Polaris AfterDark AD150 Owner'S Manual Download Page 10

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If the Polaris After Dark displays any of the
following actions, adjustments may be
necessary to restore performance. Refer to
the exploded par ts diagram for par t
numbers indicated in parenthesis.

Action:

The light driver does not come on.

Solution:

1. Verify that unit is turned on.

2. If using an external remote

controller to activate the
120VAC supply, make sure
that the relay controlling the
light driver is on and
supplying power.

3. Locate the Ground Fault

Circuit Interrupter (G.F.C.I.)
protecting the circuit and
verify proper operation by
following the Test and Reset
instructions on the G.F.C.I.

4. Verify that the in-line fuse (#8),

located on the chassis, is intact.

Action:

The color wheel does not rotate.

Solution:

1. Verify that the color switch 

is positioned for slow or 
fast operation.

2. If using a Polaris Sol

controller or other external
remote controller, make sure
the relay controlling it is on
and supplying power.

3. Check the spade connectors

on the color wheel circuit
board (#7) and verify that they
are connected properly.

Action:

The light output has dimmed
over time.

Solution:

1. Turn off the power to the light

driver and check for dirt build
up on the manifold tip, color
wheel, and heat filter. Clean
as necessary.

2. Check the universal fiber lens

to make sure it is not filled
with water. The area around
the fiber tip inside the lens
must be dry.

Action:

The light driver is turned on but
it continues to cycle on and off.

Solution:

1. With the unit operating, listen

for the cooling fan (#13). If it is
not heard, it may be blocked.
Turn off the main power to the
light driver, remove the cover,
clear the fan of any debris
and check its wiring.

Troubleshooting 

Summary of Contents for AfterDark AD150

Page 1: ...AfterDark IMPORTANT INFORMATION O W N E R S M A N U A L POWER ON OFF COLOR FAST STOP SLOW ...

Page 2: ...htness gradually It may take as long as 2 minutes for the light intensity to peak If the light driver is shut off after warming up it may take up to two minutes to regain full intensity Use only Polaris lamp AD300 to replace the bulb in this light driver Failure to do so could result in bodily injury or damage to the light driver Install the light driver at least five feet 1 5 meters from the pool...

Page 3: ...ount of ambient light in the pool area If you have purchased the AD150 equipped with a Color Wheel you will notice variations in color intensity in different colors Each color emits a different level of brightness white is the brightest and magenta is the least bright Always insist on genuine Polaris replacement parts Non Polaris parts are not made to our specifications and can adversely affect th...

Page 4: ...e Using the handles lift the chassis off the base and place it in a safe location until ready to complete electrical connections Cut the conduit so it protrudes 1 3 of the way into the installation base Guide the electrical conduit through the small hole in the installation base until it extends 1 to 4 above the base www polarispool com Installation Instructions 1 Light Driver Fiber Optic Conduit ...

Page 5: ...g at the compression fitting Push the fiber through until the bare fibers extend 3 4 past the manifold opening 3 Secure the loose fibers with the clamp provided making sure that the individual fibers extend at least 1 beyond the clamp Use the Polaris Hot Knife part AD25 to trim the fibers until the ends are clean and even with the clamp 4 Remove the clamp and slide the fibers back so that they are...

Page 6: ...nds of the fiber optic conduits while guiding the electrical conduit through the smaller hole 8 Backfill dirt around the installation base to secure it Ground level should be at least 1 below the top of the base www polarispool com Installation Base Fiber Optic Cables Fiber Manifold Installation Base Manifold Nut Side View 1 below top of base Fill dirt line ...

Page 7: ...ispool com Ground Green Neutral White Connect to incoming power Main Power 120VAC Black 3 Install Color Wheel Control plug Discard this plug Connect to incoming power Color Wheel Control Aux 2 120VAC Red Ground Green Neutral White Main Power Aux 1 120VAC Black Ground Green Neutral White Connect to incoming power Main Power 120VAC Black Model AD150 manual control light driver Model AD151 white ligh...

Page 8: ...r Wheel Settings Model AD150 The color wheel switch has three positions STOP FAST and SLOW STOP the color wheel stays on one color FAST the color wheel rotates quickly 1 RPM and the colors change every 6 5 seconds SLOW the color wheel rotates slowly 1 2 RPM and the colors change approximately every 13 seconds Activation of the color wheel can be controlled by a Polaris Sol controller or another re...

Page 9: ... 1 8 AD430 Color Wheel Control Board 1 9 AD640 Fuse Holder Main Power 1 10 AD650 Fuse Main Power 1 11 AD410 Color Wheel Retainer 1 12 AD400 Color Wheel Assembly 1 13 AD630 Fan 1 14 AD620 Switch Color wheel Power 3 way 1 15 AD610 Switch Main Power 2 way 1 16 AD420 Color Wheel Motor 1 17 AD500 Color Wheel Power Connector 1 18 AD100 Manifold Assembly 1 AD10 UFL Waterproof Lens Housing Universal 1 1 2...

Page 10: ...rify that the color switch is positioned for slow or fast operation 2 If using a Polaris Sol controller or other external remote controller make sure the relay controlling it is on and supplying power 3 Check the spade connectors on the color wheel circuit board 7 and verify that they are connected properly Action The light output has dimmed over time Solution 1 Turn off the power to the light dri...

Page 11: ...of the unit or part damages due to removal or any other expenses incurred in shipping the unit or part to or from the factory or its Authorized Service Centers or the installation of the repaired or replacement unit The consumer must bear these expenses This warranty does not cover repair or replacement of a unit or part except at our factory or a Polaris Authorized Service Center THIS LIMITED WAR...

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