Spa Electrics Atom Operating instructions

VINYL POOLS
ULTRA COMPACT NICHE LIGHT
INSTALLATION &
OWNER’S MANUAL

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FINISHED INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
LIGHT ASSEMBLY
WINTERIZATION
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TOOLS REQUIRED
PRODUCT SUPPORT AND INFORMATION
INCLUDED PARTS
TROUBLESHOOTING
KEY DIMENSIONS
CABLE ADJUSTMENT & REMOVAL
22ELECTRICAL GROUNDING / FCC COMPLIANCE
NOTICE
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FRESH WATER USE ONLY
HORIZONTAL MOUNT ONLY
NOT INTENDED FOR OPERATION OUT OF WATER
FOR SUPPLY CONNECTION, USE ONLY AN ISOLATING LOW VOLTAGE POWER
SUPPLY WITH UNGROUNDED OUTPUT, EVALUATED FOR SWIMMING POOL USE
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CONTENTS

Congratulations on your purchase of the ATOM underwater lighting system. All ATOM lights are
manufactured by Spa Electrics in Australia from only the highest quality materials. For more
information about Spa Electrics & our products, please visit www.spaelectrics.com.au
BEFORE YOU START:
• ATOM cables can be shortened to suit individual installation requirements. Spa Electrics
recommends all cabling is protected by conduit and that a junction box (or similar) is
incorporated into pool cabling design to avoid siphoning.
• Ensure that the lighting system is installed by a qualified person (e.g. registered pool builder
and/or licensed electrician), in accordance with the most current edition and/or amendment of
current NEC wiring code.
• For safe and proper installation, ensure that only those parts supplied with the system are used.
• Maximum installation depth for the ATOM light is 1.2ft (14”) below water line (to top of light).
• The ATOM light must be correctly installed in or on the wall of the pool with the top of the lens no
less than 4” below the nominal water level.
• All lights should be mounted in a location that is easily accessible without the need for entering
or lowering the pool water.
• 20” cable has been supplied pre-assembled within niche assembly, and must remain stored
within the Niche to ensure the light can be accessed above the waterline. [Maximum cable within
niche = 24” (18AWG & 16AWG). See Page 16 for more information].
CLEANING
• Only use warm water and a soft brush or cloth to clean ATOM lights. DO NOT use detergents or
spirits as this can damage the light and void your warranty.
USE
• DO NOT operate light unless completely submerged in water.
• Operating the light for at least 15 minutes every week is advised (all year round).
• ATOM lights are suited for both domestic and commercial installations and can be operated
continuously (24/7) if required.
• Temperature range for installation, operation and servicing: +32oF ~ +104oF (0oC ~ +40oC)
The ATOM light must only be used with a UL listed 12V AC Class 2 power supply or a power
source intended for swimming pool use (not included).
Minimum power source wattage requirement - 15 Watts per light.
• DO NOT use electronic or switch-mode power supplies with ATOM lights. These power supplies will
damage the light and void your product warranty.
• Pool chemicals & PH levels: Due to the corrosive nature of unbalanced pool chemicals, Spa
Electrics strongly recommend that your pool water is balanced prior to installing your pool lights or
any plastic or stainless steel components, and tested weekly to maintain these levels. pH levels
should be maintained between 7.2 – 7.6 at all times to ensure the longevity of these components.
> Failure to do so can result in chemical damage to the light housing and pool fittings,
including stainless steel components.
> Please note: Lights or components found to have excessive chemical damage will not
be covered under our manufacturer’s warranty policy.
• This light contains no user-serviceable parts; opening the light will void the product warranty.
IMPORTANT NOTE
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PRODUCT SUPPORT & INFORMATION
• 2 5/8” ~ 2 3/4” Hole saw
• Box cutter / knife
• No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
• Flat-blade screw driver (for light-head removal)
IMPORTANT NOTES
• The use of power tools during installation is not recommended as these
devices can cause faults and damage to light components.
• All installation steps should be carried out with manual tools only.
• The enclosed images are for illustrative purposes only. Appearances of parts
and assemblies may vary from the enclosed illustrations.
• Please contact your reseller if you have any questions regarding the correct
installation of this product.
WINTERIZATION
• Lights must be removed from pool wall and cable disconnected via plug
connection & stored in a safe place.
• Terminal Cover must be fitted to Plug Top prior to reinstalling into niche for
winter.
• Unless niche/conduit connection is adequately sealed (i.e. via included cable
gland components), pool water level must be drained down 12” below the
lowest light(s) position in pool wall.
• All conduits should be checked for accumulated water and drained if required.
• Consult your local pool professional for complete pool winterization process.
CANADA / NTH AMERICA INTERNATIONAL
Select Pool Products Spa Electrics PTY LTD
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TOOLS REQUIRED

CONICAL
NUT
CONICAL
WASHER
6x SCREWSCLAMP
RING
1x WARRANTY CARD 1x INSTALLATION MANUAL
REQUIRED PART (NOT INCLUDED)
UL LISTED 12V AC CLASS 2 POWER SUPPLY OR POWER SOURCE INTENDED FOR SWIMMING POOL USE.
Minimum power source wattage requirement - 15 Watts per light
Spa Electrics recommends “INTERMATIC PX” safety transformers for use with ATOM 3” lights
LIGHT
NICHE CAP
NICHE ASSEMBLY PLUG + CABLE
* +1 SPARE TERMINAL COVER
PROVIDED FOR WINTERIZATION
(SEE PAGE 4)
+1
SPARE*
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INCLUDED PARTS

Depending on your installation requirements,
conduits may run to a common junction box or
return directly to the power supply. In either case,
it is imperative that the conduit extends above the
water level of the pool at some point in order to
prevent siphoning.
NOTE: Conduit should contain a draw-wire to
allow easy installation of power cable.
2ft (MIN) CONDUIT
ELEVATION ABOVE
WATER / GROUND
POWER SUPPLY
(TRANSFORMER)
VINYL LINER
20 MIL (MIN)
30 MIL (MAX)
STEEL WALL
0.08” (MIN)
14” (MAX)
20” (MAX)
SEE PAGE 16
FOR DETAILS
WATER
LINE
COPING
4” (MIN)
RECOMMENDED
INSTALL DEPTH
48” (1.22m) MINIMUM
JUNCTION BOX
ELECTRICAL GROUNDING
DUE TO ITS PLASTIC HOUSING AND
PLASTIC NICHE DESIGN, THE ATOM
LIGHT LUMINAIRE DOES NOT REQUIRE
GROUNDING / BONDING WHEN
OPERATED WITHIN A CLASS 2 CIRCUIT
SUPPLY.
SEE PAGE 23 FOR MORE INFORMATION
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FINISHED INSTALLATION
STANDARD WALL MOUNTING

* MAY NOT BE REQUIRED IF PRE-PUNCHED / DRILLED HOLES AVAILABLE FOR LIGHT MOUNTING
2 5/8” ~ 2 3/4”
HOLESAW
DRILL HOLE THROUGH STEEL WALL
16.7” (MAX)
6.7” (MIN)
FEED CABLE
THROUGH
HOLE
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
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ORIENTATION OF NICHE “TOP”
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MOUNTING HOLE PREPARATION *

FIRMLY TIGHTEN
BY HAND ONLY
* GLUING NOTE
ENSURE P.V.C. SOLVENT CEMENT IS SUITABLE
FOR NON-PRESSURE APPLICATIONS AND USE
WITH A.B.S. PLASTIC
3/4” OR 1” BELL MOUTH
CONDUIT GLUED TO
CONDUIT TAKE-OFF
(SEE *GLUING NOTE BELOW)
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3
ASSEMBLE WASHER AND NUT
4
TIGHTEN NUT

VINYL LINER
INSTALLED OVER
STEEL WALL
FIRMLY TIGHTEN
FASTENERS MANUALLY
IN NUMBERED ORDER *
THIS FASTENER
LOCATED AT TOP
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* RECOMMENDED
FASTENING ORDER
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5
REMOVE NICHE CAP
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ASSEMBLE VINYL CLAMP RING

CLAMP
RING
CUT & REMOVE
VINYL INSIDE
CLAMP RING
REMOVE
PROTECTIVE
CAP
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TRIM VINYL
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REMOVE PROTECTIVE CAP

NOTE
ENSURE SEAL IS
SEATED FLAT IN
PLUG BASE
NOTE
DO NOT REMOVE
TERMINAL COVER
UNDERWATER
WINTERIZATION
RETAIN TERMINAL COVER FOR
WINTERIZATION. SEE PAGE 4
FOR WINTERIZATION DETAILS
REMOVE TERMINAL
COVER FROM PLUG
USING PHILLIPS-HEAD
(NO.2) SCREW-DRIVER
TERMINAL
COVER
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REMOVE TERMINAL COVER

• DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN SCREWS
• DO NOT USE POWER-TOOLS
• DO NOT ADD SEALANTS, GREASES OR ADHESIVES
• ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE CLEAN AND DRY
• DO NOT ASSEMBLE UNDERWATER
IMPORTANT NOTES
FASTEN PLUG TO LIGHT USING
3 x (M3.5 x 21mm) FASTENERS
& NO.2 PHILLIPS-HEAD
SCREWDRIVER
ALIGN TERMINAL PINS
AND FIRMLY ASSEMBLE
PLUG TO LIGHT
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FASTEN PLUG TO LIGHT

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1
2
ROTATE 15 DEGREES
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
FROM ‘TOP’ TO ALIGN
WITH LOCKING MECH-
ANISM
ROTATE CLOCKWISE
TO LOCK LIGHT IN
PLACE
2
“CLICK”
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LIGHT ASSEMBLY
1COIL CABLE INSIDE NICHE
INSERT LIGHT INTO CLAMP RING
2

ROTATE & RELEASE
LIGHT FROM NICHE
1
2
HOLD DOWN
BUTTON WITH
FLAT-BLADE
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WINTERIZATION
LIGHT REMOVAL
1
PUSH & HOLD BUTTON WITH FLAT BLADE
2
ROTATE COUNTER-CLOCKWISE & REMOVE FROM LOCKING RING

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UNSCREW 3x FASTENERS
USING NO.2 PHIL-
LIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER
1
ASSEMBLE TERMINAL COVER TO PLUG
USING NO.2 PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREW-
DRIVER
[RECOMMENDED] STORE PLUG WITHIN
NICHE DURING WINTER PERIOD
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2
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WINTERIZATION
PLUG REMOVAL & TERMINAL COVER ATTACHMENT
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REMOVE PLUG FROM LIGHT
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ASSEMBLE TERMINAL COVER TO PLUG & STORE IN NICHE

A
CABLE ADJUSTMENT
B
CABLE REMOVAL
CABLE GROMMET
COMPRESSION PLATE
FASTENERS
20”
(STANDARD)
A B
24” (MAX)
AFTER CABLE
ADJUSTMENT
CABLE GLAND
1
2
USING A NO. 2 PHILLIPS-HEAD
SCREW-DRIVER, PARTIALLY LOOSEN
FASTENERS 1 & 2 TO ALLOW CABLE TO
SLIP THROUGH NICHE.
DO NOT EXTEND CABLE LONGER THAN
24” (SEE ABOVE) - EXCESS CABLE
WITHIN NICHE WILL RESTRICT
CORRECT ASSEMBLY OF LIGHT HEAD.
USING A NO. 2 PHILLIPS-HEAD
SCREW-DRIVER, COMPLETELY REMOVE
CABLE GLAND COMPONENTS AND
STORE SAFELY FOR LATER-USE.
ENSURE CABLE-GLAND COMPONENTS
ARE RE-ASSEMBLED TO CABLE IN THE
ORIENTATION & ORDER SHOWN ABOVE
PRIOR TO FASTENING BACK INTO
NICHE.
ATOM lights (for vinyl pools) are suppled with 20” of cable pre-installed within the niche.
In circumstances where additional cable-length is required, the cable can be extended to
a maximum of 24” and stored within the niche. (Applicable for both 18AWG and 16AWG
cables).
The following diagrams illustrate how the cable can be adjusted and/or removed:
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CABLE ADJUST / REMOVAL

• DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN SCREWS WHEN RE-ASSEMBLING
CABLE-GLAND COMPONENTS INTO NICHE.
• DO NOT USE POWER-TOOLS
• DO NOT ADD SEALANTS, GREASES OR ADHESIVES TO
CABLE OR CABLE-GLAND COMPONENTS AT ANY TIME.
• ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE CLEAN AND DRY PRIOR TO
CABLE & CABLE-GLAND INSTALLATION
• DO NOT ASSEMBLE / DISASSEMBLE UNDERWATER
IMPORTANT NOTES
24” (MAX) *
AFTER CABLE
ADJUSTMENT
20” *
(STANDARD)
NOTE
ALWAYS ENSURE POOL LIGHT CAN
BE RAISED ABOVE WATERLINE FOR
WINTERIZATION & SERVICING
* CABLE LENGTH
CABLE LENGTH MEASURED FROM
FRONT OF CLAMP RING TO PLUG’S
CABLE-ENTRY POINT
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CABLE ADJUST / REMOVAL

POOL WALL
7.1”
FROM POOL WALL TO CONDUIT
7.4”
OVERALL NICHE LENGTH
3.4”
DIAMETER
5.4”
DIAMETER
1.5”
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KEY DIMENSIONS
A
NICHE
B
INSTALLED LIGHT