(After Electrical Requirements Are Met); Important General Precautions - Pentair MagicBowl Water Effect Installation And User Manual

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INSTALLING THE MAGICBOWL™ WATER EFFECT AND NICHE

(AFTER ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ARE MET)

Important General Precautions - Read this Information Before Installation
• The MagicBowl 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) conduit for the light cable and drain line.
• Water supply line should be installed with a check valve so the bowl doesn't drain off
water when not in use.
• Water line should be installed with an adjustable control valve so you can adjust the
water flow to the bowl for desired effect.
• The bowl should be installed so that the water flowing out of the bowl is flowing into
the pool, spa or fountain.
• The bowl must be installed level or water will not flow out evenly from the spout.
• Minimum water flow is 10 GPM. Actual flow will vary with individual preference,
typical flow is around 15-20 GPM. Water will start to overflow the bowl at 25 GPM.
• There is a groove cut on the underside of the spillway to prevent water from running
down the side of the bowl. Should water start to drip from the underside of the
spillway, the water flow should be adjusted to a flow rate that eliminates or minimizes
the drips. Some water dripping may be unavoidable due to water flow, surface
conditions, or irregularities on the lip.
• If the FireFX™ LED light assembly is not installed in the provided niche, the LED light
will be damaged and the warranty void.
• Splicing of the light engine cable is not permitted unless done in a waterproof junction
box. An unapproved wire splicing will void the warranty.
• The electrical junction box must be installed above the highest water level in the bowl.
If the junction box is installed below the top level of the bowl, water may leak from the
bowl into the conduit and fill the junction box with water.
• DO NOT REMOVE THE ATTACHED BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY FROM THE BOWL
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
• The bulkhead assembly MUST be glued to the niche while installed on the bowl.
• Only install bowl after your finish tile and or cap stone as bowl will sit upon this
surface once installed.
• Be sure the niche is secured in its holding structure to prevent the bowl from tipping
over if pulled upon.
• A drain line should be plumbed in the niche to prevent water from collecting in the
niche.
MAGICBOWL Water Effect Installation and User's Guide