Prescolite RDPSCFT User Manual
Instruction sheet, Installation instructions rdpscft series

Instruction
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Instruction
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
RDPSCFT SERIES
DETAIL “A”
1. BEND BRACKETS AS SHOWN IN DETAIL “A”.
INSTALL THE HOUSING FIXTURE IN THE
CEILING USING MOUNTING CHANNEL OR
BAR STOCK (BY OTHERS) PLACED IN THE
ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING BRACKETS.
MOUNT THE HOUSING FIXTURE IN THE
CEILING SO THAT THE WEIGHT OF THE
FIXTURE IS SUPPORTED BY THE MOUNTING
CHANNEL OR BAR AND/OR HANGER WIRES
SECURED TO THE BUILDING STRUCTURE.
2. ADJUST THE HOUSING FIXTURE SO THAT
THE BOTTOM OF THE PLASTER FLANGE IS
FLUSH WITH THE FINISHED CEILING LINE
AND IN ALIGNMENT WITH ADJACENT
FIXTURES. SECURE MOUNTING BRACKETS
BY TIGHTENING WING NUTS ON EITHER
SIDE OF THE FIXTURE.
3. DETERMINE WHICH KNOCKOUT THE
SUPPLY WIRE CONDUIT WILL ENTER THE
BALLAST HOUSING AND CONNECT IT IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE.
4. LOCATE THE BLACK (LINE), WHITE
(COMMON), & GREEN (GROUND) WIRES OF
THE CONDUIT AND PASS THESE WIRES
THROUGH CENTER HOLE OF PLASTER
FLANGE. LOCATE BLACK (LINE) AND WHITE
(COMMON) WIRES OF THE BALLAST AND
THE FREE GREEN (GROUND) WIRE AND
PASS THESE WIRES THROUGH CENTER
HOLE. LOCATE THE MATE-N-LOCK
CONNECTOR IN THE HOUSING AND PASS IT
THROUGH HOLE.
CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY OR REWIRE FACTORY-INSTALLED WIRING ON THE FIX-
TURE. SAFETY AND PROPER OPERATION OF THE FIXTURE DEPEND ON THE INTEGRITY
OF THE WIRING.
(SEE DETAIL “B”
ON NEXT PAGE)
BLACK, WHITE &
GREEN SPLICES
MADE WITH 3
WIRE NUTS
(NOT SUPPLIED)
BALLAST
HOUSING
HOUSING
FIXTURE
MOUNTING
BRACKET
PLASTER
FLANGE
WING
BEND BRACKETS
IN LINE WITH
MARKS
PENDANT
BRACKET
8-32 HEX
SCREWS (2X)
FORSTEP #7
MATE-N-LOCK
CONNECTORS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Follow label information
and instructions concerning Wet or Damp Locations, installation near combustible materials, insulation, building materials,
and proper lamping. Do not install in areas subject to combustible vapors or gases. Before wiring to power supply and
during servicing or relamping, turn off power at fuse or circuit breaker. All servicing or relamping must be performed by
qualified service personnel. Product must be grounded to avoid potential electric shock or other potential hazard.
Product must be mounted in locations and at heights and in a manner consistent with its intended use, and in
compliance with the National Electrical Code and local codes. The use of accessory equipment not recommended by
the manufacturer or installed contrary to instructions may cause an unsafe condition. Do not block light emanating from
product in whole or part, as this may cause an unsafe condition. Do not allow items such as drapes, curtains, screens or
the like to come into contact with the product or to block light from the product, as this may cause an unsafe condition.