AFX SHS1218218QMVACLN - Manual

Limited Factory Warranty
American Fluorescent Corporation hereby warranty that this fixture is free from defects in materials and workmanship when installed and used under normal operating conditions for a period
of 2 years from date of purchase. This warranty covers all component parts and extends only to replacement of defective fixture or components; it does not cover failure due to improper
installation, misuse, mishandling or damage incurred in transit.
SHS Series
Fluorescent Wall Sconce
Models 113, 118, 213, 218
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Safety Precautions
Read all safety precautions and installation instructions carefully
before installing or servicing this fixture. Failure to comply with
these instructions could result in potentially fatal electric shock
and/or property damage.
It is recommended that a qualified electrician perform all wiring. This
fixture must be wired in accordance with all national and local
electrical codes.
Do not handle any energized fixture or attempt to energize any
fixture with wet hands or while standing on a wet or damp surface or
in water.
This fixture is designed for use in a 120-277VAC, 60Hz. Do not use
on a dimming circuit.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, and to assure proper operation,
this fixture must be adequately grounded. To accomplish proper
grounding, there must be a separate ground wire (green) or bare metal
contact (metal conduit) between this fixture and the ground
connection of your main power supply panel. The green ground
screw location is clearly marked on the fixture housing.
This fixture is intended for use for general indoor lighting in dry or
damp locations only.
Assembly Instructions
1. Preparing for installation-
A. Disconnect electrical power before installing or servicing any part of this
fixture.
B. Remove shade assembly (1), cast arm(s) (2) and backpan assembly (5) from
cartons. Separate contents of hardware bag.
C. Attach cast arm(s) to backpan assembly by inserting threaded stem (4) of cast
arm(s) through hole(s) in bottom lens bracket(s). Secure firmly with locknut(s).
Note: single sconce shown.
2. Wiring- all wiring must take place inside junction box.
Caution: Make sure power is off at fuse or circuit breaker box. Check power wires for
damage or scrapes. If power supply wires are within three inches of ballast use wire
suitable for at least 90C (194F). Note: Most dwellings built before 1985 have supply wire
rated to 60C. Consult a qualified electrician before installing.
A. Attach gem bar (7) to junction box (not provided) with two of the long screws
provided.
B. Securely attach green (or green and yellow) wire to bare wire from junction box.
C. Using luminaire disconnect (provided), insert white supply wire into the hole
across from white
ballast lead. Insert
black hot supply
wire into hole across from black ballast lead. Do not mix wires. Pull on each
wire to make sure connections are secure. Make certain no bare wires are
exposed outside of luminaire disconnect.
D. Tuck all connections neatly into junction box.
3. Mounting-
A. Adjust threaded stem (6) in gem bar so that approx. 1-1/4” is exposed and
tighten with locknut. Either use fixture as a template for mounting tab(s) (3)
positioning OR measure 12-1/2” from center of stem and mark for backplate
mounting hole. (Double sconce mounting tab (3) center-to-center level
distance is 6-1/2”). Drill 3/16” pilot hole.
B. Attach mounting tab (3) (s) to wall with anchor(s) and long screw(s) provided.
C. Place bottom of fixture arm(s) (2) onto tab backplate(s) (3) and swing up and
over stem. Secure with thumbscrew (9).
D. Install wood screw (A) into anti-rotational hole (B) in back pan to prevent the
fixture from rotating. (FIGURE TO LEFT)
4. Lamp -Install appropriate lamp(s) (not provided) per label on face of backpan.
Insert lamp pins into lamp holder and press downwards until lamp snaps in place.
5. Shade -To install the shade assembly, align the two holes in the diffuser with the two holes on the top of the backpan and secure with short
screws (8).
6. Restore power at fuse or circuit breaker box.