The fluvo luchs NT Spot | luchs NT2 | luchs NT56 is an independent lighting unit designed for illuminating swimming pools, manufactured by Schmalenberger GmbH + Co. KG. This manual, version 27134-D, provides comprehensive instructions for its installation, assembly, and safe operation.
Function Description
The luchs NT Spot | luchs NT2 | luchs NT56 is a stationary functional unit comprising a spotlight and a corresponding control unit. Its primary function is to provide continuous underwater illumination for swimming pools. The spotlight is designed for continuous use underwater with an IP68 rating, allowing submersion up to a depth of 5 meters. The control unit, on the other hand, is specifically designed for DIN rail mounting within a heat-diverting control box. The system is designed to operate exclusively underwater, and any use outside of this specified condition may lead to product damage and void the warranty. The lighting unit is available in LED and RGB versions, offering flexibility in lighting options.
Important Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Independent lighting unit for swimming pools.
- Models: luchs NT Spot, luchs NT2, luchs NT56.
- Ingress Protection (Spotlight): IP68, suitable for continuous underwater use up to 5 meters depth.
- Control Unit Mounting: Designed for DIN rail mounting in a heat-diverting control box.
- Water Compatibility: Materials are designed for chlorinated water (at swimming pool concentration) and optionally for salt water (up to 5%, available on request).
- Maximum Water Temperature: The maximum permissible water temperature for operation is 36°C.
- Electrical Connections: Must be made by a professional electrician in accordance with VDE Regulation 0100 and local electrical safety standards for swimming pools.
- Diaphragms: All listed diaphragms are available on request in high-gloss polished or white coated versions.
- Cable Protection System: An extension of the cable protection cover is available on request (refer to 72242 Installation information for cable protection system). The cable protection cover must always be guided above the water level in the pool with long bending radii to ensure the spotlight connection cable can be drawn in without problems.
- Installation Dimensions (luchs NT Spot and luchs NT2 Spotlight):
- Overall diameter (front): Ø170 mm.
- Installation housing diameter: Ø105 mm.
- Depth (from front surface): Varies by model and installation type (e.g., -A: 41 mm, -BS: 56 mm, -H: 81.5 mm, -E: 56 mm).
- Minimum bending radius of cable: R20 mm.
- Installation Dimensions (luchs NT56 Spotlight):
- Overall diameter (front): Ø280 mm.
- Minimum bending radius of cable: R20 mm.
- Depth (from front surface): 30 mm.
- Possible minimum bending radius of the cable: 60 mm.
- Installation Kit for Concrete Pool (tiled – with and without liquid seal): Requires precise horizontal and dimensional installation; no subsequent adjustment is possible.
- Installation Kit for Concrete Pool with Liner Seal: Requires the installation housing to be rotated 90 degrees, using shuttering screws in the yellow marked area and aligning them vertically.
- Tile Area for Cooling and Coverage: For sufficient cooling and coverage, tiles must be positioned within the specified area (e.g., Ø80 mm minimum, Ø100 mm maximum for luchs NT Spot).
- Pre-fabricated Pool Installation: Requires a thin seal between the front clamp ring and the installation housing. The cable protection system should only be installed tightly after the installation housing has been fitted.
- Stainless Steel Pool Installation: The installation housing must be welded flush with the pool, and the cable protection system fitted tightly thereafter.
- Retrofitting: Universal connection adapters are available for fluvo, Wibre, and Lahme systems.
Usage Features
- Illumination: Provides effective lighting for swimming pools, enhancing aesthetics and visibility.
- Dedicated Control Unit: The system must only be operated with the control unit specifically designed for it by the manufacturer, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
- Continuous Operation: Designed for continuous use underwater, offering reliable and consistent lighting.
- Material Durability: Constructed with materials resistant to chlorinated water, and optionally to salt water, ensuring longevity in pool environments.
- Safety Compliance: Adheres to VDE Regulation 0100 and other relevant standards for electrical systems in swimming pools, prioritizing user safety.
- Installation Flexibility: Offers various installation kits for different pool types, including concrete-tile pools (with or without liquid sealing), concrete-liner pools, stainless steel pools, and pre-fabricated pools. Retrofitting options are also available.
- Aesthetic Options: Diaphragms are available in high-gloss polished or white coated versions to match pool aesthetics.
- Water Circulation: In the installed state, it is crucial to ensure free water circulation around the headlight housing to prevent overheating and ensure proper functioning.
Maintenance Features
- Regular Checks: The device and electrical power line should be checked at regular intervals for damage.
- Malfunction Resolution: Malfunctions must be eliminated without delay.
- Professional Repairs: Any repairs must only be made by qualified professionals. Before undertaking repairs, the system must be disconnected from its electrical power source and prevented from being turned on again.
- System Integrity: The system should only be used when it is in flawless technical condition.
- Immediate Disconnection: In case of serious operating problems, the system must be disconnected from the electrical power source.
- Residual Voltage: Users should be aware that the
luchs NT control unit can still conduct dangerous voltages for a short time after being turned off.
- Warranty: Failure to comply with the information in the operator's manual, or opening the devices, will void all warranty claims.
- Documentation: The operator's manual should always be readily available to users, and its instructions must be followed meticulously. All persons involved in setting up, commissioning, operating, maintaining, and repairing the device must be appropriately qualified and observe all legal requirements.
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