POOL & SPA LIGHT
REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION
Replacing existing Large Pool Light
Pre-Installation Guidelines
Risk of Electrical Shock or Electr
ocution! This underwater light must be installed by a licensed or
certifi ed electrician or a qualifi ed pool professional in accordance with the NEC 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 service technician, pool users or others
due to electrical shock.
Please check that the pool and spa meets the requirements of the current NEC and all local codes and
ordinances. A licensed or certifi ed electrician must install the electrical system to meet or exceed those
requirements before the underwater light is installed. Some of the requirements of the NEC which the
pool’s electrical system must meet are as follows:
• The lighting circuit has a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) for line voltage models and has an
appropriately rated circuit breaker.
• The Junction Box (or for 12V models, the low voltage transformer) is located at least eight (8) inches
(20.3 cm) above ground level and at least 48 inches (1.219 m) from the edge of the pool.
• The light fi xture and all metal items within fi ve (5) feet (1.524 m) of the pool are properly electrically
bonded.
• The wet niche is properly electrically bonded and grounded via the No. 8 AWG ground connector
located at the rear of the niche.
• Make sure that the swimming pool’s electrical system meets all applicable requirements, the
electrician should also consult the local building department.
Install conduit to
power supply
15 3
/4” (M
A
X
)
3 3
/4” (MIN
)
7/8” (MAX)
1/2” (MIN)
5 1/2” (STANDARD)
4 3/4” (MIN)
Niche Depth
2 3/4” (MAX)
2” (MIN)
Pool Finish
Concrete Thickness
WATER LINE
Concrete reinforcing bars
Sealant
2” MIN
Concrete
coverage
SOIL
CONCRETE
