Jandy Nicheless LED Underwater Light

Section 1. Important Safety Instructions

DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION.

This underwater light must be installed by a licensed or certified electrician in accordance with 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 damage to property. Read and follow the specific instructions below.

WARNING

Before installing this underwater light, read and follow all warning notices and instructions that accompany this light. Failure to follow safety warnings and instructions can result in severe injury, death, or property damage.

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION, which could result in serious injury or death.

The Jandy Nicheless LED Lights are only available for 12-volt AC power. For supply connection, use only an isolating low voltage power supply with ungrounded output, evaluated and listed by a NRTL for swimming pool use.

CAUTION

Except when the Jandy Nicheless Underwater 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 not less than 4 inches (102 mm) below the normal water level of the pool.

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RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION.

This underwater light must be installed by a licensed or certified electrician or a qualified pool serviceman in accordance with the National Electrical Code® (Canadian Electrical Code, in Canada) and all 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 damage to property.

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.

NOTE: Jandy Nicheless Lights are Low Voltage and do not have any exposed metal and as such do not require a separate ground or bonding wire.

Section 2. Installing the Jandy Nicheless LED Light

2.1 Preparing the Light Fixture for Installation

NOTE: The electrician must complete preparatory steps before light fixture is installed. See Figure 1.

Verify that the pool meets the requirements of the current National Electrical Code® (Canadian Electrical Code, in Canada) and all local codes and ordinances. 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 electrical systems must meet, are as follows:

1. The junction box or the low-voltage magnetic transformer must be located at least eight (8) inches (measured from the inside of the bottom of the junction box or transformer) above the MAXIMUM water level, OR at least four (4) inches above the ground level or pool deck, whichever is greater. The junction box or 12VAC magnetic transformer must also be installed at least forty-eight (48) inches (4 ft.) from the edge of the pool, or per the junction box and/or transformer manufacturer's instructions. See Figure 1.
2. 1.5" pipe must be installed through the bond beam followed by 1" conduit for the cord using sweep elbows only for turns. Do not use 90 degree elbows. It is highly recommended to use 1.5" pipe throughout the entire width of the bond beam, however, the minimum length for the particular light being installed is specified in Table 1.
3. A standard 1.5" plastic wall / return fitting (not included) must be installed so that the top edge of the underwater light's lens is at least 4 inches (10.2 cm) below the surface of the water in the pool. See Figure 1.

NOTE: For optimal lighting results it is recommended to place lights 12-18" below the water line.

To be certain that the pool's electrical system meets all applicable requirements, the electrician should also consult the local building department.

Diagram Description (Figure 1):

Figure 1 illustrates a standard Jandy LED Light installation with a 1.5" plastic fitting. It shows the placement of a 12 VAC Class 2 Magnetic Transformer or Junction Box, with a minimum clearance of 48 inches from the pool edge. It indicates the minimum water level clearance of 8 inches to the maximum water level and a minimum of 4 inches from the water level to the top of the lens. The diagram shows rigid 1" electrical conduit with sweep elbows (no 90-degree elbows) and a 1.5" pipe for the cord, noting that the pipe length requirement varies by model.

Table 1: Jandy LED Light Minimum 1.5" pipe length

All products listed above come in a variety of cord lengths. Cord lengths come in 100 & 150 feet lengths.

2.2 Installing the Light Fixture

NOTE: Perform these steps only after the electrical system requirements are met.

1. Keep protective cover on to protect the light during installation.
2. Snake the electric cord through the conduit outlet of the wall fitting, into the conduit and up to the location of the pool transformer. Cut the cord 18"-24" beyond the length needed to reach the transformer to allow for a service loop. Pull the fixture snug to the wall fitting.

NOTE: An optional gasket is provided in the carton. It is the job of the gasket to seal the light into the wall fitting. You must use a gasket on all bubbler installations and any time you want to keep the water out of the conduit.

Diagram Description (Figure 2):

Figure 2 shows a standard installation with a 1.5" pool wall fitting. It depicts adding the optional gasket to the light. It indicates the minimum 4" clearance from the water level to the top of the lens. The diagram emphasizes that the light face must be completely snug with the return fitting without any protrusion. It shows the 1" minimum rigid conduit and the 1.5" pipe, noting no 90-degree elbows.

Steps continued:

3. Remove protective cover after construction (including plastering for gunite pools) is complete. Do not plaster the pool with the construction cover removed.
4. Install cosmetic cover if desired.
5. Apply Teflon™ silicone lube to threads to assist with threading.

NOTE: When using a 1 1/2" MIP fitting on the back of a SP-1022 or SP-1408 Wall Fitting, the interior of the Spears and Dura MIP are too small for use with the Jandy Nicheless LED Lights.

6. Using the included installation tool, thread the light into the wall fitting until it is snug. The light face must be completely flush with the return fitting. Please provide the pool owner with a minimum of 1 key upon job completion.

Darksky Approved Models:

The following Warm White (2700K) Models are Darksky approved when wall-mounted (horizontal) and installed with Half-Moon lens cover (sold separately - W (White), G (Grey), B (Black)):

• JLUWW6W150+ LENSCVRW, G or B
• JLUWW12W150+ LENSCVRW, G or B
• JLUWW24W150+ LENSCVRW, G or B

Diagram Description (Figure 3):

Figure 3 shows a standard installation with a 1.5" pool wall fitting, similar to Figure 2. It includes a note about allowing 18"-24" slack for a service loop (not applicable for junction box installations). It depicts the 12VAC magnetic transformer and conduit connection. It also illustrates a vertical installation, emphasizing that the light face must be completely snug with the light fitting without protrusion and in accordance with local codes and AHJ requirements. It reiterates the 4" minimum from water level to the top of the lens.

2.3 Wet Area Installations

For wet area lighting within 10 feet (3M) of a pool or spa, use 6 Watt Models ONLY. Except when the luminaire is adequately guarded, the luminaire shall be installed in areas not subject to incidental contact from people, pets, vehicles, and foot traffic.

Section 3. Wiring Options for Controlling Jandy Nicheless LED Lights

NOTE: Always consider the cable length when calculating the input voltage at the transformer. The maximum run of service between transformer and lights should not exceed 150ft. in length, inclusive of the use of a J Box or not.

To the extent allowed by local installation codes in effect in the installation jurisdiction and capacity of the electrical equipment, multiple Jandy lights may be controlled with a single switch and a 12VAC magnetic transformer so their colors may be synchronized.

IMPORTANT All fixtures must be tied into the same transformer, circuit or switch for synchronization to occur. The use of Solid Core over Stranded wire and terminating Bus Bars is strongly recommended.

3.1 Wiring to an AquaLink® Controller

The Jandy Nicheless LED Lights can be controlled by an AquaLink controller. Connect the transformer powering the lights to one of the auxiliary relays in the AquaLink.

Refer to Figure 4 to connect the Jandy Nicheless LED Lights to the Power Center.

3.2 Wire Gauge and Length

CAUTION

Jandy Nicheless Underwater LED Lights are low voltage fixtures. Improper wire gauge and wire length can effect the performance of these products. Follow the guidelines below to determine the proper operation and optimum performance of the lights.

Voltages are determined by the measured voltage level at the Bus Bar where the transformer and cords are connected.

NOTE: Each color mode has a slightly different power draw.

6W & 12W lights: Min/Max Voltage per cord length

24W Lights: Min/Max Voltage per cord length

Table 2. Jandy LED Light Voltage Min/Max Levels

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 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 conduit, boxes, or enclosures containing other conductors unless the additional conductors are also protected by a GFCI. Refer to local codes for complete details.

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION, which could result in serious injury or death. The Jandy Nicheless LED Lights are only available for 12-volt AC power. For supply connection, use only an isolating low voltage power supply with ungrounded output, evaluated and listed by a NRTL for swimming pool use.

3.3 Wiring to a Switch

The Jandy Nicheless LED Lights can be wired to a switch to manually operate the lights. Refer to Figure 4 to connect the lights into the switch.

Diagram Description (Figure 4):

Figure 4 shows the wiring for Jandy Nicheless Underwater Lights to an AquaLink Auxiliary Relay or Switch, or to a standard switch. It details the connections for Line, Neutral, and Ground from the 120-volt source to the transformer, and then from the transformer to the lights. It includes a note about GFCI requirements.

3.4 Twelve (12) Volt Installation

A 12-14 Volt AC Magnetic Transformer must be used to power all 12-Volt lights.

NOTE: For optimum performance do not exceed the load factor specified by the instructions included with the transformer.

To ensure maximum safety, use only a Class 2 magnetic transformer that can supply 12-14 Volts AC to power all 12-Volt lights. The transformer must be listed or certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) for swimming pool use.

CAUTION

To prevent risk of fire which could result in property damage, and to ensure optimum performance, do not exceed the load factor specified in the instructions provided by the transformer manufacturer.

NOTE: A magnetic low-voltage dimmer switch or dimming relay may be used when Jandy Nicheless WHITE ONLY lights are installed. Jandy color lights are NOT DIMMABLE and are NOT COMPATIBLE with dimmer switches or dimmer relays.

All fixtures must be tied into the same transformer, circuit or switch for synchronization to occur.

Section 4. Jandy Nicheless Underwater LED Light Operating Instructions

4.1 Light Synchronization

1. Turn the light ON. If the light has been off for 7 seconds or longer, the light will turn on with the last color selected.
2. To synchronize multiple lights to the same color mode, you will need to reset to the beginning of the color mode sequence. With the lights ON, turn them OFF for five (5) seconds, then turn ON again. All of the lights will reset to the Alpine White color mode. If all of the lights are not in the Alpine White color mode, they have not been synchronized, repeat step 2.

4.2 Operating the Light

1. To change the color mode, turn the light OFF for one 1-3 seconds. Continue turning OFF and ON until the desired light color mode is reached. See Table 3 for the color mode sequence.
2. Example: If you followed step 1 and are now on Sky Blue and want the lights to be Violet, then the lights must be turned off and on 7 times to bring you to Violet.

Table 3. Color Mode Sequence

2. The lights have memory. If the lights are off for 7 seconds or more, the next time the lights are turned on, they will return to the last color mode they were on prior to being turned off. This function allows you to keep your lights returning to your favorite color mode every time the lights are turned back on.

NOTE: To synchronize colors on multiple Jandy Nicheless Underwater LED Light systems wired to separate switches, perform the above actions on all of their switches simultaneously. All Jandy Nicheless Underwater LED Lights will synchronize automatically if activated by the same switch. No other accessories are required.

Diagram Description (Figure 5):

Figure 5 illustrates wiring LED Lights to a 12 Volt Magnetic Transformer. It shows the connections from a time clock, automation relay, or switch to the transformer, and then from the transformer's output (12-14 VAC) to the lights. It details the connections for Line, Neutral, and Ground, recommending crimp style connectors.

Section 5. Winterizing

Do not keep the winter water level at the level of the light. Make certain that the water level is left at least 4" or more above or below the light depending on the pool's other winterization needs. Consult a Local Swimming Pool Professional for proper winterization.

At NO TIME should there be water removed from the pool without checking ground water tables.

Section 6. Additional Online Content

For information on the following, please refer to the online manual:

• Product Overview
• Product Contents
• S-Series Nicheless Underwater LED Light Operating Instructions
• H-Series Nicheless Underwater LED Light Operating Instructions
• P-Series Nicheless Underwater LED Light Operating Instructions
• Troubleshooting