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Section I.
General Information.
A. Ensure that the electrical system of your pool conforms with the following requirements of the National Electrical
Code (NEC), and all local codes and ordinances. A licensed or certified electrician must install the electrical system
to meet or exceed those requirements before the light and (fixture-housing) is installed.
B. Some of the NEC requirements are listed below.
1. The lighting circuit must have a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), and have an appropriately rated circuit
breaker.
2. The Junction Box or the low voltage transformer is located at least 8 inches above water level and at least 48
inches from the edge of the pool, see Figure 1.
3. The light fixture and all metal items within five (5) feet of the pool must be properly electrically bonded.
4. The niche must be properly installed so that the top edge of the Underwater Light's lens is at least 18 inches
below the surface of the water in the pool, see Figure 1.
5. The niche is properly electrically bonded and grounded via the NO. 8 AWG ground connector located at the
rear of the niche; see Figure 1.
C. Use only Pentair Pool Products lighting fixtures in this niche to ensure proper bonding and grounding connections.
For proper bonding and grounding connections, use only Pentair Pool Products Underwater Light Fixtures with this
niche-fixture housing. Failure to do so could create an electrical hazard which would result in death or serious injury
to pool users, installers and others.
Figure 1.
P/N 619365
DANGER
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION
4" min.
2
Rev. A 5-7-01
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