Hudson Valley Lighting SHELDRAKE 202 - Manual

201 & 202
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 install
ling 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 circumsta nces 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 3 screws holding the mounting plate 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 plate. and fasten it in place with the 3 screws.
8. Place the rings onto the top and bottom of the shade(s)
9. Place the shade(s) onto the socket cover(s).
10. Install the lamp(s) ( light bulb(s).
NOTE: This fixture is rated for 60 watt type B, BA, C or CA lamp(s).
DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED WATTAGE !
11. Restore power to circuit at breaker or fuse box.