Hydrel 4600 KM Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 1

NOTE:  HYDREL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY SPECIFICATION 

WITHOUT NOTICE. Any dimension on this sheet is to be assumed as a 

reference dimension: “Used for information purposes only. It does not 

govern manufacturing or inspection requirements.” (ANSI Y14.5-1973)

 

  4600 KM

KNUCKLE MOUNT

INCANDESCENT 

(or fixture head only)

 

1.  Be sure power is turned off.

 

2.  Loosen knuckle stem set screws - Remove stem from 

knuckle

 

3.  Install stem to J-box cover using thread sealing com-

pound on threads to insure watertightness (masonry 

or earth only). 

 

4.  Re-Install knuckle over stem, inserting cable through 

stem opening. Snug set screws.

 

5.  Install J-box gasket on box.

 

6.  *Make electrical connections.

 

7.  Install J-box cover and fixture to J-box. Tighten 

screws evenly.

 

8.  Aim fixture and retighten knuckle bolt.

 

9.  Unscrew lens cover. Install lamp (by others) in 

socket. Replace Lens cover. Take care not to cross 

thread lens cover when tightening.

HID 

(over recessed wall box)

 

1.  Be sure power is turned off.

 

2.  Attach fixture to Ballast box cover plate. (See “fixture 

KNUCKLE STEM 

SET SCREWS (2)

KNUCKLE STEM 

head only” directions)

 

3.  Pull wires from wall box through hole in back of Bal-

last box.

 

4.  Attach the Ballast box to the wall using suitable 

screws (screws by others). Be sure to seal around 

mounting screws to prevent water entry.

 

5.  *Make electrical connections to the fixture. Attach 

supply line wire to the wire labeled 

LINE 

from the Bal-

last box. Connect the Neutral wire from the supply to 

the white wire in the 

 

 

Ballast Box.  Be sure that the ground wire is attached 

to an approved grounding source.

 

6.  Attach the fixture and cover plate to the Ballast box 

using the screws provided

 

7.  Loosen bolt in knuckle and knuckle stem set screws 

to aim fixture. When aimed properly, retighten the 

knuckle bolt and set screws.

 

8.  Unscrew lens cover. Install lamp (by others) in socket. 

Replace lens cover.

Note: Use only manufacturer recommended lamps.

BALLAST BOX

BALLAST BOX

COVER PLATE

FIXTURE HEAD

W

ALLBOX

(by others)

KNUCKLE STEM SET SCREWS (2)

KNUCKLE STEM 

SSB BALLAST BOX

MOUNTING 

SCREWS

MOUNTING 

SCREWS

INSTALLATION DIAGRAM

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installation should be performed by a qualified 

electrician in accordance with the National Electrical Code 

and relevant local codes.

*IMPORTANT:

Junction Box/Ballast Box must be water tight.  

Seal all conduit entries with suitable compound 

(e.g. Hydrel PC-21 re-enterable potting compound) 

to prevent moisture penetration from the supply 

conduit system.

©2014 Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc.
6/19/14
INS-4600_KM

9144 Deering Avenue  |  Chatsworth, CA 91311

Phone: 866.533.9901  |  Fax: 866.533.5291 

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KNUCKLE

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