Hudson Valley Lighting MCLEAN 853 - Manual

852 & 853
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 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. Remove the 2 end cups holding the mounting bar to the fixture.
3. Pull the wires in the outlet box through the center hole of the mounting plate.
Attach the mounting plate to the outlet box. (The green ground screw should
face out). Align the mounting plate so the bottom screw hole is exactly at the
bottom.
4. 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!
5. 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 !
6. Connect the black fixture wires to the black wire in the outlet box.
Fasten the joined wires as in step 5.
7. Place the fixture over the mounting bar. and fasten it in place with 2 pieces
end caps.
8. Install the lamp light bulb(s).
NOTE: This fixture is rated for 60 watt type B or C lamp.
DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED WATTAGE !
9.Install the fixture (glass rods were already installed) on the back plate via key
slot system on back plate, trundling the spring clip to hold the fixture in position.
10. Restore power to circuit at breaker or fuse box.
Outlet box
box
Screw
Ground screw
screw
Mounting Bar
Back plate
Stud
Spring cli p
Lamp
Glass rod
Fixture
End cap