Use and Care Manual
Direct Burial Lamp Post Installation GuideDirect Burial Lamp Post Installation Guide
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING FIXTURES.
CAUTION: DISCONNECT POWER AT THE BREAKER BOX BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION
TURNING OFF POWER AT THE SWTICH ALONE IS INADEQUATE TO INSURE YOUR SAFETY
FAILURE TO PROPERLY DISCONNECT THE MAIN POWER SUPPLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
• We strongly recommend that you check your local wiring codes and consult an electrical contractor before installing post.
• We do not guarantee this method of installation satises your particular local building codes. Call local municipality.
• Before starting any digging project, call 811 to prevent against unintentionally hitting any underground utility lines.
Surface Mount Post Installation GuideSurface Mount Post Installation Guide
Pour reinforced concrete into post hole and Install anchor
bolts before concrete is dry using included template.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to level
concrete surface and install
j bolts vertical and plumb or
post will not sit correctly.
Install j bolts so that the red
line on the bolt is even with
the surface of the concrete.
Be sure conduit remains above
concrete surface.
Lay pole on its side and feed electrical wires
through the pole.
Slide pole into base and
tighten set screws with allen
wrench (included).
Slide base cover over pole
while feeding electrical wires
through opening in top of
cover. Be careful not to
scratch pole while sliding
cover to bottom of pole.
Install base.
7 INCH
11”
anchor bolt
red line
pole
cover
set screws
electrical
wires
residential fixture
NOT INTENDED FOR
COMMERCIAL USE
(not included)
cross arm
(optional)
convenience outlet/
photo control
(optional)
4 x nuts, lock washers,
flat washers, and j bolts
1 x anchor bolt
template
1 x base
1 x 3/16” hex
allen wrench
1 x post
1 x base cover
(design may vary)
INCLUDED:
Dig a hole 12” - 15” in diameter to a minimum of 30” deep. Consult local codes.
Dig trench from power source to lamp post hole. Check local codes for trench depth. Run
power through trench and conduit into center of hole as shown in diagram to the right. Be
sure to leave enough wire for 10” service loop after feeding wire through pole.
SAFETY NOTE: Selecting a post for performance and safety requires a full understanding of various factors and conditions.
Professional engineering assistance in selecting a post is highly recommended. Purchaser is responsible for meeting any and all
codes or requirements. If you choose a post without getting such assistance, you do so at your own risk.
power line
cement/
gravel
trench to
power source
conduit
j bolts
template
base
washer
base cover
lock washer
bolt
1
2
3
5
4
6
Connect convenience outlet, photocell, and xture, if purchased. (Wire nuts not included)
NOTE: IF YOU PREFER THE CONVENIENCE OUTLET TO BE CONTROLLED BY
PHOTOCELL, CONNECT PHOTOCELL FIRST.
Insert crossarm, if purchased.
Turn on power.
fixture
(not included)
connect wires
black to black
white to white
ground to ground
FIXTURE
BLACKBLACK
WHITEWHITE
GROUND WIRE
GREEN OR BARE
GROUND WIRE
GREEN OR BARE
WIRE NUT OR OTHER
ACCEPTABLE CONNECTOR
120V POWER SUPPLY
LIGHT FIXTURE
CONVENIENCE OUTLET PHOTOCELL
FIXTURE
120V SUPPLY
power
washer
lock washer
nut
ISMPOST