The provided document is an installation manual for the PAL EvenGlow Wet Niche LED light, designed for use in fiberglass and vinyl pools. This manual covers installation, connection, troubleshooting, and warranty information for the product.
Function Description:
The PAL EvenGlow is a 12V LED underwater light designed for wet niche installation in swimming pools. It provides illumination for the pool and is part of the PAL Lighting system, which includes a compatible LED driver and a wireless transmitter for color control. The light is specifically designed for use with the PCR-4 and PCR-2D UL Listed Class 2 LED Drivers, ensuring safe low-voltage operation. It is crucial not to connect this 12V light directly to a 120V circuit. The system supports various cloning features, allowing it to synchronize with other OEM lights like Jandy, Pentair, and Hayward, although color change mode timing may vary in such cases. The PAL Color Touch Driver system offers color selection and dimmability features, though these advanced features are not available when the light is operating in cloned mode.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Voltage: 12V DC (low voltage)
- Power Source: Requires a PAL PCR-4 Class 2 LED Driver (50 watts, PCR-4U-CL) or a PCR-2D Class 2 LED Driver (available in 16 watt, 35 watt, and 55 watt versions: PCR-2D-16, PCR-2D-35, PCR-2D-60).
- Installation Type: Wet Niche, suitable for fiberglass and vinyl pools.
- Hole Size for Installation: Ø2 3/8" or Ø2 1/2" holesaw.
- Junction Box and Transformer Placement: Must be at least 4 inches (10.16 cm) above ground level or 8 inches (20.3 cm) above maximum water level (whichever is higher). The Junction Box must also be at least 48 inches (1.22 m) from the edge of the pool.
- Bonding Terminal: Not required as the fixture is all-plastic construction and complies with NEC article 680 requirements.
- Conduit Connection: 1/2" conduit adaptor.
- Control: Controlled by a PCT-1 Wireless transmitter for color selection and dimming. Automation integration is possible, but in such cases, the handheld remote control should not be used, and the Wi-Fi module should be disconnected from the board if equipped.
- Electrical Code Compliance: Must conform to National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes and ordinances. For Canadian installations, it must conform to Canadian Electrical Code (CE).
- Driver Specifications (PCR-4): Supply Voltage: 100-240V (47-63 Hz), Supply Current (typ): 0.7A/115VAC, 0.3A/240VAC, Output Voltage: 12V D/C, Output Power: 50 Watts. Approved to IEC/AS/NZS 6134, IP65 rated.
Usage Features:
- Installation Location: The installation hole in the pool wall should be placed 12 inches below the water level or 18 inches below the top of the pool. This specific placement allows for the retractable part of the fitting to be removed from the pool if the lamp needs replacement.
- Sealing: Silicone is applied to both sides of the pool wall during installation to ensure a watertight seal. The back body nut is tightened firmly by hand, without overtightening, and excess silicone is removed afterward.
- Light Removal/Installation: The light can be removed by twisting it anti-clockwise from the fiberglass fitting and installed by twisting it clockwise. This feature facilitates maintenance and lamp replacement without draining the pool.
- Color Control: The PAL Color Touch Driver system, in conjunction with the PCT-1 Wireless transmitter, allows for infinite color selection and dimmability.
- Cloning Feature: The light can be configured to synchronize with other OEM pool lighting systems (Jandy, Pentair, Hayward) using DIP switches on the driver. This allows for a unified lighting experience across different brands.
- Automation Compatibility: The system can be integrated with pool automation systems. When used with automation, the handheld remote control should be disconnected, and the Wi-Fi module (if present) should be removed from the board. If the automation system fails to turn the lights on/off, pressing the S1 button on the driver can activate it.
Maintenance Features:
- Retractability for Lamp Replacement: The design allows the light fitting to be retracted from the pool wall, enabling lamp replacement without the need to drain the pool.
- Troubleshooting Guide: The manual includes a comprehensive troubleshooting section for common issues such as the light not turning on or lights being out of sync.
- Light not turning on: Possible causes include a faulty globe, faulty driver, cut cable, driver not connected to power, or a faulty LED driver inside the control box. Solutions involve replacing the globe, checking driver output with a multimeter (should be 12V DC), checking cable voltage, ensuring the driver is powered and its indicator LED is lit, or pushing the test button inside the control box.
- Lights out of sync: This can be due to incorrect wiring of the light to the control box or incorrect wiring to the LED lamp. The solution is to check the color wire sequences at both the control box and the LED lamp terminal block inside the light.
- Warranty: The PAL product comes with a 12-month warranty against defects in materials and/or workmanship under normal domestic use. The warranty is void if the product has been misused, abused, damaged in transit, incorrectly installed, connected to an incorrect electrical supply, or used with a non-approved PAL power supply. The company is not responsible for freight charges or losses during transit for warranty claims. Defective parts will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of PAL Lighting.
- Product Registration: Users are encouraged to register their product warranty details online at pallighting.com.au/product-registration and retain proof of purchase for warranty claims.