Sta-rite Swimquip series User manual

SWIMQUIP BRAND

UNDERWATER POOL LIGHTS AND NICHES

FOR 12 and 120 Volt Light Fixtures

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

North America: 800-752-0183, FAX 800-582-2217

International: 414-728-5551, FAX: 414-728-4461, TELEX: ITT 4970245

Union City, TN • Delavan, WI • Mississauga, Ont • Murrieta, CA

This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this sym-

bol on your system or in this manual, look for one of

the following signal words and be alert to the potential for

personal injury.

warns about hazards that will cause death, se-

rious personal injury, or major property damage if ignored.

warns about hazards that can cause death, se-

rious personal injury, or major property damage if ignored.

warns about hazards that will or can cause

minor personal injury or property damage if ignored.

NOTICE indicates special instructions not related to hazards.

Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in this man-

ual and on equipment. Keep safety labels in good condition;

replace if missing or damaged.

Incorrectly installed or tested equipment may

fail, causing severe injury or property dam-

age. Read and follow instructions in owner's

manual when installing and operating equipment. Have a

trained pool professional perform all tests.

Use equipment only in a pool or spa installation.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Always follow basic safety precautions with this

equipment, 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.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

Glass breakage hazard. Do not push off

from side of pool against light.

Hazardous

voltage

READ AND FOLLOW

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!

GENERAL NOTES

1. Install a GFCI as required by the National Electric Code

and the Canadian Electrical Code.

2. All wiring should be done by a licensed electrical con-

tractor in accordance with local electrical codes and as

required by the National Electric Code or the Canadian

Electrical Code, as applicable.

3. See Table I for recommended pool lighting levels. See

Table II, Page 4, for light niche bulb and cord specifica-

tions.

4. Risk of burns. Lights over 100W. not rec-

ommended for spa installation.

Table I: Typical Lighting Requirements

*One 500 Watt light at deep end of pool is recommended.

** For competition pools:

1. Make sure that the start/finish ends of lanes are well lighted.

2. Never install lights in end walls at end of swimming lanes. However,

if short course racing is provided across the width of a 50 meter

course, light fixtures may be installed between lanes (under racing

lines) on a separate switch.

SPECIFICATIONS for WET NICHE

LUMINAIRES:

•The light itself is a copper housing with thermostat and

porcelain lamp base imbedded in epoxy, heat resistant

glass lens, and bulb. It is designed to operate only when

fully submerged (recommended submersion depth is from

18 to 60 inches [.5M to 1.5M]). Except when installed in

an area of the swimming pool that is not used for swim-

ming and when the lens is adequately guarded to keep

any person from contacting it, install the fixture in or on a

pool wall with the top of the lens opening at least 18 in.

(.5M) below the normal water level of the pool.

• Lights and niches shall be used in fresh water pools only.

• The lens is heat resistant glass and focuses the light beam

in a 30° horizontal arc, with 15° downward deflection,

and is sealed by a molded one-piece wrap-around neo-

prene gasket. A stainless steel face ring with 10 mounting

studs fastens the lens to the housing. The studs give uni-

form pressure around the lens between the face ring and

the light housing.

• The housing includes a thermostat switch attached to a

porcelain medium base socket, two power terminals, and

a ground wire connection. This assembly and the cord ter-

minals are encapsulated in epoxy (“potted”) to waterproof

all connections. Housings for 120-volt systems include a

“current collector” to ground the system in case of lens

and bulb breakage.

Figure 1: Junction Box, Part #05730-0021

Figure 2: Niche Dimensions

Figure 3: Niche Installation In Gunite Pool

Allowance of

Watts/Sq. Foot

Type of Pool of Pool Area

Small Residential Pools

(Less than 800 sq. ft. (75 sq. m.)) 1/2 to 1*

Large Public Pools 1 to 1-1/2

Diving Pools (Less than 12 ft. (3.65M) deep) 1-1/2 to 2

Diving Pools (12 to 20 ft. (3.65 to 6M) deep) 2 to 3

Competition Pools 2 to 3**

•The light niche is formed stainless steel with 3/4”

(19.05mm) or 1” (25.4 mm) I.P.S. stainless steel conduit

connection and a cast bronze mounting ring. The mount-

ing ring has a locking lug at the bottom and a tapped boss

for a vandal proof securing screw at the top. Niches are

provided with a No. 6 grounding connector inside for use

with non-metallic conduit. Encapsulate this connection

after installation of a No. 8 AWG (8,4 mm2) copper bond-

ing wire in USA (as stated in NEC) or No. 6 AWG

(14 mm2) copper bonding wire in Canada (as stated in

CEC). Bulb shall be medium base, 12 volt, 100 or 300

watts (as appropriate) or medium base 120 volt 500 watts.

• The light niche is formed stainless steel with an I.P.S.

stainless steel conduit connection (see Figures 2 and 3)

and a mounting ring. The mounting ring has a locking lug

matching the bottom of the light face ring and at the top is

provided with a tapped boss for a vandal proof lock

screw.

• Transformers for 12 volt light systems shall meet all re-

quirements of NEC and UL, or CEC and CSA. Secondary

(output) voltage shall be 12 volts AC. Secondary (output)

current shall be 25 amps for each 300 watt light, or 8.5

amps for each 100 watt light.

Niche Installation in Gunite Pools:

1.Prior to guniting pool, put light niche in place.

2.Connect all conduit according to NEC or CEC require-

ments.

3.Bond niche to pool re-bar according to NEC or CEC

requirements.

4.Place plastic niche cover over niche to avoid gunite enter-

ing niche cavity. Hook bottom of cover into mounting

ring locking lug and thread retaining screw at top of cover

into threaded boss in niche.

5. Gunite pool.

6.Remove cover and clean out niche.

7.Install light, leaving enough cable in niche to allow fixture

to be removed and brought up to pool deck level for re-

lamping or servicing.

Niche Installation in Fiberglass Pools

WITHOUT vinyl Liner:

1.Place one gasket on back side of panel making sure holes

are aligned properly. Hold gasket in place with masking

tape.

2.Slip back ring over niche, aligning the two pre-mounting

holes with niche pre-mounting lugs.

3.Pre-mount niche to panel and back ring with two 1/4-20 x

1" slotted flat head screws.

4.Bond back ring and niche to ground using a #8 AWG

(8,4 mm2) copper wire in USA (use #6 AWG [14 mm2]

copper wire in Canada).

5.Place second gasket on back side of niche face ring and

align with mounting holes in panel.

6.Fasten niche face ring to back ring with eight 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"

screws. Tighten securely.

7.If non-metallic conduit is used, provide #8 (8,4 mm2) cop-

per ground wire attached to the ground lug located on in-

side of niche.

8.Install light, leaving enough cable in niche to allow fixture

to be removed and brought up to pool deck level for re-

lamping or servicing.

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Figure 4: Gunite (concrete) pool niche with cover. Cover

will keep niche clean during pool construction. Remove be-

fore use.

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LIGHT

ATTACHING

BOSS

Figure 5: Niche Face Ring

22-1/2°

45° Typ.

Pre-mounting

Holes

9-1/4" (235mm)

Dia. Circle for

mounting

screws

8-1/4" Dia.

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(210mm)

Figure 6: Hole Pattern for Niche

Face Ring

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Pool Wall

Gasket

Back up

Ring

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Pool Wall

Gasket

Face Ring

Figure 7: Install niche in

pool wall; add gasket and

backing ring behind wall.

Secure with 2 flat-head

screws supplied.

Figure 8: Add gasket and

niche face ring to front of

niche. Secure through pool

wall with 8 round head

screws supplied.

Niche Installation in Fiberglass Pools

WITH Vinyl Liner:

1.Place one gasket on back side of niche making sure

holes are aligned properly. Hold gasket in place with

masking tape.

2.Slip niche through panel hole. Slip back ring over niche,

aligning the two pre-mounting holes with niche pre-

mounting lugs.

3.Pre-mount niche to back ring with two 1/4-20 x 5/8"

slotted flat head screws.

4.Bond back ring and niche to ground using a #8 AWG

(8,4 mm2) copper wire in USA (use #6 AWG

[14 mm2] copper wire in Canada).

5. Install liner.

6.Locate panel holes and pierce liner to allow mounting

screws to pass through.

7.Place second gasket on back side of face ring and align

with mounting holes in liner and panel.

8.Fasten face ring to back ring with eight 1/4-20 x 1"

screws. Tighten securely.

9.Cut opening in liner to accept light assembly.

10.If non-metallic conduit is used, provide #8 (8,4 mm2)

copper ground wire attached to the ground lug located

on inside of niche.

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Pool Wall

Gasket

(tape to

back of

flange)

Flange

Back up Ring

Figure 9:Temporarily mount gasket to back of niche

flange with masking tape. Install niche in wall, add

backing ring and fasten with two flat-head screws

supplied. Bond back ring to pool structure with

#8 (8,4 mm2) wire.

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Pool Wall

Vinyl

Liner

Gasket

Face Ring

Figure 10: Install pool liner; install niche face ring with

8 round head screws supplied.

Catalog No. Cord Length Watts/Volts Cable

Size/Type

05081-0015 15’(4.6M)

05081-0025 25’(7.6M) 100W/12V 16/3 STW-A

05081-0035 35’(10.7M)

05081-0050 50’(15.2M)

05082-0025 25’(7.6M)

05082-0035 35’(10.7M) 300W/12V 12/3

05082-0050 50’(15.2M) STW-A or SJTW-A

05086-0025 25’(7.6M)

05086-0025 25’(7.6M) 500W/120V 16/3 STW-A

05086-0035 35’(10.7M)

05086-0050 50’(15.2M)

05057-0025 9’(2.7M) 500W/120V 14/3 SOW-A

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Figure 11: Cut liner out of niche opening with sharp

knife. Niche is ready for light.

All lights accept Color-Kit lenses No. 05070-0046.

All cables are marked “Water Resistant”.

Table II: Bulb and Cord Specifications

LIGHT HOUSING – ALL INSTALLATIONS

Risk of electrical shock, cuts and burns. Make sure circuit breaker is off before re-

lamping. Avoid direct impacts on glass lens. Do not install damaged or broken lens.

Instead, replace lens.

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Figure 12: Light assembly for installation in niche.

Make sure lens gasket (Key No. 4, Page 6) is free of cuts,

cracks, or deterioration before assembling light housing.

Figure 13: Install light assembly in niche. Note that

enough cable is coiled around rear of light housing to

allow lamp to be removed and brought up to pool deck

level for service. To install, slip hook on bottom of light

face ring over lug in bottom of niche face ring. Fasten

light with screw at top of face ring.

NOTICE: To prevent light housing overheating, do not

plug vent slots in face ring.

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Pressure Wire

Connector

Ground Wire for

non-metallic conduit

Bond niche

to re-bar

according

to local and

national

codes that

apply.

Re-bar

U.L. Listed

Bonding

Clamp

Non-metallic conduit

to junction box –

install according

to code.

PVC adapter – must

be water tight.

Coil enough

cord into niche

to allow fixture

to be removed

and pulled up to

pool deck for

service.

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Retaining

Screw

Locking

Lug

Small Pool

Underwater

Light

Underwater

Light

4'-0"

(1.22M)

Typ. Min.

Locate junction box 8" (203 mm) min.

above ground or lip of coping.

Conduit

Large Public Pool

Lighting Schematic

Conduit

Junction

Box Switches

GFCI's

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Figure 14: Details of wiring. Light must be installed with

cord connector at bottom of light as shown. See Decal

on light housing.

NOTICE: All wiring should be done by a licensed electri-

cal contractor in accordance with local codes and

National Electrical Code or Canadian Electrical Code.

Install on a GFCI protected circuit; regularly test GFCI’s

according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Figure 15: Lighting schematic for small private pools

and large public pools. 12-Volt system transformer in-

stallations must meet all applicable code requirements.

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Repair Parts – Light Niche for Vinyl liner Pools

Niche #05068-0121 for 3/4" Conduit, Niche #05068-0171 for 1" Conduit

Repair Parts – Light Housing (All Models)

Key Part Part

No. Description Qty No.

1 Back up Ring 1 05057-0343

2 Niche Only (3/4” Conduit) 1 05068-0122

2 Niche Only (1” Conduit) 1 05068-0172

3 Rubber Gasket 2 05057-0667

4 Niche Face Ring 1 WC3-53SS

5 1/4-20x5/8” SS FH Screw 2 37057-0209

6 1/4-20x1” RH Screw 8 37067-0712

5 1/4-20x1” SS FH Screw 2 37057-0712

6 1/4-20x1-1/4” RH Screw 8 37067-0714

• 1/4-28 x 1/4” Set Screw 1 37157-0152

• Not shown.

NOTE: Two complete sets of mounting screws (one

long, one short) are shipped with each niche. When

ordering replacements, order the set which matches

your pool wall thickness.

456

120-Volt

Light Housing

with Current Collector

12-Volt

Light Housing

Lens

Gasket

Fixture

Face Ring

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Retaining

Screw Narrow Lip

of Gasket

goes in front

of Lens

Wide Lip

of Gasket

goes behind

Lens

Key Part Part

No. Description Qty No.

110-32 Lock nuts 10 U36-106SS

2 #10 Lockwasher 10 38917-0206

3 Light Bulb (12V, 100W) 1 34600-0005

3 Light Bulb (12V, 300W) 1 34600-0004

3 Light Bulb (120V, 500W) 1 34600-0003

Key Part Part

No. Description Qty No.

4 Lens Gasket 1 05057-0118

5 Clear Lens 1 05055-0003

6 E-Ring 1 33103-0006

7 Face Ring 1 WC203-52SS

8 Retaining Screw 1 37337-0079

▲Retain Warranty Certificate (upper portion) in a safe and convenient location for your records.

DETACH HERE: Fill out bottom portion completely and mail within 10 days of purchase/installation to:

▼ 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 and System 3 – 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

Waterford Sand – Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . .10 years pro-rated*

Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 year

Valve and Internals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 year

Waterford Cartridge – Filter Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 years

Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 year

System 3 Above Ground Systems – Tanks . . . . . . .10 years

Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 year

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

* Full warranty coverage is in effect for one year after instal-

lation. The pro-rated warranty covers the tank only during

the2nd through10th yearafter installation.The amountcov-

ered decreases by 10% each year. (ie., 2nd year 90% covered,

3rd year 80% covered, etc.).

Theforegoing warrantiesrelate tothe originalconsumer pur-

chaser (“Purchaser”) only. Sta-Rite shall have the option to

repair or replace the defective product, at its sole discre-

tion.Purchasers must payall labor and shipping charges nec-

essary to replace the product covered by this warranty.

Requests for warranty service must be made through the in-

stalling dealer. This warranty shall not apply to any product

that has been subject to negligence, misapplication, im-

proper installation or maintenance, or other circumstances

which are not in Sta-Rite’s direct control.

This warranty sets forth Sta-Rite’s sole obligation and

Purchaser’s exclusive remedy for defective products.

STA-RITE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUEN-

TIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONTINGENT DAMAGES WHATSO-

EVER.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN

LIEUOF ALLOTHER EXPRESSWARRANTIES. IMPLIEDWAR-

RANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULARPURPOSE, SHALLNOT EXTENDBEYOND THE

DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE EXPRESS WARRANTIES

PROVIDED HEREIN.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inci-

dental or consequential damages or limitations on how long

an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclu-

sion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific

legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary

from state to state.

Supersedes all previous publications.

Sta-Rite Industries, Inc.

293 Wright Street

Delavan, WI 53115

Warranty Registration Card

Name

Address

City State Zip

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

Purchased from:

Company name

Address

City State Zip

Please send me more information on these

other products from Sta-Rite.

■■Pumps ■■Filters ■■Automatic Pool Cleaners

■■Maintenance Equipment ■■Test Strips

■■Heaters

S4877PS (2/20/98)

STA-RITE LIMITED WARRANTY

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