Hudson Valley Lighting WATERLOO 3009 - Manual

3006,3009
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. Attach the crossbar to the outlet box. (The green screw should face the floor).
2. Thread the nipple onto the mounting strap
3. Measure 6" of lead wire beyond the end of the chain. Cut off excess wire.
Strip the insulation off the ends of the leads exposing approx. 1/2 " of 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.
4. Fasten the bare ground wire to the green or bare copper wire in the outlet box or the
green screw on the crossbar.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 fixture lead with the ridge(s) to the white wire in the outlet box.
Fasten the wires together with an approved fastener (wire nut) Sterting about 1" below
the fastener, tightly wrap the connetion 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 smooth fixture lead to the black wire in the outlet box.Fasten the joined
wires as in step 5.
7. Slide the canopy and screwcollar ring up the chain and secure the canopy to the
ceiling.
8. Assemble the crystal ball to the fixtre by end cap.
9. Open end links of chain and attach the chain to the loop. Close the top link of chain.
Hang the fixture on the chain at the desired height. Remove excess chain. Close the
bottom link of chain.
10. Assemble the big shade one stem and lock the adjustble nut, place small shades on
the socket.
11. Install the lamp ( light bulb).NOTE: This fixture is rated for 40 watt type C.
DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED WATTAGE !
12. Restore power to circuit at breaker or fuse box.