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- Page 1 NICHELESS LIGHT INSTALLATION C1 - PLUG ASSEMBLY KIT INSTALLATION & OWNER’S MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS PRE-INSTALLATION CHECK KEY DIMENSIONS READ THIS FIRST TOOLS REQUIRED INCLUDED PARTS INSTALLATION A: CONNECTION TO CABLE B: ATTACH NICHE ADAPTOR C: LIGHT ASSEMBLY WINTERIZATION TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRICAL GROUNDING FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT NOTE FRESH WATER USE ONLY NOT INTENDED FOR OPERATION OUT OF WATER... -
Page 3: Pre-Installation Check
• 12~14v AC output • Minimum 18w per Retro Series R1 light • In good working order EXISTING TRANSFORMER MUST NOT BE: Spa Electrics recommends “LVX” safety transformers for • DC or ‘LED Driver’ use with Retro Universal lights • Electronic or Switch mode (LVX 50 &... -
Page 4: Key Dimensions
PRE-INSTALLATION CHECK CHECK PLUG CABLE THICKNESS RETRO UNIVERSAL CAN BE FITTED Ø TO PLUG CABLES FROM 9/32” (7MM) UP TO 9/16” (14MM) DIAMETER. 9/16 inch (14mm) Actual Size CHECK FITTING TYPE THE RETRO R1 LIGHT IS DESIGNED TO FIT STANDARD THREADED ‘NICHELESS’ 1022, 1023, 1408, 1.5”... -
Page 5: Read This First
READ THIS FIRST Congratulations on your purchase of a Spa Electrics Retro R1 Series Pool Light. This light has been designed in conjunction with leading pool professionals across the USA and manufactured solely in Australia. The Retro Series light is designed to quickly and easily replace existing LOW VOLTAGE, nicheless light fittings (1022) from major brands. -
Page 6: Tools Required
• The enclosed images are for illustrative purposes only. Appearances of parts and assemblies may vary from the enclosed illustrations • Please contact Spa Electrics or contact us below if you have any questions regarding the correct installation of this product. -
Page 7: Included Parts
UL LISTED ISOLATING LOW VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY, EVALUATED FOR SWIMMING POOL USE. Installed as per current NEC wiring rules. 12~14v AC output. Minimum 50W per Retro Series Pool Light. Spa Electrics recommends “LVX” safety transformers for use with Retro Universal lights... -
Page 8: A: Connection To Cable
A: CONNECTION TO CABLE STOP! WARNING TURN POWER ELECTROCUTION CHECK POWER IS TURNED OFF TO LOW VOLTAGE FIRST TRANSFORMER REMOVE EXISTING LIGHT Power Cable REMOVE EXISTING LIGHT FROM NICHE AND BRING TO THE SURFACE FOR CONNECTION. Water Cable ALL CABLE CONNECTIONS ARE TO BE DONE AT SURFACE LEVEL, AND OUT OF WATER. - Page 9 START ASSEMBLY OF CONNECTOR PLUG LANOLIN USE GENTLY WARM LANOLIN BEFORE USE Gland Large Gland Plug Collar FEED THE PLUG COLLAR ONTO THE CABLE, THEN FEED THE APPROPRIATE GLAND NUT ONTO THE CABLE. CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE GLAND Glands X 3 Sizes SELECT THE APPROPRIATE Provided CABLE GLAND FROM THE...
- Page 10 CONTINUE ASSEMBLY OF CONNECTOR PLUG Connector Barrel FEED THE CONNECTOR BARREL ONTO THE CABLE. CHECK SCREWS ON SCREW TERMINAL END Screw Terminal End USING A MANUAL PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWDRIVER, ENSURE THAT THE 2 SCREWS INDICATED ARE FULLY SEATED.
- Page 11 STRAIN RELIEF CUP Strain Relief Cup (Optional) OPTION 1: WHEN USING THE MEDIUM OR LARGE CABLE GLANDS, THE STRAIN RELIEF CLIP IS NOT REQUIRED. FOLLOW STEP 9A (IGNORE STEP 9B). OPTION 2: THE STRAIN RELIEF CLIP MUST BE USED WHEN THE SMALL CABLE GLAND IS USED.
- Page 12 CONNECT THE SCREW TERMINAL END Screw Strain Relief Terminal End Clip 1: ATTACH THE STRAIN RELIEF CLIP TO THE SCREW TERMINAL END. 2: FEED THE TWO STRIPPED CABLE ENDS THROUGH THE TWO HOLES IN THE BACK OF THE SCREW TERMINAL END. 3/4”...
- Page 13 START ASSEMBLY OF CONNECTOR PLUG CAREFULLY THREAD CONNECTOR BARREL ONTO SCREW TERMINAL AND TIGHTEN FIRMLY BY HAND. Connector Barrel LEAVE THESE PARTS DISASSEMBLED UNTIL AFTER ADDING LANOLIN. ADD LANOLIN LANOLIN USE GENTLY WARM LANOLIN BEFORE USE FILL BACK OF CONNECTOR BARREL WITH LANOLIN UP TO THE INDICATED POINT.
- Page 14 CONTINUE ASSEMBLY OF CONNECTOR PLUG 1: SEAT CABLE GLAND ALL THE WAY INTO CONNECTOR (DO A VISUAL CHECK TO MAKE SURE A SEAL BETWEEN GLAND AND CABLE). 2: CAREFULLY THREAD GLAND NUT ONTO CONNECTOR BARREL. 3: TIGHTEN GLAND NUT FIRMLY BY HAND.
- Page 15 CONTINUE ASSEMBLY OF CONNECTOR PLUG 1: POSITION CONNECTOR COLLAR ALL THE WAY TO THE END READY FOR ATTACHMENT TO THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY. ASSEMBLED VIEW OF CONNECTOR PLUG...
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Page 16: B: Attach Niche Adaptor
B: ATTACH NICHE ADAPTOR CHOOSE A SPACER RING CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE SPACER RING OUT OF THE TWO PROVIDED DEPENDING ON THE INSTALLATION TYPE. CHOOSE ONE (1) Vinyl/ Fibreglass Concrete Installation Installation ATTACH A SPACER RING... - Page 17 ATTACH ADAPTOR FEED THE ADAPTOR PLATE ONTO THE CABLE AS SHOWN. ATTACH THREADED COLLAR FEED THREADED COLLAR ONTO ASSEMBLY AND THREAD INTO COUPLING BY HAND.
- Page 18 ADD ADAPTOR TOOL ALIGN ADAPTOR TOOL WITH THREADED COLLAR ENSURING THE CABLE IS PULLED THROUGH THE HOLE IN THE ADAPTOR TOOL. TIGHTEN FIRMLY BY HAND. REMOVE ADAPTOR TOOL AND STORE SAFELY FOR WINTERIZATION. IMPORTANT NOTES ENSURE ADAPTOR TOOL IS SAFELY STORED FOR WINTERIZATION...
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Page 19: C: Light Assembly
C: LIGHT ASSEMBLY PULL OUT PLUG AND A LENGTH OF CABLE IMPORTANT NOTES • DO NOT ADD SEALANTS, GREASES OR ADHESIVES • ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE CLEAN AND DRY • DO NOT ASSEMBLE UNDERWATER CONNECT THE TERMINALS ALIGN THE TERMINAL PINS ON PLUG AND BACK OF LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND FIRMLY CONNECT TOGETHER. - Page 20 FASTEN PLUG TO LIGHT TO LOCK INTO PLACE: TWIST COLLAR CLOCKWISE A FEW TIMES UNTIL IT’S HAND TIGHT. PULL THROUGH CABLE PULL CABLE THROUGH CONDUIT TO DRAW LIGHT INTO ADAPTOR.
- Page 21 TWIST ON THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY TO CLAMP RING 1: PLACE THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY OVER 2: ... AND THEN TWIST THE CLAMP RING AT 10 O’CLOCK... CLOCKWISE TO 12 O’CLOCK. 2: ENSURE THE 12 O’CLOCK MARKER ON THE CLAMP RING LINES UP WITH THE 12 O’CLOCK MARKER ON THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY.
- Page 22 WATER IN THE PIPE MUST BE BLOWN OUT BEFORE SEALING OFF. THIS PROCESS IS RECOMMENDED. ANY DAMAGE TO THE TERMINAL PLUG OR PIPE FITTING DUE TO INADEQUATE SEALING OF THE 1.5” WALL FITTING WILL NOT BE WARRANTED BY SPA ELECTRICS. LOWER WATER LEVEL LOWER WATER LEVEL TO BELOW THE LIGHT.
- Page 23 PUSH AND LEVER OFF LIGHT RIM WITH FLAT BLADE INSERT FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER INTO NICHE ABOVE TOP 12 O’CLOCK ARROW AND LEVER OFF LIGHT RIM. ROTATE AND PULL OUT LIGHT ASSEMBLY ROTATE LIGHT ASSEMBLY COUNTER-CLOCKWISE SO THE ARROW ON THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY IS AT 10 O’CLOCK AND THEN PULL OUT THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY FROM NICHE.
- Page 24 REMOVE PLUG FROM LIGHT UNSCREW PLUG COLLAR COUNTER-CLOCKWISE UNTIL IT IS FREE SPINNING. IMPORTANT NOTES CABLE SHOULD BE SECURED ABOVE WATER AND WEATHER PROTECTED WHILE LIGHT IS DETACHED. REMOVE PLUG FROM LIGHT DISCONNECT LIGHT ASSEMBLY FROM PLUG BY PULLING APART.
- Page 25 REMOVE THREADED COLLAR ALIGN ADAPTOR TOOL WITH THREADED COLLAR ENSURING THE CABLE IS PULLED THROUGH THE HOLE IN THE ADAPTOR TOOL. LOOSEN BY HAND UNTIL THREADED COLLAR IS COMPLETELY UNTHREADED. REMOVE ADAPTOR TOOL AND STORE SAFELY FOR WINTERIZATION.
- Page 26 REMOVE ADAPTOR AND SPACER RING REMOVE ADAPTOR PLATE AND SPACER RING FROM AROUND THE CABLE AS SHOWN. STORAGE ENSURE REMOVED PARTS ARE STORED FOR USE NEXT SEASON.
- Page 27 REMOVE WATER FROM PIPING REMOVE THE REMAINING WATER FROM THE PIPING, THIS MAY INVOLVE BLOWING OUT WITH COMPRESSED AIR. STORE CABLE STORE CABLE BACK INTO THE PIPING.
- Page 28 SEAL PIPE OPENING SELECT FROM COMMONLY AVAILABLE WINTERIZATION FITTINGS TO SEAL OFF THE NICHELESS FITTING, IT IS IMPORTANT TO ENSURE THEY ARE APPROPRIATELY SELECTED AND INSTALLED TO ACHIEVE A WATER TIGHT SEAL. NOT SUPPLIED IMPORTANT NOTE IMAGE OF SEALED FITTING SHOWN FOR REFERENCE ONLY.
- Page 29 Spa Electrics for repair power supply. Light colors not Incorrect operating mode Refer to MULTI PLUS setup procedure synchronized selected. If these issues cannot be resolved with the above recommended actions, please contact your local Spa Electrics reseller or Spa Electrics directly. www.spaelectrics.ca...
- Page 30 Spa Electrics Retro Universal luminaires with their plastic housing designs do not require grounding / bonding. Spa Electrics Retro Universal lights have also been determined to comply with the applicable requirements for wet-niche, LED type Swimming Pool and Spa Luminaires.
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- Page 32 NOTE PLEASE STORE THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Proudly manufactured by www.spaelectrics.ca © COPYRIGHT 2024 SPA ELECTRICS PTY. LTD. ALL RIGHT RESERVED CA 2024 01 16...
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