Kichler 15381 User Manual
Kichler Lighting
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ THIS FIRST
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This fixture is intended for installation in accordance with the National
Electric Code (NEC) and Local code specifications. Failure to adhere to
these codes and instructions may result in serious injury and/or property
damage and will void the warranty.
1) WARNING: This fixture is not to be installed within 10 feet (3M) of a pool,
spa or fountain.
2) This fixture is to be used only with a power unit (transformer) rated a
maximum of 300 W (25 AMPS) 15 volts.
3) The #18 ga. fixture wire is not intended for direct burial.
4) Direct burial rated wire is to be buried a minimum of 6” (152mm) beneath
the surface of the ground.
NOTE: If additional Direct Burial wire is needed, contact your local Kichler
®
landscape distributor.
• 8 GA wire can be purchased in length of 250’ (76 M), 15503-BK.
• 10 GA wire can be purchased in length of 250’ (76 M), 15504-BK.
• 12 GA wire can be purchased in lengths of 100’ (30 M), 15501-BK; 250’
(76 M), 15502-BK; 500’ (152M), 15505-BK; and 1000’ (304 M), 15506-BK.
5) Fixture shall not use a tungsten halogen lamp unless the fixture is marked
for use with such lamps.
6) Wiring connections must be made with approved/listed wire connection
device(s) suitable for the application. Do not exceed manufacturers’ wiring
combination specifications for size and quantity of conductors.
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE,OR INJURY TO
PERSONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Lighted lamp is HOT!
WARNING — To reduce the risk of FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS.
1) Turn off / unplug and allow to cool before replacing lamp.
2) Lamp gets HOT quickly! Contact only switch / plug when turning on.
3) Do not touch hot lens or cowl.
4) Do not remain in light if skin feels warm. (Light is intense, it may cause
“sunburn”.)
5) Do not look directly at lighted lamp.
6) Keep lamp away from materials that may burn.
7) Use only with wattage and lamp marked on fixture.
8) Do not touch the inner glass envelope of the lamp at any time. Use a soft
cloth. Oil from skin may damage lamp.
9) Do not operate the fixture with a damaged or missing lens.
CAUTION
WHEN INSTALLING KICHLER LANDSCAPE LIGHTING (LINE VOLTAGE OR LOW VOLTAGE),
CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP CLEAR OF POTENTIALLY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
WHEN MAINTAINING THE FIXTURES, BE SURE TO REMOVE LEAVES, PINE NEEDLES,
GRASS CLIPPINGS, MULCH, OR ANY DEBRIS THAT HAS ACCUMULATED ON THE LIGHT
BULB, LENS, OR BODY OF THE FIXTURE.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
1) Determine desired location for mounting fixture.
2) At desired location, hammer stake (A) into ground. To avoid damage to
stake, place a board on top of stake while hammering. If ground is hard
and stake is difficult to install, make a crosscut in ground using a flat
shovel.
3) Clear away area in ground at wireway slot (B) in top of stake (A).
4) Slip O-ring (C) over accent light body and into groove (D) closest to center
of accent light.
5) Slip second O-ring into groove farthest from center of accent light.
6) Install lamp (not supplied) to socket inside accent light. NOTE: Use caution
when installing. Hold lamp by outer housing. DO NOT touch glass envelope
inside. If this happens, clean lamp with denatured alcohol and a lint free
cloth.
7) Assemble cowl (E) to accent light. Secure in place using either the
provided thumbscrew (F) or the vandal resistant screw. NOTE: Vandal
resistant screw requires a 3/32 hex key (not provided) for installation or
removal.
8) Lay 12V cable into wireway slot (B) and screw fixture into stake (A). When
at desired direction run locknut (G) down against stake (A).
9) Adjust angle of accent light by loosening screw (H).
10) TURN OFF POWER.
11) Make wire connections using supplied Quic Disc
™
following instructions
below, or using other approved wiring connection method (not supplied.)
Date Issued: 1/27/12
IS-15381-US
Quic Disc
™
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
Turn off power.
The full length of the 18 GA fixture wire may be used to connect with the 10 GA or 12 GA cable provided the following conditions are met:
• Wiring is to be protected by routing close to the fixture or accessory or secured to a building structure such as house or deck.
• 18 GA fixture wiring is to be cut off so that it is attached to the connector within 6 inches of the fixture or building structure.
• If it is necessary to make the connections underground, then no more than 6 inches of the 18 GA fixture wire is to be buried.
The Quic Disc
™
connector is designed to install one fixture and accommodates one 18 GA fixture wire and one 10 GA or one 12 GA supply wire.
Place the 10 gauge supply wire across the area marked 10 GA on Quic Disc
™
or place the 12 gauge supply wire across the area marked 12 GA
on Quic Disc
™
.
Place the 18 gauge fixture wire across the area marked 18 GA on the Quic Disc
™
. After the wires are in place, connecta the top of the Quic
Disc
™
to the base with supplied screw, making sure that the wires remain flat in the bottom portion of the Quic Disc
™
, and the screw is tightened
all the way down.
The copper contacts will automatically pierce the wires’ insulation. Excess 18 GA fixture wire that sticks out the end of the Quic Disc
™
is to be cut off.
Make no other wiring connections to the 18 GA fixture wire.
D
E
H
B
A
C
F
G
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