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Jiffy Niche
TM
SERIES NICHES
IS0608UA_Rev B
bushing is provided to permit the use of ¾” conduit pipe. These conduit fittings must be cemented to the fixture housing
(Niche), field supplied conduit pipe, and to other conduit fittings using approved PVC primer and cement. (Fig.3)
13. The Jiffy Niche
TM
housing is equipped with a combination bonding/grounding connector. The outside connection is the
bonding connector as required by Article 680-22 of the NEC. Bond the Jiffy Niche
TM
to the pool structure. Using a solid
copper conductor size #8 AWG or larger, connect the bonding connector to all of the metal parts of the swimming pool, spa, or
hot tub; and to all electrical equipment, metal piping (except gas piping), and conduit within 5 ft. (1.5m) of the inside walls of
the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub. Bonding connects all metal parts within and around the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub
with a continuous wire. Bonding reduces the risk of a current passing between bonded metal objects, which could potentially
cause electrical shock if grounded or shorted. Reference the NEC codes for all wiring standards including, but not limited to,
grounding, bonding, and general wiring procedures.
14. The inside connection is the grounding connector as required by Article 680-20(b) of the NEC. The NEC requires that where a
non-metallic conduit is used, a #8 AWG insulated copper conductor be installed in this conduit. Pull this conductor into the
niche housing at least 6-8 inches.
15. Insert the ground conductor through the small hole in the cord seal. To do this, you must first pierce the
small hole all the way through the cord seal with a small Philips screwdriver, or similar tool (Fig.4).
From the conduit, the ground conductor must be fed through the cord seal from the small to the large end
of the taper.
16. Connect the ground conductor to the niche grounding connector. The connector and wire termination
must be encapsulated in 3M Inc. Scotch Cast Wet Niche Potting Compound No. 2135 (UL File
E130394) or equivalent, to protect the connection from the possible deterioration effects of pool water.
17. For vinyl liner pools only. Before proceeding to the next step:
a. Backfill pool walls as needed.
b. Install the liner per the manufacturers instructions.
c. Smooth out any liner wrinkles on the front of the niche flange gasket.
18. Align the face ring assembly to the front of the housing assembly, with the word “TOP” on the front of the face ring towards
the TOP (12 O’clock). For vinyl-lined pools, the housing assembly should be tightly covered by the liner, and not visible. DO
NOT CUT THE LINER AT THIS POINT. Instead, align the face ring assembly to the protrusion in the liner formed from the
niche housing.
19. Use a #2 Philips screwdriver to secure the face ring assembly tightly to the housing assembly with the six (6) #10 x 1" Philips
flat head, type B tapping screws provided.
20. For vinyl liner pools, with a sharp blade, cut out the liner along the inside edge of the faceplate.
21. Install the light fixture per the light fixture instructions.
CORD SEALING:
22. With the light fixture electrical cord, and all electrical wiring in place, slip the
electrical cord through the slit, and into the large hole in the cord seal (Fig.4). From
the conduit, the cord must enter the cord seal on the small end of the taper, and exit
on the large end of the taper (Fig.5).
23. Holding the light fixture electrical cord (and grounding conductor if applicable)
firmly in one hand, slide the cord seal toward the back of the niche housing, and into
the tapered hole. Appropriate cord lubrication may be required to do this.
24. Slip the cord seal bearing over the light fixture electrical cord (and grounding
conductor if applicable) by flexing it over the cord at the split.
25. Install the cord seal nut by folding and snapping it around the light fixture electrical
cord (and grounding conductor if applicable).
26. Push the cord seal bearing into the cord seal nut until it snaps into place.
27. Slide the cord seal nut on the wires toward the back of the niche housing, and thread
it into the niche housing threads.
28. Tighten snug (hand tight) as needed.
CAUTION -
When installing any one of the Hayward approved light fixtures into the
SP0608U niche, remove all spacers from the back of the light fixture mounting screw by removing
the retainer, removing the spacer(s), and re-installing the retainer, as shown in Fig.6. This ONLY
applies when inserting a light fixture into this specific niche model. For light fixtures being
installed into other niche models, please follow the light fixture instructions.
USE ONLY HAYWARD GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS
