AFX BBF16218QMVSA - Manual

BBF Series
Surface Mounted Fluorescent Fixture
Models 213/313
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Safety Precautions
Read all safety precautions and installation instructions carefully
before installing or servicing this fixture. Failure to comply with
these instructions could result in potentially fatal electric shock
and/or property damage.
It is recommended that all wiring be performed by a qualified
electrician. This fixture must be wired in accordance with all national
and local electrical codes.
Do not handle any energized fixture or attempt to energize any
fixture with wet hands or while standing on a wet or damp surface or
in water.
Make sure that the power source conforms to the requirements of the
fixture. (See labels on fixture housing).
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, and to assure proper operation,
this fixture must be adequately grounded. To accomplish proper
grounding, there must be a separate ground wire (green) or bare metal
contact (metal conduit) between this fixture and the ground
connection of your main power supply panel.
This fixture is intended to be used for general indoor lighting in dry
or damp locations only.
Assembly Instructions
1. Preparing for installation
A. Disconnect electrical power before installing or servicing any part of this
fixture.
B. Remove fixture from cartoning; remove channel assembly (5) diffuser (1) and
trim (3).
2. Wiring.
All wiring must take place inside junction box. Caution : Make sure power
is off at fuse or circuit breaker box. Check power wires for damage or scrapes. If
power supply wires are within three inches of ballast use wire suitable for at least 90C
(194F). Note: Most dwellings built before 1985 have supply wire rated to 60C.
Consult a qualified electrician before installing.
A. This unit will not operate properly unless connected to a “grounded” electrical
circuit. Electrical shock, over heating, low or no light output, and shortened lamp
life can result if proper grounding is not done. Securely attach green (or green
and yellow) wire to ground supply wire.
B. Using wire connectors (provided), connect white supply wire to white ballast lead. Connect black hot supply wire to black
ballast lead. Do not mix wires. Pull on each wire lead to make sure connections are secure. Make certain no bare wires are
exposed outside of wire connectors.
3. Mounting.
A. Junction Box mounting; Attach channel (5) to Junction box through keyholes (4) with two #8 –32 x 1” screws. (Provided).
Additional anchor screw suggested to prevent dislodging of channel from junction box during lens installation and removal.
4. Lamps
A. Install compact fluorescent lamps into sockets. (Not included)
5. Diffuser mounting.
A. Lift diffuser with trim to channel. Align the three diffuser mounting studs (2) with channel keyhole slots (6).
B. Press upwards gently for stud heads to clear channel stops and rotate diffuser clockwise to lock.
6. Power to the fixture can now be restored.
Limited Factory Warranty
American Fluorescent Corporation hereby warranty that this fixture is free from defects in materials and workmanship when installed and used under
normal operating conditions for a period of 2 years from date of shipment from factory. This warranty covers all component parts and extends only to
replacement of defective fixture or components; it does not cover failure due to improper installation, misuse, mishandling or damage incurred in transit.