Hudson Valley Lighting BERWICK 244 - Manual

244
Electrical tape
Approved fastener
(Wire nut)
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 t he “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.
Put the shade on support stem (make sure the “C” type spider catch the support
stem and fasten shade by using thread screw).
3. Attach the loop to support stem tightly then attach the loop to the chain.
4. Attach the threaded ring from the screwcollar loop. Fully thread the loop onto
the nipple and the nipple onto the crossbar. Place the canopy over the
screwcollar loop and against the ceiling. Adjust the nipple so that ¼” of threads
on the screwcollar loop extend beyond the canopy. Tighten the hex nut against
the crossbar.
5. Open the end links of the chain to the screwcollar loop. Close the top link
of the chain. Hang the fixture on the chain at the desired height. Remove the
excess chain. Close the bottom link of chain.
6. Unscrew the ring from the screwcollar loop. Let the ring and canopy slide
down the chain to the top of the fixture. Thread the lead wires and ground
wire (first) through the ring and then the canopy. Thread the wires up
Through alternating links of the chain to the outlet box.
7. Measure 6” of lead wire beyond the end of the chain. Cut off the excess wire.
Strip the insulation off the ends of the leads exposing approx. ½” of the wire.
Twist the strands of wire together. Push the leads and ground wire up through the
screwcollar loop and nipple and into the outlet box.
8. 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!
9. 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 !