Jandy h0621300 White LED Lights Instruction Manual
- June 1, 2024
- Jandy
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Jandy h0621300 White LED Lights
Essential installation and startup instructions are included in this manual. Additional operation and troubleshooting information is available online by scanning the QR code with your phone or visiting jandy.com
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY – This product must be installed and serviced by a
contractor who is licensed and qualified in pool equipment by the jurisdiction
in which the product will be installed where such state or local requirements
exist. The maintainer must be a professional with sufficient experience in
pool equipment installation and maintenance so that all of the instructions in
this manual can be followed exactly. Before installing this product, read and
follow all warning notices and instructions that accompany this product.
Failure to follow warning notices and instructions may result in property
damage, personal injury, or death. Improper installation and/or operation may
void the warranty. Improper installation and/or operation can create unwanted
electrical hazards which may cause serious injury, property damage, or death.
DO NOT MODIFY THIS EQUIPMENT.
ATTENTION INSTALLER
This manual contains important information about the installation,
operation and safe use of this product. This information should be given to
the owner/operator of this equipment.
FCC Regulatory Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, under Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used by the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Section 1. Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION. This underwater light must be
installed by a licensed or certified electrician by the National Electrical
Code and applicable local codes and ordinances. Improper installation will
create an electrical hazard, which could result in death or serious injury to
pool or spa users, installers, or others due to electrical shock, and may also
cause property damage. Read and follow the specific instructions below. Before
installing this underwater light, read and follow all warning notices and
instructions accompanying this light. Failure to follow safety warnings and
instructions can result in severe injury, death, or property damage.
CAUTION
Except when the Jandy White LED Lights are 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 contacting it, the light shall be installed in or on a
wall of the pool, with the top of the lens opening is not less than 18 inches
(457 mm) below the normal water level of the pool.
NOTICE
The Jandy White LED Lights are intended for installation in freshwater and
saltwater swimming pools. It is important to ensure that the wet niches in
which the lights are installed are intended for their appropriate application,
either freshwater or saltwater pools.
Section 2. Installing Jandy
Light During New Construction
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION. This underwater light must be
installed by a licensed or certified electrician or a qualified pool
serviceman by the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and
ordinances in the US, the Canadian Electrical Code (“CEC” or C22.1) in Canada.
Improper installation will create an electrical hazard, which could result in
death or serious injury to the pool or spa users, installers or others due to
electrical shock, and may also cause property damage. Always disconnect the
power to the light at the circuit breaker before installing or servicing the
light. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury to serviceman,
pool or spa users or others due to electrical shock.
Preparing the Light Fixture for Installation
NOTE: The electrician must complete preparatory steps before the light
fixture is installed. See Figure 1. Ensure that the pool meets the
requirements of the current National Electrical Code® and all local codes in
the US, the Canadian Electrical Code (“CEC” or C22.1) in Canada. A licensed or
certified electrician must install the electrical system to meet or exceed
those requirements before the underwater light is installed.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION which could result in serious injury
or death. A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) for 120 Volt transformers
should be used if required by the transformer manufacturer or if required by
the locally applicable code and/or Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). When a
GFCI is used, the conductors on the load side of the GFCI circuit shall not
occupy conduit boxes or enclosures containing other conductors unless the
additional conductors are also protected by a GFCI. Refer to local codes for
complete details. Some of the requirements of the National Electrical Code,
which the pool electrical systems must meet, are as follows:
- The junction box (or, for 12-volt models, the low voltage transformer) must be located at least eight (8) inches above water level, at least four (4) inches above ground level, and at least four (4) feet from the edge of the pool, or per the junction box and/ or transformer manufacturer’s instructions. See Figure 1.
- The light fixture and all metal items within five (5) feet of the pool must be properly electrically bonded to a reliable point of grounding.
- The wet niche must be properly installed so that the top edge of the underwater light’s lens is at least 18 inches below the surface of the water in the pool. See Figure 1.
- The wet niche must be properly electrically bonded and grounded via the No. 8 AWG ground connector located at the rear of the niche. See Figure 1. National Electrical Code® (NEC®) requires bonding of the Pool Water.
- Where none of the bonded pool equipment, structures, or parts are in direct connection with the pool water; the pool water shall be in direct contact with an approved corrosion-resistant conductive surface that exposes not less than 5800 mm² (9 in²) of the surface area of the pool water at all times.
- The conductive surface shall be located where it is not exposed to physical damage or dislodgement during usual pool activities, and it shall be bonded by the bonding requirements of NEC Article 680. Refer to locally enforced codes for any additional pool and spa bonding requirements.
NOTE: To be certain that the pool’s electrical system meets all applicable requirements, the electrician should also consult the local building department. Use only approved wet niches (see the following note) to ensure a safe and proper installation.
NOTE: Jandy lights are ETL listed for installation with only the
following manufacturer’s wet niche fixtures.
Large Niche Model Numbers: Jandy: PLNICLRG, PLNICVFLRG, WT000002
SSNICLRG1R, SSNICLRG1S Pentair®: 620004, 78210200 thru 700, 78210401
Hayward® DuraNiche: SP0600U
Small Niche Model Numbers:
Jandy: PLNICSM, SSNICSM
Pentair: 79206600
Installing the Light Fixture
NOTE: Perform these steps only after the electrical system requirements
are met.
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Feed the cord through the conduit to the junction box, leaving at least four (4) feet of cord at the light fixture to coil into the base of the light niche, see Figure 1. The four (4) feet of cord allow the light to be serviced after the pool is filled with water.
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Cut the cord at the junction box, leaving at least six (6) inches of cord to make connections.
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Strip six (6) inches of the outer cord jacket to expose the three insulated wires. Be careful not to damage the insulation on the three (3) inner wires.
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Install strain relief over the cord jacket and connect all three (3) wires to the corresponding circuit wires in the junction box. Install the junction box cover.
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Coil the 4-foot length of cord around the fixture or into the base of the pool niche, and place the light assembly into the niche.
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Engage the retainer tab on the bottom of the face ring, then pivot the top of the fixture inward and tighten the special pilot screw.
WARNING
Use only the special pilot screw provided with this underwater light. This screw mounts and electrically grounds the housing securely to the mounting ring and wet niche. -
Failure to use the screw provided could create an electrical hazard, which could result in death or serious injury to pool or spa users, installers or others due to electrical shock.
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Fill the pool until the underwater light is completely submerged in water before operating the light for more than 2 minutes. The light will heat up quickly when operated outside of water. Turn on the main switch or circuit breaker, and the switch, which operates the underwater light, to check for proper operation.
WARNING
Never operate this underwater light for more than 10 seconds unless it is submerged in water. Without total submersion, the light assembly will get extremely hot, which may result in serious burns or breakage of the bulb or lens. -
This may result in serious injury to pool or spa users, installers, or bystanders or property damage. 2.3 Twelve (12) Volt Installation A separate 12-volt AC Transformer is required on all 12-volt Models. For Jandy White LED Light use a 150-watt multi-tap 12-volt system per light.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION, which could result in serious
injury or death. For supply connection of low-voltage lights use only an
isolating low-voltage power supply with ungrounded output, evaluated and
listed by a NRTL for swimming pool use.
NOTE: For optimum performance, Jandy recommends using one transformer per
12-volt light. To ensure maximum safety, a transformer that has been listed by
a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) for swimming pool use must
be used.
Section 3. Replacing Jandy Light
A fixture in an Existing Pool or Spa
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION. This underwater light must be
installed by a licensed or certified electrician or a qualified pool
serviceman by the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes and
ordinances in the US, the Canadian Electrical Code (“CEC” or C22.1) in Canada.
Improper installation will create an electrical hazard, which could result in
death or serious injury to the pool or spa users, installers or others due to
electrical shock, and may also cause property damage. Always disconnect the
power to the light at the circuit breaker before installing or servicing the
light. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury to serviceman,
pool or spa users or others due to electrical shock.
Preparing the Light Fixture for Replacement
Verify that the pool meets the requirements of the current National Electrical
Code® (NEC) and all local codes and ordinances in the US, the Canadian
Electrical Code (“CEC” or C22.1) in Canada. A licensed or certified
electrician must install the electrical system to meet or exceed those
requirements before the underwater light is installed. Some of the
requirements of the National Electrical Code, which the pool’s electrical
system must meet, are as follows:
- The lighting circuit must have a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) for 120-volt models and must have an appropriately rated circuit breaker.
- The junction box (or, for 12-volt models, the low voltage transformer) must be located at least eight (8) inches above water level, at least four (4) inches above ground level or pool deck level, and at least 48 inches from the edge of the pool or spa, or per the junction box and/or transformer manufacturer’s instructions. See Figure 1.
- The light fixture and all metal items within five (5) feet of the pool must be properly electrically bonded to a reliable point of grounding.
- The wet niche must be properly installed so that the top edge of the underwater light’s lens is at least 18 inches below the surface of the water in the pool. See Figure 1.
- The wet niche must be properly electrically bonded and grounded via the No. 8 AWG ground connector located at the rear of the niche. See Figure 1.
- To be certain that the pool’s electrical system meets all applicable requirements, the electrician should also consult the local building department.
Replacing the Light Fixture
NOTE: Perform these steps only after the electrical system requirements
are met.
WARNING
Failure to bring the pool’s electrical system up to code requirements before
installing the underwater light will create an electrical hazard that could
result in death or serious injury to pool or spa users, installers, or others
due to electrical shock, and may also cause property damage.
NOTE: The light fixture may be replaced without removing the water from
the pool.
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Turn off the main electrical switch or circuit breaker, as well as the switch, which operates the underwater light.
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Unscrew the special pilot screw at the top of the face ring and remove the light assembly from the niche, and place the assembly on the deck.
WARNING
Be sure to keep the special pilot screw provided with this underwater light. This screw mounts and electrically grounds the housing securely to the mounting ring and wet niche. Failure to use the screw provided could create an electrical hazard, which could result in death or serious injury to pool or spa users, installers or others due to electrical shock. -
Remove the Junction Box cover, disconnect the light fixture wires and strain relief, and then pull the cord out of the conduit from the niche.
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Feed the new light fixture cord through the conduit from the niche to the Junction Box.
NOTE: Depending on the length of the conduit, special tools may be required to pull the cord through the conduit. -
Leave at least four (4) feet of cord to coil around the light fixture or coiled into the base of the light niche, see Figure 1. This allows the light to be serviced after the pool is filled with water.
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Cut the cord at the Junction Box, leaving at least six (6) inches of cord to make connections.
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Strip six (6) inches of the outer cord jacket from the cord to expose the three insulated wires. Be careful not to damage the insulation on the three (3) inner wires.
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Install the strain relief over the cord jacket and connect all three wires to the corresponding circuit wires in the junction box. Install the junction box cover.
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Reinstall the light assembly into the niche and tighten the special pilot screw.
WARNING
Use only the special pilot screw provided with this underwater light. This screw mounts and electrically grounds the housing securely to the mounting ring and wet niche. Failure to use the screw provided could create an electrical hazard, which could result in death or serious injury to pool or spa users, installers or others due to electrical shock. -
Fill the pool until the underwater light is completely submerged in water before operating the light for more than 10 seconds. Turn on the main switch or circuit breaker, as well as the switch, which operates the underwater light, to check for proper operation.
WARNING
Never operate this underwater light for more than 10 seconds unless it is
submerged in water. Without total submersion, the light assembly will get
extremely hot, which may result in serious burns or breakage of the bulb or
lens. This may result in serious injury to pool or spa users, installers, or
bystanders or in damage to property.
Section 4. Wiring Options for
Controlling Jandy White
LED Lights
NOTE: The Jandy White LED Lights will not operate properly with light dimmers. Do not wire the Jandy Lights to any dimming circuitry.
Wiring to an AquaLink® RS Control System
The Jandy White LED Lights can be wired into the Jandy AquaLink® RS control
system to provide simplified operation of the lights. Connect the lights to
one of the auxiliary relays in the Power Center.
NOTE: It is recommended to connect one light per relay so each light can
be controlled separately. However, up to four lights can be connected on a
single relay. If there are more than four lights installed on one AquaLink RS
system, ensure there is more than one auxiliary relay available in the Power
Center. Refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 to connect the Jandy White Lights to
the Power Center.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION, which could result in serious
injury or death. A Ground A Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) must be provided
for 120-volt models. A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) for 120 Volt
transformers should be used if required by the transformer manufacturer or if
required by the local applicable code and/or Authority Having Jurisdiction
(AHJ). When a GFCI is used, the conductors on the load side of the GFCI
circuit shall not occupy conduits, boxes, or enclosures containing other
conductors unless the additional conductors are also protected by a GFCI.
Refer to local codes for complete details.
NOTE: The Jandy White Lights are available in 120-volt and 12-volt
versions. If installing a 12-volt light, a NRTL certified 120-volt/12-volt
step-down (AC) transformer must be used. For more information about 12-volt
installations, refer to Section 2.3, Twelve (12) Volt Installation of this
manual.
Wiring to a Time Clock
The Jandy White LED Lights can be wired into a basic time clock to
automatically turn on the lights at a predesignated time. Refer to Figure 4 to
connect the lights to the time clock.
Wiring to a Switch
The Jandy White LED Lights can be wired into a switch to manually turn on/off
the lights. Refer to Figure 5 to connect the lights to the switch.
Figure 3. 12-Volt Jandy White LED Light Wiring Diagram
Section 5. Additional Online
Content
For information on the following, please refer to the online manual:
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