Spring Grove, Illinois 60081
www.intermatic.com
Power Tap Installation Guide
Model KPT Series
SAFETY SECTION
Warning
Risk of Fire or Electric Shock
• Disconnect power at the circuit breaker(s) or disconnect switch before installing or servicing.
• Thoroughly read instructions before installing unit.
• The line voltage to the receptacle must be 120 VAC as indicated on the label of the Power Tap.
• Installation and/or wiring must be in accordance with national and local electrical code requirements
• Unused wire leads must be capped before installation.
• A photocontrol or shorting cap must be installed to ensure water does not enter Power Tap.
• Power Tap does not provide a ground connection. If device requires grounding, other provisions must be made to ensure proper grounding.
• Power Tap contains no serviceable parts.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Intermatic Power Tap series are receptacles used to tap into the electric power feed of a lighting fixture through its ANSI
C136.10 (3-pin) or C136.41 (7-pin) style connector. The KPT0170 models provide continuous power to auxiliary devices, while
the KPT1170 models provide power to auxiliary devices only when the attached photocontrol is in the ON position (Dusk-to-
Dawn). All Power Tap models meet applicable requirements of ANSI C136.10 and C136.41. They tap into the electrical power
feed using a #16 AWG flush cut cable without disturbing the function of the lighting fixture’s control device.
POWER TAP INSTALLATION
Connect and Install an External Device
1. Connect the line out cable from the Power Tap to the device per the manufacturer’s instructions for the device.
Note:
The Power Tap does not provide a ground connection. If the external device requires grounding, other provisions
must be made to ensure proper grounding.
2. Install the external device on the light pole or light pole arm as directed by the manufacturer of the device or by using the
device installation guidelines.
KPT0170 Series:
120 VAC, 50/60 Hz
• To Photocontrol/Lighting fixture: 15 A max total
• Line Out Cable: 5 A*
*Derate at 0.1 A/°C above 50 °C up to 70 °C max
KPT1170 Series
• 120 VAC, 50/60Hz
• To Photocontrol/Lighting fixture: 15 A max
• Line Out Cable:
- 1.0 A Electronic Ballast (LED)
- 5 A Resistive*
- 5 A Tungsten*
- 5 A Inductive*
*Derate 0.1 A/°C above 50 °C up to 70 °C max
