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Bayco Products, Inc. • 640 South Sanden Blvd. • Wylie, TX 75098 • 1-800-233-2155 • 1-469-326-9400 • www.baycoproducts.com

INS-827-19

Instruction Manual

Models 827

13 Watt Fluorescent Work Light 

on Retractable Reel

Electrical Rating - All models use 125 Volts 60 Hz

CAUTION - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE - PULL 

PLUG
WHEN SERVICING, OR WHEN RE-LAMPING - USE ONLY 13 WATT OR SMALLER 

BULB

CAUTION

DO NOT

 use in explosive atmospheres, near fl ammable liquids, or where explosion 

proof lamps are required. 

DO NOT

  use  in  the  proximity  of  vehicles  or  equipment  when  there  is  a  risk  of 

fl ammable liquids coming into contact with the hand lamp.

DO NOT

 immerse in water.

DO NOT

 use in areas where water can accumulate or in rain or mist.

CAUTION: 

Risk of Electric Shock – For Light Duty Dry Location Use Only.

GENERAL USE CORD REEL ONLY. NOT FOR HARD USE. FOR INDOOR DRY 

LOCATION USE ONLY FOR LIGHT DUTY RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY
WARNING: NOT FOR USE ABOVE HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS
CAUTION: DO NOT USE IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS AS REQUIRED BY THE 

CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE, PART I

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This product has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety 

feature, this plug will fi t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fi t fully in 

the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fi t, contact a qualifi ed electrician. Never use 

with an extension cord unless the plug can be fully inserted. Do not attempt to defeat 

this safety feature.

CAUTION: PULL OUT CORD TO FULL LENGTH WHEN USING RECEPTACLE
CAUTION: DO NOT ALLOW THE CORD TO RETRACT BY ITSELF AS DAMAGE 

OR INJURY MAY OCCUR FROM EXCESSIVE REWIND SPEED
CAUTION: DRYWALL WILL NOT HOLD THE WEIGHT OF THE REEL ASSEMBLY

CAUTION: READ AND UNDERSTAND MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE 

ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS PRODUCT

OPERATION

Plug into 120 Volt 60 Hz polarized outlet. Notice the polarized plug and insert 

properly. Operate switch. Lamp may fl ash several times before lighting.

• Pull out desired length of cord. Notice a clicking noise when pulling. Cord will stay at 

the desired length during clicking and rewind after a pull past the clicking noise. Extended 

length when retracted can be adjusted by sliding plastic ball to desired position.

CAUTION: DO NOT ALLOW CORD TO RETRACT BY ITSELF, AS DAMAGE TO 

CORD END FITTINGS MAY OCCUR FROM EXCESSIVE REWIND SPEED.

TO CLEAN OUTSIDE OF UNIT:

 Unplug the unit before cleaning and dry thoroughly 

before re-using. Use a soft cloth with mild detergent. DO NOT use solvents such as 

gasoline, turpentine, etc., to clean the unit. NEVER immerse the reel or cord end fi ttings 

(receptacles or lamps) in water.

BULB REPLACEMENT

1.  Disconnect the light from electrical outlet
2.  Remove the plastic cover from the cord end of the light.
3.  Use the edge of a knife blade to lift out the plastic rivet at the top of the handle.
4.  Carefully  pull  the  tube  from  around  the  bulb-holder.  The  bulb  will  remain  in  the 

socket.
5.  Carefully pull up on bulb to remove and discard the old bulb.
6.  Insert new bulb in socket in bulb holder. Be sure bulb is properly seated against the 

bulb-holder.
7.  Slide the tube assembly over the bulb and insert top of bulb into the oval slot in the 

top of the bulb holder. Bulb should just penetrate slot.
8.  Align the holes in the tube with the holes in the bulb-holder handle and install both 

plastic rivets. Press fi rmly until seated.
9.  Replace the plastic cover aligning the cover to fi t over the on / off switch.
10. Restore power connection and test lamp by pressing the power switch.

NOTE: EVEN NEW LAMPS WILL FLASH SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE LIGHTING.

 REPLACEMENT BULBS

Use PL-13 twin-tube fl uorescent bulb.
A replacement lamp may be obtained from Bayco products. 

MOUNTING

Ceiling or Wall Installation
1.  Select a location within 18 inches of an electrical outlet. The outlet for a garage door 

opener is desirable.
2.  Drywall will not hold the weight of the reel assembly, so locate a ceiling joist or wall 

stud and using the mounting bracket as a template, mark the holes so they are centered 

on the ceiling joist or stud. 
3.  Attach the mounting bracket to the stud using the 2 wood screws provided.
4.  Align the holes on the side of the reel with the holes in the side of the mounting 

bracket and insert the pin.
5.  Place the retaining ring on the pin and twist until the entire ring is through the hole 

in the pin.

 DO NOT operate this reel without the retaining ring in place on the pin.

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