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AquaLumin® III - Nicheless Light

Installation Guide

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Section Contents

1. Installing a mounting bracket and light fixture during new vinyl pool construction...........3

2. Replacing light fixture in existing pools......................................................................7

3. Replacing a lamp only..............................................................................................10

Parts List / Replacement Part Kits........................................................................13-15

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed or Certified Electrician

• Electrician or Qualified Pool Serviceman

• Qualified Pool Serviceman or Homeowner

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This AquaLumin III light will install only with the following AquaLumin III Mounting Brackets, manufactured after JUNE 6, 1994:

AquaLumin III Vinyl Mounting Bracket Assembly 1" (P/N 78887800) AquaLumin III Vinyl Mounting Bracket Assembly 3/4" (P/N 78887700)

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Housing

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AquaLumin III - Manufactured after June 6, 1994

WARNING! DO NOT install the AquaLumin® light in ocean salt water pools, spas and hot tubs. The AquaLumin® light is designed for use in fresh water pools, spas and hot tubs (including those using salt chlorine generators).

WARNING! THE LIGHT LENS MAY GET HOT WHEN IN USE. USERS SHOULD AVOID CONTACT WITH THE LIGHT AS SERIOUS BURNS MAY RESULT FROM PROLONGED CONTACT WITH THE LIGHT.

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Technical Support

Contact Technical Support at:

Sanford, North Carolina (8 A.M. to 5 P.M.)

Moorpark, California (8 A.M. to 5 P.M.)

Phone: (800) 831-7133

Fax: (800) 284-4151

Web sites: visit www.pentairpool.com and www.staritepool.com

Replacement Part Kits

AquaLumin III Replacement Part Kits

Part Number Description

600138 Bulb replacement kit 120V / 250W

619484 - Bulb (120V/250W) Qty. 1 619599 - Lens gasket Qty. 1 619792 - Sealing screws Qty. 10

600139 Bulb replacement kit 12V / 100W

619584 - Bulb (12V/100W) Qty. 1 619599 - Lens gasket Qty. 1 619792 - Sealing screws Qty. 10

600141 Le ns replacement kit

619797 - Lens Qty. 1 619599 - Lens gasket Qty. 1 619792 - Sealing screws Qty. 10

This document is subject to change without notice

1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • (919) 566-8000 10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • (805) 553-5000

AquaLumin® and Pentair Water Pool and Spa® is a trademark and/or a registered trademark of Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. and/or its affiliated companies in the United States and/or other countries. Unless noted, names and brands of others that may be used in this document are not used to indicate an affiliation or endorsement between the proprietors of these names and brands and Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. Those names and brands may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of those parties or others.

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Light Assembly Parts

Section 1: Installing a mounting bracket and light fixture during new vinyl

pool construction

WARNING !

DO NOT install the AquaLumin® light in ocean salt water pools, spas and hot tubs. The AquaLumin® light is

designed for use in fresh water pools, spas and hot tubs (including those using salt chlorine generators).

D A N G E R !

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION

This Nicheless light fixture 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 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. Preparatory steps which must be completed by the electrician before light is installed,

see Figure 1.

1. Be sure the electrical system of the pool

TO GFCI, CIRCUIT BREAKER AND POWER SOURCE

conforms with the requirements of the current National Electrical Code (NEC) and all local codes and ordinances. A licensed

RIGID CONDUIT

XISTING

TO E BONDING CONNECTOR

or certified electrician

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must install the

MOUNTING HUB

electrical system to

Part

Item Number Description

1 619601 Face ring (white)

619632 Face ring (black) 2 619797 Lens 3 619599 Lens gasket 4 78889900 Captive screw 5* 619584 Halogen lamp 12 volt /100 watt

6 619792 Sealing screws (10 req.)

619484 Halogen lamp 120 volt / 250 watt

meet or exceed those

Figure 1

requirements before the Nicheless Light is installed. Some of the requirements of the NEC are listed below.

a. The lighting circuit must have a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), and have an

appropriately rated circuit breaker.

b. The junction box (or, for 12 volt models, the low voltage transformer) is located at least

12 inches above water level, and at least 48 inches from the edge of the pool, see Figure 1.

Note: (*) Sold in Bulb Replacement Kits 600139

and 600138, Lens Replacement Kit 600141.

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

electrically bonded.

48"

MIN.

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12" MIN. FROM BOTTOM OF JUNCTION BOX OR LOW VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER TO WA

WATER LEVEL

18" MIN. FROM WATER TO TOP OF FACE RING

PILOT SCREW AT TOP

TOP OF FACE RING

SPONDS

CORRE TO CENTER OF

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Section 1: Installing a mounting bracket and light fixture during new vinyl

pool construction (Continued)

d. The mounting bracket and mounting hub must be

properly installed so that the top edge of the face ring of the Nicheless Light is at least 18 inches below the surface of the water in the pool. The top of the face ring will line up with the center of the Plastic Mounting Hub, see Figure 1 on page 3.

e. The mounting bracket (not shown) and mounting hub

must be properly electrically bonded and grounded via the No. 8 AWG ground connector located at the upper left mounting bolt positioned, see Figure 2.

2. To be certain that the pool's electrical system meets all applicable requirements, you should also consult the local

building department.

3. Use only Pentair Water Pool and Spa Nicheless Fixtures, (Mounting Bracket Assembly), to ensure proper bonding and grounding connections.

B. Perform the following steps after the electrical system requirements are met

(see Section 1A (page 3) for requirements)

Figure 2

Vinyl Liner Mounting Bracket Parts

Models 250 watt / 120 volt and

100 watt / 12 volt (transformer required)

1. Locate position on a vertical wall where light is to be installed. The top of the light face ring must be 18 inches below normal water level as required by NEC Article 680.

2. Cut or punch a three (3) inch diameter hole through pool wall with center 18 inches below normal water level for mounting hub and mounting bracket installation.

3. If using plastic conduit, install PVC conduit adapter (provided) before installing plastic mounting hub. Use only recommended sealant for PVC/ABS threads. Position mounting hub over hole with the word “TOP” at the top, and secure with mounting flange and two (2) hex nuts and lock washers. Tighten hex nuts evenly with equal torque.

NOTE: Attach the stainless steel mounting bracket temporarily to ABS mounting hub. Perfect top and bottom alignment of ABS hub will be easier.

CAUTION: Remove mounting bracket before liner is installed. Failure to remove mounting bracket can damage the liner during installation.

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Vinyl Liner Replacement Parts

Part

Item Number Description

1 619547 Wall mounting bracket assembly

2 619548 Metal bracket cup assembly

3 619549 Mounting hub 3/4 in. assembly

4 619550 Mounting hub 1 in. assembly 5 78872600 Mounting spacer 6 619617 Housing spacer 7 86001800 Nipple, 1 in.

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Section 3: Replacing a lamp only (Continued)

13. While holding the glass lens and plastic face ring, turn the light over and place it face down on a flat soft clean surface. Be careful not to scratch the lens.

14. Insert one new sealing screw, provided with the Bulb Replacement Kit, through the circular hole located at the TOP (12 o'clock) of the back of the housing and loosely tighten it into the face ring. Insert the remaining new sealing screw through the circular hole located at the BOTTOM (6 o'clock) of the back of the housing and loosely tighten it into the face ring. The BOTTOM (6 o'clock) circular hole is accessible through a hole drilled in the center of the hook mounting bracket.

15. Continue to tighten all the sealing screws into the face ring. It is recommended that opposing sealing screws be tightened in order (12 o'clock and 6 o'clock; 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock, etc.) to the recommended torque of 10-15 in-lbs. This provides even pressure on the lens and lens gasket and creates a seal between the environment and the inside of the light fixture.

16. Wrap a length of the cord up to a maximum of eight (8) feet long on the back of the light assembly. Wind a maximum of three (3) wraps of cord so that the last wrap stops at the top of the light. This extra cord allows the light to be brought out of the pool for servicing.

NOTE: Leave 2" to 3" of slack cord at the top so that the light may be tipped back for removal.

WARNING Always install a new lens gasket, part number 619599, whenever

reassembling 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, installer, or others due to electrical shock, or (b) breakage of the lamp or lens, which likewise could result in serious injury to pool user, installers, or bystanders, or in damage to property.

17. Feed the remaining cord through the conduit hole in the mounting hub. Place the hook mounting bracket over the pin on the bottom of the mounting bracket. Press down lightly to secure in place. Secure at the top of the light with the captive screw.

18. Before operating the light for more than 10 seconds, be sure the Nicheless Light is completely submerged in water. To check for proper operation, switch on the main switch

or circuit breaker, as well as the switch which operates the Nicheless Light.

Section 1: Installing a mounting bracket and light fixture during new vinyl

pool construction (Continued)

4. Connect bonding wire from bonding grid to bonding lug on rear of the mounting hub assembly.

5. Before installing liner, be sure gasket is firmly attached to mounting hub. After liner is installed and properly stretched into position, locate bolt holes in hub and punch liner for four bracket mounting bolts. Install the mounting spacer against the liner and hold in position with mounting bracket. Secure with four (4) bracket mounting bolts and washers.

NOTE: If using PVC conduit, you must attach grounding wire to grounding lug on upper left mounting bolt positioned, see Figure 4, on page 6.

6. Wrap a length of the cord up to a maximum of eight (8) feet long on the back of the light assembly. Wind a maximum of three (3) wraps of cord so the last wrap stops at the top of the light. This extra cord allows you to bring the light out of the pool to install a new lamp and for servicing.

NOTE: Leave 2" to 3" of slack cord at the top so that the light may be tipped back for removal.

7. Feed the remaining cord through the conduit hole in the mounting hub. Place hook mounting bracket over the pin on the bottom of the mounting bracket and press down lightly to secure in place. Secure at the top of the light with the captive screw. When installed properly, the housing spacer should fill any gap between the pool wall and the light.

Figure 3.

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WARNING Use only the special stainless steel captive screw (see Light Assembly Parts, item 4, on page 14) provided with this Nicheless Light. This screw

mounts and electrically grounds the housing securely to the Nicheless fixture. 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.

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NOTE: If PVC conduit is being used, a #8 ground wire for U.L. or a #6 ground wire for CSA, must be pulled through the conduit along with the light cord and fastened at the junction box and at the grounding lug located on the light wall Mounting Bracket (the Upper left bracket mounting bolt).

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Section 1: Installing a mounting bracket and light fixture during new vinyl

pool construction (Continued)

8. Cut the cord at the junction box, leaving at least six (6) inches of cord to make connections.

9. 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.

10. Connect cord to electrical wires at Junction Box, be careful to not pull the three (3) in. of slack cord at the light through the conduit when connecting the wires. All wiring should be connected to a Class A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), in accordance with electrical codes, see Section 1.A.1.a on page 3.

11. 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 Nicheless 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, installer, or bystanders, or in damage to property.

WARNING: Use only the special stainless steel captive screw (see Light

Assembly Parts, item 4, on page 14) provided with this Nicheless Light. This screw

Section 3: Replacing a lamp only (Continued)

WARNING: Be sure power is OFF before installing or removing lamp. Allow lamp to cool

before relamping. This light fixture uses a Halogen Quartz lamp. Do Not touch lamp with bare hands, this may severely reduce its life. Use the plastic furnished with the replacement lamp to eliminate finger prints from getting on lamp.

8. To remove the lamp:

a. Place the light in front of you so that the captive screw hole is at the top, and the lamp

is in a horizontal position.

b. Grasp the lamp on the right side.

c. Push the lamp to the left, compressing the spring in the spring loaded lamp socket,

until the right side of the lamp comes free from the fixed socket end.

9. Install the new lamp by performing step 8, a through c, in reverse order. NOTE: Select proper lamp for either 12 volt or 120 volt applications. Take care not to touch the halogen bulb with bare hands.

WARNING Always install a new lens gasket, part number 619599, whenever

10. Never reuse the old lens gasket when reassembling the light. Replace the old lens gasket with a new genuine Pentair Water Pool and Spa AquaLumin III lens gasket (P/N 619599), provided in the Bulb Replacement Kit. The orientation of the tabs on the lens gasket is not important.

Figure 4.

12. Before operating the light for more than 10 seconds, fill pool until the Nicheless Light is completely submerged in water. To check for proper operation, turn on main switch or circuit breaker, as well as the switch which operates the Nicheless Light.

C. Winterizing: Light should be left in place for winterization.

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11. Replace the eight (8) sealing screws left in the face ring with eight (8) new sealing screws provided in the Bulb Replacement Kit. NOTE: Install the new sealing screws in the same location as those removed, leaving "TOP" (12 o'clock) and "BOTTOM" (6 o'clock) open.

12. Reinstall the lens gasket, lens and plastic face ring. While replacing the lens, be sure the tabs around the perimeter of the lens gasket are not under the flange of the lens. Orientate the lens so that the word "TOP" is aligned with the captive screw hole. When reinstalling the plastic face ring, align the heads of the sealing screws with the large circular holes of the keyway slots. Press down on the plastic face ring and rotate in the clockwise direction until the sealing screws interfere with the housing (at the end of the slot). Orientate the plastic face ring so that the words "MADE IN USA" are aligned with the captive screw hole on the housing as well as the word "TOP" on the lens.

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Section 3: Replacing a lamp only

The following steps may be performed by a qualified pool serviceman or a homeowner.

NOTE: Use ONLY the Pentair Water Pool and Spa Bulb Replacement Kit when relamping (P/N 600139 12V/100W or P/N 600138-120V/250W). See relamping installation instructions provided with the light.

WARNING Never operate this Nicheless 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, installer, or bystanders, or in damage to property.

WARNING Use only the special stainless steel pilot screw (see Light Assembly Parts, item 4, on page 14) provided with this Nicheless Light. This screw mounts and electri-

cally grounds the housing securely to the Nicheless fixture. 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.

D A N G E R !

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION

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 Nicheless Light.

2. Unscrew the captive screw on the top of the light, then tilt the top of the light out from the wall and lift the bottom of the light out of the bracket. Unwind the excess cable that is stored in the back of the light.

3. Place the light face down on the deck on a flat soft clean surface. Take care not to scratch the lens.

4. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, loosen (do not remove) all ten 10 screws on the back of the light.

5. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the two (2) screws located at the TOP (12 o'clock) and BOTTOM (6 o'clock) on the back of the light.

6. While holding the glass lens and plastic face ring, turn the light over. Rotate the face ring in a counter-clockwise direction such that the heads of the sealing screws align with the large circular holes of the keyways slots. Lift the plastic face ring away from the housing to remove the lens and lens gasket.

7. To remove the lens and lens gasket, gently pull on the tabs located around the perimeter of the lens gasket. This will allow air to enter the housing and will assist with removal of the lens.

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Section 2: Replacing light fixture in existing pools

WARNING: Use only the special stainless steel captive screw (see Light Assembly Parts, item 4, on page 14) provided with this Nicheless Light. This screw

IMPORTANT NOTICE This AquaLumin III light will install only with the following AquaLumin III Mounting Brackets, manufactured after JUNE 6, 1994.

D A N G E R !

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION

Description Part Number

AquaLumin III Vinyl Mounting Bracket Assembly 1" 78887800 AquaLumin III Vinyl Mounting Bracket Assembly 3/4" 78887700

A. The following are preparatory steps which must be completed by the electrician or

qualified pool serviceman before replacing light fixture, see Figure 5 on page 8.

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 those requirements before the Nicheless 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 must have a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), and an

appropriately rated circuit breaker.

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Section 2: Replacing light fixture in existing pools (Continued)

b. The junction box, or the low voltage transformer for 12 volt models, is located at least

12 inches above water level and at least 48 inches from the edge of the pool, see Figure 5.

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

electrically bonded.

d. The mounting bracket must be properly installed so that the top edge of the face ring

of the Nicheless Light is at least 18 inches below the surface of the water in the pool, see Figure 5.

e. The mounting bracket and mounting hub must be properly electrically bonded and

grounded via the No. 8 AWG ground connector located at the rear of the Nicheless fixture, see Figure 5.

2. Consult the local building department to be certain that the pool's electrical system meets all applicable requirements.

3. Install this light fixture only in a Pentair Water Pool and Spa mounting bracket. Mounting brackets made by other manufacturers may not provide proper bonding and grounding connections.

TO GFCI, CIRCUIT BREAKER AND POWER SOURCE

RIGID CONDUIT

Figure 5

XISTING

TO E BONDING CONNECTOR

MOUNTING HUB

48"

MIN.

12" MIN. FROM BOTTOM OF JUNCTION BOX OR LOW VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER TO WA

WATER LEVEL

18" MIN. FROM WATER TO TOP OF FACE RING

PILOT SCREW AT TOP

TOP OF FACE RING

SPONDS

CORRE TO CENTER OF

NTING HU

RTANT:

IMP DO NOT install the li of the pool/spa surface, with beam pointin the li with the li

upwar

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Section 2: Replacing light fixture in existing pools (Continued)

B. Replacing light fixture after electrical system requirements are met

1. Turn off main electrical switch or circuit breaker, as well as the switch which operates the Nicheless Light.

WARNING: Failure to bring the pool's electrical system up to code requirements before installing this Nicheless 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.

2. To remove light assembly, remove captive screw at top of housing, remove light assembly from mounting bracket, and place assembly on deck. Take care not to scratch the lens.

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 Nicheless Fixture 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. Wrap a length of the cord up to a maximum of eight (8) feet long on the back of the light assembly. Wind a minimum of three (3) wraps of cord so that the last wrap stops at the top of the light. This extra cord allows you to bring the light out of the pool for installation of a new lamp and for servicing.

NOTE: Leave 2" to 3" of slack cord at the top so that the light may be tipped back for removal.

6. Feed the remaining cord through the conduit hole in the mounting hub. Place hook mounting bracket over pin on the bottom of the mounting bracket and press down lightly to secure into place. Secure at top of the light with the captive screw.

7. Cut the cord at the junction box, leaving at least six (6) inches of cord to make connections.

8. Strip six (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.

9. Connect cord to electrical wires at Junction Box, be sure not to pull the three (3) inches of slack cord at the back of the light through the conduit when connecting the wires. All wiring

should be connected to a Class A GFCI in accordance with electrical codes, see Section

2.A.1.a on page 7.

10. Connect all three wires to the corresponding circuit wires in the junction box and secure the junction box cover in place.

11. Before operating the light for more than 10 seconds, fill pool until the Nicheless Light is completely submerged in water. To check for proper operation, turn on main switch or circuit breaker, as well as the switch which operates the Nicheless Light.

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