Large Underwater Light Niche
O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
INSTALLATION, OPERATION & PARTS
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.
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) |
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 fixture 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
Large Underwater Light Niche
Model |
Pool Liner |
Conduit |
Trim Ring |
No. |
Type |
Size |
Material |
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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 |
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.
Fixture removed for relamping
18" Min.
Fixture 
Pool wall 
Junction box
4 Ft. Min. 
Min. Hgt. 8" above max. water level (but at
least 4" above deck)
Edge of
Conduit Decking
Sufficient cord to allow fixture to be put on deck for relamping
Fence or other permanent structure
To service
Figure 1: Lamp Niche Installation
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