Pentair COLOR SYNC CONTROLLER Installation Manual

Pentair COLOR SYNC CONTROLLER Installation Manual

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COLOR SYNC™ CONTROLLER
FOR PENTAIR COLOR LED POOL LIGHTS
HOLD
RECALL
Blue
Green
Magenta
White
Red
INSTALLATION GUIDE
sAm
Party
Romance
Carribbean
American
Sunset
Royal

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  • Page 1 COLOR SYNC™ CONTROLLER FOR PENTAIR COLOR LED POOL LIGHTS HOLD RECALL Blue Party Romance Green Carribbean Magenta White American Sunset Royal INSTALLATION GUIDE...
  • Page 2: Warnings And Important Safety Precautions

    This installation should allow the user enough space to stand clear of the filter and pump during system start-up, shut down or servicing of the system filter. Color Sync Controller Installation Guide...
  • Page 3 CSA C22.1. All applicable local installation codes and ordinances must also be adhered to. The disconnecting means must be readily accessible to the tub occupant but installed at least 10 ft. (3.05 m) from the inside wall of the pool. Color Sync Controller Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l’intensité nécessaire à l’établissement d’une communication satisfaisante. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. RF Exposure Requirements: The antenna(s) used for this device must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 7.0 inches (20 cm) from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. L’antenne (s) utilisé pour cet appareil doit être installé pour fournir une distance de séparation d’au moins (20 cm) à partir de toutes les personnes et ne doit pas être co-localisés ou fonctionner en conjonction avec une autre antenne ou un autre émetteur. Color Sync Controller Installation Guide...
  • Page 5 The light fixture and all metal items within five (5) feet of the pool must be properly electrically bonded. • The Controller must be properly electrically bonded and grounded. • Do not submerge the Controller. • Do not connect two or more Controllers together. Color Sync Controller Installation Guide...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Fax: (805) 553-5515 Contents Warnings and Important Safety Precautions ..Overview / Features ..........Color Sync Controller Controls and Buttons ..Color Sync Controller Power (Wattage) and Maximum Number of Connected Lights..Outlet Box Location / Specifications ..... Installing the Outlet box ........
  • Page 7 Overview The Color Sync™ Controller gives you complete control of Pentair pool, spa and landscape lights. It’s easy to select a lighting feature, just dial in any one of the pre-programmed color light shows or fixed colors. Using the Hold and Recall feature you can also create endless unique lighting effects.
  • Page 8: Color Sync Controller Controls And Buttons

    GloBrite Color 15 W ® Note: The Color Sync controller is not designed to use incandescent lights. Be sure the total electrical load of the controller does NOT exceed 240 Watts. See Table above and page 11 for more information.
  • Page 9: Outlet Box Location / Specifications

    COLOR SYNC™ CONTROLLER AND OUTLET BOX INSTALLATION Outlet Box Location Before installing the Color Sync Controller, read the following guidelines carefully: Before permanent installation, test the 2.4 GHz WiFi signal strength at the location where the controller will be mounted (refer to "Testing WiFi Signal Strength"...
  • Page 10: Installing The Outlet Box

    (1) foot above the maximum pool water level measured to the top of the outlet box. Remove the lower conduit plug from the outlet box. Mount the outlet box onto the conduit. Lower conduit Outlet Box plug Color Sync Controller Installation Guide...
  • Page 11: Wiring Lights To The Color Sync Controller

    To wire Pentair 120 VAC or 12 VAC Lights to the Color Sync Controller: Route the Pentair color LED Light cord (for 120VAC lights only), or the...
  • Page 12 WHITE 12 VAC Step Down Transformer 12 VAC Pentair Color LED Lights Hot Load Line (Transformer/Light) Neutral (White) Line (to Light or transformer and incoming neutral) Hot (Black) Line (incoming power) Color Sync Controller (Rear View) Color Sync Controller Installation Guide...
  • Page 13: Mounting The Controller Into The Outlet Box

    Apply the provided grease to the screw threads (to avoid damaging gasket). Align the controller with the screw holes of the outlet box. Secure the Controller to the outlet box with the two (2) front retaining screws. Color Sync Controller Installation Guide...
  • Page 14: Color Sync Controller Mounting Kit Replacement

    COLOR SYNC CONTROLLER MOUNTING KIT REPLACEMENT RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION TURN power OFF at circuit breaker - 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, service person, pool users, or others due to electrical shock.
  • Page 15 COLOR SYNC CONTROLLER MOUNTING KIT REPLACEMENT Install the new gasket: Place the gasket behind the face plate flush against the back of the face plate as shown below. Reconnect the three (3) wires to the connector screw terminal as shown on page 12.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting The Color Sync Controller

    Turn off the controller to resume power at the circuit operation. breaker and inspect all electrical systems including Color Sync transformer (if present). Refer to maximum wattage of light controller (page 11) to ensure power does not exceed 300 W. Color Sync Controller Installation Guide...
  • Page 17 If turning on. one by one. Be sure problem persists, make the problem is not with sure the correct transformer the lights. (XFRMR) output 12/13/14 VAC is selected for the load and cable lengths: Refer to the Transformer Installation and Guide. If problem still persists then replace Controller. Color Sync Controller Installation Guide...
  • Page 18: Color Sync Controller Dimensions

    Color Sync™ Controller Dimensions 2.95 in (75 cm) 1.21 in 30.80 cm 0.118 in 0.3 cm 3.268 in 4.72 in (83 cm) (120 cm) Color Sync Controller Installation Guide...
  • Page 19 Notes Color Sync Controller Installation Guide...
  • Page 20: P/N 618034 Rev A. 2/2021

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