CONTENTS READ THIS FIRST TOOLS REQUIRED PRODUCT SUPPORT & INFORMATION INCLUDED PARTS FINISHED INSTALLATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LIGHT ASSEMBLY LIGHT REMOVAL KEY DIMENSIONS TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRICAL GROUNDING & FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT NOTICE FRESH WATER USE ONLY HORIZONTAL MOUNT ONLY NOT INTENDED FOR OPERATION OUT OF WATER FOR SUPPLY CONNECTION, USE ONLY AN ISOLATING LOW VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY WITH UNGROUNDED OUTPUT, EVALUATED FOR SWIMMING POOL USE...
• Maximum installation depth for the ATOM light is 1.2ft (14”) below water line (to top of light). • The ATOM light must be correctly installed in or on the wall of the pool with the top of the lens no less than 4”...
TOOLS REQUIRED • No. 2 Phillips screwdriver • Flat-blade screw driver (for light-head removal) IMPORTANT NOTES • The use of power tools during installation is not recommended as these devices can cause faults and damage to light components. • All installation steps should be carried out with manual tools only. •...
REQUIRED PART (NOT INCLUDED) UL LISTED 12V AC CLASS 2 POWER SUPPLY OR POWER SOURCE INTENDED FOR SWIMMING POOL USE. Minimum power source wattage requirement - 15 Watts per light Spa Electrics recommends “INTERMATIC PX” safety transformers for use with ATOM lights...
ELEVATION ABOVE JUNCTION BOX WATER / GROUND 48” (1.22m) MINIMUM COPING WATER LINE ELECTRICAL GROUNDING DUE TO ITS PLASTIC HOUSING AND PLASTIC NICHE DESIGN, THE ATOM LUMINAIRE DOES REQUIRE GROUNDING BONDING WHEN SEALING OPERATED WITHIN A CLASS 2 CIRCUIT COMPOUND SUPPLY.
INSTALLATION NICHE & CONDUIT INSTALLATION 3/4” OR 1” BELL MOUTH CONDUIT GLUED TO CONDUIT TAKE-OFF (SEE *GLUING NOTE BELOW) * GLUING NOTE ENSURE P.V.C. SOLVENT CEMENT IS SUITABLE FOR NON-PRESSURE SECURE NICHE TO APPLICATIONS AND USE WITH A.B.S. REINFORCING BARS USING PLASTIC WIRE TIES (4 PLACES)
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NICHE + CONCRETE DETAILS 2in (MIN) 2 in (MAX) CONCRETE 1 in (MIN) COVERAGE NOTE SCALLOP CONCRETE AROUND NICHE PERIMETER AND FILL WITH SEALING COMPOUND* * SEALING NOTES SEALING COMPOUND OR HYDRAULIC CEMENT REQUIRED TO PREVENT WATER EGRESS THROUGH POOL WALL. ENSURE NICHE RIM IS CLEAN, DRY AND FREE OF DEBRIS PRIOR TO APPLICATION OF SEALING COMPOUND.
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INSTALL CABLE & PLUG INTO NICHE REMOVE NICHE PROTECTIVE CAP DRAW CABLE THROUGH CABLE NICHE CONDUIT + PLUG (INSTALLED ASSEMBLY IN WALL) NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE RED TERMINAL COVER FROM 6.5ft (MAX) PLUG UNTIL (18AWG & 16AWG) TIGHTEN CABLE NUT STEP 10 2.5ft (MIN) NOTES...
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INSTALL MOUNTING RING INTO NICHE APPLY P.V.C. COIL PLUG & NOTE SOLVENT CEMENT CABLE INSIDE TO MOUNTING RING NICHE ENSURE “TOP” IS POSITIONED (SEE * GLUING NOTE CORRECTLY BELOW) FIRMLY PUSH MOUNTING RING INTO NICHE NOTE * GLUING NOTE ENSURE PROTECTIVE CAP ENSURE P.V.C.
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APPLY POOL FINISH NOTE PROTECTIVE CAP MUST REMAIN IN MOUNTING RING DURING PLASTERING / TILING USE FRONT EDGE OF MOUNTING RING AS GUIDE FOR MINIMUM POOL-FINISH THICKNESS ” MAXIMUM THICKNESS CABLE COILED NOTE WITHIN NICHE DO NOT TRIM FRONT EDGE OF MOUNTING RING...
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REMOVE LOCKING RING REMOVE PROTECTIVE ROTATE COUNTER-CLOCKWISE & RELEASE LOCKING RING REMOVE LOCKING RING HOLD DOWN BUTTON WITH FLAT-BLADE...
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ASSEMBLE LOCKING RING TO MOUNTING RING REMOVE MOUNTING SCREWS FROM REAR OF LOCKING RING. REMOVE PROTECTIVE CAP FROM MOUNTING RING PULL PLUG + CABLE THROUGH LOCKING RING ASSEMBLE LOCKING RING WITH MOUNTING RING USING MOUNTING SCREWS PROVIDED.
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REMOVE TERMINAL COVER REMOVE TERMINAL COVER FROM PLUG USING PHILLIPS-HEAD (NO.2) SCREW-DRIVER NOTE ENSURE SEAL IS SEATED FLAT IN PLUG BASE NOTE WINTERIZATION DO NOT REMOVE RETAIN TERMINAL COVER FOR TERMINAL COVER WINTERIZATION. SEE PAGE 4 UNDERWATER FOR DETAILS TERMINAL COVER...
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ASSEMBLE PLUG TO LIGHT ALIGN TERMINAL PINS AND FIRMLY ASSEMBLE PLUG TO LIGHT FASTEN PLUG TO LIGHT USING 3 x (M3.5 x 21mm) FASTENERS & NO.2 PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER IMPORTANT NOTES DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN SCREWS • DO NOT USE POWER-TOOLS • DO NOT ADD SEALANTS OR GREASES •...
LIGHT ASSEMBL Y COIL CABLE INSIDE NICHE 6.5ft (MAX) 18AWG & 16AWG 2.5ft (MIN) INSERT LIGHT INTO LOCKING RING ROTATE 15 DEGREES COUNTER-CLOCKWISE FROM ‘TOP’ TO ALIGN WITH LOCKING MECH- ANISM ROTATE CLOCKWISE TO LOCK LIGHT IN “CLICK” PLACE...
If these issues cannot be resolved with the above recommended actions, please contact your local Spa Electrics reseller or Spa Electrics directly. Phone: +61 3 9793 2299 (business hours) Email: info@spaelectrics.com.au (SALES enquiries) Email: tech@spaelectrics.com.au (TECHNICAL support enquiries)
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NOTE PLEASE STORE THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Spa Electrics COPYRIGHT 2017 SPA ELECTRICS PTY. LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 20180202...
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