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FCF1103
(Heavy Duty Ground Stake
HGS
) -
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: BEFORE CONNECTING THE FIXTURE TO A POWER SUPPLY, MAKE SURE THE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF.
DETAILED ILLUSTRATION
Includes
: FCF1103 only.
10"
10"W
7.5"
10"
10"W
7.5"
10"
10"W
7.5"
10"
10"W
7.5"
Loosen Screw
to Remove
Top Mounting Cap
Tap on wood level to
position Stake in ground.
Smooth Edge
Wire Entry
Fins
Finished
Grid
Top View
Center
Square
WOOD
8
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
9
7
GENERAL:
1. Before starting the installation, make sure all electricity has been turned off and electrical
breaker has been locked out and tagged out.
2. To ensure the success of the installation, be sure to read these instructions and review the
diagrams thoroughly before beginning.
3. All electrical connections must be in accordance with local codes, ordinances, or the National
Electrical Code.
4. This product must be installed in accordance with national and local electrical and construction
codes by a person familiar with the construction and operation of the product and the hazards
involved. Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in injury or death.
NOTE
: The important safeguards and instructions appearing in this document are
not meant to cover all possible conditions, equipment and situations that may occur.
WARNING
:
• Disconnect power to avoid electrical shock.
• Do not exceed fixture specified voltage.
• Do not use if any parts are damaged.
• Unauthorized field repair will void warranty.
• Retain all gaskets and hardware for reuse.
NOTE
: LEDs are integral and NOT intended for general servicing.
1) Remove the contents from inside the Ground Stake. Confirm that there are four “Fins” and four Screws.
2) Assemble the Fins of the Stabilizer Grid by mating them together using the two slots in each Fin.
Fig. 1
3) Once the Stabilizer Grid is assembled it should look like this from the top view.
Fig. 2
4) Slide the Stake in through the middle square of the Fin assembly Grid.
5) Secure the Fins to the Stake by screwing the (4) supplied Screws directly into the side of the Stake.
Note:
Recommended Fin height is 10 inches from the bottom of the Stake.
Fig. 3
6) Finished Ground Stake assembly.
Fig. 4
7) Loosen Screw only and Remove the Top Mount Cap.
Fig. 5
Set it aside for fixture setup.
Installing Stake In Ground
8) Excavate for conduit lines and Stake post. Consider climate like snowfall conditions when determining
the post height above ground.
9) Dig a Hole where the Stake will be installed, approximately 10 inches in diameter and 8.25 inches
deep.
Fig. 6
Stake should stand approximately 3 inches above ground. Silicone Wire Nuts and
Waterproof Junction Box should be used for wiring connections.
10) Feed the Lead Wire from the J-box up through the Ground Stake tube and tuck the excess wire back
in the top of the tube.
Fig. 7
IMPORTANT:
Feed wire from bottom as indicated to utilize Smooth Edge Wire Entry.
Fig. 8
11) Position the Ground Stake in the center of the excavated hole and, if needed, place a flat 2"x 4" piece
of wood or equivalent on top of the Stake tube and tap on it level to sink the post 7.5 inches into the
ground.
Fig. 9
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