emaux NP300 Series User Manual

~-----~emaux
water technology - - - - - - - - - - - - - . . . .
NP300 Series Underwater Light
User Manual
General Information
r Never install in vertical position with the lamp facing upwards
I
downwards,
r Intended for fresh
&
salt water swimming pool
A) Ensure that the electrical system of your pool conforms to the following requirements of all
local codes and ordinances. A licensed or certified electrician must install the electrical
system to meet or exceed those requirements before the niche (fixture-housing) is
installed.
B) Installation Guideline:
1) The top of the light lens be at least 18 inches (457mm) below the water level. Some installers
position the niche 24 inches (610mm) below anticipated water level to avoid any
inspection authority issues with this requirement.
2) The lighting circuit must have a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), and an
appropriately rated circuit breaker.
3) The junction box or the low voltage transformer is located at least 8 inches (203mm) above
water level and.at least 48 inches (1912mm) from the edge of the pool
4) The light fixture and all metal items within 5 feet ( 1534mm) of the pool must be properly
electrically bonded.
5) The niche must be properly installed so
that the "Top" sign inside is at the 12
o'clock position and that the top edge of
the underwater light's lens is at least 18
inches (457mm) below the surface of the
water in the pool
To GFCI, CircuitBreaker
and Power Source
6) The niche is properly electrically bonded
and grounded via a ground connector located
at the rear of the niche
C) Terminal Block must meet the IEC60988-2-1
standard having the rated connecting capacity of
49•
Installation Diagram for NP300
1-4
EMll160229SO