Universal ECO Series User Manual

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Low Voltage Power Module Installation & Instruction Manual
ECO SERIES TRANSFORMERS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNINGS:
• THIS POWER UNIT MUST BE CONNECTED TO A COVERED GFCI RECEPTACLE MARKED “WET
LOCATION” WHILE IN USE
• CAUTION: FOR USE ONLY ON A BRANCH CIRCUIT PROTECTED BY A CLASS A TYPE GROUND
FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER
• FOR USE WITH LANDSCAPE LIGHTING SYSTEMS ONLY - LANDSCAPE LIGHTING SYSTEMS ARE FOR
OUTDOOR USE ONLY (NOT FOR USE IN DWELLING UNITS)
• THIS DEVICE IS ACCEPTED AS A COMPONENT OF A LANDSCAPE LIGHTING SYSTEM WHERE THE
SUITABILITY OF THE COMBINATION SHALL BE DETERMINED BY CSA OR LOCAL INSPECTION
AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION
• DO NOT CONNECT TWO OR MORE POWER SUPPLIES IN PARALLEL
• DO NOT MOUNT POWER SUPPLY OR FIXTURES WITHIN 3 METERS (10 FEET) OF A SWIMMING
POOL OR SPA
• DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS POWER SUPPLY
Sizing Transformer
The total wattage (W) - or volt-amps (VA) for LED - of all of the fixtures operated by this transformer
must not exceed the wattage rating of the transformer.
If you are powering halogen lamps, calculate the load by adding the wattage of the lamps in the system.
Make sure the load does not exceed the wattage rating of the transformer.
If you are powering LED lamps or fixtures, calculate the load by adding the volt/amp (VA) values of all of
the lamps in the system. VA is calculated using the following formula:
VA =
Wattage
Power Factor
RISK OF SHOCK. Install power unit at least 5 feet
from a pool or spa and at least 10 feet from a
fountain. Where the power unit is installed within
10 feet of a pool or spa, connect unit to a
GFCI protected branch circuit.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Install power
unit at least 5 feet from a pool, spa or
fountain.
Where the power unit is installed (a) indoor
within 10 feet of a pool, spa, or fountain, or
(b) outdoor, connect power unit to a
receptacle protected by a GFCI.

Universal ECO Series Specifications

General

Frequency	50/60 Hz
Enclosure	NEMA 3R
Category	Transformer
Series	ECO
Insulation Class	H
Standards	UL Listed, cUL Listed

Summary

General Safety Instructions

Risk of Shock Warnings

Install power units at least 5 feet from water; connect to GFCI if within 10 feet.

Electrical and Installation Precautions

Connect to GFCI, use Class A GFCI breaker, for outdoor landscape use only, no parallel supplies.

Transformer Sizing and Load Calculation

Calculating System VA for LEDs

Calculate load by adding VA values for LEDs; use 0.7 Power Factor if unknown.

Transformer Unit Mounting

Mounting Location and Method

Mount on a solid, flat surface, 12 inches from ground, within 6 feet of GFCI receptacle.

System Connections and Checks

Connecting Secondary Wires to Transformer

Connect low voltage wires to common and voltage taps using a flathead screwdriver.

Checking Fixture Voltage and Output Amps

Verify fixture voltage is within range and output current is below rated amperage.

System Performance and Optimization

Determine System Load and Voltage Drop

Understand voltage drop factors (distance, wattage, wire gauge) and how to minimize it.

Determine Input Amps

Measure input current using a clamp-on meter and ensure it's below the transformer's rated input current.

Timer Module Operation

Countdown Timer Module Functionality

Learn how to operate the timer module for automatic lighting control, including ON/OFF and dusk-to-dawn settings.