Form No. NLXM-1213
6
INSTALLATION
English
General
Use the information in this section to prepare for installation of
a NLX Series Narrow Display Light. Make sure to locate the
specific information for the type of installation.
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD:
• Unit must be installed by a qualified electrician.
Installation must conform to all local electrical codes.
Installation by unqualified personnel will void unit
warranty and may lead to electric shock or burn, as well
as damage to unit and/or its surroundings.
• Consult a licensed electrical contractor for proper
electrical installation conforming to local electrical
codes and the National Electrical Code (N.E.C.).
FIRE HAZARD:
• Locate unit the correct distance from combustible walls
and materials. If safe distances are not maintained,
discoloration or combustion could occur. Refer to
specific installation and mounting information in this
manual for proper clearances.
• Make sure to follow the installation information listed
below for xenon display lights. If safe distances are not
maintained, discoloration or combustion could occur.
a. Do not install xenon display lights less than 10
"
(254 mm) above combustible surfaces.
b. Do not install xenon display lights less than
7
"
(178 mm) above non-combustible surfaces.
c. Install all xenon display lights with a minimum
distance of 2
"
(51 mm) from any wall or adjacent
vertical surface.
1. Remove the unit from the carton.
NOTE: To prevent delay in obtaining warranty coverage,
complete online warranty registration. See the
IMPORTANT OWNER INFORMATION
section for
details.
2. Remove tape and protective packaging from all surfaces of
the unit.
3. Install the unit in the desired location. Refer to the
“Installing the Unit” procedure in this section.
• Locate the unit in an area where the ambient air
temperature is constant and a minimum of 70°F (21°C).
• Make sure the unit is installed with the proper
clearances from adjacent surfaces.
4. Install the control box in the desired location. Refer to
“Installing the Control Box” procedure in this section.
WARNING
Installation Site Requirements
The installation site must meet specific requirements for safe
and proper installation of the unit.
• Make sure the installation site provides the proper
minimum clearances for adjacent surfaces. The following
are the required minimum clearances:
Above Unit = 1-1/2" (38 mm)
Sides of Unit = 2" (51 mm)
Below Unit = 7" (178 mm), non-combustible base surface
10" (254), combustible base surface
Minimum Clearances
NOTE: Xenon display lights can be installed over a steam table.
Follow the clearance requirements for installation over
a non-combustible base surface.
Recommended Installation Heights
1-1/2″
(38 mm)
2″ (51 mm)
2″ (51 mm)
Shelf
B
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or
S
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W
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l
Counter
7″
(178 mm)
Minimum Clearance Above
Non-Combustible Surface =
10″
(254 mm)
Minimum Clearance Above
Combustible Surface =
Light Pattern Dimension
(determined by mounting height —
approximately 12″ [305 mm])
9–13″
(229–330 mm)
Recommended Install
Height Above
Non-Combustible Surface
Recommended Install
Height Above
Combustible Surface
10–13″
(254–330 mm)
