RGBC5 WATERGLOW LIGHTING MANUAL
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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS (CONT.)
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C-25 control panel: The C-25 timer must be turned on (fountain operating) to allow the light circuit to
energize.
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C-85, or C-95 control panel with GFCI outlet and photo eye control: The fountain timer must be
turned on (fountain operating) to allow the light circuit to energize. While the photo eye is covered,
the GFCI outlet can be reset if tripped.
The timer may not be set properly.
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C-85, or C-95 control panel (and all 3phase fountain control panels) with terminal connections and
timer control for light kit: The control panel has a second timer for controlling the lights (no photo eye).
Ensure the light timer is set to operate the lights. The timer has a built-in Hand-Off-Auto switch. Ensure
the switch is set properly. Ensure the fountain is turned on. The light timer will not energize the light kit
unless the fountain circuit is energized.
The GFCI may be tripped.
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C-25 control panel: Reset the GFCI. If the GFCI does not reset it could be a ground fault in the fountain
wiring, or the light kit wiring. Unplug both the fountain and light kit and reset the GFCI. If it resets, plug
fountain then light kit back in and see which one trips the GFCI. If the GFCI does not reset with both un-
plugged, then the GFCI may be defective.
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C-85, or C-95 control panel with GFCI outlet and photo eye control: To reset the GFCI outlet the fountain
timer must be turned on, and the photo eye must be activated. (Black electrical tape can be wrapped
around the photo eye to activate it.) Once these are on, the GFCI reset button can be pressed. (Unplug
the light kit prior.) Plug the light kit in and see if it operates. If the GFCI trips again then the light kit may
be damaged. If the GFCI does not reset (with light kit unplugged) then it may be defective, or the photo
eye is not activated to send power to the outlet.
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C-85, or C-95 control panel with terminal connections and timer control for light kit: For panels with a
GFCB (ground fault circuit breaker) and timer-controlled lights, simply reset the two-pole breaker. This
will turn the fountain and light kit back on if the timers are set to on. If it trips again, disconnect the light
kit from the terminals and reset.
WARNING!
You must turn off power to the panel before disconnecting
any wiring from the terminals. If the breaker trips with the light kit disconnected, then disconnect the
fountain as well and reset. If the breaker continues to trip it may be a defective GFCB. If the breaker
resets, then reconnect the fountain then the light kit to see which one trips the GFCB.
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3phase fountain control panels: 3phase fountain panels have a ground fault sensing module that will
trip if either the light kit or fountain has a ground fault. To reset the module, simply press the reset
button in the panel. This will turn the fountain and light kit back on if the timers are set to on. If it trips
again, disconnect the light kit from the terminals and reset.
WARNING!
You must turn off power to the
panel before disconnecting any wiring from the terminals. If the GFI module trips with the light kit dis-
connected, then disconnect the fountain as well and reset. If the GFI module continues to trip it may be
a defective module or an internal wiring issue with the panel. If the module resets, then reconnect the
fountain then the light kit to see which one trips the module.
“My lights work, but they are not as bright as they were when first installed.”
Dirty lenses may be to blame.
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Turn off power to the control panel and disconnect power cords to the fountain and the light kit. Bring
the fountain to the shore and inspect the light kit lenses. Over time, algae growth and hard water depos-
its on the lenses can block light output. Clean the lenses with a soft brush and the light should be bright
again.
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