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Section 4. Replacing Jandy Light Fixture in an Existing Pool or Spa
Risk of Electrical Shock or Electrocution. This underwater light must be installed by a licensed or
certified electrician or a qualified pool or spa serviceman in accordance with the National Electrical
Code and all applicable local codes and ordinances. Improper installation will create an electrical
hazard, which could result in death or serious injury to pool or spa users, installers or others due to
electrical shock, and may also cause damage to property.
Always disconnect the power to the pool or spa light at the circuit breaker before servicing the light.
Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury to serviceman, pool or spa users or others due
to electrical shock.
4.1
Preparing the Light Fixture for Replacement
1.
Verify that the pool or spa meets the requirements of the current National Electrical Code and all local
codes and ordinances. A licensed or certifi ed electrician must install the electrical system to meet or
exceed those requirements before the underwater light is installed. Some of the requirements of the
National Electrical Code, which the pool or spa's electrical system must meet, are as follows:
a.
a. The lighting circuit must have a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) for line voltage 120 volt
The lighting circuit must have a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) for line voltage 120 volt
models, and must have an appropriately rated circuit breaker.
models, and must have an appropriately rated circuit breaker.
b. b. The Junction Box (or, for 12 volt models, the low voltage transformer) must be located at least
The Junction Box (or, for 12 volt models, the low voltage transformer) must be located at least
8 inches above ground or water level, at least four (4) inches above ground level, and at least 48
8 inches above ground or water level, at least four (4) inches above ground level, and at least 48
inches from the edge of the pool or spa; see Figure 1 (or Figure 2, for spa).
inches from the edge of the pool or spa; see Figure 1 (or Figure 2, for spa).
c. c. The light fixture and all metal items within 5 feet of the pool or spa must be properly electrically
The light fixture and all metal items within 5 feet of the pool or spa must be properly electrically
bonded to a reliable point of grounding.
bonded to a reliable point of grounding.
d. d. The wet niche must be properly installed so that the top edge of the underwater light's lens is at
The wet 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 or spa; see Figure 1 (or Figure 2, for spa).
least 18 inches below the surface of the water in the pool or spa; see Figure 1 (or Figure 2, for spa).
e. e. The wet niche must be properly electrically bonded and grounded via the No. 8 AWG ground
The wet niche must be properly electrically bonded and grounded via the No. 8 AWG ground
connector located at the rear of the niche; see Figure 1 (or Figure 2, for spa).
connector located at the rear of the niche; see Figure 1 (or Figure 2, for spa).
NOTE The pool or spa electrical system can be verified with a Pool and Spa Electrical Qualification Test Kit. The
test kit is available from local distribution. The electrical system inspection using this kit must be performed by
trained and certified personnel.
2.
To be certain that the pool or spa's electrical system meets all applicable requirements, the electrician
should also consult the local building department.
3.
Use Jandy wet niches to ensure proper bonding and grounding connections.
4.2
Replacing the Light Fixture
NOTE Perform these steps only after the electrical system requirements are met.
Failure to bring the pool or spa's electrical system up to code requirements before installing the
underwater light will create an electrical hazard which could result in death or serious injury to pool or
spa users, installers, or others due to electrical shock, and may also cause damage to property.
WARNING
WARNING
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