Operating pool lights using a wall switch (12 VAC)
The pool light can be manually controlled using a standard wall-mount light switch. Multiple pool lights can be connected via a junction box to a single switch so that all lights can be switched on and off together. The lights are controlled by cycling AC power to the 12VAC transformer from a standard wall switch. The pool lights can also be automatically controlled via Pentair IntelliTouch® and EasyTouch®.
Selecting a light show mode or fixed color
Selecting a light show mode or fixed color Switch power on to the light. A white light will momentarily illuminate, followed by the
previously selected color. To select a color show mode (1-7) or fixed color (8-12), turn the wall switch off/on a specific number of times. Each number (1-12) shown below corresponds to the number of times to power-cycle the switch to activate a color light show or fixed color. Example: To select California Sunset Mode; turn the light on, then
turn off and on six times. During the off/on switching process, no
illumination will occur.
Order of color modes when using on/off switch
1. Sam Mode: Cycles through white, magenta, blue and green colors
2. Party Mode: Rapid color changing building energy and excitement.
3. Romance Mode: Slow color transitions creating a mesmerizing
and calming effect.
4. Caribbean Mode: Transitions between a variety of blues and greens
5. American Mode: Patriotic red, white and blue transition.
6. California Sunset Mode: Dramatic transitions of orange, red
and magenta tones.
7. Royal Mode: Richer, deeper color tones
8. Blue: Fixed color.
9. Green: Fixed color
10. Red: Fixed color.
11. White: Fixed color.
12. Magenta: Fixed color
13. Hold: Save the current color effect during a color light show.
14. Recall: Activate the last saved color effect
Saving a color mode or fixed color
When power is switched off to the color lights, the last color show mode or fixed color will be saved. The next time the light is powered on, the previously saved color show mode or fixed color will be displayed. For example, while in “Party Mode” switch the light off. Wait more than 10 seconds, switch the light back on to resume “Party Mode.”
Hold and recall feature
Hold button/LED: Press this button (LED on) to capture and save a color effect while displaying one of the light show modes. When the button is pressed, the LED will be on, indicating that the color effect is captured.
Recall Button/LED: Use this button (LED on) to activate the last saved color effect. When the button is pressed, the LED will be on, indicating that the color effect is being displayed.
Installation
REPLACING THE GLOBRITE® LIGHT ASSEMBLY (IN AN EXISTING POOL OR SPA)
1. Switch off electrical switch or circuit breaker at the source.
2. Remove Junction Box or Transformer cover. Disconnect the light wires and attach a fish tape to the existing light power cord. This will assist in pulling the replacement light power cord through the conduit back to the junction box.
3. Remove the GloBrite color light assembly from the pool or spa
water. Using the provided installation tool, rotate the light assembly counter-clockwise about a 1/8th turn to release the light from the niche.
4. Slowly pull the light and attached power cord (with attached fish tape) out of the niche. Pull the light’s power cord and fish tape out of the niche and place the light on the deck.
5. Attach the new light power cord to the fish tape and carefully feed the fish tape and cable to the junction box.
6. Install the light into the niche: Place the light installation tool over the front of the light. Turn the tool and light clockwise while pushing inward, until you feel the stop point. This indicates the light is properly seated, locked and the electrical conduit, is completely sealed. Note: If the light does not turn smoothly, pull the light slightly out and be sure that it’s seated properly and the niche is
free of debris, then install the light as described in step 5.
7. Connect the two (2) conductors to the corresponding circuit wires in the Junction Box (black wire to power, white wire to common) and secure the Junction Box cover in place.
8. Final check for proper light operation: Switch on the main switch or circuit breaker to the 12 VAC transformer and the switch that operates the light itself. The light should illuminate when 12 VAC power is applied. If not recheck the installation steps.
Install the light assembly:
Push the light into the niche while pulling the power cord from the junction box or transformer, making sure the locking tabs in the back end of the light are properly aligned with the niche openings (inside the niche).
Place the light installation tool over the front of the light. Turn the tool and light clockwise (less than an .3175 cm (1/8th. turn), while pushing inward, until you feel the stop point. This indicates the light is properly seated, locked and the niche is completely sealed. Note: If the light does not turn smoothly, pull the light slightly out and make sure that it’s seated properly and the niche is free of debris, then repeat this step.
Before operating the light, fill the pool with water until the light is completely submerged. Note: The light should not be powered for more than 30 seconds if is not submersed in water.
Final check for proper light operation: Switch on the main switch or circuit breaker to the 12 VAC transformer and the switch that operates the light itself. The light should illuminate when the 12 VAC power is applied. If not recheck the installation step.
Important Note:
The 1.5" LED pool light is a 14 gauge.