Nexxus Lighting Savi SAVI-PL-12-50 Service manual

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SAVI-PL-12-50
SAVI-PL-12-100
SAVI-PL-120-100
SAVI-SL-12-100
SAVI-SL-120-100
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS & OWNERS MANUAL
GIVE THIS MANUAL
TO THE OWNER/
OPERATOR AFTER
INSTALLATION.
NOTE TO INSTALLER
This manual is for the following models:
This underwater light 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.
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR INJURY
Pictured: SAVI-PL-120 - SAVI Pool Light (120V) with beauty plate.
3089958CHI
SUBMERGE BEFORE
OPERATING LIGHT.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Serious and permanent damage may occur to the
unit if light is not submerged during operation.
SAVI POOL LIGHT & SAVI SPA LIGHT

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SAVI Pool Light with beauty plate removed.SAVI Spa Light with beauty plate removed.
SAVI SPA LIGHT MODEL NUMBERS
SAVI-SL-12-100
SAVI-SL-120-100
SAVI POOL LIGHT MODEL NUMBERS
SAVI-PL-12-50
SAVI-PL-12-100
SAVI-PL-120-100
PRODUCT INFORMATION
NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE LIGHT FIXTURE – THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS IN
THE FIXTURE AND ANY ATTEMPTS TO OPEN THE FIXTURE MAY RESULT IN PERMANENT AND
IRREPARABLE DAMAGE AND MAY CAUSE A SAFETY HAZARD IF RE-INSTALLED IN A POOL OR SPA.
WARNING - NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPEN THIS LIGHT FIXTURE!
3089958CHI 3089958CHI
SAVI POOL/SPA LIGHT -- NICHE COMPATIBILITY TABLE
Niche
Type
Niche
Size
Pool/Spa
Construction
Hayward Pentair
Plastic Plastic Stain. Steel
Pool/Spa Small
Concrete SP0601U 79206600 178244300 2
Vinyl - - 78242300 1,3
Fiberglass - -
Pool Large 4
Concrete SP0600U 79206700 78210600
Vinyl SP0607U 620004 78232500
Fiberglass -
Notes:
1 Additional room for excess cable only on 12VAC models
2 For use only with 12VAC models
3 Use SAVI Fiberglass/Vinyl Adapter Ring (SAVI-Plate-FB-W, -G, or -B) for 120 VAC models
4 Use SAVI Retrofit Adapter Kit (SAVI-Plate-W, -G, or -B)

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DETAILED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Product Description Cord
Length
(feet)
Min. Voltage
Required
(Volt AC)
Wattage Draw
Nominal/Max
(Watts)1
Recommended
Pool/Spa Transformer
Output
(VAC)
Min. Rating
(VA)
Example
Intermatic P/N
SAVI-PL-12-50
SAVI-PL-12-100
Pool Light
Pool Light
50
100
13
14
60/80
60/80
13
14
100
100
PX-100 or
PX-300 2
SAVI-PL-120-100 Pool Light 100 120 95/120 N/A N/A N/A
SAVI-SL-12-100 Spa Light 100 13 26/32 13 50 PX-100
SAVI-SL-120-100 Spa Light 100 120 36/44 N/A N/A N/A
Notes:
1 Maximum wattage is on white light only. Other colors will draw less current.
2 PX-300 is recommended for long cable lengths and/or multiple parallel fixtures on a single transformer.
SAVI POOL Fixture
with Beauty Plate
SAVI SPA Fixture
with Beauty Plate
12 Volt POOL Fixture
12 Volt SPA Fixture
2”
approx.
120 Volt POOL Fixture
120 Volt SPA Fixture
4”
approx.

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GENERAL & SAFETY INFORMATION - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The underwater lighting fixture you have purchased is ETL Listed under file number 3089958CHI and must
be used with an appropriate ETL or UL Listed fixture housing (niche). Installation of light and niche must
be in accordance with Article 680 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and any applicable local codes. If
non-metallic conduit is used a #8 AWG grounding conductor must be run through conduit and connected
to grounding connector on inside of niche. This connection must be encapsulated using a listed potting
compound in accordance with NEC Article 680.23B2 (3M Inc. Scotch Cast Wet Niche Potting Compound
No. 2135 (UL File E130394 or equivalent). The integral external connection is for the #8 AWG bonding con-
ductor also required by the NEC.
This fixture is equipped with an Automatic Shutdown Mode to protect the light fixture if it is operated while
not submerged in water. If operating temperatures exceed the normal design temperatures expected with
standard submerged installations, the light will enter the “Shutdown Mode” where the light will power
down to a lower setting and glow light red or pink. Once the light has cooled down it will resume normal
operation. If the light does not resume normal operation try resetting the light (turn the light off for 6-8 sec-
onds before turning back on) to see if the over-heated condition has cleared.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Warning - To reduce risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely1.
supervised at all times.
Caution - This swimming pool / spa light is ETL listed for permanently installed pools or spas. It is not2.
listed for storable pools or spas. Permanently installed pools are those constructed in, or partially in
the ground, and all others capable of holding water in a depth greater than 42 in (1.07m). Storable pools
are those constructed on or above the ground and capable of holding water to a maximum depth of 42
in. (1.07 m).
This light fixture must be installed by qualified personnel in compliance with the National Electrical3.
Code (NEC) and any applicable local codes.
Disconnect electrical power before installation.4.
Improper installation may result in death or serious injury to bathers or service personnel or others by5.
way of electrical shock. Read and follow the instructions below.
CAUTION: We highly recommend having a qualified professional install this product. Be sure the power
supply has been shut off or disconnected. Failure to do so could result in severe personal injury.
When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following: Failure to follow instructions may result in injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This underwater light 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.
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR INJURY

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ENCAPSULATE
#8 AWG
COPPER WIRE
18” MIN. FROM
WATER LEVEL TO
TOP OF LENS
18” MIN. FROM
WATER LEVEL TO
TOP OF LENS
STEP 1
The light fixture must be installed in or on a wall of the pool with the
top of the lens opening not less than 18 inches (457mm) below the
normal water level of the pool.
NOTE: Except when the luminaire is installed in an area of the swimming pool
that is not used for swimming and the lens is adequately guarded to keep any
person from contacting it, the luminaire shall be installed in or on a wall of the
pool, with the top of the lens opening not less than 457 mm (18 inches) below
the normal water level of the pool.
STEP 2
Snake the 3-conductor electric cord and a #8 AWG ground wire
(when non-metallic conduit is used) through the conduit outlet of
the fixture housing (niche), into the conduit and up to the junction
box. DO NOT CUT EXCESS CORD. Leave adequate cord in niche
(Do NOT wrap cord around fixture) so that fixture will be able to
be raised to deck if required. Cut off extra cord after allowing for
service, and the length of the run to the junction box.
STEP 3
If non-metallic conduit is used, connect the #8 AWG ground wire
through the conduit to the connector on the inside of the fixture
housing (niche). This termination must be encapsulated using
a listed potting compound* to a thickness of at least 1/8 inch in
accordance with article 680 of the NEC.
* 3M Inc. Scotch Cast Wet Niche Potting Compound No. 2135 (UL File E130394) or
equivalent.
Diagram for Step 2
Diagram for Step 1
Diagram for Step 3