Hudson Valley Lighting MANSFIELD 1302 - Manual

1301 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL
1. To insure the success of the fixture installation, the following instructions and diagram(s) should be read and understood.
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.
2. TOOLS NEEDED: Blade screwdriver, slip joint pliers, 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.
Move the appropriate 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 ANY OTHER 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 a standard switch or receptacle box. The box must be securely mounted to the structure of the building.
FIXTURE PREPARATION
1. Remove the fixture, glass and parts bag(s) from the carton. Before discarding the carton, double check packing to make certain that all parts are found.
2. Remove the 2 large ball head screws from the top of the fixture. Remove the top of the fixture.
FIXTURE INSTALLATION
1. Thread the hex nut onto the nipple. Thread the nipple into the crossbar.
2. Attach the crossbar to the outlet box (the green ground screw should face out).
3. Place the fixture onto the nipple.
Adjust the nipple so that 1/4" extends beyond the back of the fixture.
Lock the nipple in place by tightening the hex nut against the crossbar.
4. Fasten the bare copper fixture wire to the green or bare copper wire in the box
or fasten it to the crossbar with green screw provided.
NEVER FASTEN THE GROUND WIRE TO THE BLACK OR “HOT” WIRE !
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH !
5. Fasten the white fixture wire(s) to the white wire in the outlet box.
Fasten the wires to together with an approved fastener (wire nut).
Starting about 1” below the fastener, tightly wrap connection 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 !
6. Connect the black fixture wire(s) to the black wire
in the outlet box. Fasten the joined wires as in step 5.
7. Place fixture over the outlet.
Fasten it in place with the half ball.
8. Install the lamp(s) (light bulb(s).
NOTE: This fixture is rated for 60 watt type B, BA, C or CA lamp(s).
DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED WATTAGE !
9. Seat the glass panel into the bottom of the fixture.
Place the top of the fixture in place.
Secure with the 2 large ball head screws.
10. Restore power to circuit at breaker or fuse box.
050206
Electrical tape
Approved fastener
(wire nut)
Lamp
Outlet box
Green screw
Crossbar
Half ball
Glass panel
Nipple
Hex nut
Top
Ball head screw