top of Lens.
Pilot screw @12 o'clock position
Concrete must be cut
back around Niche to
allow for a compacted
plaster seal.
11.50"
Coil 4 ft. of light
cable around fixture.
NOTE
The required orientation of all Pentair lights is with the pilot screw at the 12 o’clock position. This is guaranteed by proper niche
installation.
e.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.
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 Water Pool and Spa. The electrical system inspection using this kit must be performed by trained and certified personnel.
2. To be certain that the pool’s electrical system meets all applicable requirements, the electrician should also consult the
local building department.
3. Use only Pentair Water Pool and Spa 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 4 feet of cord at the light fixture to coil around the light; see
Figure 1. This 4 feet of cord around the light allows the light to be serviced after the pool is filled with water.
2. Cut the cord at the Junction Box, leaving at least 6 inches of cord to make connections.
3. Strip 6 inches of the outer cord jacket to expose the three insulated wires--be careful not to damage the insulation on
the three inner wires.
4. Connect all three wires to the corresponding circuit wires in the Junction Box and secure the Junction Box cover in place.
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 users, installers, or bystanders, or in damage to property.
5. Replace the light assembly into the niche and tighten the special pilot screw.
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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 users, installers or others due to electrical shock.
6. Fill the pool 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, as well as the switch which operates the underwater light itself,
to check for proper operation.
Section II.Replacing light fixture in existing pool
DANGER
Risk of Electrical Shock or Electrocution
This underwater light must be installed by a licensed or certified electrician or a qualified pool 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 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.
A. Before replacing the light fixture.
1. Verify that 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 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:
a.The lighting circuit has a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), and has an appropriately rated circuit breaker.
b. The Junction Box (or, for 12 volt models, the low voltage transformer) is located at least 8 inches above ground
level and at least 48 inches from the edge of the pool; see Figure 1.
c.The light fixture and all metal items within 5 feet of the pool are properly electrically bonded.
d. 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.
e.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.
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 Water Pool and Spa. The electrical system inspection using this kit must be performed by
trained and certified personnel.
2. To be certain that the pool’s electrical system meets all applicable requirements, the electrician should also consult
the local building department.
3. Use only Pentair Water Pool and Spa wet niches to insure proper bonding and grounding connections.
B. Replacing light fixture after electrical system requirements are met.
WARNING
Failure to bring the pool’s electrical 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.
1. Turn off main electrical switch or circuit breaker, as well as the switch which operates the underwater light itself.
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2. To remove light assembly, remove the special pilot screw at top of face ring, remove light assembly from niche, and
place assembly on deck.
WARNING
Be sure to keep the special pilot screw from 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 users, installers or others due to electrical shock.
3. Remove Junction Box cover, disconnect the light fixture wires, and pull the cord through the conduit.
4. 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.
5. Leave at least 4 feet of cord to coil around the light fixture; see Figure 1. This 4 feet of cord coiled around the light
allows the light to be serviced after the pool is filled with water.
6. Cut the cord at the Junction Box, leaving at least 6 inches of cord to make connections.
7. Strip 6 inches of the outer cord jacket from the cord to expose the three insulated wires – be careful not to damage
the insulation on the three inner wires.
8. 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) and secure the Junction Box cover in place.
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 users, installers, or bystanders, or in damage to property.
9. Replace light assembly into the niche 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 users, installers or others due to electrical shock.
10. Fill the pool 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, as well as the switch which operates the underwater light itself, to
check for proper operation.
Section III. Replacing a lamp only
DANGER
Always disconnect 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 installer, serviceman, pool users or others due to electrical shock.
1. Turn off main electrical switch or circuit
breaker, as well as the switch which
operates the underwater light itself.
2. You will need to get the following items:
a. A new lens gasket, p/n 79101601.
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WARNING
Replace the lamp with a similar type and wattage. Failure to replace the lamp with the same type of lamp will damage
the light assembly and may cause an electrical hazard resulting in death or serious injury to pool users, installers, or
others due to electrical shock, and may also cause damage to property.
WARNING
Always install a new lens gasket (part number 79101601) whenever disassembling 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, installers, or others due to electrical shock., or
(b) breakage of the lamp or lens, which likewise could result in serious injury to pool users, installers, or bystanders, or in
damage to property.
3. To remove light assembly, remove the special pilot screw at top of face ring, remove light assembly from niche, and
place assembly on deck.
WARNING
Be sure to keep the special pilot screw from 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 users, installers or others due to electrical shock.
NOTE
Transformer required on 12 volt models.
4. Disassemble light fixture and remove bulb.
a. For double-ended bulbs, push bulb towards spring loaded socket. When the other end of the bulb is clear of
the fixed socket, pivot the bulb out of the fixed socket and remove bulb, see Figure 2.
b. For 2 pin bulbs, pull bulb straight out of the socket. When replacing the bulbs in the 12-volt lights,
ALWAYS replace both bulbs at the same time, see Figure 2.
WARNING
Be sure the power is OFF before installing or removing lamp. Allow the lamp to cool before relamping. This light fixture
uses a Quartz Halogen lamp. DO NOT touch the lamp with bare hands: This may severely reduce its life. Use the
plastic furnished with the replacement, a clean rag, or a tissue to eliminate fingerprints from getting on the lamp.
5. Install the new lamp(s).
6. Remove old gasket from lens and discard it.
7. Install new gasket during reassembly of light, Pentair Water Pool and Spa part number 79101600.
WARNING
Never operate the underwater light for more than 10 seconds unless it is totally submerged in water. Without total
submersion, the light assembly will get extremely hot and may result in serious burns or in breakage of the lamp or lens.
This may result in serious injury to pool users, installers, or bystanders, or in damage to property.
8. Secure ring to light fixture. See Section IV, Stainless Steel Face
Ring Assembly Instructions.
9. Replace light assembly into niche and tighten special pilot screw.
120 volt, Double-ended, Type T-3 R7S
12 volt, 2 Pin, Type T-3 GY 6.35
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Figure 2.
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 users, installers or
others due to electrical shock.
10 . Fill pool 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, as
well as the switch which operates the underwater light
itself, to check for proper operation.
A
Figure 3.
Figure 4.
Section IV. Stainless Steel Face Ring Assy. Instructions
45 degrees
1. With the light resting on its base, place the gasket assembly
on top of the light shell as shown, see Figure 4. A NEW
LENS GASKET MUST BE USED EACH TIME THE
LIGHT IS REASSEMBLED. Center the stainless steel
Bolt and nut are to be tightened at approx. 45 degrees
from the pilot screw between the tabs on the face ring
as shown above.
face ring and place it over the lens and gasket assembly.
The locking levers should all be hanging freely down to install over the lens and gasket. Align the special pilot screw
on the face ring with the letter "R" of the word "Before" as used in the phrase "SUBMERGE BEFORE LIGHTING"
found on the lens surface and the compression fitting on the light shell, see Figure 1.
2. With the bent ends of the circular uni-tension clamp pointing down spread the clamp and place it in the “U” recesses
of the locking levers. Be sure the bent ends of the clamp are located between the pair of locking levers as shown
in Figure 3, location A. Check to see that the clamp is properly engaged with all of the levers.
3. Turn the light so that it is now resting on its lens. Tighten the screw and nut until the distance between the ends of the
clamp equals 1/4 inch or less; see Figure 4.
Section V.AmerQuartz Replacement Parts
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
ItemPart
No.No.Description
179212100Face ring, large plastic, white
179212165Face ring, large plastic, gray
179212111Face ring, large plastic, black
279104800Pilot Screw, with captive gum washer, brass
2619355Pilot Screw, with captive gum washer, S/S
379110600Face ring assembly, S/S
479111000Uni-tension wire clamp assy.
579100100Lens, clear, 8-3/8 in. dia., tempered
679101601Gasket, 8-3/8 in. lens
779131000Bulb, 300 watt, 120 volt, double-ended T3 R7S
779131100Bulb, 500 watt, 120 volt, double-ended T3 R7S
779131400Bulb, 50 watt, 12 volt, 2 Pin T3 GY 6.35, 2 req.
779131200Bulb, 100 watt, 12 volt, 2 Pin T3 GY 6.35, 2 req.
78900700Kwik-change lens cover, green
78900800Kwik-change lens cover, blue
78900900Kwik-change lens cover, red
78901000Kwik-change lens cover, amber
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