J&J Electronics PureWhite Installation And Operation Manual - Code Requirements.
• Installation of a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) for line voltage models on the lighting
circuit with an appropriately rated circuit breaker.
• A junction box or low voltage transformer is located at least 8 inches above the maximum
pool water level and at least 48 inches from the pool edge; reference Figure 1.
• Proper electrical bonding of the light fixture and all metal items within 5 feet
of the pool.
• Proper wet niche installation with the top edge of the underwater light’s lens at least 18
inches below the surface of the water in the pool and not more than 20” in Canada; reference
Figure 1.
• Proper electrical wet niche bonding and grounding using the #8 AWG ground connector at the
rear of the niche; reference Figure 1.
• The wet niche is properly electrically bonded and grounded via the No. 8 AWG ground
connector located at the rear of the niche; see Figure 1.
The following steps detail installation of the PureWhite LED light fixture into an existing
pool or spa. Read this section in its entirety prior to beginning any installation.
Failure to bring the pool or spa electrical system up to current code requirements prior to
light installation may create an electrical shock hazard resulting in death or serious injury
to users, installers, or others due to electrical shock, and may also cause property damage.
WARNING! Pool or spa electrical system must meeting current
code requirements.
4" Min.
48" Min.
18" Min. Top of Lens
to Water Level
8" Min. Junction Box
or Low Voltage
Transformer to the
Max. Water Level of Pool
To: GFCI, Circuit Breaker,
and Power Source
Rigid Conduit
#8 AWG Ground
Connector Bonding
Lug is Located at
Rear of Niche
Coil 4 ft. of Power
Cord Around Fixture
Concrete Must Be Cut
Back Around Niche to
Allow for a Compacted
Plaster Seal
Figure 1.
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EXISTING CONSTRUCTION INSTALLATION STEPS
(ONCE ALL ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ARE MET)