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Standard Spa Light Lens, Replacement
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Note that this section is intended for replacement of a standard
through shell, low voltage threaded plastic spa light lens. This is the most popular spa
light lens in use for the last 10 to 15 years. Other types of spa lights may be similar, but
the installation may not be identical. If you are unsure as to the suitability for use of
these instructions for your application, then do not use them!
Safety
Warnings!
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Remove Power from the spa/hot tub BEFORE
performing this procedure. Failure to comply with this requirement, can lead to electrical
shock and/or electrocution!
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Disclaimer
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READ FIRST BEFORE YOU CONTINUE
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Usually what happens with these things is that they
will crack after a long period of time, particularly if exposed to excessive temperature
differentials, like, very cold water with a hot bulb, or if the sealant or the hole had created a
situation where the plastic lens tried to expand, but couldn't.
You'll want to start by draining the tub first, and
turning off all power to the tub. Then, carefully pry the cracked lens pieces out of the spa
shell.
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This is all pretty much self explanatory. When
one of these things goes... it really goes. So remove all left over remnants of the old lens
fixture. If you have a full foam spa, take extra care to not crack the shell at the area of
the light hole.
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If there are traces of sealant, remove them from the
surface by rubbing them with your fingers. It is also a good practice to clean these surfaces
with rubbing alcohol to remove all contaminants from the surface of the shell.
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These are the components of a new light lens
assembly. The lens, a gasket, and a lock ring.
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I personally prefer to use a small amount of silicone
sealant here, even though the gasket alone usually works fine without it. Warning! DO NOT USE
an "Acrylic" or siliconized acrylic type of sealant! Use ONLY 100% silicone
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Lens with silicone applied.
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Lens with silicone and gasket, ready for insertion
into the lens opening in the spa shell. If there's a rib on the gasket, you'll want the rib
facing the shell, not the light.
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Push the lens into the spa shell. You may have
to "thread" it in place by turning clockwise.
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On this particular spa, the lens back is accessible
through the light access hole, seen here behind the pump motor. Using the black lock ring,
thread it on by hand only. Tighten down the lock ring enough to get the lens firmly seated in
the spa shell. Don't use a wrench! You could cause a problem with the lens, the shell,
or even force the gasket to expand past the outside perimeter of the lens.
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With the lens seated properly, use a rag to clean up
the excess silicone sealant around the light fixture. Do this quickly before the silicone has
a chance to cure on the surface. Once you've achieved the desired coverage with the silicone
sealant, leave it alone until it finishes curing. Don't use a knife to remove excess
sealant. It's better to remove it before it cures, than to risk losing the integrity of the
seal after it cures.
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Be sure that you give the sealant adequate time to
cure completely, preferably 24 hours. Refill the tub, check for leaks, connect the light, and enjoy!
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