Hudson Valley Lighting PELHAM 2201 - Manual

2201
Hudson Valley Lighting, Inc.
P.O. Box 7459
106 Pierces Road
Newburgh, NY 12550
(800) 814-3993
www.hudsonvalleylighting.com
GENERAL
1. To insure 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.
3. 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. 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 round or octagon box. The box must be
securely mounted to the structure of the building.
4. Remove the fixture, shade and parts bag(s) from the carton. Before discarding the carton, double
check packing to make certain that all parts are found.
FIXTURE INSTALLATION
1. Remove the 3 screws holding the mounting plate to the fixture.
2. Pull the wires in the outlet box through the center hole of the mounting plate. Attach the mounting
plate to the outlet box. (The green ground screw should face out). Align the mounting plate so the
sides are vertical.
3. Fasten the green fixture wire to the green or bare copper wire in the box or fasten it to the
mounting plate 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 !
4. Fasten the white fixture wire 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 !
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 fixture over the mounting plate. Fasten it in to the mounting plate with the 3 screws.
7. Remove the ring from the threaded socket. Place the glass over the socket and reinstall the ring.
8. Install the lamp. ( light bulb).
NOTE: This fixture is rated for a 100 watt type A lamp.
DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED WATTAGE!
9. Loosen the lever on the right side of the fixture. Adjust the angle of the shade as desired.
Tighten the lever to hold the glass in place.
10. Restore power to circuit at breaker or fuse box.