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III Nicheless Pool Light Installation Guide
B. Perform the following steps after the electrical system requirements are met
(see Section 1A (page 3) for requirements)
1.
Locate position on a vertical wall where light is to be installed. The top of the light face ring
must be 18 inches below normal water level as required by NEC Article 680.23 (5).
2.
Cut or punch a three (3) inch diameter hole through pool wall with center 18 inches below
normal water level for mounting hub and mounting bracket installation.
3.
If using plastic conduit,
install PVC conduit adapter (provided) before installing plastic
mounting hub. Use only recommended sealant for PVC/ABS threads. Position mounting hub
over hole with the word “TOP” at the top, and secure with mounting flange and two (2) hex
nuts and lock washers. Tighten hex nuts evenly with equal torque.
When non-metallic conduit (PVC) is used
, a No. 8 AWG bonding/grounding wire must be
installed through the conduit from the Junction Box to the bonding/grounding lug on the
mounting bracket (see Figure 4). Seal the wire/lug connection with a listed sealant such as
3M™ Scotchcast™ Potting Kit 2136 or equivalent, to protect the connection from possible
pool water corrosion. See 680.23 (D).
NOTE:
Attach the stainless steel mounting bracket temporarily to ABS mounting hub.
Perfect top and bottom alignment of ABS hub will be easier.
CAUTION:
Remove mounting bracket before liner is installed. Failure to
remove mounting bracket can damage the liner during installation.
Grounding Wire.
Figure 4
Grounding lug
for #8 AWG
grounding wire
for use with
PVC conduit