AFX RML432RWR8 - Manual

Portman Linear Surface Mounted Fluorescent Fixture
Models 432
8060551 rev.1
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.
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 shall 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. The green ground
screw location is clearly marked on the fixture housing.
This fixture is intended for use for general indoor lighting in dry and
damp locations only.
Assembly Instructions
1. Preparing for installation
A. Disconnect electrical power before installing or servicing this
fixture.
B. Remove center wire-way cover (2) by squeezing near the dimple at
each end in the fixture channel (1).
2. Fixture mounting
C. Locate the knockout (3) that best meets your mounting requirements
and remove it. To remove knockouts it is recommended to use a
blunt object facing away from you to punch out.
D. Position the fixture channel (1) onto the ceiling and mark all
appropriate mounting locations. You may need someone to help
you hold the fixture up. Take the fixture channel (1) down and
punch a small hole in the ceiling at each of the locations you have
marked using a nail or an awl to see if there is a wood joist above
that you can mount the fixture to. Where there is a wood joist, use a
suitable wood screw (not included) to mount the fixture. Where
there is no joist to screw into, a 3/16” toggle bolt (not included) must
be used to mount the fixture channel securely to the ceiling. Secure
fixture channel to ceiling.
3. Wiring
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.
E. 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. Feed the green (or green and yellow) wire through knockout (3) and securely
attach to provided green ground screw.
F. Feed the white and black wires through knockout (3). Using wire nuts (not provided), connect white supply wire to white ballast lead. Connect
black hot supply wire to black ballast lead. Pull on each wire lead to make sure connections is secure. Make certain no bare wires are exposed
outside of wire nuts. Note – for models with luminaire disconnect pre-wired to ballast, reference the included instruction insert.
G. Replace ballast cover by placing one edge of ballast cover (2) into dimples, swing upward, press cover allowing second edge to catch second set
of dimples and lock in place. Make sure no wires become crimped between cover and fixture.
H. Install appropriate lamps (4) (not included): Insert linear lamp pins into lamp holder. Rotate into place to seat lamp for proper connection. For
bent shape U-lamps; align bend in lamp into lamp holders and snap lamp pins into sockets. (not shown)
4. Frame Assembly
I. Attach the bracket (7) to frame (6) by using the two .5” screws (8). Maneuver the diffuser (5) into wood frame (6) by avoiding the bracket (7).
J. Slip the bracket (7) between channel (1) and the ceiling surface. Swing wood frame (6) up to ceiling. Secure the opposite end of the wood
frame (6) to the channel (1) by inserting the 2” screw (9) through the wood frame (9) and screw into the end of the channel (2). Be sure not to
over tighten.
K. Restore power at fuse or circuit breaker box.