Preparing The Light Fixture For Replacement; Replacing The Light Fixture - Jandy Pro Series WPLV100WS30 Guide D'installation

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4.1 Preparing the Light Fixture for
Replacement
Verify that the pool or spa meets the requirements of
the current National Electrical Code
US, the Electrical Code in Canada, and all applicable
local codes and ordinances. A licensed or certified
electrician must install the electrical system to meet or
exceed those requirements before the underwater light
is installed. Some of the requirements of the National
Electrical Code, which the pool or spa's electrical
system must meet, are as follows:
1. The lighting circuit must have a Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) for line voltage 120
volt models, and must have an appropriately rated
circuit breaker.
2. The Junction Box (or, for 12 volt models, the
low voltage transformer) must be located at least
eight (8) inches above water level, at least four (4)
inches above ground level or pool deck level, and
at least 48 inches from the edge of the pool or spa;
see Figure 1 (or Figure 2, for spa).
3. The light fixture and all metal items within five (5)
feet of the pool or spa must be properly electrically
bonded to a reliable point of grounding.
4. The wet niche must be properly installed so that
the top edge of the underwater light's lens is at
least 18 inches below the surface of the water in
the pool or spa; see Figure 1 (or Figure 2, for spa).
5. The wet niche must be properly electrically
bonded and grounded via the No. 8 AWG ground
connector located at the rear of the niche; see
Figure 1 (or Figure 2, for spa).
To be certain that the pool or spa's electrical system
meets all applicable requirements, the electrician should
also consult the local building department.
4.2

Replacing the Light Fixture

NOTE Perform these steps only after the electrical
system requirements are met.
WARNING
Failure to bring the pool or spa's electrical system
up to code requirements before installing the
underwater light will create an electrical hazard
which could result in death or serious injury to pool
or spa users, installers, or others due to electrical
shock, and may also cause damage to property.
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NOTE The light fixture may be replaced without
removing water from the pool or spa.
Turn off the main electrical switch or circuit
1.
breaker, as well as the switch, which operates the
underwater light.
2. Unscrew the special pilot screw at the top of the
face ring and remove the light assembly from the
niche, and place the assembly on the deck.
WARNING
Be sure to keep the special pilot screw from this
underwater light. This screw mounts and electrically
grounds the housing securely to the mounting ring
and wet niche. Failure to use the screw provided
could create an electrical hazard, which could result
in death or serious injury to pool or spa users,
installers or others due to electrical shock.
3. Remove the Junction Box cover, disconnect the
light fixture wires and strain relief, and then pull
the cord out of the conduit from the niche.
4. Feed the new light fixture cord through the conduit
from the niche to the Junction Box.
NOTE Depending on the length of the conduit, special
tools may be required to pull the cord through
the conduit.
5. Leave at least four (4) feet of cord to coil around
the light fixture; see Figure 1 (or Figure 2, for spa).
This allows the light to be serviced after the pool
or spa is filled with water.
6. Cut the cord at the Junction Box, leaving at least
six (6) inches of cord to make connections.
7. Strip six (6) inches of the outer cord jacket from
the cord to expose the three insulated wires. Be
careful not to damage the insulation on the three
(3) inner wires.
8. Install the strain relief over the cord jacket and
connect all (3) three wires to the corresponding
circuit wires in the Junction Box. Install the
Junction Box cover.