AMERBRITE™ Color LED Pool Lamp Installation and User’s Guide
Be sure that the pool or spa meets the requirements of the current
National Electrical Code (N.E.C.) Article 680-22 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:
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The lighting circuit has a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) for 120
VAC line voltage models, and has an appropriately rated circuit breaker.
The conductors on the load side of the GFCI circuit shall not occupy
conduit, boxes, or enclosures containing other conductors unless the
additional conductors are also protected by a GFCI. Refer to local codes
for complete details.
•
The Junction Box (or, for 12 volt models, the low voltage transformer) is
located at least eight (8) inches (20.3 cm) above water level and at least
48 inches (1.22 m) from the edge of the pool. See Figure 1 below.
•
The light fixture and all metal items within five (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; see Figure 1.
•
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.
•
The Amerlite
®
Incandescent Light niche must be properly installed so
that the top edge of the Amerlite light’s lens is at least 18” below (not
more than 48 inches below in Canada) the surface of the water in the
pool or spa.
•
Be certain that the pool or spa electrical system meets all applicable
requirements, the electrician should also consult the local building
department.
BEFORE REPLACING THE AMERLITE
®
INCANDESCENT
LAMP READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
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