Installation Instructions

GENERAL
1. To ensure the success of the fixture installation, the following instructions and
diagram(s) should be read and understood.
2. All electrical connections must be made in accordance with the National Electric
code and local codes and ordinances. If you are uncertain of the methods of installing
electrical wiring and lighting fixtures secure the services of a qualified licensed
electrician.
TOOLS NEEDED: Blade screwdriver, phillips screwdriver, slip joint pliers or small
adjustable wrench, wire cutter/stripper, electrical current tester, stepladder and
electrical tape. NOTE: The important safeguards and instructions outlined on this sheet
are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be
understood that common sense, caution and care are factors that cannot be built into
any product. Caution and care must be supplied by the person(s) installing, operating
and maintaining this lighting fixture.
INSTALLATION PREPARATION
1. TURN OFF THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT TO WHICH THE LIGHTING
FIXTURE IS TO BE ATTACHED. Turn circuit breaker to the “off position or completely
remove the fuse controlling the circuit.
2. If an existing fixture is being replaced, remove it and note to which of the wires in the
outlet box the fixture was attached. DO NOT SEPARATE MULTIPLE TWISTED
WIRES THAT MAY BE IN THE BOX. DO NOT DAMAGE THE INSULATION OF
OLDER WIRING. In regular circumstances the BLACK wire will be the “Hot” lead and
the WHITE wire will be the “Neutral” or “Common” lead. A GREEN or BARE COPPER
wire is the “Ground”. In older buildings it is always good practice to reconfirm the
polarity of the wiring.
3. This fixture is designed to be mounted on an octagon box. The box must be securely
mounted to the structure of the building.
FIXTURE INSTALLATION
1.Remove the fixture and parts bag(s) from the carton. Before discarding the carton,
double check packing to make certain that all parts are found.
2. Attach the mounting bar to the outlet box. (The green screw should face out). Pull
wires out of box. Thread the nipple onto the mounting bar.
3. Fasten the bare ground wire to the green or bare copper wire in the outlet box or the
green screw on the crossbar.
NEVER FASTEN THE GROUND WIRE TO THE BLACK OR "HOT" WIRE !FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
!
4. Fasten the fixture lead with the ridge(s) to the white wire in the outlet box.
Fasten the wires together with an approved fastener (wire nut) Sterting about 1" below
the fastener, tightly wrap the connetion with electrical tape so that the tape seals the end
of the fastener.Make sure that there is no exposed wire or strands that could cause
a dangerous short circuit !
5. Connect the black fixture wires to the black wire in the outlet box. Fasten the
joined wires as in step 4.
6. Place the back plate over the outlet box and fasten it by screws.
7. Install the lamp(s). The fixture is rated for 40 watt type C lamp(s).
8. Restore power to circuit at breaker or fuse box.
DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED WATTAGE !