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I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S
Installation instructions for S.R.Smith
kēloXL
10” class LED series to common/existing
wet-niche applications for concrete, fiberglass, and vinyl liner pools or spas
1. Make sure that all electrical circuits and connections related to the light install are de-energized
and rendered safe.
2. Per NEC Article 680.23 (5) - Lights are to be installed in no less than 18” (450mm) below the
normal water level unless the luminaire is listed and identified for use at lesser depths. S.R. Smith
S.R. Smith
lights are listed and identified for use at depths no less than 4” (100mm) below the normal water
lights are listed and identified for use at depths no less than 4” (100mm) below the normal water
level.
level. All depth measurements are from the normal water level to the top of the Luminaire lens.
Existing niches should be located to meet these minimums. See Figure A for additional details.
3. While a wet removal of the existing niche light is possible, it is not recommended to be attempted
by inexperienced installers. S.R.Smith recommends that the water level be dropped to make the
installation as easy as possible.
4. Locate the conduit on the equipment side for the light’s low voltage cable (including the junction
box if applicable) and ensure that a pull line is run to pull the light cable through from the pool side.
5. Attach the pull line to the end of the
kēloXL
power cable with several wraps of electrical tape or
best method to aid in pulling the power cable through the conduit. Gently but firmly pull the cable
through the conduit to the equipment or junction box if applicable. DO NOT use excessive force
as the cord may be damaged during the pull. Depending on the layout and internal structure of
the conduit, water-based conduit lubricant may be required to enable an easier cord pull.
6. Pull the cord through the conduit to the desired location leaving 2-3 feet (or more if the depth at
the niche location is deeper) of slack at the pool niche end. While the
kēloXL
is not a serviceable
light, leaving the slack coiled in the niche will provide flexible access for accessory items, such as
alternate trim plates or replacement slot tab parts. It may also help with winterization depending
on the installer’s preferred method.
7. Locate and unscrew the niche pilot screw and keep it on hand.
8. Locate the tab slot in the niche at the 6 o’ clock position and position the tab on the
kēloXL
to fit in
that slot. In some cases, on concrete pools, the slot may be a bit too deep relative to the finished
surface of the pool wall. The screw holding the tab on the
kēloXL
may be unscrewed up to 2.5
turns max to allow for this variance. If more depth is needed, an alternate accessory tab part may
be required for installation.
9. Once the tab is placed in the niche slot at the 6 o’ clock position, locate the niche’s pilot screw
hole through the pilot screw slot on the
kēloXL
. Use the existing pilot screw to secure the
kēloXL
to the pool niche. DO NOT over tighten the screw, it only needs to be snug against the wall and
further tightening will not make it more secure.
10. Connect the red / black wire conductors of the S.R.Smith
kēloXL
to an approved, low voltage, Class
2, Magnetic Isolation type transformer that complies with UL379 or an S.R.Smith *poolLUX™
branded power unit operating between 12 - 14VAC (rated @ 50W per light) as required by NEC or
relevant local codes. As the operation is Low Voltage AC power, there is no polarity requirement.
11.
The
kēloXL
is now ready for use and will operate similar to most of the other S.R.Smith LED lights.
See the next section for operation of your new
kēloXL
.