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• THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE
INSTALLATION CODE BY A PERSON FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION
OF THE PRODUCT AND THE HAZARDS INVOLVED.
•
All electrical connections must be in agreement with local codes and ordinances, the National
Electric Code (NEC) and ANSI/NFPA 70-1999. Contact your municipal building department to learn
about your local codes, permits and/or inspections.
Risk of
fire - most dwellings built before 1985
have supply wire rated for 140 °F. Consult a qualified electrician before installation.
• To avoid personal injury, the use of gloves may be necessary while handling fixture parts with sharp
edges.
•
DO NOT suspend any fixture by the house wires. A fixture must always be mounted directly to a
mounting plate that is first attached to the outlet box. All fixtures must be mounted to an outlet box
that is supported by the building structure. Wire connectors will not support the weight of a fixture.
Suspending a fixture by the house wires and wire connectors will result in the fixture falling, with
the possibility of personal injury and the danger of electrical shock or fire.
•
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or personal injury, wire connectors provided with this
light
fixture are designed to accept only one 12-gauge house wire and two lead wires from the light
fixture. If your house wire is larger than 12-gauge or there is more than one house wire to connect
to the corresponding fixture lead wires, consult an electrician for the proper size wire connectors to
use.
•
To reduce the risk of damage to the fixture, DO NOT use power tools to assemble any part of the
fixture.
• Failure to caulk fixture mounting surface with silicone weather sealant may result in water damage
in outlet box, which may cause electrical malfunction or electrical shock.
• To avoid water damage to fixture or possible electrical malfunction, install fixture at least 4 ft. above
the ground/floor.
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
• TURN OFF ELECTRICITY at main fuse box (or circuit breaker box) before beginning installation by
removing the fuse (or switching the circuit breaker off).
• If you are not sure the lighting system has a grounding means, DO NOT attempt to install these
fixtures. Contact a qualified, licensed electrician for information regarding the proper grounding
methods as required by the local electrical code in your area.
• All fixtures must be mounted to an outlet box that is supported by the building structure.
• DO NOT use bulbs having a wattage greater than the maximum value stated on the fixture. The use
of bulbs with higher wattage than specified will increase temperatures and risk of fire.
• If a dimmer control switch is used with these fixtures, obtain professional advice to determine the
correct type to use as well as the electrical rating required.
CAUTION
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DO NOT connect the bare or green insulation fixture ground wire to the black (HOT)
current-carrying wire or the white (NEUTRAL) house wire. Connection of the bare or green fixture
ground wire to the black or white house wires may cause metal parts of the fixture to carry
electrical currents. Under this condition, anyone coming in contact with the fixture will receive
electrical shock, which could cause serious injury or death.
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DO NOT damage or cut the wire insulation (covering) during installation of fixture. DO NOT permit
wires to contact any surface having a sharp edge. To do so may damage or cut the wire insulation,
which could cause serious injury or death from electrical shock.
DANGER
