AFX REF13213QMVRB - Manual

REF Series
Surface Mounted Fluorescent Fixture
Models 213, 313, 218
Page 1 of 1 8060076 rev.4
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.
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 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 frame (7) and diffuser
lens (4) and hardware bag.
C. Install stem (3) firmly into coupler (2) located in channel. Install
two nuts and lock washer to secure stem as shown. (fig.1)
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 luminaire disconnect (provided), insert white supply wire into the hole across from
white ballast lead. Insert black hot supply wire into hole across from black ballast lead. Do not
mix wires. Pull on each wire to make sure connections are secure. Make certain no bare wires
are exposed outside of luminaire disconnect.
3. Mounting.
A. Junction Box mounting; Attach channel (1) to Junction box through eyelet holes with two #8 –
32 x 1” screws. (Provided).
4. Lamps
A. Install appropriate lamps (not provided) by inserting lamp pins into lamp holder and press
until lamp snaps in place.
5. Diffuser mounting.
A. Slide the diffuser (4) over the channel (1) and stem (3). Secure diffuser with rubber washer (5) and nut (6). Install frame (7) by
threading frame onto stem (3).
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.
Fig.1