Hudson Valley Lighting BASKING RIDGE 6115 - Manual

6115 &6118
Chain
Nipple
Outlet box
Ground screw Mounting Screw
Screwcollar loop
Mounting Strap
Canopy
Center Column
Glass
Glass Ring
Socket Ring
Lamp
Hudson Valley Lighting, Inc.
P.O. Box 7459
106 Pierces Road
Newburgh, NY 12550
(800) 814-3993
www.hudsonvalleylighting.com
GENERAL
1. To ensure the success of the fixture installation, the following instructions and
diagram(s) should be read and understood.
2. All electrical connections must be made in accordance with the National Electric
code and local codes and ordinances. If you are uncertain of the methods of
installing electrical wiring and lighting fixtures secure the services of a qualified
licensed electrician.
3. TOOLS NEEDED: Blade screwdriver, phillips screwdriver, slip joint pliers or
small adjustable wrench, wire cutter/stripper, electrical current tester, stepladder
and electrical tape. NOTE: The important safeguards and instructions outlined on
this sheet are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may
occur. It must be understood that common sense, caution and care are factors that
cannot be built into any product. Caution and care must be supplied by the
person(s) installing, operating and maintaining this lighting fixture.
INSTALLATION PREPARATION
1. TURN OFF THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT TO WHICH THE LIGHTING
FIXTURE IS TO BE ATTACHED. Move the appropriate circuit breaker to the “off
position or completely remove the fuse controlling the circuit.
2. If an existing fixture is being replaced, remove it and note to which of the wires
in the outlet box the fixture was attached. DO NOT SEPARATE ANY OTHER
WIRES THAT MAY BE IN THE BOX. DO NOT DAMAGE THE INSULATION OF
OLDER WIRING. In regular circumstances the BLACK wire will be the “Hot” lead
and the WHITE wire will be the “Neutral” or “Common” lead. A GREEN or BARE
COPPER wire is the “Ground”. In older buildings it is always good practice to
reconfirm the polarity of the wiring.
3. This fixture is designed to be mounted on a standard round or octagon box. The
box must be securely mounted to the structure of the building.
FIXTURE INSTALLATION
1. Remove the fixture, shades and parts bag(s) from the carton. Before discarding
the carton, double check packing to make certain that all parts are found.
2. Assemble the center column and loop assembly to the fixture body.
3. Attach the mounting strap to the outlet box. (The green screw should face the
floor).
4. Thread the nipple onto the mounting strap.
5. Measure 6” of lead wire beyond the end of the chain. Cut off excess wire. Strip
the insulation off the ends of the leadings exposing approx. ½” of wire. Twist the
strands of wire together. Push the leads and ground wire up through the
screwcollar loop and nipple and into outlet box
6. Fasten the green fixture wire to the green or bare copper wire in the box or
fasten it to the mounting plate with green screw provided.
NEVER FASTEN THE GROUND WIRE TO THE BLACK OR “HOT” WIRE!
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH!
7. Fasten the white fixture wire to the white wire in the outlet box. Fasten the wires
to together with an approved fastener (wire nut).
Starting about 1” below the fastener, tightly wrap connection with electrical tape so
that the tape seals the end of the fastener.
Make sure that there is no exposed wire or strands that could cause a dangerous
short circuit !
8. Connect the black fixture wires to the black wire in the outlet box.
fasten the joined wires as in step 7.
9. Slide the canopy and screwcollar ring up the chain and secure the canopy to
the ceiling.
10. Thread the fixture loop onto the fixture, twist the center stem onto the nipple
on the wire box.
11. Open end links of chain to the loop. Close the top link of chain. Close the top
Hang the fixture on the chain at desired height. Remove excess chain. Close the
bottom link of chain.
12. Install the glass and place glass ring.
13. Install the lamp(s)
NOTE: This fixture is rated for 75 watt type T XENON
(Not Tungsten Halogen) G9 base
lamp.
DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED WATTAGE !
14. Restore power to circuit at breaker or fuse box.
Electrical tape
Approved fastener
(Wire nut)