GE 24772 GE Direct Wire Junction Box User Manual

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WARNING

!

Risk of electric shock

- Do not use in wet locations.

- Use indoors only.

- Turn power off before servicing -

see instructions.

- Properly ground fixture.

- Ensure that no bare wires are exposed

outside the electrical connections.

- Use within electrical rating of device

**This device is intended for use only with

GE Linkable products. Use of any other

lighting product may be hazardous.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

FOR ELECTRICAL BOX

1) Consult a local licensed electrician or

electrical contractor if you are not sure

about the installation.

2) Ensure that electricity is TURNED OFF at the

main circuit breaker or fuse box. DO NOT

ATTEMPT TO INSTALL ELECTRICAL BOX

WITH THE POWER ON.

3) Select a suitable dry mounting location

(for use indoors only). Make sure the

mounting surface is capable of supporting

the fixture.

4) Remove plastic cover from electrical

mounting box by unscrewing the 2 screws.

5) Choose a suitable knock-out location from

those provided on the box. Remove the

knock-out with a screw driver. See Figure 1.

6) Place the electrical box in the location where

it is to be mounted and mark the position of

the mounting slots with a pencil.

7) It is recommended that a 1/16" pilot hole be

drilled in the mounting surface.

8) Drive the screws provided in the mounting

hardware into the mounting surface until the

electrical box is secure.

9) Insert the threaded end of the strain relief

(provided in the installation kit) into the selected

knock out opening on the electrical box. Place

the eyelet of the grounding (copper) wire provided

in the installation kit around the strain relief. The

grounding (copper) wire & eyelet should be

located inside of the box. Secure the strain

relief by tightening the lock nut. See Figure 1.

10) Install the conduit or armored cable to meet

electrical codes. Tighten the two screws on

the strain relief connector to secure the wires.

11) Connect the hot (black) AC supply wire(s) to

the hot (black) wire in the electrical box.

Secure the connection with the wire nuts

provided. See Figure 1.

12) Connect the white (neutral) AC supply wire(s)

to the neutral (white) wire in the electrical box.

Secure the connection with the wire nuts

provided. See Figure 1.

13) Connect the ground (green or copper) AC

supply wire to the copper ground wire of the

electrical box. Secure the connection with

the wire nuts provided. If your electrical

system contains no grounding wire, you

should consult a qualified electrician before

proceeding with the installation. See Figure 1.

14) Ensure that no bare wires are exposed after

making the electrical connections.

15) Arrange the wires inside the fixture and

reattach the plastic cover of the electrical

box. Tighten the screws to ensure that all

the wires and connections are sealed

properly inside the fixture without "pinching"

any wires.

Figure 1

Quick Connect

AC Supply

Wires

Hot (Black)

Supply Wire

Hot (Black)

Box Wire

Ground

(Green or

Copper)

Wires

Neutral (White)

Supply Wire

Neutral (White)

Box Wire

Strain

Relief

Knock

Out

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24772-2 rev11/18/05

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