STA-RITE 05163-2394 User manual

Large Underwater Light Niche
O W N E R’ S M A N U A L
INSTALLATION, OPERATION & PARTS
Sta-Rite Pool/Spa Group
293 Wright Street, Delavan, WI 53115
International: 262-728-5551, FAX: [phone]
www.starite.com
Union City, TN • Delavan, WI • Mississauga, Ont. • Murrieta, CA
©2004, Sta-Rite Industries Printed in U.S.A. S477 (Rev. 4/15/04)
This manual should be furnished to
the end user of this niche; its use will
reduce service calls and chance of
injury and will lengthen niche life.

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READ AND FOLLOW
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this
symbol in this manual, look for one of the follow-
ing signal words and be alert to the potential for personal
injury.
warns about hazards that will cause serious
personal injury, death or major property damage if
ignored.
warns about hazards that can cause serious
personal injury, death or major property damage if
ignored.
warns about hazards that will or can cause
minor personal injury or property damage if ignored.
The label NOTICE indicates special instructions which
are important but not related to hazards.
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this
manual and on equipment.
Use equipment only in a pool or spa installation.
GENERAL SAFETY!
Hazardous voltage. Incorrectly installed or
tested equipment may fail, causing severe injury or prop-
erty damage. Read and follow instructions in owner's
manual when installing and operating equipment. Have
a trained pool professional perform all tests.
Always follow basic safety precautions with this equip-
ment, including the following.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit
children to use this product unless they are closely
supervised at all times.
Risk of electrical shock. Before removing
fixture from pool wall, ALWAYS TURN OFF THE POWER
at the breaker.
Install this light niche in accordance with Article 680 of
the National Electrical Code (NEC), in the United States,
or Section 68 of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), as
applicable, and all local code requirements.
Install an approved Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) in the electrical circuit for this light.
Installation, maintenance, testing, and approval of this
circuit, the light, light niche, and any other accessories
attached to the circuit, must be performed by a qualified,
licensed electrician.
The complete electrical system must be installed, tested,
and approved by a qualified, licensed electrician before
it is placed in operation.
Burn hazard. Never operate this light fix-
ture for more than 10 seconds unless it is completely
submerged in water. This fixture requires total submer-
sion for cooling.
The improper use of Ozone generators, Chlorine genera-
tors, Copper/Silver Ion generators or certain chemicals
for water purification may cause damage to the fixture.
When such water purification methods are used, be sure
to monitor the water conditions. Subjecting the fixture to
extreme conditions or harsh environments may cause
corrosion and premature failure of the fixture or its
components.
Glass breakage hazard. Install fixture in a
vertical pool or spa wall – not in floor. Failure to install
the fixture properly could result in personal injury and/or
property damage. Do not push off from the poolside
against the light.
Install fixture at least 18” below normal water level.
Locate junction box at least 8” above maximum water
level and not less than 4 feet from the perimeter of the
pool.
The junction box must be located:
•at least 4’ from the perimeter of the pool (unless sepa-
rated from the pool by a solid fence, wall or other per-
manent structure,
•at least 8” above maximum water level,
•at least 4” above the deck or ground level.
Junction boxes should be located off the walkway
around the pool and given additional protection by
installing them next to a fence, building, or other perma-
nent structure. Make sure that the installation is in
compliance with local codes, the NEC, and the CEC, as
applicable. See Figure 1, Page 3.

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SPECIFICATIONS
INSTALLATION
Risk of electrical shock. Before removing
fixture from pool wall, ALWAYS TURN OFF THE POWER
at the breaker.
“Except when the fixture 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 con-
tacting it, the fixture shall be installed in or on a wall of
the pool with the top of the lens opening not less than 18
inches below the normal water level of the pool.”
Installation In Vinyl Liner Pool
(Refer to Figures 2 & 5 For Model Numbers 05161-2358
through 2369, 05163-2395, and 05163-2396)
1. Mark the location of the top of the hole to be cut in
the pool wall (be sure that the topmost part of the lens
will be more than 18” below the water level). Then
mark the diameter of the hole (12-1⁄4” to 12-1⁄2”). Cut
along the circle you marked on the pool wall.
NOTICE: If your pool uses American Standard pre-
punched steel panels, please go to step 4. Otherwise,
please proceed with Step 2, below.
2. Insert the niche into the pool wall from the inside of
the pool. Make sure that the odd spaced holes are at
the top and bottom and that the niche is aligned so
that the alignment notch for the lamp housing is at the
bottom of the niche (threaded hole at the top).
3. There are four countersunk through-holes in the niche
flange (Key No.1, Figure 5). Mark the location of these
holes on the pool wall and then drill them with a
7/32” bit. Fasten the niche in place with four #10-24 x
1” flat head screws (Key No. 4) and nuts (provided,
Key No. 3). Do not overtighten. Please go to step 7
(Bonding).
For American Standard pre-punched steel panels only: If
you are using American Standard pre-punched steel pan-
els, the niche can be installed on the outside of the pool
wall as follows:
4. Slide the channel gasket (Key No. 8) into place on the
inside of the niche opening in the pool wall, with the
thick side of the gasket inside the pool (See Figure 3).
5. Leave liner gasket (Key No. 6) in place against the
face of the niche and fasten the niche to the wall with
two #10-24 x 7/8” pan head screws (provided, Key
No. 7). Do not overtighten.
6. Connect conduit to the back of the niche.
Model Pool Liner Conduit Trim Ring
No. Type Size Material
PVC Niche
Material
05163-2394 Gunite 1” N/A
05163-2395 Vinyl 1” Stainless Steel
05163-2396 Vinyl 1” ABS
Stainless
Steel Niche
Material
05161-2352 Concrete 1/2” N/A
05161-2353 Concrete 1/2” N/A
05161-2354 Concrete 3/4” N/A
05161-2355 Concrete 3/4” N/A
05161-2356 Concrete 1” N/A
05161-2357 Concrete 1” N/A
05161-2358 Vinyl 1/2” Stainless Steel
05161-2359 Vinyl 1/2” Stainless Steel
05161-2360 Vinyl 3/4” Stainless Steel
05161-2361 Vinyl 3/4” Stainless Steel
05161-2362 Vinyl 1” Stainless Steel
05161-2363 Vinyl 1” Stainless Steel
05161-2364 Vinyl 1/2” ABS
05161-2365 Vinyl 1/2” ABS
05161-2366 Vinyl 3/4” ABS
05161-2367 Vinyl 3/4” ABS
05161-2368 Vinyl 1” ABS
05161-2369 Vinyl 1” ABS
Large Underwater Light Niche
Fixture
Fixture removed
for relamping
4 Ft. Min.
Min. Hgt. 8" above max.
water level (but at
least 4" above deck)
18" Min.
Pool wall
To
service
Junction box
Fence or other
permanent
structure
Edge of
Decking
Sufficient cord to allow fixture to
be put on deck for relamping
Conduit
Figure 1: Lamp Niche Installation

ALL NICHES:
7. Bonding:
A. If rigid non-metallic conduit is used, run a #8 solid
or stranded copper wire inside the conduit from the
bonding lug inside the niche to the junction box.
Tighten the bonding lug to 25 in-lbs. of torque.
Completely encapsulate the bonding lug inside the
niche with an approved encapsulating material as
required by the NEC and CEC.
B. If red brass conduit is used, connect a #8 solid cop-
per wire from the bonding lug on the back of the
niche to both the steel in the pool structure and to
the red brass conduit. Tighten the bonding lug to 25
in-lbs. of torque. Use an approved direct burial cold
water clamp to connect the wire to the conduit.
8. Lay vinyl in place over the niche.
9. Gasket installation: Place gasket and trim ring over the
vinyl liner and fasten them with the ten #10-24 x 1-1⁄2”
stainless steel flat head screws provided. Stainless steel
trim ring requires a gasket (Key No.10). ABS plastic trim
ring requires a gasket (Key No. 9).
Installation In Gunite Pool
(Refer to Figure 4 For Model Numbers, 05163-2352
through 2357, and 05163-2394).
1. Wire the niche to the re-bar in the desired location
(be sure that the topmost part of the lens will be
more than 18” below the water level). Make sure that
the odd spaced holes are at the top and bottom and
that the niche is aligned so that the alignment notch
for the lamp housing is at the bottom of the niche
(threaded hole at the top - Figure 4).
2. Connect conduit to the back of the niche. If 1” or 3/4”
rigid non-metallic conduit is used, then an adapter
bushing will be required. If red brass conduit is used,
then a threaded bushing will be required.
3. Bonding:
A. If rigid non-metallic conduit is used, run a #8 solid
or stranded copper wire inside the conduit from the
bonding lug inside the niche to the junction box.
Tighten the bonding lug to 25 in-lbs. of torque.
Completely encapsulate the bonding lug inside the
niche with an approved encapsulating material as
required by the NEC.
B. If red brass conduit is used, connect a #8 solid cop-
per wire from the bonding lug on the back of the
niche to both the steel in the pool structure and to
the red brass conduit. Tighten the bonding lug to 25
in-lbs. of torque. Use an approved direct burial cold
water clamp to connect the water to the conduit.
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Liner gasket p.n. 05161-0006 if
the trim ring is ABS plastic. If
the niche is mounted to the
outside of the pool wall, use
gasket p.n. 05101-0008
between niche and wall.
Trim ring screws
Stainless #10-24X1-1/2"
flat head counter sunk
phillips
Fixture locator notch
#10-24X7/8" pan head stainless screws (2).
Liner gasket p.n. 05101-0008
Vinyl pool liner
Plug unused entry
Pool wall panel
Fixture mounting nut
1" hubs for rigid
non-metallic conduit
(require bushings to
adapt to other sizes
or types of conduit)
Trim ring (stainless
contains an integral
gasket, while plastic
does not)
#10-24 Stainless Steel Nuts
Figure 2:Vinyl Liner Niche Installation
Channel gasket p.n. 05161-0004.
The thick side faces the water.
Liner gasket p.n. 05161-0006 if
the trim ring is ABS plastic. If
the niche is mounted to the
outside of the pool wall, use
gasket p.n. 05101-0008
between niche and wall.
Trim ring screws
Stainless #10-24X1
1/2" flat head counter
sunk phillips
Fixture locator notch
#10-24X7/8" pan head stainless screws (2). Use
the two #10 stainless flat washers if the niche
is to be mounted in a Fort Wayne Pool wall panel.
Liner gasket p.n. 05101-0008
Vinyl pool liner
Plug unused entry
Pool wall panel
Fixture mounting nut
1" hubs for rigid non-metallic
conduit (require bushings to
adapt to other sizes or types
of conduit)
Trim ring (stainless
contains an integral
gasket, while plastic
does not)
Figure 3:Vinyl Liner Niche Installation with American
Standard Pre-punched steel panels
Wire ties hold niche to
re-bar via tabs located
about the periphery of
the niche in four places
3259 0598 WG
Plug the unused
conduit entry
Bond the niche to the re-bar
with an approved clamp;
use #8 solid copper wire
If non metallic conduit is used then
pull #8 solid or standard copper wire
through the conduit. Completely cover
the bonding lug with encapsulating
material as required by National
Electrical Code.
Self tapping screws
Bring the plaster
surface flush with the
edge of the niche
NOTE: The PVC niche internal bonding
system can be rotated as necessary.
Do this by loosening the two self
tapping screws and the jam nut on
the inside of the niche in the back.
Rotate the bonding system until the
locator notch is at the bottom of the
niche and the fixture mounting nut
is at the top. Replace the two self
tapping screws in the nearest bosses.
Retighten the nut to 20 ft./lb.
Figure 4: Gunite Pool Niche Installation

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VINYL/SS VINYL/ABS
GUNITE TRIM RING TRIM RING
05161-2352 05161-2358 05161-2364
05161-2353 05161-2359 05161-2365
05161-2354 05161-2360 05161-2366
05161-2355 05161-2361 05161-2367
Key 05161-2356 05161-2362 05161-2368
No. Part Description Qty. 05161-2357 05161-2363 05161-2369
1Light Housing 1 † † †
21” Male PVC Plug 1 - 36305-4031 36305-4031
3#10-24 Stainless Steel Hex Nut 4 †† 35407-0031 35407-0031
4#10-24 x 1” Stainless Steel Pan Head Screw 4 †† 37057-0612 37057-0612
5Washer, #10 Flat Stainless Steel 4 †† 38907-0020 38907-0020
6Liner Gasket 1 †† 05101-0008 05101-0008
7#10-24 x 7/8” Stainless Steel Pan Head Screw 2 †† 37337-0099 37337-0099
8Channel Gasket 1 †† 05161-0004 05161-0004
9Liner Gasket 1 †† †† 05161-0006
10 Integral Gasket for Stainless Steel Trim Ring 1 †† 05161-0001 ††
11 Stainless Steel Trim Ring with Gasket Kit 1 †† 05161-0002 ††
11 Trim Ring, white with Gasket Kit 1 †† †† 05161-0103
12 #10-24 x 1-1/2” Stainless Steel Flat Pan Head Screw 10 †† 37057-0615 37057-0615
REPAIR PARTS LIST – LARGE STAINLESS STEEL LIGHT NICHES
VINYL/SS VINYL/ABS
Key GUNITE TRIM RING TRIM RING
No. Part Description Qty. 05163-2394 05163-2395 05163-2396
1Light Housing 1 † † †
2PVC Plug,1” Male 1 36305-4031 36305-4031 36305-4031
3Hex Nut, #10-24 Stainless Steel 4†† 35407-0031 35407-0031
4#10-24 x 1” Stainless Steel Pan Head Screw 4 †† 37057-0612 37057-0612
5Washer, #10 Flat Stainless Steel 4 †† 38907-0020 38907-0020
6Liner Gasket 1 †† 05101-0008 05101-0008
7#10-24 x 7/8” Stainless Steel Pan Head Screw 2 †† 37337-0099 37337-0099
8Channel Gasket 1 †† 05161-0004 05161-0004
9Liner Gasket 1 †† †† 05161-0006
10 Integral Gasket for Stainless Steel Trim Ring 1 †† 05161-0001 ††
11 Stainless Steel Trim Ring with Gasket 1 †† 05161-0002 ††
11 Trim Ring, ABS 1 †† - 05161-0103
12 #10-24 x 1-1/2” Stainless Steel Flat Pan Head Screw 10 †† 37057-0615 37057-0615
REPAIR PARTS LIST – LARGE PVC LIGHT NICHES
† Not sold separately
†† Does not apply
Figure 5 – Large Light Niche Exploded View

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▼ Sta-Rite, Attn: Warranty Dept., 293 Wright St., Delavan, WI 53115
Pumps, filters, skimmers, underwater lights (except bulbs),
accessories and fittings manufactured by Sta-Rite are war-
ranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship
for one (1) year from date of installation.
Product specific warranties: Year from date
of installation
HRPB, DEPB, System 3, System 2 and Posi-Clear
Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 years
Internal filter components and valves . . . . . . . . 1 year
Max-E-Therm – Pool/Spa Heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 years
Heater Enclosure only (Upper RH & LH;
lower enclosure; and control board enclosure)…10 years
Automatic Pool Cleaners including Hose . . . . . . 2 years
Cristal-Flo filters – Tanks . . . . . . . . . . .10 years pro-rated*
Valve and internal components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 year
Posi-Flo II – Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 years
Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 year
PRC Cartridge –
Filter Tanks . . . . . . . . .5 years pro-rated (1st 2 years full)
Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 year
System 2 Above Ground Systems – Tanks . . . . . .10 years
Pumps / Platform and Internals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 year
Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 year
When equipped with A.O. Smith
2-compartment motors (Does not include
pumps sold as part of a systems package) . . . . . 2 years
Traps / In-Line Strainers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 year
Vertical Commercial Filter – Tanks . . . . . . . . . . .10 years
Internals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 year
Horizontal Commercial Filter
Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 years
(Years 6-9, Prorated declining 20%/year,Yr. 10 - 10%)
Internals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 year
* Full warranty coverage is in effect for one year after instal-
lation.The pro-rated warranty covers the tank only during
the 2nd through 10th year after installation.The amount cov-
ered decreases by 10% each year. (ie.,2nd year 90% covered,
3rd year 80% covered, etc.).
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to repair or replace the defective product, at its sole discre-
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necessary to replace the product covered by this warranty.
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installing dealer. This warranty shall not apply to any prod-
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improper installation or maintenance, or other circum-
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Purchaser’s exclusive remedy for defective products.
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INCIDENTAL OR CONTINGENT DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.
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Sta-Rite Industries
293 Wright St., Delavan, WI 53115
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Address
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Purchase Date
Product Purchased
■■New installation ■■Replacement
Type of Pool ■■Inground ■■Vinyl ■■Fiberglass ■■Gunite
Size of Pool
Years pool has been in service ■■less than 1 ■■1-3 ■■3-5 ■■5-10
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