Summary of Contents for Pentair MAGICFALLS
- Page 1 MAGICFALLS® WITH LIGHTCASCADE TECHNOLOGY™ INSTALLATION USER’S GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS COLORFX Water Bowl Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Replacing the MagicFalls LED Light Assembly...........18-19 Winterizing the MagicFalls Water Effect..............20 Replaceable Parts List..................21 Water Configuration and Dimension Chart............22 READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL. P/N 580089 Rev A - 11/2021 MagicFalls with LightCascade Technology LED Light Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 3: Important Warning And Safety Instructions
MagicFalls with LightCascade Technology LED Light Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 4 12 VAC system. ONLY USE an approved 12 volt AC transformer, sold separately. When using a Junction Box, connect 12 volt AC connections to junction box terminals. Never connect the light directly to high voltage lines. MagicFalls with LightCascade Technology LED Light Installation and User’s Guide...
- Page 5 REQUIRED BY NEC ARTICLE 680.26C, CONCRETE POOLS ARE CONSIDERED CONDUCTIVE (REFER TO 680.26 (B)(1) DUE TO THE POROSITY OF CONCRETE AND THE BONDING OF REBAR. NO ADDITIONAL BONDING IS REQUIRED. MagicFalls with LightCascade Technology LED Light Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 6: Overview And Important Facts
“wet tested” to ensure that your water effect will be soothing and beautiful, the MagicFalls Water Effects will transform your pool into a romantic oasis, and a breath- taking focal point. MagicFalls Water Effect are an ideal, energy-efficient addition to pools, fountains, ponds and more. - Page 7 Each waterfall should be equipped with a flow control valve, located downstream from the filter, to adjust the flow to each waterfall. It is recommended to use an energy saving Pentair Variable Speed Pump to allow you to easily vary the flow to the waterfall.
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Page 8: Water Flow Requirement Chart
WATER FLOW REQUIREMENT CHART Use the Water Flow Requirement Chart below to determine the waterfall effect projection for 1 ft. to 8 ft. models. WATER FLOW REQUIREMENT CHART MagicFalls with LightCascade Technology LED Light Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 9: Waterfall Radius Chart
WATERFALLS WATER EFFECT RADIUS CHART ® Use the Waterfall Radius Chart to determine the maximum radius cut available for a particular MagicFalls Water Effect width. MagicFalls with LightCascade Technology LED Light Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 10: Operating Magicfalls Water Effect Using A Wall Switch
MagicFalls Water Effect can be controlled using a standard wall-mount light switch. Multiple MagicFalls Water Effect can be connected via a junction box to a single switch so that all lights can be switched on and off together. The lights are controlled by cycling the AC power to the 12 VAC power supply and from there to the lights from a standard wall switch. -
Page 11: Maximum Wattage When Using Multiple Magicfalls Led Lights
IntelliBrite Landscape Lights, the total allowable light wattage is 300 Watts maximum. A transformer should only be loaded to 80% of its capability. For example, a 300 watt transformer should have a maximum of 240 watts attached to it. MagicFalls LED Light and IntelliBrite LED light wattages are as follows: •... -
Page 12: Powering On The Magicfalls Led Light
Powering On the MagicFalls LED Light ® When the MagicFalls light is powered on, the previously selected color show mode or fixed color is displayed. Note: If power to the light is off for more than five (5) seconds, the last color show mode or fixed color that was saved will be displayed. - Page 13 (6) successive times. During the Off/On switching process, no illumination will occur. Saving a color mode or fixed color: When power is switched off to the MagicFalls light, the last color show mode or fixed color will be saved. The next time the light is powered on, the previously saved color show mode or fixed color will be displayed.
- Page 14 INSTALLING THE MAGICFALLS WITH ® LIGHTCASCADE™ TECHNOLOGY The following describes how to install the MagicFalls with LightCascade Technology Waterfall. BEFORE STARTING: The following instructions must be completed by the electrician before the MagicFalls LED Light fixture is installed. Be sure that the pool or spa meets the requirements of the current National Electrical Code (NEC) Article 680-22 and all local codes and ordinances.
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Page 15: Installing The Magicfalls With Lightcascade Technology
Important General Precautions - Read this Information Before Installation • The MagicFalls Water Effect niche is designed for 1-1/2 in (3.81 cm) PVC pipe for the water supply and 1 in (2.54 cm) electrical conduit for the light cable. •... - Page 16 The pipe is glued to the top of the waterfall and the collar is glued to the top of the PVC pipe. MagicFalls with LightCascade Technology LED Light Installation and User’s Guide...
- Page 17 ® CADE Preparing the Niche for the MagicFalls Water Effects see Figure 1. Notch the bond beam as shown (Figure 1). Attach a board to the side of the pool as shown. Make sure this board is level. The board will be used to set the level of the waterfall and create a form for the mortar bed.
- Page 18 2. The leading edge of the waterfall edge (the edge from which the water spills) needs to clear the face of the tile line by at least 3/4”. Figure 2. Setting the Waterfall. MagicFalls with LightCascade Technology LED Light Installation and User’s Guide...
- Page 19 Keep in mind that you may need to add ¼” of filler on top of the lip to level out the waterfall. MagicFalls with LightCascade Technology LED Light Installation and User’s Guide...
- Page 20 (Figure 5). Note: After the internal lip supports are removed, they cannot be replaced. USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING THE INTERNAL LIP SUPPORT. MagicFalls with LightCascade Technology LED Light Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 21: Installing The Magicfalls Led Light Assembly (After The Waterfall Installation)
Note: Prepare the end of the MagicFalls LED light power cable and install to the 12 VAC output wires of an approved transformer (if you are using longer runs of cables or multiple lights per transformer, it is recommended to use the 13 VAC or even the 14 VAC tap on your transformer). - Page 22 Note: With proper used to raise deck light installation, the collar light control board MUST be parallel with the waterfall as Before assembling, shown below. lubricate the two (2) o-rings MagicFalls with LightCascade Technology LED Light Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 23: Replacing The Magicfalls Led Light Assembly
DAMAGED, NON-OPERABLE, OR CORD IS DAMAGED. The following removal and installation instructions describe how to remove and install the MagicFalls LED Light assembly. Also use these instructions after completing the following light replacement procedure. See page 19. Failure to bring the pool or spa’s electrical system up to code... - Page 24 Note: If the MagicFalls LED light assembly is not seated properly in the niche it will leak water down into the electrical conduit.
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Page 25: Winterizing The Magicfalls Water Effect
WATER EFFECT ® The MagicFalls Water Effect is designed to withstand the elements. Winterizing may be as simple as draining all the water from the waterfall. In areas with deep freeze, water must be drained from the waterfall and the water lines evacuated of water. -
Page 26: Replaceable Parts List
580113 Black Deck Lid and Collar 580096 Light Engine Installation Tool 580090 Light Engine Top And Bottom O-Rings 580004 Rock Trap (not shown) 2313 Internal Support Extractor Tool (not shown) MagicFalls with LightCascade Technology LED Light Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 27: Water Configuration And Dimension Chart
WATERFALL CONFIGURATION AND DIMENSION CHART ® 7-8 FT CONFIGURATION 4 FT CONFIGURATION 5-6 FT CONFIGURATION 1 FT - 3 FT CONFIGURATION MagicFalls with LightCascade Technology LED Light Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 28 NOTES MagicFalls with LightCascade Technology LED Light Installation and User’s Guide...
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