Sta-Rite IntelliBrite Installation Manual

5g

Underwater Pool

Color-Changing LED Light

Installation and User’s Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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IntelliBrite® 5g Pool LED Light Installation and User’s Guide

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CONTENTS

IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................... i

IntelliBrite 5g Underwater Pool LED lights Overview ..................................... 1

Operating IntelliBrite 5g LED lights (120 VAC and 12 VAC models) .............. 1

IntelliBrite 5g Pool LED Light Voltages ......................................................... 1

Using an External Transformer for Multiple IntelliBrite 12 VAC lights ............. 1

Operating IntelliBrite 5g LED lights using a wall switch ................................ 2

Selecting a light show mode or fixed color ................................................... 2

IntelliBrite Controller (optional) ...................................................................... 3

Saving a color mode or fixed color ............................................................... 4

Hold and Recall feature ................................................................................ 4

Powering on the light / Troubleshooting ......................................................... 5

IntelliBrite 5g Pool LED Light Fixture Installation (new pool construction) ..... 6

Installing the IntelliBrite 5g light Fixture

(after electrical requirements are met) .......................................................... 7

Replacing the IntelliBrite 5g Pool LED Light Assembly (in an existing pool) .. 9
Replacing the IntelliBrite 5g Pool LED light

(after electrical requirements are met) .......................................................... 10

Replacing the IntelliBrite 5g Pool LED Circuit Board (in an existing pool)...... 11

Wide and Narrow Angle Lens Adjustment ..................................................... 17

IntelliBrite 5g Pool LED Light Assembly (Replacement Kit Part Numbers) .... 18

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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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IntelliBrite® 5g Pool LED Light Installation and User’s Guide

IMPORTANT WARNING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT IF THIS
PRODUCT IS NOT INSTALLED AND USED CORRECTLY.

INSTALLERS, POOL OPERATORS AND POOL OWNERS MUST
READ THESE WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THE POOL AND/OR SPA LED LIGHT.

Most states and local codes regulate the construction, installation, and

operation of public pools and spas, and the construction of residential
pools and spas. It is important to comply with these codes, many of which directly
regulate the installation and use of this product. Consult your local building and health
codes for more information.

IMPORTANT NOTICE - Attention Installer: This Installation and User’s

Guide (“Guide”) contains important information about the installation,
operation and safe use of this underwater pool and spa light. This Guide
should be given to the owner and/or operator of this equipment.

Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices

and instructions in this Guide. Failure to follow warnings and
instructions can result in severe injury, death, or property damage.
Call [phone] for additional free copies of these instructions. Please refer to
www.pentairpool.com for more information related to this products.

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION:

INTELLIBRITE® 5g POOL LED LIGHTS REQUIRE HIGH VOLTAGE
WHICH CAN SHOCK, BURN, OR CAUSE DEATH.

BEFORE WORKING ON INTELLIBRITE 5g POOL LED LIGHTS! Always
disconnect power to the pool and/or spa lights at the circuit
breaker from the light before servicing the light. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury to service person, pool
users or others due to electric shock.

This underwater light must be installed by a licensed or certified electrician or a
qualified pool professional in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC),
NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), CSA C22.1. All applicable local
installation codes and ordinances must also be adhered to. 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.

Important Safety Information for Light Installation

i

• All Niche and Light installations must conform with all codes. If local codes
mandate a cord seal, use Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc., (“Pentair”) plastic
niches (P/N 79206600 and P/N 79206700).

• Under no circumstances replace lights by splicing wire under water or
behind niche.

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IMPORTANT WARNING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY. USE ONLY THE

INSTALLATION METHOD SPECIFIED BELOW.

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both the Listed Wet-Niche Submersible Luminaires 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.

CAUTION - The Pentair Water Pool and Spa® IntelliBrite 5g LED light fixture must only be
used with Pentair Water Pool and Spa fixture housings (niches). If the IntelliBrite LED
light fixture is installed into other niches, the installation will not carry U.L. approval and
will void all warranties.

NOTICE: The external flexible cable or cord of this luminaire cannot be replaced; if
the cord is damaged, the luminaire shall be destroyed.

For countries in compliance with International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC) regulatory standards: The light fixture must be

installed by a licensed or certified electrician or a qualified pool service person, in
accordance with IEC 364-7-702 and all applicable local codes and ordinance. Improper
installation will create an electrical hazard, which could result in death or serious injury
to pool user, installer or other due to electrical shock and may also cause damage to the
property.

Salt is an inherently corrosive material. While the levels of salt required

for proper operation of an electronic chlorine generator are relatively
low when compared to sea water and other salt solutions, placing any amount of salt in
your pool increases the likelihood of corrosion or other deterioration of pool equipment
and any surfaces used in and around your pool. Metal parts and certain natural and man­made surfaces are particularly susceptible to corrosion and deterioration when used in
and around salt water pools. Pentair Water Pool and Spa does not represent or
otherwise guarantee that the proper use of an electronic chlorine generator will prevent
corrosion or other deterioration of pool equipment and any surfaces used in and around
your pool. Consult your experienced pool professional, who should be able to advise
you on the proper material selection, installation techniques for those materials, and the
proper use, care and maintenance of those materials for your specific pool type and
location in order to minimize the corrosion and deterioration that is inherent in and
around salt water pools.

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IntelliBrite® 5g Underwater Pool Color-Changing LED Light
Overview

The IntelliBrite
brilliant vivid multi-colors with spectacular effects for your pool. The energy efficient
colored LED array can cycle through colors at varying speeds and in different sequences
of color. Choose one of the seven pre-programmed color light shows or select one of the
five fixed colors to create virtually endless range of dramatic underwater lighting effects.

Unique Wide and Narrow Angle Lens Feature

The unique IntelliBrite 5g LED light lens geometry provides a choice of “wide” or
“narrow” angle light beam to suit various size pools. For more information, see page 17.

IntelliBrite 5g pool LED lights are available in two models; 120 VAC and 12 VAC, and are
fully compatible with IntelliTouch® and EasyTouch® automation systems. For more
information about using IntelliBrite lights with IntelliTouch systems, refer to the
IntelliTouch User’s Guide (P/N 520102) and the EasyTouch User’s Guide (P/N 520584).

®

5g underwater pool LED (light-emitting diode) light system gives you

Operating IntelliBrite 5g Pool lights (120 VAC and 12 VAC models)

IntelliBrite 5g pool LED lights can be manually controlled using a standard wall-mount
light switch. Multiple IntelliBrite lights can be connected via a junction box to a single
switch so that all lights can be switched on and off together.

IntelliBrite 5g Pool LED Light Voltages

The IntelliBrite 5g pool LED light voltages are as follows:

• IntelliBrite 5g Pool LED Light; 120 VAC, with integrated 12 VAC
transformer. P/N 60100x (UL certified), P/N 60200x (CSA certified)

• IntelliBrite 5g Pool LED Light; 12 VAC, (requires 120 VAC to 12 VAC
transformer). P/N 60101x (UL certified), P/N 60201x (CSA certified)

Note: Cord length vary from 30 ft. (9.14 m) to 250 ft. (76.2 m). For IntelliBrite 5g light
replacement parts list, see page 18.

1

Using an External Transformer for Multiple IntelliBrite 12 VAC Lights

When using multiple IntelliBrite 12 VAC LED lights on a 300 Watt transformer, it is
recommended that no more than three (3) IntelliBrite pool lights and one (1) IntelliBrite
Spa light be used. It is also recommended not to exceed 100 feet of total cable run
between the transformer and light (see diagram below).

300 Watt

Transformer

12 Gauge

(minimum)

J Box

100 ft.

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Operating IntelliBrite Pool LED Lights
Using a Wall Switch

IntelliBrite 5g pool LED lights can be controlled using a standard wall-mount light
switch. Multiple IntelliBrite LED lights can be connected via a junction box to a
single switch so that all lights can be switched on and off together. IntelliBrite 5g
lights are controlled by cycling AC power from a standard wall switch. By turning
the switch on and off a specific number of times, the light activates one of the
seven light show modes, fixed colors, and enables the “Hold” and “Recall” feature.

Selecting a light show mode or fixed color

Switch power on to the light. A white light will momentarily illuminate, followed by
the previously selected color. To select a color show mode (1-7) or fixed color
(8-12), turn the wall switch off/on a specific number of times. Each number (1-12)
shown below corresponds to the number of times to power-cycle the switch to
activate a color light show or fixed color. For details about saving color effects
while in “show” modes, see “Hold” and “Recall” feature
on page 4.

1. SAm Mode: Cycles through white, magenta, blue and green colors
(emulates the Pentair SAm® light).

2. Party Mode: Rapid color changing building energy and excitement.

3. Romance Mode: Slow color transitions creating a mesmerizing and

calming effect.

4. Caribbean Mode: Transitions between a variety of blues and
greens.

5. American Mode: Patriotic red, white and blue transition.

6. California Sunset Mode: Dramatic transitions of orange, red and

magenta tones.

7. Royal Mode: Richer, deeper color tones.

8. Blue: Fixed color.

9. Green: Fixed color.

10. Red: Fixed color.

11. White: Fixed color.

12. Magenta: Fixed color.

13. Hold: Save the current color effect during a color light show.

14. Recall: Activate the last saved color effect.

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Example: To select California Sunset Mode; turn the
switch off and on six successive times.

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switch
Off/On
six times

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During the off/on
switching process, no
illumination will occur,
then a white light will
momentarily illuminate.

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Followed by the
selected
“California
Sunset Mode”

During the off/on switching process, before the selected color is
displayed, no illumination will occur. This operating mode is normal
during the switching process. During this period the pool and spa
will be dark and precautions should be taken to avoid unforeseen
accidents. Failure to observe this warning may result in serious
injury or death to pool and spa users.

IntelliBrite® Controller (optional)

Instead of using a wall switch, the
IntelliBrite 5g pool LED light can be used
with an IntelliBrite Controller (sold
separately). The IntelliBrite Controller
[P/N 600054] provides complete control of
Pentair Water Pool and Spa IntelliBrite
underwater LED (light-emitting diode)
lights, and IntelliBrite LED landscape
lights. It’s easy to select a lighting feature,
just dial in any one of the pre-programmed
color light shows or fixed colors. Using the
Hold and Recall buttons you can also
create endless unique lighting effects. The
IntelliBrite Controller can control individual or multiple IntelliBrite LED lights.
Multiple IntelliBrite LED lights can be connected via a junction box to an
IntelliBrite Controller so that all lights can be switched on and off together.
When using multiple IntelliBrite LED lights, the total allowable light wattage is
300 Watts maximum. The following example combination of IntelliBrite LED
lights can be connected to the IntelliBrite Controller:

• Two (2) IntelliBrite 5g pool LED lights (each light 50 Watt maximum) or two (2)
IntelliBrite pool LED lights (each light 70 Watt maximum)

• One (1) IntelliBrite spa LED light (each light 40 Watt maximum)

• Eight (8) IntelliBrite landscape LED lights (each light 15 Watt maximum)

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Operating IntelliBrite Pool Lights using a wall switch (Continued)

Saving a color mode or fixed color

When power is switched off to the IntelliBrite lights, the last color show mode or
fixed color will be saved. The next time the light is powered on, the previously
saved color show mode or fixed color will be displayed. For example, while in
“Party Mode” switch the light off. Wait more than 10 seconds, switch the light back
on to resume “Party Mode.”

Hold and Recall feature

Hold: Use the Hold feature (power-cycle 13 times) to capture and save a

color effect while displaying one of the light show modes. It’s easier to
capture custom color effects from one of the slower light show modes,
such as “Romance Mode” (#3).

On

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Off

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Capture a unique color
effect while “Romance
Mode” is active.

Turn switch off/on 13
times to save color
effect.

Saved color effect
is displayed.

Recall: Use the Recall feature to activate the last saved color effect
(using the Hold feature) while in color show mode or fixed colors. To recall
the color effect, power-cycle 14 times, and after five seconds the last
saved color effect will be displayed.

On

▼

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While the light is on in
color show or fixed
mode.

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Turn switch off/on 14
times to activate last
save color effect.

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Off

▼

Saved color effect
is displayed.