Sta-Rite JB 750 Installation Manual

Junction Box JB 750 Operating Procedures

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

P/N 783101 Junction Box - All Brass -1/2 in. ports (3)

783102 Junction Box - All Brass -3/4 in. ports (3)
783103 Junction Box - All Brass 3/4 in. x 1 in. x 3/4 in. ports
783105 Junction Box - Polycarbonate Cover Brass Base 1/2 in. ports
783106 Junction Box - Polycarbonate Cover Brass Base 3/4 in. ports
783107 Junction Box - Polycarbonate Cover Brass Base 3/4 in. x 1 in. x 3/4 in. ports

Instructions For: Section Minimum Qualifications

Installing a Junction Box during new pool construction I Licensed or Certified Electrician

Listed

388J

Certified

LR38715

DANGER

Risk of Electrical Shock or Electrocution.

This fixture 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 Junction
Box. Failure to follow safety warnings and instructions can result in severe injury, death, or property damage.
Call [phone], 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 • [phone]
10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • [phone]

Visit us on the Internet at: www.pentairpool.com or www.staritepool.com

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Section I. Installing a Junction Box during new pool construction.

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A. THE FOLLOWING PREPARATORY STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE ELECTRICIAN BEFORE LIGHT IS INSTALLED;

SEE FIGURE 1.

1. Ensure that the electrical system of your pool conforms with all requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC), and all
local codes and ordinances. A licensed or certified electrician must install the electrical system to meet or exceed those
requirements before the Junction Box is installed. Some of the NEC requirements are listed below.

a. The lighting circuit must have a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), and has an appropriately rated circuit breaker.
b. The Junction Box must be located at least 8 inches above water level and 4 inches above ground level. The Junction Box

should also be located at least 48 inches from the edge of the pool; see Figure 1.
c. The light fixture and all metal items within five (5) feet of the pool must be properly electrically bonded.
d. The Junction Box must be properly electrically bonded and grounded.

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 the above 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. Position Junction Box to meet National Electrical Code requirements and to prevent hazard to personnel.

4. The center conduit hub is provided with a strain relief for a cord size up to a 10/3 AWG cord. Use underwater lights with water
resistant cord only.

5. Three equipment grounding terminals are provided for internal grounding suitable for #16 AWG to #10 AWG wire.
One pressure wire grounding terminal is provided for a #8 AWG insulated copper bonding wire.

6. Install the Junction Box gasket between the Junction Box base and cover. Replace gasket if worn or damaged (P/N 79300600).

7. Plug any unused conduit hubs with the conduit plugs provided.

48" min.

To GFCI, Circuit
Breaker and
Power Source.

Rigid
Conduit

#8 AWG Ground
Connector bonded
to rebar.

4" min.

8" min. from bottom of
Junction Box or low Voltage
Transformer to Water Line.

18" min. from Water Line
to top of Lens.

Pilot Screw at Top.

Coil 4 (four) feet of light

Figure 1.

cable around fixture.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Procedimientos operatives para la caja de empalmes JB 750

INSTRUCTIVOS IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD

LEA Y SIGA TODAS LOS INSTRUCTIVOS

PROTEJA ESTOS INSTRUCTIVOS

Núm./Pte 783101 Caja de empalmes - totalmente de latón de 13 mm (1/2 pulg)

783102 Caja de empalmes - totalmente de latón de 19 mm (3/4 pulg)
783103 Caja de empalmes - totalmente de latón de 19 x 25 x 19 mm (3/4 x I x 3/4 pulg)
783105 Caja de empalmes - Tapa de Polycarbonate y base de latón de 13 mm (1/2 pulg)
783106 Caja de empalmes - Tapa de Polycarbonate y base de latón de 19 mm (3/4 pulg)
783107 Caja de empalmes - Tapa de Polycarbonate y base de latón de 19 x 25 x 19 mm (3/4 x 1 x 3/4 pulg)

Instructivos para: Sección Requisitos mínimos

Instalación de una caja de empalmes durante 1. Electricista con licencia
la construcción de una piscina nueva. o certificación

PELIGRO

RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELÉCTRICO O ELECTROCUCIÓN

Esta caja de empalmes tiene que instalarse por un electricista con licencia o certificación y de acuerdo
con el Código Eléctrico Nacional (EE. UU.) y todos los códigos y reglamentos locales respectivos. La
instalación inadecuada creará un riesgo eléctrico que podría resultar en la muerte o en lesiones graves
a los usuarios de la piscina, a los instaladores o a otras personas debido a un choque eléctrico, y también
podría causar daños a la propiedad. Lea y siga los instructivos específicos abajo.

Sección I. Instalación de una caja de empalmes durante la construcción de una piscina nueva.

A. LOS SIGUIENTES PASOS DE PREPARACIÓN TIENE QUE HABERSE COMPLETADO POR EL ELECTRICISTA ANTES

DE INSTALAR LAS LUCES, VEA LA FIGURA 1.

1. Cerciórese de que el sistema eléctrico de su piscina cumpla con todos los requisites del Código Eléctrico Nacional

(NEC), y todos los códigos y reglamentos locales. Un electricista con licencia o certificación tiene que ser la persona
que instale el sistema eléctrico el cual deberd cumplir o exceder dichos requisites antes de instalar la caja de
empalmes. Algunos de los requisites del NEC aparecen en la lista de abajo.

ADVERTENCIA

Antes de instalar este caja de empalmes de Pentair Water Pool and Spa, lea y siga todos los avisos de advertencia y los
instructivos que acompañan al filtro. El no apegarse a los avisos de seguridad y a los instructivos podría dar por
resultado una lesión grave, la muerte o daños a la propiedad. Comuníquese con su proveedor local para obtener
ejemplares gratuitos de estos instructivos, o llame a Pentair Water Pool and Spa al [phone].

Aviso importante

A la atención del instalador(a):
Este manual contiene información importante sobre la instalación, operacion y uso en forma segura
de este producto. Esta información debe dársele al dueño(a)/operador(a) de este equipo.

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