Pentair MAGICFALLS - User Manual

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Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Important Warning and Safety Instructions

Electrical Shock and Electrocution Risks

Details risks of high voltage, shock, burn, or death associated with underwater pool lights.

Electrical Safety Precautions

Outlines requirements for GFCI protection, proper wiring, and safe pool location relative to electrical sources.

Non-Serviceable Light Assembly

States that the MagicFalls light is non-serviceable and the complete assembly must be replaced if damaged.

Overview and Important Facts

Water Flow Requirement Chart

Waterfall Radius Chart

Operating MagicFalls Water Effect

Control Options

Explains control via standard wall switch or Pentair automation systems.

External Transformer Usage

Provides guidance on using external transformers for multiple MagicFalls lights.

Maximum Wattage and Load Considerations

MagicFalls LED Light Operation

Powering On and Saving Settings

Explains how the light behaves on power-up and how to save the last selected color or show mode.

Selecting Color Show Modes

Details how to cycle through color show modes and fixed colors using a wall switch.

Example of Mode Selection

Provides a specific example of how to select a color mode using the wall switch.

Saving Color Effects

Explains that the last selected color or fixed color is saved when power is switched off.

Installing the MagicFalls Waterfall

Pre-installation Electrical Requirements

Outlines NEC, local codes, GFCI, junction box, and transformer placement requirements for electricians.

General Installation Precautions

Provides crucial precautions regarding water supply, debris prevention, leveling, and proper connection of light assembly.

Niche Preparation

Details the process of preparing the niche by notching the bond beam and setting a level board for mortar.

Setting the Waterfall Unit

Explains how to create a mortar bed, press the waterfall unit into it, and connect plumbing and electrical conduit.

Critical Installation Considerations

Highlights the importance of mortar support under the lip and clearing the tile line by at least 3/4 inch.

Finishing Waterfall Installation

Details removing the board after mortar cures, ensuring the lip protector is in place, and potential filler for leveling.

Removing Lip Protector Support

Describes the process of removing the lip support after the waterfall is installed and how to break off internal lip supports if needed.

Installing the MagicFalls LED Light Assembly

Electrical Safety During Installation

Emphasizes disconnecting power before servicing to prevent death or serious injury from electrical shock.

Light Assembly Installation Steps

Provides step-by-step instructions for connecting the LED light power cable to the transformer or junction box.

Testing and Seating the Light

Details testing the LED light, applying O-ring lubricant, and using the installation tool to properly seat and lock the light.

Replacing the MagicFalls LED Light Assembly

Safety and Code Verification for Replacement

Stresses electrical safety, disconnection of power, and verification of pool/spa electrical system against codes before replacement.

Non-Serviceable Light Replacement Notice

Reinforces that the complete light assembly must be replaced if damaged, non-operable, or if the cord is damaged.

Light Removal Procedure

Outlines the steps to safely remove the existing light assembly, including disconnecting wires and using the installation tool.

New Light Installation and Connection

Guides on attaching the new power cord, feeding it through conduit, stripping wires, and connecting them to the transformer or junction box.

Winterizing the MagicFalls Water Effect

Replaceable Parts List

Waterfall Configuration and Dimension Chart

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Important Technical Specifications
3. Usage Features
4. Maintenance Features

The document describes the Pentair MagicFalls® with LightCascade Technology™ LED Light, an accessory designed to enhance pools, fountains, and spas with lighted waterfall effects. This product combines a waterfall feature with an integrated LED light assembly to create a visually striking and tranquil ambiance.

Function Description

The MagicFalls LED Light provides brilliant, vivid multi-colors and spectacular lighting effects for water features. It offers seven pre-programmed color light shows and five fixed colors, allowing users to create a wide range of dramatic underwater lighting effects. The waterfall itself is designed to produce a thin, sheet-like water effect.

Important Technical Specifications

• Light Type: 12 VAC LED system.
• Transformer Requirement: Requires an approved 12-volt AC transformer (sold separately).
• Power Supply: Connects to a 12 VAC power supply.
• Wattage (Single Light): One MagicFalls® with LightCascade Technology™ Light is 14 Watts maximum.
• Maximum Total Wattage (Multiple Lights with 300 Watt Transformer): 300 Watts maximum. However, a transformer should only be loaded to 80% of its capability, meaning a 300-watt transformer should have a maximum of 240 watts attached.
• Cable Run (100 Watt Transformer): Recommended not to exceed 150 feet of total cable run between the transformer and lights. For longer cable lengths, a 14 VAC transformer and 150" cord option are suggested.
• Water Flow Requirement: Approximately 15 GPM per foot (minimum 10 GPM/ft) for optimal effect.
• Maximum Head Loss: 6 ft for any waterfall.
• Supply Piping:
  • 1-1/2 inch diameter for waterfalls 1 ft and under.
  • 2 inch diameter for 18 in to 4 ft waterfalls.
  • 3 inch diameter for waterfalls 5 ft and over.
• Water Connections: Made of ABS material.
• Light Ports: Made of PVC.
• Mounting Height: Maximum recommended mounting height of 3 ft for sheet effect to prevent the sheet from breaking apart and producing buffeting noise.
• Niche Design: Designed for 1-1/2 inch (3.81 cm) PVC pipe for water supply and 1 inch (2.54 cm) electrical conduit for the light cable.
• Junction Box Location: Must be at least 4 inches (10.16 cm) above ground level or 8 inches (20.3 cm) above maximum water level in the bowl, whichever is higher. Must be at least 48 inches (1.22 m) from the edge of the pool.

Usage Features

• Control Options:
  • Wall Switch: Can be controlled using a standard wall-mount light switch. Cycling the switch OFF and ON a specific number of times activates different light show modes or fixed colors. The wall switch must be connected to the 120 VAC side of the transformer.
  • Automation Control System: Compatible with Pentair Color Sync™™, IntelliCenter®, IntelliTouch®, and EasyTouch® Control Systems for automatic control.
• Color Modes:
  • 7 Pre-programmed Color Light Shows:
    1. SAm Mode: Cycles through white, magenta, blue, and green (emulates Pentair SAm Color Light).
    2. Party Mode: Rapid color changing for energy and excitement.
    3. Romance Mode: Slow color transitions for a mesmerizing and calming effect.
    4. Caribbean Mode: Transitions between 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.
  • 5 Fixed Colors: 8. Blue 9. Green 10. Red 11. White 12. Magenta
  • Special Features: 13. Hold: Saves the current color effect during a light show. 14. Recall: Activates the last saved color effect. 17. IntelliBrite Mode: Synchronizes with IntelliBrite color lights.
• Multiple Light Synchronization: If multiple LED lights are used, it is recommended to run them independently with separate transformers for each group or type of light to ensure they don't all work together.
• Water Flow Adjustment: An adjustable control valve should be installed in the water line to fine-tune the water flow for the desired waterfall effect.
• Debris Prevention: Use a cartridge filter to supply clean, filtered water to the waterfall. DE or Sand filters are not recommended as they may allow debris to disrupt water flow. For installations prone to heavy debris, an optional rock trap (P/N 580004) requiring 2-inch plumbing can be installed.
• Curved Water Effects: Curved effects must be factory cut; field cutting is not supported.

Maintenance Features

• Non-Serviceable Light: The MagicFalls® with LightCascade Technology™ Light is a non-serviceable light. The complete light assembly must be replaced if damaged, non-operable, or if the cord is damaged.
• LED Light Assembly Replacement: Detailed instructions are provided for removing and installing the LED light assembly. This involves disconnecting power, using a light installation tool to twist and unlock the light from its niche, pulling out the old light and power cord, attaching the new light's cord to a fish tape, feeding it through the conduit to the junction box, and connecting the wires.
• O-Ring Lubrication: O-rings on the light and socket must be lubricated during installation to ensure proper seating and sealing, preventing water leaks into the electrical conduit.
• Lip Support Removal: Internal lip supports may be removed using a supplied extractor tool (P/N 2313) if the waterfall does not produce a smooth sheet of water. Caution is advised as these supports cannot be replaced once removed.
• Winterizing: The MagicFalls Water Effect is designed to withstand elements. For areas with deep freezes, water must be drained from the waterfall and water lines. The light engine should be removed from the mounting niche and left loose inside the waterfall. The waterfall should not be allowed to fill completely and freeze, as expanding ice will cause damage.

Pentair MAGICFALLS Specifications