This document is about the important safety instructions for the installation of QuickNiche® - Vinyl Liner Niche. It includes important information about the installation, operation, and safe use of this product.
This document provides installation procedures for the Pentair QuickNiche vinyl liner niche housing, intended for use with specific Pentair Water Pool and Spa wet niche light fixtures. It includes critical safety warnings regarding electrical shock and installation requirements by licensed electricians. The guide details the necessary hole dimensions, sealing methods using silicone, and the correct orientation for the conduit hub and pilot screw.
| Required hole diameter minimum | 10-5/8" |
|---|---|
| Required hole diameter maximum | 10-3/4" |
| Minimum distance from water line to top of lens | 18 inches |
| Minimum distance from junction box to water line | 8 inches |
| Minimum distance from pool edge to junction box | 48 inches |
| Required sealing torque | 18-20 in.-lb. |
| Maximum wall thickness | 5/8" |
The niche must be installed by a licensed or certified electrician in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
No, the QuickNiche is not compatible with brass-chrome face rings.
The pilot screw hole must be at the 12 o'clock position, and the top edge of the lens must be at least 18 inches below the water surface.
It is designed for use only with Pentair Water Pool and Spa wet niche light fixtures with part numbers 783XXX, 784XXX, 789XXX, and 600XXX.