Halco FLCN Series Operating instructions

Installation and
Operation Guide
Halco ProLED®Nicheless LED
Pool & Spa Light
RGB RGB-W WHITE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This warranty is available to the original purchaser of the product(s) only.This warranty applies only when products
are properly installed; any other use voids the warranty.This warranty does not apply to any abnormal use of
product(s), use in violation of any applicable standard, code or instructions for use in installations including those
contained in the latest National Electrical Code (NEC), the Standards for Safety of Underwriters Laboratory, Inc.
(UL), Standards for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).This warranty will not apply in the event
of conditions demonstrating abnormal use or stress, under/over voltage/current conditions, excessive switching
cycles or outside the recommended operating conditions.This warranty does not cover damage occurring during
shipment, damage or failure resulting from alteration, accident, acts of God, theft, abuse, negligent installation,
improper service, unauthorized repairs, freezing or where adequate care has not been taken to prevent damage
to the product(s).Tampering with any internal component of this product(s) will void the warranty.
This warranty gives you specic rights. You may have other rights that vary according to the laws of your state.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
THE FOREGOING SHALL CONSTITUTE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER AND IS IN LIEU
OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ALL WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL WARRANTIES ARISING FROM
COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OR TRADE. THE LIABILITY OF HALCO UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL
BE LIMITED TO THE REPLACEMENT, REPAIR OR CREDIT OF THE PRODUCT(S) AS STATED HEREIN. Halco IS
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING OR TRANSPORTATION COSTS RELATED TO OBTAINING WARRANTY
SERVICE. IN NO EVENT SHALL HALCO BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER COSTS OR DAMAGES, INCLUDING
LOST PROFITS OR REVENUES, LABOR CHARGES OR FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
Halco reserves the right to change the warranty and/or warranty period without prior notice and without
incurring obligation.
To obtain warranty service, retain the failed Product; retain the installation invoice showing product purchase
price and contact Halco ProLED
®
Pool Customer Service at: 800.374.1927
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Halco ProLED® Pool Customer Service at:
800.374.1927
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ, FOLLOW AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HALCO LIGHTING TECHNOLOGIES 2-YEAR LIMITED
WARRANTY HALCO PROLED®COLOR CHANGING LED
NICHELESS LIGHT AND HALCO PROLED®WHITE LED
NICHELESS LIGHT
Halco Lighting Technologies warrants its LED in-ground light xtures to be free from defects in
material and workmanship, under normal use, conditions and service, from the date of purchase
and warrants its products as follows:
*If during the rst twelve (12) months of the warranty period, the LED Module fails to
operate due to a defect in material or workmanship, Halco will, at its option, repair or replace
xture at no charge. If during months thirteen (13) through twenty four (24), the LED Module
fails to operate due to a defect in material or workmanship, Halco will grant the purchaser a
pro-rated credit for purchase of a Halco ProLED®LED Light Fixture, as the purchaser’s
sole remedy.
Product Line Structural Housing LED Module
Halco ProLED®Color Changing LED Nicheless
Light
Halco ProLED®White LED Nicheless Light
Two (2) Year
Two (2) Year
Two (2) Year
Two (2) Year*
®
Norcross, Georgia
®

Contents
Important Safety Precautions and Warnings.......................................................................................2-3
Installation of the Halco ProLED®Nicheless LED Lights ....................................................................4
- Preparing the Light Fixture for Installation ................................................................................4-5
- Installing the Light Fixture..............................................................................................................5-6
Wiring Options for Controlling Halco ProLED®Nicheless LED Lights ..........................................6
- Wire Gauge and Length......................................................................................................................7
- Wiring to a Switch ...............................................................................................................................8
- 12VAC Installation ...............................................................................................................................8
Operating Instructions for the Halco ProLED®Nicheless LED Lights.............................................8
Operating Instructions for the Halco ProLED®Color-Changing
Halco ProLED®White Nicheless LED Lights..........................................................................................8
Description of Light Shows and Colors.......................................................................................... 10-11
Winterizing.................................................................................................................................................. 12
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................................... 12
Warranty information............................................................................................................................... 13
1.5" LED Nicheless Light Installation Manual
and Operation Guide for the following part
numbers series:
FLCN (Halco ProLED®Color-Changing Light)
FLWN (Halco ProLED®White Light)
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FOR YOUR SAFETY - This product must be installed and serviced by a licensed or
certied electrician or a qualied pool serviceman in accordance with the National
Electrical Code (NEC).
Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions
accompanying this product. Failure to follow warning notices and instructions may result
in property damage, personal injury, or death. Improper installation and/or operation will
void the warranty.Always disconnect the power to the light at the circuit breaker before
installing or servicing the light. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury
due to electrical shock. Before installing any underwater light xtures or lamps read
and follow all safety precautions, warning notices and instructions which are included
in this Installation and Operation Guide. Failure to follow safety precautions,warnings
and instructions can result in severe injury or death, and damage to the lights.
WARNING
DANGER! FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTALL AND USE THIS
PRODUCT CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH.
INSTALLER NOTICE: This Installation and Operation Guide contains important
information about the installation, operation and use of this product. This information
should be given to the operator and/or owner of the Halco ProLED®Nicheless LED
Light for reference regarding the proper installation, operation and use of this product.
When installing and using the Halco ProLED®Nicheless LED Light, basic electrical safety
precautions should always be exercised, including the following:
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
Read and follow all warning notices and instructions contained in this guide before
installing or using the Halco ProLED®Nicheless LED Light. Severe injury, death or
property damage may result if the warnings and instructions contained in this manual
are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY. READ, FOLLOW AND RETAIN ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING

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Check to make sure the electrical system for the pool, spa or fountain conforms with
all requirements of the National Electrical Code
and any applicable local codes or ordinances.
electrician must install the electrical system to meet or exceed all NEC requirements
®Nicheless LED Light is installed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION WHICH CAN LEAD TO
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Except when the Halco ProLED
®
Nicheless LED Lights are installed in an area of the pool
or spa that is not used for swimming and the lens is adequately guarded to keep any person
from contacting it, the light shall be installed in or on a wall of the pool, with the
Before installing the Halco ProLED®Nicheless LED Light read and follow all safety precautions, warning
notices and instructions which are included in this Installation and Operation Guide. Failure to follow
safety precautions, warnings and instructions can result in severe injury or death, and damage to the Halco
ProLED®Nicheless LED Light.
Read Important Safety Precautions and Instructions. Before beginning any electrical wiring,
be sure to read and carefully follow ALL Safety Instructions. Installation of the Halco ProLED
Nicheless Light
WARNING
®Color-Changing Light RGB, Halco ProLED®Color-Changing Light RGB-W and
Halco ProLED®White Light
For supply connection, use only an isolating low voltage power supply with ungrounded output,
evaluated and listed by a NRTL for swimming pool use.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION WHICH CAN LEAD TO
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
INSTALLATION OF THE HALCO PROLED®
NICHELESS LED LIGHT
Use the chart below to determine the appropriate minimum required pipe length for your
installation. It is recommended to use 1.5" pipe so that lights can easily be upgraded to a
higher wattage model in the future.
RGB / RGB-W / WHITE
WATTS
8 Watts
20 Watts
MINIMUM LENGTH
FOR 1.5” PIPE
6"
6"
All products listed above are available in 30, 50, 100 and 150 feet cord lengths.
NOTE:The Halco ProLED®Nicheless LED Lights are serviceable -donot attempttoremove
the enclosure of cord fromthe conduit while submerged. No separate ground orbonding wire is
required for the Halco ProLED®Nicheless LED Lights.These lights are low voltage and do not have
any exposed metal.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
pool serviceman in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC). Before installing this product, read and follow
all warning notices and instructions accompanying this product. Failure to follow warning notices and instructions may
result in property damage, personal injury, or death. Improper installation and/or operation will void the warranty.Always
disconnect the power to the light at the circuit breaker before installing or servicing the light. Failure to do so could result
in death or serious injury due to electrical shock.
all safety precautions, warning notices and instructions which are included in this Installation and Operation Guide. Failure
to follow safety precautions, warnings and instructions can result in severe injury or death, and damage to the lights.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION.
WARNING
PREPARING THE LIGHT FIXTURE FOR INSTALLATION
NOTE: A licensed electrician must complete the below preparatory steps prior to the
Verify the pool meets the requirements of the current National Electrical Code (NEC) / Canadian Electrical
the electrical system to meet or exceed those requirements prior to installing the Halco ProLED®
Nicheless LED Lights. Examples of the NEC code requirements pool electrical systems must meet are
outlined below.
the inside of the bottom of the junction box or transformer) above the MAXIMUM water level, OR at least
Halco
ProLED®
NOTE: Always verify the pool’s electrical system meets all local city and state applicable requirements.

1. 1.5" pipe must be installed through the bond beam with a minimum length of fourteen (14 inches,
followed by a one (1) inch conduit with sweeps. DO NOT use 90 degree elbows. It is highly
recommended to use 1.5" pipe through out the entire width of the bond beam. (see Figure 2).
2. Snake the 2-Conductor electrical cord through the conduit outlet of the wall tting, into the
conduit and up to the location of the 12VAC pool transformer. Cut off the cord, after allowing
for service and length of run to the transformer. A length of cord with 18" - 24" of excess
cord is recommended for the service loop. Pull the xture snug to the wall tting.
NOTE: THESE STEPS ARE TO BE PERFORMED ONLY AFTER ALL ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ARE MET.
NOTE: When using a 1 1/2" MIP tting on the back of a SP-1022 or SP-1048 wall tting,
the interior dimension of the Spears or Dura brands of MIP are both too small for
proper installation of the Halco ProLED®Nicheless Lights.
INSTALLING THE HALCO PROLED® NICHELESS
LIGHT FIXTURE
See chart on page 4 for min.
length requirements.
1” minimum rigid conduit No 90°
degree elbows.
4” Min. from water level to top of lens.
1.5” Pipe.
1.5” Threaded wall tting.
Figure 2: Standard Halco ProLED® Nicheless Light installation with 1.5" pool wall tting.
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Figure 1: Halco ProLED® Nicheless Light installation with standard 1.5" plastic tting.
48” min. Check local city and state for other j-box requirements.
12 VAC Class 2 Transformer or Junction Box.
8” minimum to maximum water level.
4” min to top of lens.
1.5” pipe through bond beam and a minimum length
for each style light. (See Light Info Charts, p.4)
Rigid 1” Rigid Electrical Conduit. Sweep
elbows only, no 90º elbows.
Vertical installations such as bench and walk-out locations
will use ALL of the same clearance requirements.
MAX POSSIBLE WATER LINE (top of copping)
3. Using the included Lens Key, thread the light into the
wall tting until it is snug.
NOTE TO INSTALLER: Please provide the pool owner
with at least 1 Lens Key upon completion of installation.
Figure 3: Lens Key Operation.
Tighten
Figure 4: Standard Halco ProLED® Nicheless Light installation with 1.5" pool wall fitting.
WIRING OPTIONS FOR CONTROLLING THE HALCO
PROLED®NICHELESS LIGHTS
NOTE: Always consider the cable length when calculating the input voltage at the
transformer. The maximum service between a transformer and all the connected lights
should not exceed 150 ft... in length. This includes the primary run from the
Junction Box (J-Box).
Multiple Halco ProLED®Color-Changing Nicheless Lights may be synchronized by
being controlled on a single circuit, with a single transformer and switch, up to and not
exceeding 400 watts.
12VAC Pool Transformer, see table in Wire
Gauge and Length section for more details.
12VAC Pool Transformer.
NOTE: Service Loop
not applicable for
Junction Box Installations.
4” Min. from water level to top of lens.
4” Min. from water level to
top of lens.
Allow 18”-24” slack
for Service Loop.
Conduit to 12VAC
transformer.
Vertical Installation for steps, Benches and Swim outs.
IMPORTANT: All Halco ProLED®Color-Changing Light Nicheless Lights
must be on the same circuit or switch,or tied into the same transformer in order
to synchronize colors.Use only solid wire and bus style terminal connectors.
WARNING

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The Halco ProLED®Nicheless LED Lights are low voltage light xtures. Improper
wire gauge and/or wire length can affect the performance of these lights. Follow the
guidelines below to determine the proper operation and optimum performance of
the lights.
Voltages are determined by the measured voltage level at the bus bar where the
transformer and cords are connected.
NOTE: Each color mode has a slightly different power draw.
Cord Length Min Voltage Max Voltage
50 feet 9.4VAC 12.4VAC
100 feet 10.7VAC 13.2VAC
150 feet 11.82VAC 13.8VAC
WIRE GAUGE AND LENGTH
WARNING
Which could result in serious injury or death.A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
for 120 Volt transformers should be used if required by the transformer manufacturer
or if required by the local state or city code. When a GFCI is used, the conductors
on the load side of the GFCI circuit shall not occupy conduit, boxes, or enclosures
containing other conductors unless the additional conductors are also protected by a
GFCI. Refer to local state and city codes for complete details.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION.
WARNING
Which could result in serious injury or death. The Halco ProLED® Nicheless LED Lights are only
available for 12VAC power. For supply connection, use only an isolating low voltage power supply with
ungrounded output, evaluated and listed by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) for
swimming pool use.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION.
WARNING
WIRING TO A SWITCH
*If required by transformer manufacturer's instructions or by local state/city code requirements.
Figure 5: Wiring Halco ProLED®Nicheless LED Underwater Lights.
Aqualink®Aux Relay or Switch.
BlackLine
GFCI*
Black
White
White
Green
WhiteNeutral
GroundGround
Black
120 volts to 12VAC
transformer.
Halco ProLED®Color-Changing Light and Halco ProLED®White Lights
Nicheless LED light Fixtures are operated through the light’s switch. No special
controller or interface is required, Use a junction box to connect and operate
multiple lights with a single switch.
OPERATING THE HALCO PROLED®COLOR CHANGING
& HALCO PROLED®WHITE NICHELESS LED LIGHTS
A 12-14 VAC Transformer must be used to power all 12VAC Halco ProLED®
Nicheless LED Lights.
NOTE: For optimum performance Halco recommends not exceeding the load factor
specied by the instructions included with the transformer.
To ensure maximum safety, only use a transformer that can supply 12VAC and is listed
or certied by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) as compliant with
UL 379, Standard for Power Units for Fountain Luminaires, Swimming Pools and Spas.
12VAC INSTALLATION
To prevent the risk of re which could result in property damage, void the warranty, as well
as to ensure optimum performance from your Halco ProLED®Nicheless LED Lights, do
not exceed the load factor specied in the instructions provided by the manufacturer of
the transformer.
WARNING

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SOLID COLORS:
COLOR LOCK AND RETURN:
LIGHT SHOWS:
®Color-Changing Light Nicheless LED are pre-programmed
and synchronous with each other while offering a wide array of lighting effects and options.
a color shown during an active light show and can return to the last locked color effect.
®
Color-Changing Light Nicheless LED features are selectable by
turning the existing pool light power switch off and on, known as power cycling.
®
Color-Changing Nicheless LED has seven light shows and
(
®Color-Changing Nicheless LED can stop a light show and
locked color effect.
HALCO PROLED®NICHELESS LED LIGHT: SHOWS,
SOLID COLORS AND FUNCTIONS
1.TRANQUIL 2. STROBE 3. DEEP SPACE 4. EMERALD
SEAS
5. PATRIOT DREAM 6. SUNSET 7. GALAXY
8. BLUE 9. GREEN 10. RED
11.WHITE (RGB-W) or LILAC WHITE (RGB) 12. PINK
13. Color Lock 14. Return
NOTE:
®
Nicheless LED Lights
®
Nicheless LED Lights on the same power circuit will sync together so that they all
display the
®
Nicheless
LED Lights on the same power circuit must be on the same electrical circuit for this feature to be
operational. Halco
®
Nicheless LED Lights on the same power circuit may not synchronize
with other pool, spa
NOTE:
®
Nicheless LED Lights will not synchronize with any
other
During off/on power cycling,prior to the selected show/color displaying,no illumination
will occur. This is normal during the cycling process. During this period the pool/
spa will be dark and precautions should be taken to avoid any unforeseen accidents.
Failure to observe this warning may result in serious injury or death to pool/spa users.
WARNING
HALCO PROLED®NICHELESS LED LIGHT OPERATION: HOW TO
CHANGE
LIGHT SHOW, SELECT SOLID COLORS
AND FUNCTIONS
Show: Slow color-fades between white, magenta, blue and green.
Cycle: Continuous color slow-fades between colors. Light will stay on each solid color for
Show:
Cycle:
1. TRANQUIL (FACTORY DEFAULT LIGHT SHOW):
2. STROBE:
Show: Slow cross-fade through all colors.
Cycle: Continuous color sequence cycle with slow cross-fade between colors. Light will
3. DEEP SPACE:
CHANGE LIGHT SHOW
®
Color-Changing
SELECT SOLID COLORS
Similar to selecting an
®
Color-Changing light show, power cycle pool light
®
White,
®
White
(RGB-W) or LILAC WHITE (RGB).
NOTE: During power cycle process, before the selected light show or color is
displayed, temporarily their will be no illumination.This is normal during the
switching process.
DESCRIPTION OF LIGHT SHOWS AND COLORS
DESCRIPTION OF LIGHT SHOWS AND COLORS
Show: Slow cross-fade between green and blue.
Cycle: Continuous color sequence cycle with slow cross-fade between green and blue
Show: Cross-fade through red, white and blue.
Cycle:
4. EMERALD SEAS:
5. STARS AND STRIPES:
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Show: Slow color-fade through orange, red and magenta.
Cycle: Continuous color sequence cycle with cross-fade between colors.
6. SUNSET:
Show: Fast color-change through random colors.
Cycle:
7. GALAXY:
8. BLUE: Solid Deep Blue
9. GREEN: Solid Deep Green
10. RED: Solid Deep Red
11. WHITE: Solid White Hue
12. PINK: Solid Deep Pink
WINTERIZING
Consult a local state or city swimming pool professional for proper winterization of
your Halco ProLED®Nicheless LED Lights.
WARNING
Use the following tipsto help you resolve problems that might occur whileoperating the
Halco ProLED®Nicheless LED Lights.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause/Action
All lights fail to
illuminate
One or more lights
are dim, blinking or
not working
Colored lights out
of sync
Lights are not receiving
power
improper wire gauge
Improper voltage
supply orpoor
connectionto the light
used inthe installation- damage is assured and
will void the warranty.
Separate eachlight and independently wire
-
cess on eachlight. If junctionbox isbeing used,
check for proper connectionoflight cord.Verify
that the correct wire gauge isbeing used
between the transformer and the j-box.
achieved for the lights that are out of sync.
Reset all the lights to by
turning lights OFF for one 1
DESCRIPTION OF LIGHT SHOWS AND COLORS
(Continued)