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STEP 2: 

Detach Light

STEP 1: 

Find Junction Box

STEP 3: 

Cut Light Cord

STEP 4: 

Tape Cord ends 

Before you begin

Pre-Installation Checklist

Installation Preparation

Keep the Universal ColorLogic/

CrystaLogic light on the pool 

as shown. Using 

too much tape 

may prevent the 

cord from mov-

ing freely through 

conduit. 

deck  Dry the cord ends 

thoroughly and tape them 

Replacing 120 volt pool or spa lights

with 

Universal ColorLogic

TM

 or CrystaLogic

TM

 

Turn Over

If no junction box:

 

If there is no junction box in place, the connection to the existing light is made 

directly to a switch, timer, pool controller, or subpanel.  If so, a listed Pool/Spa wall mount transformer 

(Hayward

®

 LTBUY11300) or a junction box transformer kit (Hayward LTBUYxxx) can be used to power 

the new Universal ColorLogic/CrystaLogic light.  Consult with an electrician to re-wire and modify the 

existing conduit configuration to include the new transformer.   

If there is a junction box: 

Determine the manufacturer of your pool or spa light’s junction box and 

aquire a compatible Hayward junction box transformer retrofit kit.  Refer to the chart below for Hayward 

retrofit kit part numbers.   

Remove  the  junction  box  cover 

and disconnect the existing light. 

Remove  the  light  from  the  niche.  

Firmly pull on the light cord at the 

Place the light on the pool deck and cut the light 

cord as shown below.  

Existing pool or spa light operates on 120 volts

There is a dedicated electrical junction box for the pool/spa light (see Step 1)

A suitable transformer has been aquired (refer to Step 1 for more information)

Light fixture housing (Niche) has been installed per the National Electrical Code (NEC)

Your niche is compatible with the new light (refer to compatibility table in manual)

If replacing a SwimQuip

®

 light, the tab on the Universal ColorLogic

TM

/CrystaLogic

TM

 light may 

need to be removed (refer to manual)

You have wire cutters or shears for cutting the existing light cord

You have duct tape for taping the new cord to the old cord when pulling through conduit

You have a Phillips head screwdriver 

You are qualified to work on electrical wiring and understand electric code requirements and 

wiring methods 

Read the entire Universal ColorLogic/CrystaLogic manual

Read this entire Guide

Remove power to the existing pool or spa light at the service panel!

Use this Guide ONLY if your current light is a 120 volt type. Refer 

to other Guide if your light is low voltage (12v).

junction box and verify 

that the cord moves 

freely.  There may be 

a grommet or seal-

ant at the light cord’s 

point of entry into the 

niche.    Removing  this 

should allow the cord to 

pull freely through the 

conduit. Leave cord in 

place until Step 6.

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