Sta-Rite SAm Installation Manual

SAm

Spectrum Amerlite

Color Underwater Light Owner’s Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Patent 7,097,329 Patent 7,128,440

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Listed

Table of Contents

Section I. Installing light fixture during new pool construction. ............................................................................................ 3

Section II. Replacing light fixture in existing pool. .................................................................................................................. 4

Section III. Switching Options for Spectrum Amerlite Color Synchronization ........................................................................ 5

Section IV. SAm Operating Instructions ................................................................................................................................. 5

Section V. Replacing lamp's only ............................................................................................................................................ 6

Section VI. Stainless Steel Face Ring Assy. Instructions. ....................................................................................................... 8

Section VII. SAm Spectrum Amerlite Replacement Parts ......................................................................................................... 8

Sección I. Instalación del artefacto de iluminación durante la construcción de una piscina nueva..................................... 11

Section I. Installation du luminaire pendant la construction d’une piscine nouvelle .......................................................... 21

{P/N 600051} - For operation only with safety isolating transformer.

DANGER

Risk of Electrical Shock or Electrocution

This underwater light 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 light. Failure to follow safety warnings and instructions can result in severe injury, death, or property damage. Call (800) 831-7133 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 • (800) 831-7133 or (919) 566-8000 10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • (800) 831-7133 or (805) 553-5000

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

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DANGER! Risk of Electrical Shock or Electrocution!

This product 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 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.

WARNING — Important Safety Information for Pentair Niche and Light Installation

•

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

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

WARNING — RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY.

USE ONLY THE INSTALLATION METHOD SPECIFIED BELOW.

Important Safety Information for Fountain Fixture Installations

Location of Pentair Fountain Fixture* Required Installation Method Luminaire (Light) Use (P/N 560000 – P/N 560001)

(P/N 560002 – P/N 560003)

Swimming Pool or Spa Wet-Niche Swimming Pool Fixture Housing (Forming Shell) ONLY.

(or Spa) Luminaire (Light) DO NOT USE Fountain Fixture Stand.

Fountain Wet-Niche Submersible Fixture Housing (Forming Shell) or

Swimming Pool (or Spa) Fountain Fixture Stand. Luminaire (Light)

(*) Note: Wet-niche luminaires complying with requirements for both uses may bear both the Listed Wet-Niche Swimming Pool (or Spa) Luminaire UL Mark and the Listed Wet-Niche Submersible Luminaire 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.

1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 • (800) 831-7133 • (919) 566-8000 10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021 • (800) 831-7133 • (805) 553-5000

This document is subject to change without notice.

Trademarks and Disclaimers: Pentair Water Pool and Spa, SAm, and Spectrum Amerlite are registered trademarks of Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

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Section I. Installing light fixture

during new pool construction

A. Preparatory steps which must be completed

by the electrician before the light fixture is installed; see Figure 1.

1. Verify that 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 underwater 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 has a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) for line voltage models, and has an appropriately

rated circuit breaker.

b. The Junction Box (or, for 12 volt models, the low voltage transformer) is located at least 8 inches above the maximum

water level of the pool and at least 48 inches from the edge of the pool; see Figure 1. c. The light fixture and all metal items within 5 feet of the pool are properly electrically bonded. d. The wet niche must be properly installed so the pilot screw hole is at the 12 o’clock position and that the top edge of

the underwater light’s lens is at least 18 inches below the surface of the water in the pool; see Figure 1.(Not more than

20" depth in Canada.)

To GFCI, Circuit Breaker and Power Source.

Rigid Conduit

Figure 1.

4" min.

#8 AWG Ground Connector bonding is located at rear of Niche.

48"

min.

16"

8" min. Junction Box or Low Voltage Transformer, to the max water level of the pool.

18" min. to top of Lens.

Pilot screw @12 o'clock position

Concrete must be cut back around Niche to allow for a compacted plaster seal.

11.50"

Coil 4 ft. of light cable around fixture.

NOTE

The required orientation of all Pentair lights is with the pilot screw at the 12 o’clock position. This is guaranteed by proper niche installation.

e. The wet niche is properly electrically bonded and grounded via the No. 8 AWG ground connector located at the ear

of the niche; see Figure 1.

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, Inc. The electrical system inspection using this kit must be performed by trained and certified personnel.

. To be certain that the pool’s electrical system meets all applicable requirements, the electrician should also consult the local

building department.

3. Use only Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., American Products or Purex wet niches to insure proper bonding and grounding connections.

B. Steps to perform after the electrical system requirements are met.

1. Feed cord through conduit to Junction Box, leaving at least 4 feet of cord at the light fixture to coil around the light; see Figure 1. This 4 feet of cord around the light allows the light to be serviced after the pool is filled with water.

2. Cut the cord at the Junction Box, leaving at least 6 inches of cord to make connections.

3. 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.

4. 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 underwater 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, installers, or bystanders, or in damage to property.

5. Replace the light assembly into the niche and tighten the special pilot screw.

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WARNING

Use only the special pilot screw provided with this underwater light. This screw mounts and electrically grounds the housing securely to the mounting ring and wet niche. 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.

6. Fill the pool until the underwater light is completely submerged in water before operating the light for more than 10 seconds. Turn on main switch or circuit breaker, as well as the switch which operates the underwater light itself, to check for proper operation. Refer to Operating Instructions, Section IV., for full function test.

Section II. Replacing light fixture in existing pool

DANGER

Risk of Electrical Shock or Electrocution

This underwater light 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 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.

A. Before replacing the light fixture.

a. The lighting circuit has a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) for line voltage models, and has an

appropriately rated circuit breaker.

b. The Junction Box (or, for 12 volt models, the low voltage transformer) is located at least 8 inches above

ground level and at least 48 inches from the edge of the pool; see Figure 1. c. The light fixture and all metal items within 5 feet of the pool are properly electrically bonded. d. The wet niche is properly installed so that the top edge of the underwater light’s lens is at least 18 inches

below the surface of the water in the pool; see Figure 1. e. The wet niche is properly electrically bonded and grounded via the No. 8 AWG ground connector located at

the rear of the niche; see Figure 1.

NOTE

2. To be certain that the pool’s electrical system meets all applicable requirements, the electrician should also consult the local building department.

3. Use only Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., American Products or Purex wet niches to insure proper bonding and grounding connections.

B. Replacing light fixture after electrical system requirements are met.

WARNING

Failure to bring the pool’s electrical system up to code requirements before installing the underwater 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.

1. Turn off main electrical switch or circuit breaker, as well as the switch which operates the underwater light itself.

2. To remove light assembly, remove the special pilot screw at top of face ring, remove light assembly from niche, and place assembly on deck.

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WARNING

Be sure to keep the special pilot screw from this underwater light. This screw mounts and electrically grounds the housing securely to the mounting ring and wet niche. 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.

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 niche 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. Leave at least 4 feet of cord to coil around the light fixture; see Figure 1. This 4 feet of cord coiled around the light allows the light to be serviced after the pool is filled with water.

6. Cut the cord at the Junction Box, leaving at least 6 inches of cord to make connections.

7. Strip 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.

8. Connect all three wires to the corresponding circuit wires in the Junction Box (black wire to power, white wire to common, and green wire to ground) and secure the Junction Box cover in place.

WARNING

9. Replace light assembly into the niche and tighten the special pilot screw.

WARNING

10. Fill the pool until the underwater light is completely submerged in water before operating the light for more than 10 seconds. Turn on main switch or circuit breaker, as well as the switch which operates the underwater light itself, to check for proper operation. Refer to Operating Instructions, Section IV., for full function test.

Section III. Switching Options for Spectrum Amerlite® Color Synchronization

A. Multiple SAm lights ALWAYS in color synchronization.

1. If multiple SAm lights are desired to always be on or off together and always with synchronized colors, multiple SAm lights may be controlled by a single switch to the extent allowed by code and capacity of the electrical equipment.

B. Multiple SAm lights controlled separately but with color synchronize capabilities.

1. If on/off function or color of multiple SAm lights is desired to be controlled separately, then SAm lights should be controlled by separate switches. It is recommended that the switches controlling SAm lights be in immediate proximately of each other to allow simple color synchronization.

Section IV. SAm® Operating Instructions

A. ON -- SAm turns on whichever color it was turned off.

OFF/ON -- SAm fast forwards to white and pauses for up to 30 seconds, waiting for other SAm lights to synchronize.

B. 1

SAm then begins rolling through the Spectrum and will continue rolling until receipt of next switch command.

OFF/ON -- SAm holds on displayed color.

C. 2

D. OFF/ON -- Repeats 1 E. OFF/ON Again -- SAm holds on displayed color.

OFF/ON sequence function.

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Lens

Gasket

Color Wheel/ Bulb Assembly

Color Wheel/ Bulb Assembly Mounting Studs and Nuts (4)

Light Housing

NOTE

If multiple SAm lights are preferred in color synchronization, the above should be performed on respective switches simultaneously. If they are desired on different colors they should be switched separately.

Section V. Replacing lamp's only, see Figure 2

DANGER

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 underwater light itself.

2. You will need to get the following items. a. A new lens gasket, p/n 79101600.

b. Two (2) lamps, see Table 1.

Lamp's Specifications *

Fixture Bulb Bulb

Voltage Voltage Wattage Lamp Type P/N

120V 12V 75W EYC 79112400

12V 12V 75W EYC 79112400

* NOTE: Both 120V and 12V SAm's use the same 12V bulb.

Table 1.

WARNING

Replace the lamp with a similar type and wattage. Failure to replace the lamp with the same type of lamp will damage the light assembly and may cause an electrical hazard resulting in death or serious injury to pool users, installers, or others due to electrical shock, and may also cause damage to property.

WARNING

Always install a new lens gasket (part number 79101600) whenever disassembling 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, installers, or others due to electrical shock, or (b) breakage of the lamp or lens, which likewise could result in serious injury to pool users, installers, or bystanders, or in

damage to property.

3. To remove light assembly, remove the special pilot screw at top of face ring, remove light assembly from niche, and gently place assembly on deck. You are not required to drain down the pool.

WARNING

Transformer required on 12 volt models.

4. Disassemble light fixture and remove bulb. a. With a ¼" nut driver, remove 4 bulb plate retainer nuts

and place in a secure location, see Figure 3.

b. Lift color wheel/bulb assembly to clear bolts, then

swing up and rest vertically in light fixture to provide bulb access, see Figure 3.

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NOTE

Figure 2.

c. Squeeze bulb retainer where indicated, grip white socket and slide bulb out sideways.

Copper Lamp Retainer

Bulbs (2)

d. Grip white socket and, working back and forth, pull socket from bulb pins. e. Repeat for second bulb. Always replace both bulbs at the same time.

WARNING

Be sure the power is OFF before installing or removing lamp. Allow the lamp to cool before relamping. This light fixture uses a quartz Halogen lamp. DO NOT touch the lamp with bare hands: This may severely reduce its life. Use the plastic furnished with the replacement, a clean rag, or a tissue to eliminate fingerprints from getting on the lamp.

5. Install the new lamp(s). a. Push bulbs into white socket. b. Squeeze copper bulb retainer and slide bulb in from

side.

c. Ensure bulb is tight against copper plate between

locating guide bumps.

6. Remove old gasket from lens and discard it.

7. Swing color wheel/bulb assembly back into position over 4 fixture studs. Secure with 4 nuts. Do not over tighten.

8. Install new gasket during reassembly of light, Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. part number 79101600.

WARNING

Never operate the underwater light for more than 10 seconds unless it is totally submerged in water. Without total submersion, the light assembly will get extremely hot and may result in serious burns or in breakage of the lamp or lens. This may result in serious injury to pool users, installers, or bystanders, or in damage to property.

9. Align the special pilot screw on the face ring with the letter "O" of the word "TOP" on the surface of the lens. The pilot screw, "O" in "TOP" and the white pointer on the color wheel/bulb assembly should also align with the cord compression fitting on the top rear of the light fixture.

10. Align the special pilot screw on the face ring with the letter "O" of the word "TOP" on the surface of the lens. The pilot screw, "O" in "TOP" and the white pointer on the color wheel/bulb assembly should also align with the cord compression fitting on the top rear of the light fixture.

11. Secure ring to light fixture. See Section VI., Stainless Steel Face Ring Assembly Instructions.

12. Replace light assembly into niche and tighten special pilot screw.

WARNING

Figure 3.

13. Fill pool until the underwater light is completely submerged in water before operating the light for more than 10 seconds. Turn on main switch or circuit breaker, as well as the switch which operates the underwater light itself, to check for proper operation. Refer to Operating Instructions, Section IV., for full function test.

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Bolt and nut are to be tightened at approx. 45 degrees from the pilot screw between the tabs on the face ring as shown above.

45 degrees

Section VI. Stainless Steel Face Ring Assy. Instructions

1. Replace lens gasket. A NEW LENS GASKET MUST BE USED EACH TIME THE LIGHT IS REASSEMBLED.

2. With the light resting on its base, place lens/gasket assembly on light fixture and position so the white pointer on the color wheel/bulb assembly points to the "O" in the word "TOP" on the surface of the lens. See Figure 2.

3. Align the special pilot screw on the face ring with the letter "O" of the word "TOP" on the surface of the lens. The pilot screw, "O" in "TOP" and the white pointer on the color wheel/bulb assembly should also align with the cord compression fitting on the top rear of the light fixture.

4. With the bent ends of the circular uni-tension clamp pointing down spread the clamp and place it in the “U” recesses of the locking levers. Be sure the bent ends of the clamp are located between the pair of locking levers as shown in Figure 4, location A. Check to see that the clamp is properly engaged with all of the levers.

5. Turn the light so that it is now resting on its lens. Tighten the screw and nut until the distance between the ends of the clamp equals 1/4 inch or less; see Figure 5.

Figure 4.

Figure 5.

Section VII. SAm® Spectrum Amerlite® Replacement Parts

Item No. Part No. Description

1 79212100 Face ring, large plastic, white 1 79212165 Face ring, large plastic, gray 1 79212111 Face ring, large plastic, black 2 79104800 Pilot Screw, with captive gum washer, brass 2 619355 Pilot Screw, with captive gum washer, S/S 3 79110600 Face ring assembly, S/S 4 79111000 Uni-tension wire clamp assembly 5 619385 Lens, SAm, standard 6 79101600 Gasket, 8-3/8 in. lens 7 619487 Nut, r eta inin g 8 79112400 Bulb, 75 watt, EYC, MR-16, 2 req.

8 619352 Bulb, 35 watt, FMW, MR-16, 2 req.

619489 Colorwheel assembly 619495 Colorwheel motor w/gear

120V SAm has an integral 12V transformer.

NOT SHOWN

NOTE

All SAm lights use a 12V lamp.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

SAm

Spectrum Amerlite

Manual operativo para la lámpara subácuea de colores

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES

LEA Y SIGA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES

Patent 7,097,329 Patent 7,128,440

Sección I. Instalación del artefacto de iluminación durante la construcción de una piscina nueva..................................... 11

Sección II. Reemplazo del artefacto de iluminación en una piscina ya existente ................................................................... 12

Sección III. Cambio de opciones para la sincronización de colores Spectrum Amerlite ......................................................... 13

Sección IV. Instrucciones para el funcionamiento de SAm .................................................................................................... 14

Sección V. Reemplazo sólo de la lámpara .............................................................................................................................. 14

Sección VI. Instrucciones para el montaje del aro frontal de aceroinoxidable ........................................................................ 16

Sección VII. Piezas de repuesto SAm Spectrum Amerlite ....................................................................................................... 17

GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES

Listada en UL

Indice

{P/N 600051} - Para ser usada solamente con transformadores de aislación de seguridad.

PELIGRO

Riesgo de descarga eléctrica o electrocución

Esta lámpara subácuea debe ser instalada por un electricista con licencia o autorizado en conformidad con el Código Eléctrico Nacional y todos los demás códigos y reglamentos municipales. La instalación incorrecta presenta peligro eléctrico con consecuencias de muerte o lesiones graves para quienes utilizan la piscina, el instalador o demás personas debido a descarga eléctrica, y puede asimismo causar daños a la propiedad. Lea y observe las instrucciones específicas que siguen a continuación.

ADVERTENCIA

Antes de instalar este producto, lea y observe todos los avisos de advertencia y las instrucciones que acompañan este artefacto. El no observar las advertencias de seguridad y las instrucciones puede tener consecuencias de lesiones graves, muerte o daños a la propiedad. Llame al (805) 553-5000 para obtener copias adicionales de estas instrucciones.

Aviso importante

Atención, instalador, El presente manual contiene información importante acerca de la instalación, el funcionamiento y el uso sin

peligros de este producto. Esta información debe proporcionarse al propietario / operador de este aparato.

Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc.

1620 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330 USA • (800) 831-7133 o (919) 566-8000 10951 West Los Angeles Ave., Moonpark, CA 93021 USA • (800) 831-7133 o (805) 553-5000

Visítenos en Internet en: www.pentairpool.com y www.staritepool.com

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