Rev. A • Rev. A • Rév. A 6-5-01
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P/N • Núm/Pte. • Réf. P/N 619408
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.
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), 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
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 Pool Products The electrical system inspection using this 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. Use only Pentair Pool Products, 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.
