This manual provides installation instructions for Hayward stainless steel luminaire housings (niches) for swimming pools and spas. These niches come in 4 models for concrete/gunite pool and spas and feature side and rear conduit connections. These niches need to be used with Hayward Astrolite, Astrolite II, or ColorLogic pool and spa lights in order to receive UL approval. Other pool and spa lights can fit into Hayward niches, but the installation will not carry a UL approval.
This document provides installation instructions for the Hayward SP0604C, SPO0606C, SPO609C, and SP0610C stainless steel luminaire housings designed for use in concrete or gunite pool walls. The niches are intended to be installed with specific Hayward submersible luminaires (Astrolite, Astrolite II, or ColorLogic) to maintain UL listing approval.
The guide details the preparation of the pool wall, specifying requirements for rebar spacing and beam dimensions between the outer and inner walls. It also covers the physical installation process, including positioning the niche relative to the rebar structure and ensuring compliance with NEC Article 680 regarding water depth and bonding/grounding connections.
Hayward niches must be used with Hayward Astrolite, Astrolite II, or ColorLogic pool and spa lights to carry UL approval.
The NEC requires that the bonding wire be 8 AWG or larger.