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AQUALUMIN
®
III Nicheless Pool Light Installation Guide
Section 1: Installing a mounting bracket and light fixture during new vinyl
pool construction
18" MIN. FROM WATER
TO TOP OF FACE RING
8" MIN. FROM BOTTOM
OF JUNCTION BOX
OR LOW VOLTAGE
TRANSFORMER TO
MAXIMUM WATER LINE
WATER
LEVEL
TOP OF FACE RING
CORRESPONDS
TO CENTER OF
MOUNTING HUB
RIGID CONDUIT
48"
MIN.
TO GFCI, CIRCUIT
BREAKER AND
POWER SOURCE
PILOT SCREW AT TOP
MOUNTING HUB
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT install the light in the bottom
of the pool/spa surface, with the light
beam pointing upward. ONLY INSTALL
the light in the side of the pool/spa wall,
with the light beam in the horizontal position.
IMPORTANT:
e bottom
DO NOT install the light in the
e
the light
of the pool/spa surface, with tt
Y INSTALL
beam pointing upward. ONLY
Y
ol/spa wall,
the light in the side of the poo
o
rizontal positi
with the light beam in the horr
o
FOR PVC CONDUIT #8
GROUNDING WIRE
MUST BE USED
#8 AWG WIRE TO
EXISTING BONDING
CONNECTOR
4" MIN.
ABOVE DECK
D A N G E R !
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION
This Nicheless light fixture must be installed by a licensed or certified electrician or a
qualified pool service person in accordance with the current 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 users, installers or
others due to electrical shock and may also cause damage to property. Always discon-
nect power to the pool light at the circuit breaker before servicing the light. Failure to do
so could result in death or serious injury to serviceman, pool users or others due to
electrical shock.
WARNING !
DO NOT install the AquaLumin® III Nichless Pool Light in ocean salt water pools, spas and hot tubs. The
AquaLumin III light is designed for use in fresh water pools, spas and hot tubs, including those using salt chlorine
generators).
Figure 1
A. Preparatory steps which must be completed by the electrician before light is installed,
see Figure 1.
1.
Be sure the electrical system of the pool conforms with the requirements of the current
National Electrical Code (NEC) and all local codes and ordinances. A licensed or certified
electrician must install the electrical system to meet or exceed those requirements before
the AquaLumin III Nicheless Pool Light is installed. Some of the requirements of the NEC
are listed on the next page.