For fiberglass pools 45’ of 75 strand fiber (3 pages)
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FDS / FDS-R / FDS-PS USER MANUAL For use with 120V 60Hz input. ETL LISTED Output is 120V 60Hz at 5amps 600W MAX. switched. Conforms to UL STD 1241 3091594 79-15167-00 REV. A www.fiberstars.com Page 1 of 10...
6. The FDS must be mounted at a minimum horizontally of 48” from edge of water, 8” minimum vertically above water level, and 4” minimum from the deck. 7. The Light fixture and all metal items within five (5) feet of the pool, including this FDS, must be properly electrically bonded.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The illustration below shows the components that make up the FDS. For NEW installations, all components are supplied and utilized. For UPGRADING existing installations, the brass plate assembly below is not supplied and utilized. INDICATOR LIGHT AND LENS...
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FDS gaskets). STEP 7. There are three (3) wires in the FDS junction box for connection to underwater lights. a. Connect the WHITE wire to the common from the house common and from the common of the underwater light.
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FDS will seal properly. IMPORTANT: If the FDS is used as an upgrade to an existing Junction Box, it can only be upgraded from a Pentair Junction Box style 78310600 or a Thermocraft Junction Box style JBP57510.
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Ensure that the two FDS units are installed within the 75’ range of the remote transmitter. STEP 2. Check the label of the FDS units to determine which operates on Circuit 1 and Circuit 2. Circuit 1, Channel 16 Circuit 2, Channel 16 STEP 3.
The purpose of the switch is to test and trouble shoot the FDS. x In the ON position, the switch bypasses the FDS and turns on the light. When in the ON position, the Indicator Light should turn on at the same time.
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With each push of the button, Circuit 1 control Circuit 2 control the FDS-PS toggles the individual units with corresponding circuits from ON to OFF and vice versa. For Synchronization operation, simply push the SYNC ON/OFF button.
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It may be necessary to change the transmission code on the FDS Transmitter to match that of the FDS unit. Check the FDS product label on the outside to see if the CHANNEL marking is the same as the transmitter. If they do not match, then follow the instructions below.
FDS or Remote Control is the problem. 4a) Replace batteries on Remote Control 4b) Verify code on outside of FDS and inside of Remote Control. REDO STEPS 1 & 2 if pool light again fails to come ON or have a qualified electrician replace FDS unit.
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