Pentair AQUALUMIN III Installation Manual

Pentair AQUALUMIN III Installation Manual

Nicheless pool light

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AQUALUMIN
INSTALLATION GUIDE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Section
1. Installing a mounting bracket and light fixture during new vinyl pool construction...........3
2. Replacing light fixture in existing pools......................................................................7
3. Replacing a lamp only..............................................................................................10
Parts List / Replacement Part Kits........................................................................13-15
Licensed or Certified Electrician
Electrician or qualified pool person
Qualified pool service person
This AquaLumin III Nicheless Pool Light will install only with the following AquaLumin III Nichless Pool
Light Mounting Brackets, manufactured after JUNE 6, 1994:
Vinyl Mounting Bracket Assembly 1"
Vinyl Mounting Bracket Assembly 3/4" (P/N 78887700 - For more information see page 2)
Mounting
AquaLumin III Nichless Pool Light - Manufactured after June 6, 1994
WARNING! DO NOT install the AquaLumin III Nichless Pool Light in ocean salt water pools,
spas and hot tubs. The AquaLumin III Nichless Pool Light is designed for use in fresh water
pools, spas and hot tubs (including those using salt chlorine generators).
WARNING! THE LIGHT LENS MAY GET HOT WHEN IN USE. USERS SHOULD AVOID
CONTACT WITH THE LIGHT AS SERIOUS BURNS MAY RESULT FROM PROLONGED
CONTACT WITH THE LIGHT.
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III NICHELESS POOL LIGHT
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Minimum Qualifications

IMPORTANT NOTICE

(P/N 78887800 - For more information see page 2)
Mounting

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III Nicheless Pool Light Installation Guide
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  • Page 1 WARNING! DO NOT install the AquaLumin III Nichless Pool Light in ocean salt water pools, spas and hot tubs. The AquaLumin III Nichless Pool Light is designed for use in fresh water pools, spas and hot tubs (including those using salt chlorine generators).
  • Page 2 619547 Bracket Wall Mount Assembly Follow these guidelines when installing Pentair Aquatic Systems Pool and Spa fixed luminaries: Before Installing luminaries read the following: WARNING! Always install a new lens gasket (see part number in User’s Guide), when ever reassembling the light.
  • Page 3 DO NOT install the AquaLumin® III Nichless Pool Light in ocean salt water pools, spas and hot tubs. The AquaLumin III light is designed for use in fresh water pools, spas and hot tubs, including those using salt chlorine generators).
  • Page 4 Section 1: Installing a mounting bracket and light fixture during new vinyl pool construction (Continued) AquaLumin ® III Nicheless Pool Light is installed. Some of the requirements of the NEC are listed below. a. The lighting circuit must have a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), and have an appropriately rated circuit breaker.
  • Page 5 B. Perform the following steps after the electrical system requirements are met (see Section 1A (page 3) for requirements) 1. Locate position on a vertical wall where light is to be installed. The top of the light face ring must be 18 inches below normal water level as required by NEC Article 680.23 (5). 2.
  • Page 6 Section 1: Installing a mounting bracket and light fixture during new vinyl pool construction (Continued) 4. Before installing liner, be sure gasket is firmly attached to mounting hub. After liner is installed and properly stretched into position, locate bolt holes in hub and punch liner for four bracket mounting bolts.
  • Page 7 Before operating the light for more than 10 seconds, fill pool until the AquaLumin III pool light fixture is completely submerged in water. To check for proper operation, turn on main switch or circuit breaker, as well as the switch which operates the AquaLumin III pool light.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT NOTICE This AquaLumin III pool light will install only with the following AquaLumin III pool light Mounting Brackets, manufactured after JUNE 6, 1994. D A N G E R !
  • Page 9 2. Consult the local building department to be certain that the pool's electrical system meets all applicable requirements. 3. Install this light fixture only in a Pentair Aquatic Systems mounting bracket. Mounting brackets made by other manufacturers may not provide proper bonding and grounding connections.
  • Page 10 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 AquaLumin III pool light fixture to the junction box. NOTE: Depending on the length of the conduit, special tools may be required to pull the cord through the conduit.
  • Page 11 The following steps may be performed by a qualified pool service person or a homeowner. NOTE: Use ONLY the Pentair Aquatic Systems Bulb Replacement Kit when relamping (P/N 600139 - 12V/100W or P/N 600138-120V/250W). See relamping installation instructions provided with the light.
  • Page 12 10. Never reuse the old lens gasket when reassembling the light. Replace the old lens gasket ® with a new genuine Pentair Aquatic Systems AquaLumin III Pool Light lens gasket (P/N 619599Z), provided in the Bulb Replacement Kit. The orientation of the tabs on the lens gasket is not important.
  • Page 13 Section 3: Replacing a lamp only (Continued) 13. While holding the glass lens and plastic face ring, turn the light over and place it face down on a flat soft clean surface. Be careful not to scratch the lens. 14. Insert one new sealing screw, provided with the Bulb Replacement Kit, through the circular hole located at the TOP (12 o'clock) of the back of the housing and loosely tighten it into the face ring.
  • Page 14 Vinyl Liner Mounting Bracket Parts Models 250 watt / 120 volt and 100 watt / 12 volt (transformer required) Vinyl Liner Replacement Parts Part Item Number Description 619547 Wall mounting bracket assembly 619548 Metal bracket cup assembly 619549 Mounting hub 3/4 in. assembly 619550 Mounting hub 1 in.
  • Page 15 619797 - Lens Qty. 1 619599 - Lens gasket Qty. 1 619792 - Sealing screws Qty. 10 619599Z Gasket replacement kit 619599 - Lens, gasket Qty. 1 AquaLumin III Replacement Parts Part Item Number Description 619601 Face ring (white) 619632...
  • Page 16 Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. Those names and brands may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of those third parties.

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