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General Safety - STA-RITE 05163-2394 Owner's Manual

Large underwater light niche

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READ AND FOLLOW
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this
symbol in this manual, look for one of the follow-
ing signal words and be alert to the potential for personal
injury.
warns about hazards that will cause serious
personal injury, death or major property damage if
ignored.
warns about hazards that can cause serious
personal injury, death or major property damage if
ignored.
warns about hazards that will or can cause
minor personal injury or property damage if ignored.
The label NOTICE indicates special instructions which
are important but not related to hazards.
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this
manual and on equipment.
Use equipment only in a pool or spa installation.

GENERAL SAFETY!

Hazardous voltage. Incorrectly installed or
tested equipment may fail, causing severe injury or prop-
erty damage. Read and follow instructions in owner's
manual when installing and operating equipment. Have
a trained pool professional perform all tests.
Always follow basic safety precautions with this equip-
ment, including the following.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit
children to use this product unless they are closely
supervised at all times.
Risk of electrical shock. Before removing
fixture from pool wall, ALWAYS TURN OFF THE POWER
at the breaker.
Install this light niche in accordance with Article 680 of
the National Electrical Code (NEC), in the United States,
or Section 68 of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), as
applicable, and all local code requirements.
Install an approved Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) in the electrical circuit for this light.
Installation, maintenance, testing, and approval of this
circuit, the light, light niche, and any other accessories
attached to the circuit, must be performed by a qualified,
licensed electrician.
The complete electrical system must be installed, tested,
and approved by a qualified, licensed electrician before
it is placed in operation.
Burn hazard. Never operate this light fix-
ture for more than 10 seconds unless it is completely
submerged in water. This fixture requires total submer-
sion for cooling.
The improper use of Ozone generators, Chlorine genera-
tors, Copper/Silver Ion generators or certain chemicals
for water purification may cause damage to the fixture.
When such water purification methods are used, be sure
to monitor the water conditions. Subjecting the fixture to
extreme conditions or harsh environments may cause
corrosion and premature failure of the fixture or its
components.
Glass breakage hazard. Install fixture in a
vertical pool or spa wall – not in floor. Failure to install
the fixture properly could result in personal injury and/or
property damage. Do not push off from the poolside
against the light.
Install fixture at least 18" below normal water level.
Locate junction box at least 8" above maximum water
level and not less than 4 feet from the perimeter of the
pool.
The junction box must be located:
• at least 4' from the perimeter of the pool (unless sepa-
rated from the pool by a solid fence, wall or other per-
manent structure,
• at least 8" above maximum water level,
• at least 4" above the deck or ground level.
Junction boxes should be located off the walkway
around the pool and given additional protection by
installing them next to a fence, building, or other perma-
nent structure. Make sure that the installation is in
compliance with local codes, the NEC, and the CEC, as
applicable. See Figure 1, Page 3.
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