Sta-Rite 05161-2352 Installation Manual
Large Underwater Light Niche
O W N E R’ S M A N U A L
INSTALLATION, OPERATION & PARTS
Sta-Rite Pool/Spa Group
293 Wright Street, Delavan, WI 53115
International: 262-728-5551, FAX: 262-728-7550
www.starite.com
Union City, TN • Delavan, WI • Mississauga, Ont. • Murrieta, CA
© 2004, Sta-Rite Industries Printed in U.S.A. S477 (Rev. 4/15/04)
This manual should be furnished to
the end user of this niche; its use will
reduce service calls and chance of
injury and will lengthen niche life.
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READ AND FOLLOW
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this
symbol in this manual, look for one of the following signal words and be alert to the potential for personal
injury.
warns about hazards that will cause serious
personal injury, death or major property damage if
ignored.
warns about hazards that can cause serious
personal injury, death or major property damage if
ignored.
warns about hazards that will or can cause
minor personal injury or property damage if ignored.
The label NOTICE indicates special instructions which
are important but not related to hazards.
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this
manual and on equipment.
Use equipment only in a pool or spa installation.
GENERAL SAFETY!
Hazardous voltage. Incorrectly installed or
tested equipment may fail, causing severe injury or property damage. Read and follow instructions in owner's
manual when installing and operating equipment. Have
a trained pool professional perform all tests.
Always follow basic safety precautions with this equipment, including the following.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit
children to use this product unless they are closely
supervised at all times.
Risk of electrical shock. Before removing
fixture from pool wall, ALWAYS TURN OFF THE POWER
at the breaker.
Install this light niche in accordance with Article 680 of
the National Electrical Code (NEC), in the United States,
or Section 68 of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), as
applicable, and all local code requirements.
Install an approved Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) in the electrical circuit for this light.
Installation, maintenance, testing, and approval of this
circuit, the light, light niche, and any other accessories
attached to the circuit, must be performed by a qualified,
licensed electrician.
The complete electrical system must be installed, tested,
and approved by a qualified, licensed electrician before
it is placed in operation.
Burn hazard. Never operate this light fix-
ture for more than 10 seconds unless it is completely
submerged in water. This fixture requires total submersion for cooling.
The improper use of Ozone generators, Chlorine generators, Copper/Silver Ion generators or certain chemicals
for water purification may cause damage to the fixture.
When such water purification methods are used, be sure
to monitor the water conditions. Subjecting the fixture to
extreme conditions or harsh environments may cause
corrosion and premature failure of the fixture or its
components.
Glass breakage hazard. Install fixture in a
vertical pool or spa wall – not in floor. Failure to install
the fixture properly could result in personal injury and/or
property damage. Do not push off from the poolside
against the light.
Install fixture at least 18” below normal water level.
Locate junction box at least 8” above maximum water
level and not less than 4 feet from the perimeter of the
pool.
The junction box must be located:
• at least 4’ from the perimeter of the pool (unless separated from the pool by a solid fence, wall or other permanent structure,
• at least 8” above maximum water level,
• at least 4” above the deck or ground level.
Junction boxes should be located off the walkway
around the pool and given additional protection by
installing them next to a fence, building, or other permanent structure. Make sure that the installation is in
compliance with local codes, the NEC, and the CEC, as
applicable. See Figure 1, Page 3.
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SPECIFICATIONS
INSTALLATION
Risk of electrical shock. Before removing
fixture from pool wall, ALWAYS TURN OFF THE POWER
at the breaker.
“Except when the fixture is installed in an area of the
swimming pool that is not used for swimming and the
lens is adequately guarded to keep any person from contacting it, the fixture shall be installed in or on a wall of
the pool with the top of the lens opening not less than 18
inches below the normal water level of the pool.”
Installation In Vinyl Liner Pool
(Refer to Figures 2 & 5 For Model Numbers 05161-2358
through 2369, 05163-2395, and 05163-2396)
1. Mark the location of the top of the hole to be cut in
the pool wall (be sure that the topmost part of the lens
will be more than 18” below the water level). Then
mark the diameter of the hole (12-1⁄4” to 12-1⁄2”). Cut
along the circle you marked on the pool wall.
NOTICE: If your pool uses American Standard prepunched steel panels, please go to step 4. Otherwise,
please proceed with Step 2, below.
2. Insert the niche into the pool wall from the inside of
the pool. Make sure that the odd spaced holes are at
the top and bottom and that the niche is aligned so
that the alignment notch for the lamp housing is at the
bottom of the niche (threaded hole at the top).
3. There are four countersunk through-holes in the niche
flange (Key No.1, Figure 5). Mark the location of these
holes on the pool wall and then drill them with a
7/32” bit. Fasten the niche in place with four #10-24 x
1” flat head screws (Key No. 4) and nuts (provided,
Key No. 3). Do not overtighten. Please go to step 7
(Bonding).
For American Standard pre-punched steel panels only: If
you are using American Standard pre-punched steel panels, the niche can be installed on the outside of the pool
wall as follows:
4. Slide the channel gasket (Key No. 8) into place on the
inside of the niche opening in the pool wall, with the
thick side of the gasket inside the pool (See Figure 3).
5. Leave liner gasket (Key No. 6) in place against the
face of the niche and fasten the niche to the wall with
two #10-24 x 7/8” pan head screws (provided, Key
No. 7). Do not overtighten.
6. Connect conduit to the back of the niche.
Model Pool Liner Conduit Trim Ring
No. Type Size Material
PVC Niche
Material
05163-2394 Gunite 1” N/A
05163-2395 Vinyl 1” Stainless Steel
05163-2396 Vinyl 1” ABS
Stainless
Steel Niche
Material
05161-2352 Concrete 1/2” N/A
05161-2353 Concrete 1/2” N/A
05161-2354 Concrete 3/4” N/A
05161-2355 Concrete 3/4” N/A
05161-2356 Concrete 1” N/A
05161-2357 Concrete 1” N/A
05161-2358 Vinyl 1/2” Stainless Steel
05161-2359 Vinyl 1/2” Stainless Steel
05161-2360 Vinyl 3/4” Stainless Steel
05161-2361 Vinyl 3/4” Stainless Steel
05161-2362 Vinyl 1” Stainless Steel
05161-2363 Vinyl 1” Stainless Steel
05161-2364 Vinyl 1/2” ABS
05161-2365 Vinyl 1/2” ABS
05161-2366 Vinyl 3/4” ABS
05161-2367 Vinyl 3/4” ABS
05161-2368 Vinyl 1” ABS
05161-2369 Vinyl 1” ABS
Large Underwater Light Niche
Figure 1: Lamp Niche Installation
Junction box
Fixture removed
for relamping
18" Min.
Fixture
4 Ft. Min.
Min. Hgt. 8" above max.
water level (but at
least 4" above deck)
Conduit
Sufficient cord to allow fixture to
be put on deck for relamping
Edge of
Decking
Fence or other
permanent
structure
To
service
Pool wall
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