Spa Electrics RETRO AGRX R2 Operating instructions

UNIVERSAL MINI NICHE
RETRO FIT MANUAL
AGRX R2
INSTALLATION & OWNER’S MANUAL

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CONTENTS
QUICK REFERENCE TABLE 3
READ THIS FIRST 3
TOOLS REQUIRED 4
INCLUDED PARTS 5
TRANSFORMER VERIFICATION 6
LIGHT REMOVAL 7
CABLE PREPARATION 8
ADAPTOR PLATE INSTALLATION 12
ADAPTOR INSTALL - TYPE A 13
ADAPTOR INSTALL - TYPE B 14
AGRX 002 PLATE ASSEMBLY 17
POST INSTALLATION CHECK 19
PRODUCT SUPPORT AND INFORMATION
Telephone: [phone] (Business hours 8:30 – 4:30)
www.spaelectrics.com.au
SALES ENQUIRIES
E. [email protected]
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
E. [email protected]

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QUICK REFERENCE TABLE
READ THIS FIRST
BEFORE YOU START
• If required, ensure that the transformer is
installed by a suitable qualified persons
(e.g., registered pool builder and/or qualified
electrician), in accordance with AS/NZS
3000:2018 standards.
• For safe and proper installation, ensure that
only those parts supplied with the system are
used.
• Check that there is enough cable behind the
existing light to allow for servicing above water,
preferably at ground-level pool-side.
• Ensure the pool light end of cable is circular
and free of damage or imperfections i.e., cuts,
cracks or deformation. If possible, trim back
until fresh end of cable is available.
• Confirm existing transformer is a iron core type,
12V AC ONLY and in good working order (If in
doubt contact Spa Electrics).
CLEANING
• Only use warm water and a soft brush or cloth
to clean AGRX Series. DO NOT use detergents
or spirits as this can damage the light and void
your warranty.
USE
• Operating the light for at least 15 minutes
every week is advised (all year round)
• AGRX Series lights are suited for both
domestic and commercial installations.
This booklet contains important information about the correct installation and
handling of the AGRX Series lights. Please read this booklet carefully before
commencing installation to familiarise yourself with the included parts, accessories
and correct installation procedures.
LIGHT INSTALLATION TYPE INSTALL TYPE (A)
SCREW LOCATIONS
INSTALL TYPE (B)
ADAPTOR REQUIRED
ASTRAL CALIDORAY CONCRETE/FIBREGLASS - PAL ADAPTOR
ASTRAL FLX FIBREGLASS C-C-C -
AQUAQUIP EVO-FG FIBREGLASS SLOTS (SEE PG 13) -
AQUA DE LIGHT/AUTUMN SOLAR CONCRETE/FIBREGLASS - *AGRX 002
LUMASCAPE CONCRETE/FIBREGLASS B-B -
PAL EVENGLOW CONCRETE A-A -
FIBREGLASS - PAL ADAPTOR
PAL 2000 CONCRETE/FIBREGLASS - PAL ADAPTOR
SPA ELECTRICS EMF/EMC CONCRETE/FIBREGLASS - EM ADAPTOR
SPA ELECTRICS EMV VINYL - *AGRX 002
WATERCO SLIM 90 FIBREGLASS - PAL ADAPTOR

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WARNING
• The AGRX Series light must only be powered by a 12V AC iron core type transformer.
• DO NOT use electronic or switch-mode transformers with AGRX Series lights. These
transformers 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 recommends 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 level 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.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Flat-blade screw driver Cable stripper/Side Cutters
Phillips Head (No 2) screw-driver Pliers
IMPORTANT NOTES
The use of power tools (such as 240V and cordless drills) during installation is not
recommended as these devices can cause faults and damage to light components.
If you are unsure, please contact Spa Electrics

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INCLUDED PARTS
MODEL: AGRX R2
PLUG ASSEMBLY (P/N: AGRX 003)
R2 ADAPTOR PLATE
(P/N: SAMB 003)
EM ADAPTOR
(P/N: SAMB 004)
PAL ADAPTOR
(P/N: SAMB 009)
ADAPTOR TOOL
(P/N: VIVO 045 )
ADAPTOR THREAD
(P/N: VIVO 041)
Connector
Collar
Gland
Nut
Connector
Barrel
Screw Terminal
End with filling
screws attached
Glands X 3
Sizes Provided
LANOLIN 1 X WARRANTY
CARD
2 X LUMASCAPE
SCREWS
AGRX LIGHT R2 RIM
(P/N: AGRX 008R2)

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TRANSFORMER VERIFICATION
TURN POWER OFF
1
CHECK TRANSFORMER
2
EXISTING TRANSFORMER
MUST BE:
• 12V AC ONLY
• MIN 15 WATT (PER LIGHT)
• IN GOOD WORKING ORDER
EXISTING TRANSFORMER
MUST NOT BE:
• DC OR LED DRIVER
• ELECTRONIC OR SWITCH MODE
• WEATHER DAMAGED OR IN
OTHERWISE POOR CONDITION
TO EXISTING 12V
TRANSFORMER
TURN
POWER
OFF

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LIGHT REMOVAL
REMOVE EXISTING LIGHT
3
DISCONNECT EXISTING LIGHT
4
REMOVE EXISING LIGHT
FROM NICHE
DISCARD OLD
LIGHT HOUSING
IMPORTANT
RETAIN EXISTING
MOUNTING SCREWS.
SEE PAGE 12

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CABLE PREPARATION
CABLE PREPARATION
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START ASSEMBLY OF CONNECTOR PLUG
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STRIP WIRES
7mm (9/32”)
19mm (3/4”)
STRIP POWER CABLE
TO SPECIFIED LENGTH
GLAND NUT CONNECTOR
COLLAR
FEED THE CONNECTOR
COLLAR AND GLAND
NUT ONTO THE CABLE,
AS SHOWN
NOTE
IF CABLE LENGTH ALLOWS,
CUT CABLE BACK UNTIL
FRESH COPPER APPEARS

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CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE GLAND
7
CONTINUE ASSEMBLY OF CONNECTOR PLUG
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SELECT A CABLE
GLAND FROM THE
THREE SUPPLIED
THAT SNUGLY
FITS THE EXISTING
POWER CABLE
GLANDS
X 3 SIZES
PROVIDED
SMALL GLAND
YELLOW
MEDIUM GLAND
RED
LARGE GLAND
BLUE
FEED THE
CONNECTOR
BARREL ONTO
THE CABLE
CONNECTOR
BARREL
IMPORTANT
IF GLAND IS EXCESSIVELY TIGHT OR
BULDGING WHEN FITTED, REPLACE
WITH LARGER GLAND SIZE

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1
2
CONNECT THE SCREW TERMINAL END
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CONTINUE ASSEMBLY OF CONNECTOR PLUG
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1: FEED THE TWO STRIPPED CABLE ENDS THROUGH THE
TWO HOLES IN THE BACK OF THE SCREW TERMINAL END
1: CAREFULLY THREAD CONNECTOR
BARREL ONTO SCREW TERMINAL END
AND TIGHTEN FIRMLY BY HAND
2: SEAT CABLE GLAND ALL THE WAY
INTO CONNECTOR
3: CAREFULLY THREAD GLAND NUT
ONTO CONNECTOR BARREL AND
TIGHTEN FIRMLY BY HAND
19mm
7mm
SCREW TERMINAL END
2: USE A FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER TO
TIGHTEN THE FASTENERS ON EITHER
SIDE OF THE SCREW TERMINAL
321
IMPORTANT
ONCE ASSEMBLED DO A VISUAL
CHECK TO ENSURE A TIGHT
SEAL ON CABLE

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1. SLIDE CONNECTOR COLLAR OVER PLUG ASSEMBLY AS SHOWN
1
CONTINUE ASSEMBLY OF CONNECTOR PLUG
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ADD LANOLIN
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1. REMOVE 2 X
FILLER SCREWS
AND O’RING SEALS
FROM SCREW
TERMINAL PLUG
2. SQUEEZE LANOLIN
INTO LEFT FILLER HOLE
UNTIL VISIBLE IN RIGHT
FILLER HOLE
3. ENSURE O’RINGS
ARE IN PLACE
BEFORE FASTENING
THE 2X FILLER
SCREWS IN THE
FILLER HOLES
ENSURE NOT TO
OVER TIGHTEN
2
1
3
LANOLIN USE
GENTLY WARM
LANOLIN
BEFORE USE
ASSEMBLED VIEW OF
CONNECTOR PLUG

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ADAPTOR PLATE INSTALLATION
AGRX 002  * SOLD SEPARATELY
INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 17
EM ADAPTOR
(P/N: SAMB 004)
PAL ADAPTOR
(P/N: SAMB 009)
R2 ADAPTOR PLATE
(P/N: SAMB 003)
LIGHT INSTALLATION TYPE INSTALL TYPE (A)
SCREW LOCATIONS
INSTALL TYPE (B)
ADAPTOR REQUIRED
ASTRAL CALIDORAY CONCRETE/FIBREGLASS - PAL ADAPTOR
ASTRAL FLX FIBREGLASS C-C-C -
AQUAQUIP EVO-FG FIBREGLASS SLOTS (SEE PG 13) -
AQUA DE LIGHT/AUTUMN SOLAR CONCRETE/FIBREGLASS - *AGRX 002
LUMASCAPE CONCRETE/FIBREGLASS B-B -
PAL EVENGLOW CONCRETE A-A -
FIBREGLASS - PAL ADAPTOR
PAL 2000 CONCRETE/FIBREGLASS - PAL ADAPTOR
SPA ELECTRICS EMF/EMC CONCRETE/FIBREGLASS - EM ADAPTOR
SPA ELECTRICS EMV VINYL - *AGRX 002
WATERCO SLIM 90 FIBREGLASS - PAL ADAPTOR

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ADAPTOR INSTALL  TYPE (A)
IDENTIFY SCREW POSITIONS
1
ATTACH ADAPTOR PLATE
2
PLACE THE ADAPTOR
PLATE OVER THE NICHE
AND FASTEN USING
EXISTING SCREWS
CONTINUE TO PAGE 15
SLOTS
AQUAQUIP EVO FG
Aquaquip EVO FG
Slot locations
SCREW LOCATION ASCREW LOCATION A
SCREW LOCATION CSCREW LOCATION C
SCREW LOCATION C
SCREW LOCATION BSCREW LOCATION B
NOTE
FOR LUMASCAPE
INSTALLATIONS, PLEASE
USE SCREWS PROVIDED

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ATTACH NICHE ADAPTOR
1
ATTACH ADAPTOR PLATE
2
ADAPTOR INSTALL  TYPE (B)
ATTACH THE REQUIRED ADAPTOR (SEE TABLE ON PG 12) TO THE EXISTING NICHE
EM ADAPTOR
CLIP THE EM
ADAPTOR ONTO
THE EXISTING EM
BAYONET
PAL ADAPTOR
THREAD THE PAL
ADAPTOR INTO
THE EXISTING
NICHE
ADAPTOR TOOL
USE TOOL TO
TIGHTEN THREAD
PLACE THE ADAPTOR
PLATE OVER THE
EXISTING NICHE AND
INSTALL THE ADAPTOR
THREAD
ADAPTOR TOOL
USE TOOL TO
TIGHTEN THREAD
CONTINUE TO PAGE 15

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FASTEN PLUG TO LIGHT
4
INSTALL LIGHT ONTO SMALL ADAPTOR PLATE
5
ALIGN THE ARROW ON THE LIGHT WITH THE LEFT ARROW
(11 O’CLOCK POSITION) ON THE SMALL ADAPTOR PLATE
Align Arrows Unlocked Position
Arrow alignment
showing unlocked
position
CONNECT THE TERMINALS
3
ALIGN THE TERMINAL PINS ON PLUG AND BACK OF
LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND FIRMLY CONNECT TOGETHER
THREAD PLUG COLLAR ONTO
AGRX LIGHT AND TIGHTEN
FIRMYLY BY HAND
IMPORTANT NOTES
• DO NOT ADD SEALANTS, GREASES OR ADHESIVES
• ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE CLEAN AND DRY
• DO NOT ASSEMBLE UNDERWATER

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Locked Position
Align Arrows
CLIP ON RIM
6
ALIGN THE ARROW ON THE RIM WITH THE TOP ARROW (12 O’CLOCK POSITION)
ON THE ADAPTOR PLATE PRESS THE RIM ONTO THE LIGHT BY HAND
STEP 5 CONTINUED...
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TWIST LIGHT CLOCKWISE UNTIL TOP ARROWS ALIGN
CONTINUE TO PAGE 19

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AGRX 002 PLATE ASSEMBLY
STEP 1
STEP 2
PLACE THE SMALL
O’RINGS OVER THE
AGRX 002 FRICTION
FIT ADAPTOR
SLIDE THE FRICTION FIT
ADAPTOR THROUGH THE
ADAPTOR PLATE, ALIGNING
THE TABS ON THE AGRX 002
ADAPTOR WITH THE SLOTS
ON THE ADAPTOR PLATE
NOTE
IF MORE ENGAGEMENT IS REQUIRED,
INSTALL THE LARGER O’RINGS ONTO
THE AGRX 002 ADAPTOR
AGRX 002
Kit Includes
2x Set of O’Rings.
(2x3mm & 2x1mm)
R2 ADAPTOR PLATE
(P/N: SAMB 003)
ADAPTOR TOOL
(P/N: VIVO 045)
AGRX LIGHT R2 RIM
(P/N: AGRX 008R2)

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STEP 3
USING THE ADAPTOR
TOOL PUSH THE AGRX 002
ADAPTOR INTO THE EXISTING
NICHE PIPE
CONTINUE TO INSTALLATION PROCESS FROM PAGE 14

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POST INSTALLATION CHECK
TEST SYSTEM
1
TO POOL LIGHT
TURN
POWER
ON

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