Patriot Lighting IOL16-M Instruction Manual Download Page 2

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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

PREPARATION

Before beginning assembly, installation or operation of product, make sure all parts 

are present. Compare parts with package contents list and diagram on previous page. 

If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble, install or operate the 

product. Contact customer service for replacement parts.

Tools Required for Assembly (not included): Slotted Screwdriver, Phillips Screwdriver,

Pliers, Electrical Tape, Wire Cutters, Safety Glasses, Ladder, Wire Stripper, Weather

Resistant Caulk

2. Firmly attach the fixture ground wire 

(bare copper) to the mounting bracket with 

the ground screw (by wrapping around 

the ground screw) and then connect it to 

the house supply ground wire with a wire 

nut (AA). Connect the black wire from the 

fixture (A) to the black wire in the electrical

box and connect the white wire from the 

fixture (A) to the white wire in the

electrical box. Use supplied wire nuts (AA)

for all wire connections.

3. Once connections of wires are completed, 

carefully tuck wires and wire nuts (AA) into the 

electrical box making sure no bare wire (on 

the black and white) is visible at the wire nuts 

(AA). Position hole in fixture (A) over nipple and 

secure in place with star washer (EE) and cap 

nut (DD).

6. After installation, seal around the perimeter 

between the fixture (A) and the ceiling or wall 

surface with weather resistant caulk (not included). 

4. Install the proper bulb type and wattage

(not included). 

A

A

B

C

White

Black

House 

supply

Ground 

wire

Fixture

Ground wire

AA

Ground 

Screw

Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, 

operate or install the product.

Please save this instruction manual.

WARNING

• Turn off electricity at main fuse box (or circuit breaker box) before beginning 

installation by removing fuse (or switching off circuit breaker). Do not remove 

insulation from fixture.

•  Be careful not to damage or cut the wire insulation (covering) during fixture 

installation. 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 electric shock.

•  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.

• CAUTION – RISK OF FIRE.  Consult a qualified electrician to ensure correct 

branch circuit conductor.

•  Firmly attach the fixture ground wire (bare copper) to the mounting bracket with 

the ground screw (by wrapping around the ground screw) and then connect it to 

the house supply ground wire with a wire nut.

CAUTION

• All electrical connections must be in agreement with local codes, ordinances or 

the national electric code (NEC). 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/60ºC. 

Consult a qualified electrician before installation.

•  Do not connect this fixture to an electrical system that does not provide a means for 

equipment grounding. Never use a fixture in a two-wire system that is not grounded. 

If you are not sure your lighting system has a grounding means, do not attempt to 

install this fixture. Contact a qualified, licensed electrician for information with regards 

to proper grounding methods as required by the local electrical code in your area.

•  If a dimmer control switch is used with this fixture, obtain professional advice to 

determine the correct type and electrical rating required.

Nipple

DD

EE

FF

Bulb

Electrical

Box

CC

BB

1.   Attach nipple to mounting bracket (BB). 

Adjust so it will clear hole in back of fixture 

and then lock nipple in place with hex nut.

 Attach mounting bracket to electrical box 

with electrical box screws (CC).

Nipple

Hex nut

5. Position glass (B) inside guard (C) and place 

on fixture (A). Secure in place with two 

screws (FF) and tighten until gasket seals.

Weather 

Resistant 

Caulk

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