Pentair MagicFalls User guide

Brand: Pentair

Model: MagicFalls

Category: Above ground pool accessories

Type: User guide

Pentair MagicFalls, with its LightCascade Technology LED Light, transforms your pool into a romantic oasis with a soothing waterfall effect and brilliant, vivid multi-colored light shows. Choose from seven pre-programmed color light shows or five fixed colors to create dramatic underwater lighting effects. Ideal for pools, fountains, and ponds, MagicFalls adds beauty and tranquility to your outdoor space.

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Contents

1 PENTAIR MagicFalls with LightCascade Technology LED

2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

3 WATER FLOW REQUIREMENT CHART

4 INSTALLATION

4.1 INSTALLING THE MAGICFALLS® WITH LIGHTCASCADE™ TECHNOLOGY

4.2 INSTALLING THE MAGICFALLS® LED LIGHT ASSEMBLY (AFTER WATERFALL

INSTALLATION)

5 REPLACING THE MAGICFALLS® LED LIGHT ASSEMBLY

5.1 WINTERIZING THE MAGICFALLS® WATER EFFECT

6 REPLACEABLE PARTS LIST

7 WATERFALL® CONFIGURATION AND DIMENSION CHART

8 Documents / Resources

8.1 References

9 Related Posts

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER: SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT IF THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INSTALLED AND

USED CORRECTLY.

INSTALLERS, POOL OPERATORS, AND POOL OWNERS MUST READ THESE WARNINGS AND ALL

INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.

WARNING: Most states and local codes regulate the construction, installation, and operation of public pools

and spas, and the construction of residential pools and spas. It is important to comply with these codes, many

of which directly regulate the installation and use of this product. Consult your local building and health codes

for more information.

IMPORTANT NOTICE – Attention Installer: This Installation and User’s Guide (“Guide”) contains important

information about the installation, operation and safe use of this underwater light. This Guide should be given

to the owner and/or operator of this equipment.

WARNING: Before installing this product, read and follow all warning notices and instructions in this Guide.

Failure to follow warnings and instructions can result in severe injury, death, or property damage.

Call (800) 831-7133 for additional free copies of these instructions. Please refer to www.pentair.com for more

information related to these products.

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION: UNDERWATER POOL LIGHTS REQUIRE HIGH

VOLTAGE WHICH CAN SHOCK, BURN, OR CAUSE DEATH.

Before working on or servicing lights, always disconnect power to the lights at the source circuit breaker from

the light before servicing the light. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury to service person, pool

users or others due to electric shock. When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety

precautions should always be followed, include the following:

This underwater light must be installed by a licensed or certiﬁed electrician or a qualiﬁed pool professional in

accordance with the current National Electrical Code (NEC),

NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), CSA C22.1. All applicable local installation codes and

ordinances must also be adhered to. Improper installation will create an electrical hazard which could result in

death or serious injury to pool users, installers or others due to electrical shock, and may also cause damage

to power source. Always disconnect the power to the pool light at the circuit breaker before servicing the light.

Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury to serviceman, pool users or others due to electrical

shock.

For countries in compliance with International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) regulatory standards: The

light ﬁxture must

be installed by a licensed or certiﬁed electrician or a qualiﬁed pool service person, in accordance with IEC 364-

7-702 and all applicable local codes and ordinance. Improper installation will create an electrical hazard, which

could result in death or serious injury to pool user, installer or other due to electrical shock and may also cause

damage to the property.

WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

Connect only to a branch circuit protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). Contact a qualiﬁed

electrician if you cannot verify that the circuit is protected by a GFCI. This light ﬁxture must be connected only

to a supply circuit that is protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). Such a GFCI should be provided

by the installer and should be tested on a routine basis. To test the GFCI, push the test button. The GFCI

should interrupt power. Push the reset button. Power should be restored. If the GFCI fails to operate in this

manner, the GFCI is defective. If the GFCI interrupts power to the light without the test button being pushed, a

ground current is following, indicating the possibility of an electric shock. Do not use this light. Disconnect the

light ﬁxture and have the problem corrected by a qualiﬁed service representative before using. Locate your

pool so that the wall is at least 10 feet from all electrical receptacles and at least 20 feet from all receptacles not

protected by a

GFCI. It is also very important to locate the pool so that it is not under any electrical wiring, that is less than 18

feet vertically above the pool wall and within an area located 10 feet outside the pool walls. The pool must also

never be located under any lighting ﬁxture or within ﬁve (5) feet measured horizontally from any ﬁxture

mounted less than ﬁve (5) feet vertically above the pool water level.

NOTICE: The external ﬂexible cable or cord of this luminaire cannot be replaced; if the cord is damaged, the

luminaire shall be destroyed.

Under no circumstances replace lights by splicing wire under water or behind niche.

The MAGICFALLS® with LIGHTCASCADE TECHNOLOGY™ LED light is a 12 VAC system. ONLY USE an

approved 12 volt AC transformer, sold separately. When using a Junction Box, connect 12 volt AC connections

to junction box terminals. Never connect the light directly to high voltage lines.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

THE MAGICFALLS® WITH LIGHTCASCADE TECHNOLOGY™ LIGHT IS A NON-SERVICEABLE LIGHT.

THE COMPLETE LIGHT ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED.

INSTALLERS AND INSPECTORS: THE MAGICFALLS WITH LIGHTCASCADE TECHNOLOGY LIGHT AND

PLASTIC HOUSING FORM A COMPLETE NON-METALLIC LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTING SYSTEM. THIS

CONFIGURATION DOES NOT REQUIRE BONDING OR GROUNDING WHEN POWERED BY A LISTED 100

WATT OR 300 WATT 12 VAC TRANSFORMER AND INSTALLED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CURRENT

NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (NEC). UNBONDED LIGHTING NEC PROVISIONS.

WHEN THE UL LISTED NON-METALLIC MAGICFALLS WITH LIGHTCAS-CADE TECHNOLOGY LOW

VOLTAGE LIGHTS ARE USED WITH THE LIGHT APPROVED NICHE, THE CURRENT NEC PROVIDES AN

EXCEPTION TO LUMINAIRE BONDING AND GROUNDING IN ARTICLE 680.6 AND 680.23 POOL WATER

BONDING NEC PROVISIONS: FOR POOL WATER BONDING REQUIRED BY NEC ARTICLE 680.26C,

CONCRETE POOLS ARE CONSIDERED CONDUCTIVE (REFER TO 680.26 (B)(1) DUE TO THE POROSITY

OF CONCRETE AND THE BONDING OF REBAR. NO ADDITIONAL BONDING IS REQUIRED.

MagicFalls® with LightCascade Technology™ LED Light Overview and Important Facts

This manual describes how to install and replace the MagicFalls with Light Cascade Technology LED Light.

The MagicFalls Water Eﬀect, in combination with the LightCascade Technology LED Light assembly (sold

separately), includes a waterfall with an elegant lighted eﬀect.

Perhaps no other feature contributes more to the beauty and tranquility of your pool-scape than the sight and

sound of falling water. Built to the highest standard of quality, and “wet tested” to ensure that your water eﬀect

will be soothing and beautiful, the MagicFalls Water Eﬀects will transform your pool into a romantic oasis, and a

breath-taking focal point. MagicFalls Water Eﬀect are an ideal, energy-eﬃcient addition to pools, fountains,

ponds and more. MagicFalls with LIghtCascade Technology waterfall provide brilliant vivid multi-colors with

spectacular eﬀects for your pool. Choose one of the seven pre-programmed color light shows or select one of

the ﬁve ﬁxed colors to create virtually endless range of dramatic underwater lighting eﬀects for a spectacular

eﬀect in your pool and spa.

If multiple LED lighting is being used, it is recommended that these lights be run in-dependent of each other,

using a separate transformer for each group or type of light.

Otherwise all lights connected to the same transformer will be working together. See page 2 for more

information.

The Waterfall sheet eﬀect is thin, sensitive to wind, and the width of the sheet narrows the farther it falls. At fall

heights above 3’, the sheet eﬀect begins to break apart and to produce an annoying buﬀeting noise. A

maximum mounting height of 3 ft. for sheet eﬀect is recommended.

Waterfall are typically installed in the bond beam, just above the tile line, or in a raised wall above the bond

beam. Three important considerations include: wall thickness, tile or stone thickness, and the weight of the

covering concrete or stone.

Use a cartridge ﬁlter to supply clean, ﬁltered water to the waterfall. Do not use a DE or Sand ﬁlter. Not using

ﬁltered water may let debris pass into the waterfall and become permanently lodged in the waterfall disrupting

the water ﬂow.

You should plan to supply approximately 15 GPM per foot. The waterfall can operate on lower ﬂow rates (10

GPM/ft minimum), but may not achieve the desired eﬀect. Each waterfall should be equipped with a ﬂow

control valve, located downstream from the ﬁlter, to adjust the ﬂow to each waterfall. It is recommended to use

an energy saving Pentair Variable Speed Pump to allow you to easily vary the ﬂow to the waterfall.

The maximum head loss for any waterfall is 6 ft. Calculate and add the loss of your piping to determine your

pump requirement.

Use 11/2 in diameter supply piping for each waterfall 1 ft. and under. Use 2 in diameter supply piping for 18 in

to 4 ft waterfalls. Use 3 in diameter supply piping for all waterfalls 5 ft. and over. Be sure to calculate the total

head loss. Note: Be sure to keep all debris out of the piping during installation.

The bottom connection to the waterfalls (water port) is a 1-1/2 in connection. This allows installation of a

standard 11/2 in diameter Sch40 ﬁttings directly on the connection. Waterfalls 5’ and over have two 11/2 in

bottom connections

Note: The water connections on the waterfall ARE ABS MATERIAL AND THE LIGHT PORTs ARE PVC. Use a

pool industry standard brand of PVC cement for the PVC connections and ABS transition Glue (green) for the

PVC to ABS connections.

For installation subject to heavy debris, install the optional rock trap

(P/N 580004). This requires 2 in plumbing.

Curved water eﬀects cannot be ﬁeld cut, they must be factory cut for a nominal charge. Convex or concave

curves can be cut. There must be at least 1” of lip in front of the manifold body, or the water eﬀect will not work.

Waterfalls that are ordered in a color other than white are painted with

high quality automotive paint. The paint is applied to the front and extends approximately 1 in. into the lip.

NOTE: The incoming water supply line and the Water Baﬄe/Water Channel must be completely supported and

should not hang oﬀ the waterfall lip. An unsupported waterline and or Water Baﬄe/ Water Channel could cause

the joints to fail and ultimately leak. This will void the warranty.

WATER FLOW REQUIREMENT CHART

Use the Water Flow Requirement Chart below to determine the waterfall eﬀect projection for 1 ft. to 8 ft.

models.

WATERFALLS® WATER EFFECT RADIUS CHART

Use the Waterfall Radius Chart to determine the maximum radius cut available for a particular MagicFalls

Water Eﬀect width.

Operating MagicFalls® Water Eﬀect Using a Wall Switch

MagicFalls Water Eﬀect can be controlled using a standard wall-mount light switch. Multiple MagicFalls Water

Eﬀect can be connected via a junction box to a single switch so that all lights can be switched on and oﬀ

together. The lights are controlled by cycling the AC power to the 12 VAC power supply and from there to the

lights from a standard wall switch. By turning the switch OFF and ON a speciﬁc number of times, the light

activates one of the seven light show modes, ﬁxed colors, or enables the

“Hold” and “Recall” feature.

Note: Wall switch must be connected to the 120 VAC side of the transformer and never to the 12 VAC side.

Operating MagicFalls Water Eﬀect Using Automation Control System

MagicFalls Water Eﬀect can also be automatically controlled via a Pentair Color Sync™, IntelliCenter®,

IntelliTouch® and EasyTouch® Control Systems. For more infor-mation refer to the user manual of your

automation control system.

Using an External Transformer for Multiple MagicFalls Water Eﬀects

When using multiple MagicFalls® with LightCascade Technology™12 VAC LED Lights on a 100 Watt

transformer, it is recommended that no more than three (3) MagicFalls LED lights be used. It is also

recommended not to exceed 150 feet of total cable run between the transformer and lights. Note: For long

cable lengths, set transformer to 14 VAC, and use only MagicFalls LED lights with the 150” cord option, see

diagram below.

Note: If a longer cable run is necessary, it is recommended that separate 100 Watt 12 VAC transformers be

used for each light with no more than 150 feet of total cable run between the transformer and lights.

Maximum wattage when using multiple MagicFalls® LED Lights and IntelliBrite Color LED lights (using a

300 Watt Transformer)

IMPORTANT! When using multiple 12 VAC MagicFalls LED Light, IntelliBrite® Light and IntelliBrite Landscape

Lights, the total allowable light wattage is 300 Watts maximum.

A transformer should only be loaded to 80% of its capability. For example, a 300 watt transformer should have

a maximum of 240 watts attached to it. MagicFalls LED Light and IntelliBrite LED light wattages are as follows:

One MagicFalls® with LIghtCascade Technology™ Light is 14 Watts maximum

One MicroBrite® LED Pool light is 14 Watts maximum

One FireFX® LED Light is 25 Watts maximum

One IntelliBrite Color LED Pool Light is 30 Watts maximum

One IntelliBrite Color LED Spa Light is 18 Watts maximum

One IntelliBrite Landscape Light is 15 Watts maximum

One MagicStream® Laminar Light is 16 Watts maximum

One GloBrite LED Pool Light is 15 Watts maximum

Note: If multiple LED lighting is being used, it is recommended that these lights be run independent of each

other, using a separate transformer for each group or type of light. Otherwise, all lights connected to the same

transformer will be working together.

Note: Pentair Color LED lights can be controlled by Pentair Automation Systems and Light Controllers. Contact

your pool dealer for more information.

Powering On the MagicFalls® LED Light

When the MagicFalls light is powered on, the previously selected color show mode or ﬁxed color is displayed.

Note: If power to the light is oﬀ for more than ﬁve (5) seconds, the last color show mode or ﬁxed color that was

saved will be displayed.

Selecting Color Show Mode or a Fixed Color using a Wall Switch

MagicFalls lights are compatible with IntelliBrite® light colors and shows and can be synchronized with

IntelliBrite color lights. First switch power on to the light; the previously selected color show mode or ﬁxed color

is displayed. To select a color show mode (1-7) or ﬁxed color (8-12), rapidly turn the wall switch Oﬀ/On a

speciﬁc number of times. Each number (1-17) shown below corresponds to the number of times to power-cycle

the switch to activate a color light show or ﬁxed color. For details about saving color eﬀects while in Show

modes, see “Hold” and “Recall” feature on.

1. Sam Mode: Cycles through white, magenta, blue and green colors (emulates the Pentair SAm Color Light).

2. Party Mode: Rapid color changing building energy and excitement.

3. Romance Mode: Slow color transitions creating a mesmerizing and calming eﬀect.

4. Caribbean Mode: Transitions between a variety of 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.

8. Blue: Fixed color.

9. Green: Fixed color.

10. Red: Fixed color.

11. White: Fixed color.

12. Magenta: Fixed color.

13. Hold: Save the current color eﬀect during a color light show.

14. Recall: Activate the last saved color eﬀect.

15. (Not Used)

16. IntelliBrite Mode.

17. Note: 1-17: Number of times to cycle power.

Example: To select California Sunset Mode; First switch power on to the light; the previously selected color

show mode or ﬁxed color is displayed, then rapidly turn the switch oﬀ and on six (6) successive times. During

the Oﬀ/On switching process, no illumination will occur.

Saving a color mode or ﬁxed color: When power is switched oﬀ to the MagicFalls light, the last color show

mode or ﬁxed color will be saved. The next time the light is powered on, the previously saved color show mode

or ﬁxed color will be displayed. For example, while in Party Mode switch the light oﬀ. Wait more than 10

seconds, switch the light back on to resume Party Mode. During the Oﬀ/On switching process, before the

selected color is displayed, no illumination will occur. This operating mode is normal during the switching

process. During this period the pool and spa will be dark and precautions should be taken to avoid unforeseen

accidents. Failure to observe this warning may result in serious injury or death to pool and spa users.

PLEASE OBSERVE THE ABOVE WARNING, IT MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO POOL

AND SPA USERS.

INSTALLATION

INSTALLING THE MAGICFALLS® WITH LIGHTCASCADE™ TECHNOLOGY

The following describes how to install the MagicFalls with LightCascade Technology Waterfall.

BEFORE STARTING: The following instructions must be completed by the electrician before the MagicFalls

LED Light ﬁxture is installed.

Be sure that the pool or spa meets the requirements of the current National Electrical Code (NEC) Article 680-

22 and all local codes and ordinances. A licensed or certiﬁed electrician must install the electrical system to

meet or exceed those requirements before the underwater light is installed. Some of the requirements of the

National

Electrical Code which the pool’s electrical system must meet are as follows:

The lighting circuit has a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) for 120 VAC line voltage models, and has an

appropriately rated circuit breaker. The conductors on the load side of the GFCI circuit shall not occupy

conduit, boxes, or enclosures containing other conductors unless the additional conductors are also protected

by a GFCI. Refer to local codes for complete details.

The Junction Box and the low voltage transformer is located at least 4 in (10.16 cm) above ground level or 8 in

(20.3 cm) above maximum water level in the bowl, whichever is higher. The Junction Box must be at least 48 in

(1.22 m) from the edge of the pool.

To be certain that the pool or spa electrical system meets all applicable requirements, the electrician should

also consult the local building department.

The MagicFalls Water Eﬀect niche is designed for 1-1/2 in (3.81 cm) PVC pipe for the water supply and 1 in

(2.54 cm) electrical conduit for the light cable.

Water line should be installed with an adjustable control valve so you can adjust the water ﬂow to the waterfall

for desired eﬀect.

Waterfall requires a 1 ½” water line connection from the pump/ﬁlter for waterfalls up to 3’ in length and a 2”

water line connection for waterfalls 3’ and above.

Multiple waterfalls should not be connected to the same supply line, unless your using a looping type

conﬁguration to equalize pressure to all waterfalls.

For installation subject to heavy debris, install the optional rock trap (P/N 580004). This requires 2 in plumbing.

The waterfall should be installed so that the water ﬂowing out of the waterfall is ﬂowing into the pool, spa or

fountain.

The waterfall must be installed level or water will not ﬂow out evenly from the spout.

Should water start to drip from the underside of the spillway, the water ﬂow should be adjusted to a ﬂow rate

that eliminates or minimizes the drips. Some water dripping may be unavoidable due to water ﬂow, surface

conditions, or irregularities on the lip.

If the MagicFalls LED light assembly is not installed properly in the waterfall, the LED light will be damaged

and the warranty void.

If the MagicFalls™ LED light assembly is not installed properly in the waterfall, water may leak into the

electrical conduit.

Splicing of the light engine cable is not permitted unless done in a waterproof junction box. An unapproved wire

splicing will void the warranty.

The electrical junction box must be installed above the highest water level of the waterfall. If the junction box is

installed below the top level of the waterfall, water may leak from the waterfall into the conduit and ﬁll the

junction box with water.

NOTE: THE TOP OF THE WATERFALL IS NOT FLAT. WATERFALL LIP MUST BE SET ¼” LOWER THAN

BOND BEAM SO DECK COVER LID FOR LIGHT WILL BE FLUSH WITH DECK.

DISTANCE FROM WATERFALL TOP OF LIP TO TOP OF DECK COVER IS 1.85” AND SHOULD BE TAKEN

INTO ACCOUNT WHEN PLANNING WATERFALL LOCATION.

NOTE: IF WATERFALL IS TO BE SET IN A RAISED WALL A 3” PVC PIPE EXTENSION MAY BE USED

BETWEEN THE DECK LID COLLAR AND WATERFALL TOP, THE LENGTH OF PIPE EXTENSION SHOULD

BE ADDED TO THE 1.85” TO ENSURE PROPER MOUNTING HEIGHT AND PROPER DECK COVER

HEIGHT.

INSTALLING THE MAGICFALLS® WITH LIGHTCAS-CADE

1. Preparing the Niche for the MagicFalls Water Eﬀects see Figure 1.

Notch the bond beam as shown (Figure 1). Attach a board to the side of the pool as shown. Make sure this board

is level. The board will be used to set the level of the waterfall and create a form for the mortar bed.

NOTE: THE WATERFALL LIP IS DESIGNED TO EXTEND OVER AN 8” BOND BEAM BUT MAY BE PUSHED

FORWARD OR BACKWARD DEPENDING UPON THE TYPE AND THICKNESS OF THE WATERLINE TILE. THE

LEADING EDGE OF THE WATERFALL NEEDS TO CLEAR THE FACE OF THE TILE LINE BY ¾”.

1. Setting the Waterfall, see Figure 2.

Create a bed of mortar in the notch in the bond beam and press the waterfall unit into the mortar until the bottom

of the lip is ﬂush with the board (Figure 2). Be sure the lip support is pressed into the slot to prevent debris from

getting into the waterfall. When the supply pipe from the ﬁlter is clear of all debris, solvent weld the water supply

pipe and electrical conduit to the waterfall.

Note: The water connections on the waterfall ARE ABS MATERIAL AND THE LIGHT PORTS ARE PVC. Use a

pool industry standard brand of PVC cement for the PVC connections and ABS transition Glue (green) for the

PVC to ABS connections.

Note: CLEAN THE SUPPLY PIPE: Waterfalls are sensitive to debris. Flush the supply pipe cpmpletely before

attaching it to the waterfall.

For critical considerations see Figure 2.

1. The area under the lip must be completely supported by mortar. If not, the coping will warp the waterfall and

aﬀect the light output and water ﬂow.

2. The leading edge of the waterfall edge (the edge from which the water spills) needs to clear the face of the tile

line by at least 3/4”.

3. Finishing the Waterfall.

After the mortar bed is cured, remove the board. Be sure the lip protector is in place before installing the

coping. Keep in mind that you may need to add ¼” of ﬁller on top of the lip to level out the waterfall.

4. Removing the Lip Protector Support.

After the waterfall is completely installed, remove the lip support (Figure 4).

If the waterfall does not produce a smooth sheet of water, internal lip supports may be removed by breaking

them oﬀ with the supplied tool (Figure 5).

Note: After the internal lip supports are removed, they cannot be replaced. USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING

THE INTERNAL LIP SUPPORT.

INSTALLING THE MAGICFALLS® LED LIGHT ASSEMBLY (AFTER WATERFALL INSTALLATION)

D A N G E R ! RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION

Always disconnect power to the pool light at the circuit breaker before servicing the light. Failure to do so could

result in death or serious injury to installer, service person, pool users, or others due to electrical shock.

Note: Prepare the end of the MagicFalls LED light power cable and install to the 12 VAC output wires of an

approved transformer (if you are using longer runs of cables or multiple lights per transformer, it is recommended

to use the 13 VAC or even the 14 VAC tap on your transformer).

1. A, 1” – PVC electrical conduit must be installed from the pool light power sup-ply/transformer location to the

bottom of the waterfall electrical port.

2. Only install the Light after your ﬁnish work is complete to avoid causing any damage to the Light Lens and

housing.

3. Ensure waterfall light niche is free of any construction debris prior to installation, this includes the keyway that

the waterfall locks into.

4. Turn oﬀ main electrical switch or circuit breaker.

5. Feed cord through waterfall and then through conduit to Junction Box or 12 Volt AC Transformer.

NOTE: This is a 12 Volt AC system ONLY. An approved 12 VAC transformer (sold separately) must be used. If

a Junction Box is used, it would be for 12 VAC connections. Never wire the MagicFalls® with LightCascade

Technology™ light directly to high voltage lines.

6. At the 12 VAC transformer or junction box, cut oﬀ any extra cord. Leave at least six (6) inches (15.2 cm) of cord

in the Junction Box or transformer to facilitate the light installation, niche inspection. Cut oﬀ any extra cord.

7. Strip back three (3) inches of the outer cord jacket to expose the two insulated wires (be careful not to damage

the insulation on the two (2) inner wires). Strip back the two conductors. Be careful not to damage the copper

conductor.

8. Connect both (2) wires to the corresponding circuit wires in the Junction Box or 12 Volt AC Transformer (black

wire to power, white wire to common) and secure the Junction Box cover in place.

9. Test and conﬁrm LED – Light Head is working prior to locking into waterfall niche.

10. Using supplied O-ring lubricant; apply the lubricant to both O-ring’s on the outside of light and corresponding

socket.

Note: The light wil NOT install without the lubricant.

11. Place the supplied light installation tool over the top of the light, insert the light using pressure until the keys on

the light press into the keyway, then twist and lock turning clock-wise 90 degrees until you feel the stop point.

Lift the tool striaght out. This indicates the light is properly seated, locked and the niche is completely sealed.

Note: If the light does not turn smoothly, pull the light slightly out and make sure that it’s seated properly and

the niche is free of debris, then reinstall install the light.

Note: If the MagicFalls® LED light assembly is not seated properly in the niche it will leak water down into the

electrical conduit. If the light is not installed properly, it may cause a partial illumination of the waterfall.

12. Installation tool can also be adapted to a “pool pole” should you require extra length for deeper in wall

installations. Note: Installation tool can be secured to a pool pole with a bolt and nut.

13. Install the supplied deck cover collar using PVC cement.

14. Apply a small bead of silicone adhesive to the top of the collar and silicone the cover in place.

15. If you need to extend the height of the cover you may use a 3” PVC pipe to adjust for height, ﬁttings will ﬁt a 3”

pipe.

REPLACING THE MAGICFALLS® LED LIGHT ASSEMBLY

DANGER: Risk of Electrical Shock or Electrocution!

This underwater light must be installed by a licensed or certiﬁed electrician or a qualiﬁed pool professional in

accordance with the current National Electrical Code (NEC),

NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), CSA C22.1 and all applicable local codes and ordinances.

Improper installation will create an electrical hazard which could result in death or serious injury to pool users,

installers or others due to electrical shock, and may also cause damage to property.

Always disconnect the power to the pool light at the circuit breaker before servicing the light. Failure to do so

could result in death or serious injury to service person, pool users or others due to electrical shock.

Verify that the pool and spa meets the requirements of the current National Electrical Code and all local codes

and ordinances. A licensed or certiﬁed electrician must install the electrical system to meet or exceed those

requirements before the underwater light is installed. Some of the requirements of the National Electrical Code

which the pool’s electrical system must meet are as follows:

The lighting circuit has a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) for line voltage models, and has an

appropriately rated circuit breaker.

The Junction Box and the low voltage transformer is located at least 4 (four) inches (10.16 cm) above ground

level or eight (8) inches (20.3 cm) above maximum water level, whichever is higher. The Junction Box must be

at least 48 inches (1.22 m) from the edge of the pool. See Figure 1 on page 7.

To be certain that the pool’s electrical system meets all applicable requirements, the electrician should also

consult the local building department.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

THE MagicFalls LED LIGHT IS A NON-SERVICEABLE LIGHT. THE COMPLETE LIGHT ASSEMBLY MUST

BE REPLACED IF DAMAGED, NON-OPERABLE, OR CORD IS DAMAGED.

The following removal and installation instructions describe how to remove and install the MagicFalls LED Light

assembly. Also use these instructions after completing the following light replacement procedure.

Failure to bring the pool or spa’s electrical system up to code requirements before installing the light will create

an electrical hazard which could result in death or serious injury to pool users, installers, or others due to

electrical shock, and may also cause damage to property.

1. Switch oﬀ electrical switch or circuit breaker at the source.

2. Remove Junction Box or Transformer cover. Disconnect the light wires and attach a ﬁsh tape to the existing

light power cord. This will assist in pulling the replacement light power cord through the conduit back to the

junction box.

3. Place the light installation tool over the top of the light, turn counter clockwise until the tabs on the bottom of the

light installation tool engages the top of the light. Twist counter clockwise again until the light is released from

the keyway on the niche. Pull the light straight up and remove it from the niche.

4. Slowly pull the light and attached power cord (with attached ﬁsh tape) out of the niche. Pull the light’s power

cord and ﬁsh tape out of the niche and place the light on the deck.

5. Attach the new light power cord to the ﬁsh tape and carefully feed the ﬁsh tape and cable to the junction box.

6. At the 12 VAC transformer or junction box, cut oﬀ any extra cord. Leave at least six

(6) inches (15.2 cm) of cord in the Junction Box or transformer to facilitate the light installation, niche

inspection. Cut oﬀ any extra cord.

7. Strip back three (3) inches of the outer cord jacket to expose the two insulated wires (be careful not to damage

the insulation on the two (2) inner wires). Strip back the two conductors. Be careful not to damage the copper

conductor.

8. Connect both (2) wires to the corresponding circuit wires in the Junction Box or 12 Volt AC Transformer (black

wire to power, white wire to common) and secure the Junction Box cover in place.

9. Test and conﬁrm LED – Light Head is working prior to locking into waterfall niche.

10. Using supplied O-ring lubricant; apply the lubricant to both O-ring’s on the outside of light and corresponding

socket. Note: The light wil NOT install without the lubricant.

11. Place the light installation tool over the top of the light, insert the light using pressure until the keys on the light

press into the keyway, then twist and lock turning clock-wise 90 degrees until you feel the stop point. This

indicates the light is properly seated, locked and the niche is completely sealed. Note: If the light does not turn

smoothly, pull the light slightly out and make sure that it’s seated properly and the niche is free of debris, then

reinstall install the light. Note: If the MagicFalls LED light assembly is not seated properly in the niche it will leak

water down into the electrical conduit.

12. Switch on the main switch or circuit breaker to the 12 VAC transformer and the switch that operates the

MagicFalls LED light itself. The light should illuminate when the 12 VAC power is applied. If not recheck the

installation steps.

WINTERIZING THE MAGICFALLS® WATER EFFECT

The MagicFalls Water Eﬀect is designed to withstand the elements.

Winterizing may be as simple as draining all the water from the waterfall.

In areas with deep freeze, water must be drained from the waterfall and the water lines evacuated of water.

Once the water lines are drained, remove the light engine from the mounting niche and let it lay loose inside the

waterfall.

The waterfall should not be allowed to ﬁll completely with water and freeze solid, the expanding ice will damage

the waterfall.

Reverse the winterizing procedure for spring start-up.

REPLACEABLE PARTS LIST

Item Part No. Description

1 580101 White Deck Lid and Collar

1 580097 Tan Deck Lid and Collar

1 580105 Gray Deck Lid and Collar

1 580109 Dark Gray Deck Lid and Collar

1 580113 Black Deck Lid and Collar

2 580096 Light Engine Installation Tool

3 580090 Light Engine Top And Bottom O-Rings

580004 Rock Trap (not shown)

2313 Internal Support Extractor Tool (not shown)

WATERFALL® CONFIGURATION AND DIMENSION CHART

1620 HAWKINS AVE., SANFORD, NC 27330

(919) 566-8000

10951 WEST LOS ANGELES AVE., MOORPARK, CA 93021

(805) 553-5000

WWW.PENTAIR.COM

All indicated Pentair trademarks and logos are the property of Pentair or its global aﬃliates in the

U.S.A. and/or other countries. Third-party registered and unregistered trademarks and logos are the

property of their respective owners.

*580089*

P/N 580089 REV. An 11/2021

Documents / Resources

PENTAIR MagicFalls with LightCascade Technology LED Light [pdf] User Guide

MagicFalls with LightCascade Technology LED Light MagicFalls, with LightCascade Technology

LED Light, LightCascade Technology LED Light, LED Light

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