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b.
Using a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws holding the lamp assembly and the three screws
holding the lamp bracket assembly and hot mirror and place in a secure location, see Figure 3.
Do not
remove any screws other than the ones specified in Figure 2.
c. Disconnect lamp at plug, see Figure 2.
Be sure the power is OFF before installing or removing lamp. Allow the lamp to cool before relamping.
This light fixture uses a Metal Halide lamp. Use care when replacing lamp not to touch the lamp or
reflector. Handle only the lamp bracket. Failure to do so may severely reduce the lamp life.
5.
Install the new lamp
a. Replace the lamp assembly – noting the side the screw holes are on – assembly goes together only one way.
b. Reassemble lamp assembly by following steps 1 thru 5 in reverse order.
5.
Remove old gasket from lens and discard it.
6.
Install new gasket during reassembly of light, Fiberstars part number J30-7000.
NOTE:
DO NOT USE ANY LUBRICANTS WHEN INSTALLING THE LENS GASKET!
To prevent the risk of damage or injury do not operate fixture on the deck of Pool or Spa for more than 15
minutes. Allow fixture to cool down before installation.
8.
Align the letter “E” of the word before on the surface of the lens with the pilot screw hole on the face ring for
proper lens orientation.
9.
Secure ring to light fixture. See Section VI. Stainless Steel Face Ring Assembly Instructions.
10. Replace light assembly into niche and tighten special pilot screw.
Use only the special pilot screw provided with this underwater light. This screw mounts and electrically
grounds the housing securely to the mounting dng and wet niche. Failure to use the screw provided could
create an electrical hazard, which could result in death or serious injury to pool users, installers or others
due to electrical shock.
Section VI. Stainless Steel Face Ring Assembly Instructions.
Replace lens gasket. A NEW LENS GASKET MUST BE USED EACH TIME THE LIGHT IS REASSEMBLED.
NOTE:
DO NOT USE ANY LUBRICANTS WHEN INSTALLING THE LENS GASKET!
1.
With the light resting on its base, place lens/gasket assembly on light fixture and position the face ring so the
pilot screw on the face ring aligns with the letter “E” of the word “BEFORE” on the surface of the lens.
2.
Install the compression clamp over the lens, gasket, and base assembly. Tighten the screw and nut until the
distance between the ends of the clamp equals 3/8 – 1/2 inch.
