American Lighting 042 Series - Manual

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). Only use this fixture with the plug-in power cord that is supplied with the fixture. Any other
power cord or feed may damage the fixture.
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CAUTION - To reduce risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons:
1. Do not cover this product with any materials that impede necessary
heat dissipation.
2. Do not operate rope light while it is tightly coiled.
3. Do not puncture, cut, shorten or splice!
4. Do not route the cord or flexible lighting through walls , doors,
windows or any like part of the building structure. Do not install into
any channel or molding other than approved mounting devices.
5. Do not use if there is any damage to the light or cord insulation.
Inspect periodically.
6. Do not submerge flexible light in liquids, or use the product in the
vicinity of standing water or other liquids.
7. Secure this flexible light using only the UL Listed mounting clips provided. Do not secure this product or
its cord with staples, nails, or like means that may damage the insulation.
8. Do not subject flexible lighting to continuous flexing.
9. All units must be unplugged before adding additional segment(s). Only add sections by interconnecting
mating connections that are factory installed on each end.
10. When adding additional rope light extension segments, use only 042 series.
11. Ensure that all connections, including the end cap on the last segment, are tightly secured to preclude the
entry of water.
12. Do not install on gates or doors, where subject to flexing.
13. Do not install inside closed-door cabinets or sealed enclosures where heat cannot dissipate when
Rope Light is on. Do not install above or inside fish tanks.
14. Do not mount or secure rope light in a manner that can cut the outer jacket or damage cord insulation.
Inspect the rope light carefully before use and discard any rope light that has a broken outer jacket,
loose connection or frayed wire insulation.
15. Risk of fire. Do not replace attachment plug. Discard product if attachment plug is damaged.
16. This product has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than 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 plug.
WARNING - When using outdoor 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 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection on the circuits or outlet when using the product
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.
This plug contains an electrical fuse as a safety feature.
To replace the fuse (see Figure 1):
1. Disconnect power before replacing the fuse.
2. Grasp plug and remove from the receptacle or other outlet device.
3. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord.
4. Unscrew the fuse access cover on top of the attachment plug.
5. Remove old fuse carefully.
6. Never attempt to replace the fuse with a higher wattage fuse. Use only
5 Amp 125 Volt fuse. Failure to do so may be a fire hazard.
7. Set new fuse in holder.
8. Reinstall the fuse access cover.
Figure 1
Fuse
Fuse access cover
Do not operate rope light
while it is tightly coiled.
Commercial Grade Rope Light Kit
Installation intructions for 042 Series
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