American Lighting MRL Series - Manual

Incandescent Rope Light
Safety instructions for RL and MRL Series
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WARNING: These products may represent a possible shock or fire hazard if improperly installed or attached in any way.
Products should be installed in accordance with these instructions, current electrical codes and/or the current
National Electric Code (NEC). Use this fixture only with factory recommended power cords that are supplied with the reel.
Any other power cord or feed may damage the product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -
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1. Do not cover this product with anything that impedes the necessary
heat dissipation. Covering may cause the Rope Light to overheat and
melt or ignite.
2. Do not place Rope Light in a groove or routed channel.
3. Do not plug in or operate the Rope Light if it is tightly coiled.
4. Do not route the cord or cable through walls, doors, windows or
any like part of a building structure.
5. Do not use if there is any damage to the Rope Light’s outer PVC
housing or the cord’s insulation. Inspect Rope Light before use
and periodically for any damage to PVC and cords.
6. Do not submerge Rope Light in liquids, or use the product in the vicinity of standing water or liquids.
7. Secure Rope Light using only the track designed for it (sold separately) or clips provided. Do not secure
this product or its power cord with staples, nails or like means that can damage the outer PVC housing
or the cord’s insulation. If track is needed, use DL-TRACK-4 for RL Series or MDL-TRACK-4 for MRL Series.
Discard any Rope Light that has a broken outer jacket or frayed wire insulation.
8. Do not subject Rope Light to continuous flexing. Do not install Rope Light on gates or doors.
9. All units must be unplugged during installation and before adding additional length, splicing or
reparing in any way.
10. Do not exceed the maximum length of 150 feet.
11. Do not install in tanks or enclosures of any kind.
12. For outdoor applications, ensure that all connections and end cap are properly sealed with dielectric
grease and shrink tube to preclude the entrance of water.
13. RISK OF FIRE. Do not replace attachment plug. Discard cord if attachment plug is damaged.
12. This product has a polarized plug (one blade is wider that the other) as a safety feature to reduce the
risk of electric shock. This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in
the outlet reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Never use with an
extension cord unless plug can be fully inserted. Do not alter or replace the plug.
13. Product is designed for use only with outlets that have AC power operating at 120V, 60Hz.
Warning—When using outdoor rated portable lighting products, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury, including the following:
1. Use silicone and shrink tube at all power connections including end cap when using outdoors.
2. Use Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) when using outdoors.
2. Use only UL approved outdoor extension cords, such as type SW, SOW, STW, STOW, SJW, SJOW, SJTW or
SJTO. This designation is marked on the wire of the extension cord.
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Do not operate rope light
while it is tightly coiled.