pahlen CA-350 50AP Spotlight LED in Stainless Steel User Manual

pahlen CA-350 50AP Spotlight LED in Stainless Steel

It is important to read this manual carefully in order to ensure smooth functioning and long service life of the pool equipment. Pahlén AB is not responsible for the product warranty in case of any damage due to improper installation, mishandling or maintenance.

Product description

This product contains a light source with energy efficiency class G.
Only for use under the water.
RGB light is an advanced electronic controlled light based on stack lights in three colours: red, green and blue.
These three colours can create several other colours and light effects in 14 different pre-programmed modes.
The product is available in two designs; Marine or Classic.
The product is equipped with a point for equipotential bonding. See IEC 60364-7-702 and current national building standards with regard to equipotential bonding. Note that incorrect equipotential bonding can cause galvanic corrosion.

To be able to use functions such as, dimming of the RGB lights, you will also need a control unit (sold separately) : PLP-REM or PLP-REM 350.

The lamp has a built-in overheating protection function that reduces the light intensity of the lamp at high water temperatures (30-40°C) in order to protect the lamp.

Dimensions

Classic Spotlight

Marine Spotlight

Technical data

General information

Water temperature must not exceed +40ºC.
Water must not freeze around the lamp.
Lamp must be completely immersed in the water when lit up

Recommended water quality values:

Total chlorine content: max 3.5 mg/liter (ppm)
Chloride (salt) content: max 250 mg/liter
pH-value: 7.2–7.6
Alkalinity: 60–120 mg/liter (ppm)
Calcium hardness: 100–300 mg/liter (ppm)
Iron: max 0.1 mg/liter
Copper: max 0.2 mg/liter
Manganese: max 0.05 mg/liter
Phosphorus: max 0.01 mg/liter
Nitrate: max 50 mg/liter

Outside these values the product warranty does not apply.

• In accordance with EN 16713-3

RGB light’s colour modes:

Fixed position

1. Deep blue sea – Saturated blue

2. Daylight blue – Light blue

3. Sunset – Orange/red

4. Love is in the air – Red

5. Forest spring – Green

6. Think pink – Pink

7. Sunshine – Yellow
   Dynamic mode

8. Jungle beach – Slowly changes between different blue shades

9. Voodoo – Slowly changes between different red shades

10. Disco – Swiftly changes between six colors

11. Party – Swiftly changes between all colores
    White colors

12. Warm white

13. Neutral white

14. Sun white – Cool white

Installation general

The recommended depth is described in later sections.

• Arming shall never be closer to the stainless material than at least 50 mm in moulded pool designs.
• Electrical installations >30V may not be placed within 500 mm of distance from any stainless material.
• When installing, corrosion-free tool with clean contact surfaces may be used.
• Store the products in its original packaging until the installation to avoid scratches and stains.
• Be careful with the assembly so that the product does not get scratched.
• Avoid placing the concentrated dosage of chemicals next to the stainless components. Damage can occur in the case of no pool circulation.

Electric installations

Bear in mind local electrical codes for switch box location.

The light shall always be connected via a safety transformer 12V AC of toroidal core-type (see table) to ensure correct operation and maximum life. If more than one RGB light are installed, they shall be connected to the same transformer and via a common power switch for synchronization.

The transformer’s power shall be greater than the total value of all lights, please refer to the table on the next page. Supplied cable shall always be used for engagement of the light.

If the light’s external cable insulation or the inner conductor is damaged, it shall be replaced by a service technician or other qualified person.

Recommendations

The following recommendations regarding the cable and the engagement of the lamps shall be followed to obtain the desired function. Maximum and stable light is only guaranteed if the cross section of the cable is equal to or exceeds the table specified values. The cable lengths are calculated with the greatest possible loss of power in the cables.
All lights are connected directly to the transformer with a separate cable.
This solution is preferred for installations where a PLP-REM or PLP-REM350 control unit is used.

Cable supplied with the bulb
Separate cable is not included

This is the way you install the cable to the LED module:

A LED-module
B Connector/Socket
C Silicone packing
D Nut
E Cable

1. Loosen screws in socket (B) so that the hole for cable opens leaving space enough for actions with cable guides.
   

2. Pull seal (C) onto the cable (E) Pull cable guide through the socket.
   

3. Make sure the cable cover goes right under the socket
   If the cable is not dragged sufficiently far, there is a risk that the silicone seal will not function properly. Water may then leak into the lamp.
   

4. Tighten screws.
   Make sure the screws are firmly seated.
   

5. Cut or cut off the piece of the guide that sticks through the socket
   

6. Align the socket into the LED module (A). Make sure the seal is properly sealed. Tighten nut (D).
   

Replacement lamps:

1. The power must be off.
2. Loosen existing front. Raise the lamp above the water surface.
3. Disconnect the cable from the lamp body.
4. Install the new lamp, see above and “Install as follows” for each type of pool frame.

For the pool framework made of wood, metal or plastic – finished with liner

Option 1:
Cable glands are used when the cable to the lamp is to lie free above ground with access from the outside of the pool..

Option 2:
Cable tubes are used if the cable to the lamp is to be underground.

Classic

Marine

1. Injection pipe with flange
2. Mounting ring
3. Countersunk screw M5x30 (4 pcs)
4. Self Adhesive packing t=1.5 mm
5. Packing t=2 mm
6. Sealing ring
7. Countersunk screw M5x16 (6 pcs)
8. O-ring
9. Plug
10. O-ring
11. Cable gland
12. LED-module with cable
13. Sealing sleeve
14. Spacer (only for Marine)
15. Plastic washer
16. Front Marine
17. Front Classic
18. Countersunk screw M5x20 (2 pcs)
    

Continued (For the pool frame of wood, metal or plastic – finished with liner)

Dimension drawing for holes in the pool wall

Install as below:

1. Drill holes in the frame according to the dimension drawing.
   Recommended depth for the light is 300–800 mm down from the swimming pool’s edge.

2. Install the injection pipe with the attached mounting ring and screw from the inside of the pool (see drawing).
   The injection pipe should be rigidly fixed or relieved in order to avoid breaking the pool frame.

3. Fix the adhesive gasket on the flange.

4. Install the plug in the rear edge of the injection pipe. When the O ring is used, no other gasket is needed.

5. Alternative 1: Install the cable gland in the plug. Use the included O ring and ensure that it is in the right place. No further gasket is needed here.
   Alternative 2: Install the conduit in the plug. Seal with thread tape or thread string.

6. Install the pool liner according to the manufacturer’s instructions and begin filling with water.

7. When the water reaches approximately 5 cm below the flange of the injection pipe, install the sealing ring and the gasket with 6 bolts.

8. Trim the liner following the sealing ring’s inner edge.

9. Thread the cable into the cable gland/conduit and pull it out at the back of the injection pipe. Leave enough cable (max 1m) at the front to enable the latter to lift the light above the surface of the water. This facilitates future change of lamp or winter closure.

10. Thread the sealing sleeve on the cable of the LED module. The sealing sleeve shall be placed in the middle of the rubber of the cable gland.
    Alternative 1: Tighten the cable gland so that the cable is securely attached.
    Alternative 2: Connect the conduit to the connection box with the cable gland. Tighten the cable gland so that the cable is securely attached.

11. Push the LED module cable into the injection pipe.
    Marine: Clip the LED module with the support under the front. Tighten the two bolts.
    Classic: Clip the LED module with the front. Tighten the two bolts.

12. Fill up the pool with water to the desired level.

For pool framework made of stones/bricks, insulating blocks, etc. – finished with liner

It is possible to ground the product (soil).

1. Injection pipe with flange
2. –
3. –
4. Self Adhesive packing t=1.5 mm
5. Packing t=2 mm
6. Sealing ring
7. Countersunk screw M5x16 (6 pcs)
8. O-ring
9. Plug
10. O-ring
11. Cable gland
12. LED-module with cable
13. Sealing sleeve
14. Spacer (only for Marine)
15. Plastic washer
16. Front Marine
17. Front Classic
18. Countersunk screw M5x20 (2 pcs)
    
    Option 1:
    Cable gland is used when the cable to the lamp is to lie free above ground with access from the outside of the pool.
    Option 2:
    Conduit isle used if the cable to the lamp is to be laid underground.

Install as below:

1. Fix the injection pipe into the framework of the pool. Recommended mounting depth, see drawing on next page.
   The flange should rest on the pool wall according to A, B and C (see next page).

2. If grounding required, connect a cable from the inlet pipe to earth.

3. Mask the flange (its surface should be under the packing).

4. Cast the pool frame as instructed by the supplier.

5. Fix the self-adhesive packing onto the flange.

6. Fit the plug in the rear of the injection pipe. When the o-ring is used, no other gasket is required.

7. Alternative 1: Install the cable gland in the plug. Use the included O ring and ensure that it is in the right place. No further gasket is needed here.

Alternative 2: Install the conduit in the plug. Seal with thread tape or thread string.

8. Fit the pool liner according to the supplier’s instructions and begin filling with water.

9. When water reaches approximately 5 cm below the injection pipe, install the packing and seal with 6 screws.

10. Trim the liner following the seal’s inner edge.

11. Pull the LED module cable through the cable gland/conduit and pull it out at the rear end of injection pipe.
    Pull out enough cable (max 1m) to enable lifting the lamp above the water surface later. This will facilitate future changes of lamp or winter closure.

12. Pull the sealing sleeve onto the cable. The sealing sleeve should be placed in the rubber on the cable fitting.
    Alternative 1: Tighten the cable gland so that the cable is securely attached.
    Alternative 2: Connect the conduit to the junction box by the cable gland. Tighten the cable gland so that the cable is securely attached.

13. Insert the LED module with cable into injection pipe.
    Marine: Clamp the LED module with spacer under the front. Tighten it with two screws.
    Classic: Clamp the LED module with the front. Tighten it with two screws.

14. Fill the pool with water to the desired level.

Building blocks

Insulation blocks

Concrete

Operation

RGB type: Changing the colour/power mode

To change the colour/power mode on RGB type bulb you power off the lamp and then on again in quick succession. In this way we can step through the 14 different colour programs.
When we come to the last colour (cool white) the light starts again from the first colour (saturated blue). If the light turns off for longer (>30s), it turns on again with the last used colour.

Synchronization of lights

Ensure first that all lights which should be synchronized, are connected to the same transformer.
When multiple lamps of RGB type are connected to the same transformer, they should be synchronized to have the same colour.
This should normally only need to be done the first time the lights come on.

How to synchronize lights:

Switch on the power supply (12VAC) and ensure that all lights are on. Now all the lights should be lit with different colours.
Switch off the power supply to the lamps and wait at least 20 seconds.
Switch on the supply and turn it off. Repeat this operation twice. Switch on the supply again. Now all lamps have the same colour.

Winter storage
Lights shall be kept away from ice areas.
Always power off the lamps before the winter closure.
For the lights not to freeze, we recommend doing the following:

Option 1
Interrupt the electrical current in the main centre.
Unclip the front panel and keep it in an appropriate place. Gently pull the lamp as far as the cable allows it and let the lamp fall to the bottom.

Option 2
Interrupt the electrical current in the main centre.
Lower the water level under the light. Check first that your pool frame can be drained of water.
Remove the front panel and keep it in an appropriate place. Gently pull the lamp as far as the cable allows it.
Remove the bulb and store it in the appropriate place (not minus degrees).
Seal the cable end’s contact against moisture in an appropriate manner. Lift the cable end on the pool’s edge and ensure that the cable cannot fall into the pool.

Troubleshooting

If lamps flicker|

1. Switch on the lights. For the RGB type of lights, yellow is selected.
2. Measure the voltage at the terminals of the lamp. The voltage should be at least 10VAC (50/60Hz).

If the lamps voltage is less than 10VAC:
A. Check voltage from the terminals of the lamp. Voltage should be 12–14VAC. Ensure that the power transformer is adequate to operate all connected lights, see table on page 13.
B. If the power of the transformer is adequate, install coarser cable between the light and the transformer, see table on page 13.

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If the lights are shining with different colors| Ensure first that all lights which should be synchronized, are connected to the same transformer. Follow the steps above for synchronization.

Waste management and recycling

This product is disposed of in accordance with local laws and regulations. As this product contains electrical components, it must be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches the end of its life cycle, contact local authorities to find out more about waste management and recycling.

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References

• art.no
• Ren Røros

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