AFX NLF140RBMVT - Manual

NLF Series
Fluorescent Ceiling Fixture
Model 155
Page 1 of 1 8060522 Rev.1
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 1
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 a qualified electrician perform all wiring. 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.
This fixture is designed for use in a 120-277VAC, 60Hz. Do not use
on a dimming circuit.
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. The green ground
screw location is clearly marked on the fixture housing.
This fixture is intended for use 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 carton, set back-pan (3), lamp (2) and diffuser
assembly (1) aside. Open hardware bag and remove contents.
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.
B. Using orange wire connectors provided, connect white supply wire to white fixture lead. Connect black hot supply
wire to black fixture lead. Connect the ground wire. 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. Attach ceiling-pan (3) to junction box (not provided) through keyhole slots with #8-32 x 1-1/8” screws (provided).
4. Fixture Lamping
A. This fixture uses one FC12T5 55W high output circline lamp
(2) (Provided).
B. Align lamp (2) pins into socket (5). Press lamp (2) into lamp
clips (4) until lamp is secured at all locations. Press lamp pins
into socket (5) until pins snap and are secured.
4. Diffuser Installation . (SEE FIGURE 2)
A. Assemble diffuser by placing inner white plastic diffuser (7)
into outer glass diffuser (6). Align holes, fit outer brackets
(9) thru holes. Attach outer brackets with thumb nuts (8)
B. Mount the diffuser assembly by aligning three brackets with
the large slots on back-pan, lift diffuser assembly (1) up and
turn clockwise slightly until diffuser assembly seats into
recessed slots. Verify all 3 brackets are secured within the slots.
C. Restore power at fuse or circuit breaker box.
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 purchase. 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.