Astral Pool SLX Light Engine User manual

SLX Light Engine
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY – This product must be installed and serviced by a contractor who is licensed and qualified in pool equipment in accordance with the latest applicable
version of AS/NZS 3000, along with any other applicable local or council codes/standards. Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions
that accompany this product. Failure to follow warning notices and instructions may result in property damage, personal injury, or death. Improper installation and/or
operation may void the warranty.
Improper installation and/or operation can create unwanted electrical hazard which may cause serious injury, property damage, or death.
ATTENTION INSTALLER – This manual contains important information about the installation, operation and safe use of this product. Thisinformation should be given to
the owner/operator of this equipment.
Installation Manual

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Table of Contents
Section 1. Important Safety Instructions .... 4
Section 2. Package Contents....................... 4
Section 3. Light Engine Preparation............ 5
Section 4. New Installation........................... 5
4.1 Concrete Pool Installation......................... 5
4.2 Flush Mount Installation............................ 6
Section 5. Existing Pool Retrofit.................. 6
5.1 Concrete and Fiberglass Niche
Installation................................................. 6
5.2 Flush Mount Installation............................ 6
5.3 SLX 2.5m Cable Connection .................... 6

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Section 1.Important Safety Instructions
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION. This underwater niche must be installed by a licensed or certified electrician in accordance
with the National Electrical Code and applicable local codes and ordinances. Improper installation 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. Read
and follow the specific instructions below.
Before installing this underwater niche, read and follow all warning notices and instructions accompanying this niche. Failure to follow safety
warnings and instructions can result in severe injury, death, or property damage. Visit our website astralpool.com.au to download additional copies
of these instructions.
NOTICE
The AstralPool Pool and Spa niches are intended for installation in fresh water and salt water swimming pools and spas. It is important to ensure
that the lights in which the niches are installed are intended for their appropriate application, either fresh water or salt water.
WARNING
Do NOT connect to a 24VAC transformer as this will result in failure and void the warranty. The product is designed for 12VAC transformers only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Section 2. Package Contents
OR
1
2 3
1
23
OR
SLX Light Engine - Concrete
1 SLX Light
2 Light Plug Mount Kit (P/N 20350)
3 Mounting Screws Kit (P/N 13529) - concrete and fiberglass
surface mounting only
Table 1. Light Kit Contents
3
2
1
SLX Light Engine - Flush Mount
1 Cable Light 2.5m (P/N 20349)
2 Solder Splice
3 Heatshrink (glued)
Table 2. Cable Light (2.5m) Kit Contents

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Section 3. Light Engine
Preparation
TOP
Note "TOP"
for Proper
Mounting
O-rings
Figure 1. SLX for Concrete - Back of Light Engine
1. Turn the SLX light onto its cover to view the
underside and connection port.
2. Remove the red protective cap from the cable plug.
Discard the three screws and the O-Rings.
3. Remove the light engine from its packaging. Insert
the two O-Rings (from kit P/N 20350) into the
grooves on the back of the light and double-check
that they are positioned correctly, as shown in Figure
1and Figure 2.
4. Align the plug with the socket on the light and use
the three screws (from kit P/N 20350) to attach the
plug securely to the light. Tighten these screws firmly
by hand only; do not use a power tool. See Figure 2.
NOTE: Plug and socket can only be engaged in one position as
depicted. Before applying any force to the plug and socket,
check both parts are aligned as shown in Figure 2.
TOP
Match Screws
to Holes
Figure 2. Plug and Socket Alignment
5. Double check that the cable gland inside the niche
is tightened. Coil the remaining cable into the niche,
leaving enough spare cable in the niche to be able
to bring the light (with cable attached) above the
waterline. This allows for easy servicing at a later
date.
6. Locate the “TOP” marking on the rear of the light.
See Figure 1.
NOTE: All of the preset screws in this product are tightened
to precise torques during the manufacturing process.
Please DO NOT tighten any screws as permanent product
damage may result!
Section 4. New Installation
4.1 Concrete Pool Installation
1. Insert the light into the niche, keeping the “TOP”
marking at the top and aligning the screw holes of
the light to those in the mounting ring.
2. Using the three screws (from kit P/N 13529), attach
the light and dress ring to the niche using a manual
screw driver. Do not over-tighten, as using power
tools may cause damage. Before filling the pool
check the light is functioning by switching it on for a
few seconds. See Figure 3.
Mounting
Holes (3)
Dress
Ring
NOTE: Align mounting ring marker bump with
light’s notch (behind dress ring).
Figure 3. SLX Concrete Installation
Pool
Surface
Cutout
Figure 4. SLX Light Engine Concrete Installation
NOTE: Do not look directly at the light whilst it is operating.

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4.2 Flush Mount Installation
Bottom Tab
Top Screw Hole
Figure 5. SLX Flush Mount - Rear of Light Engine
1. Remove the pre-installed retaining screw from the
top of the mounting plate. Retain this screw for later
use.
2. On the face plate, identify and position the screw
hole at the top and the protruding tab at the bottom.
See Figure 5.
3. Insert the protruding tab into the slot at the bottom
of the mounting plate by holding the light at an angle
to the wall. Verify the fit, then seat the light into the
mounting plate. Re-insert the original retaining screw
to hold the light in position. Donot over-tighten, as
using power tools may cause damage.
4. Before filling the pool, check the light is functioning
by switching it on for a few seconds.
NOTE: Installed in pool wall.
Figure 6. SLX Flush Mount Installation
NOTE: Do not look directly at the light whilst it is operating.
Section 5. Existing Pool
Retrofit
The SLX Light has been designed to be compatible with
other light vendors’ mounting methods. Installing your
new SLX light will require two main steps:
1. Mount the light into the existing hardware;
2. Join the SLX power cable to the existing power
cable.
5.1 Concrete and Fiberglass
NicheInstallation
1. Remove the old light from the concrete or fibreglass
niche.
2. Test fit the new SLX light by following the steps for
Section 4.1, Concrete Pool Installation. If your new
SLX light fits, proceed with the installation. Ifthe
light doesn’t fit, please contact AstralPool for further
advice.
NOTE: DO NOT SUBMERGE the SLX light into pool water unless it
has the cable fitted.
3. Follow the steps in Section 5.3, SLX 2.5m Cable
Connection to join the SLX power cable to the
existing power cable.
4. Perform final installation of the SLX light.
5.2 Flush Mount Installation
1. Remove the old light and flush mounting plate from
the pool wall. As SLX lights will fit directly onto some
existing mounting plates, trial fit the SLX light to the
mounting plate.
If the light fits, then the old mounting plates can be
reused if they are in good condition. If the existing
mounting plate can’t be used, then it can be used as
a pattern to drill mounting and cable holes in the SLX
mounting plate.
NOTE: DO NOT SUBMERGE the SLX light into pool water unless it
has the cable fitted.
2. Follow Section 4.2, Flush Mount Installation
instructions, which will guide you through installing
your new SLX light.
3. Follow the steps in Section 5.3, SLX 2.5m Cable
Connection to join the SLX power cable to the
existing power cable.
4. Perform final installation of the SLX light.
5.3 SLX 2.5m Cable Connection
1. If necessary, cut off the old connector from the
existing power cable. Trim the supplied SLX power
cable so that, once joined, the new combined
power cable has sufficient length to be able to reach
above the surface of the water. This allows easier
installation and servicing. Excess cable can be
removed if desired.

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2. Trim the ends of both of the cables to be joined as
shown. Note that if either cable has solder on the
cables this section should be cut off so that the bare
wires are exposed.
3. Ensure that the cables to be joined are clean and dry
in the area around the proposed joint. If the cable
isn’t clean, it may be possible to trim the cable until
a clean area is reached. Otherwise, the cable can be
lightly rubbed with sandpaper toremove concrete
residues etc.
Heat-shrink Tube
5mm
20mm
Figure 7. Apply Heat-shrink Tube
4. Slide the heat-shrink tube onto the longest cable
and well away from the joint. This tube has to be
kept clear of the solder splices when they are being
heated. See Figure 7.
5. Fit one of the solder splices to each of the two wires
of the old cable. See Figure 8.
Solder Splice
Figure 8. Fit Solder Splice to Wire Ends
6. Slide the wires from the new cable into the solder
splices and position each splice so that the silver
coloured solder ball is positioned over where the two
(2) wires join. See Figure 9.
Figure 9. Proper and Improper Solder Ball Positions
7. Using a heat gun on Medium to High heat, gently
heat the centre of the solder splices until the solder
ball melts and runs into the wire. Take care to only
heat around the solder ball as excess heat can
damage the cable. Check that the red seals next to
the solder balls have also melted. See Figure 10.
Heat Gun
Figure 10. Heating Solder Splices
8. Slide the heat-shrink tube over the joint, ensuring
that the heat-shrink tube covers each end of the joint
evenly and start to heat the tubing from the centre
outwards. Continue to heat the centre until the tube
starts to decrease in size.
9. Continue heating the heat-shrink tube towards the
ends but be CAREFUL not to heat the cables directly
as they can be DAMAGED. See Figure 11.
Heat-shrink Tube
Figure 11. Proper Heat-shrink Tube Application
10. Once the heat-shrink tube has shrunk completely the
glue from inside of it should be visible on the ends.
See Figure 12.
Glue
Figure 12. Completed Heat-shrink Tube Application
11. Leave the completed joint to COOL for five (5)
minutes to ensure that the glue seal isn’t damaged.
Once cooled, momentarily power the light to confirm
that the connection is sound.

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