MASI RETROPLATE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Fig. 1
IMPORTANT
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING FIXTURE. RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
.
Fixtures must be wired in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes. Proper grounding is required
for safety. 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.
WARNING: Make certain power is OFF before installing or maintaining fixture. No user serviceable parts inside.
CEILING MOUNTING
FIXTURE CAN ONLY BE INSTALLED IN CANOPY
THICKNESS 1/2 INCH OR LESS. ABOVE ACCESS TO
CANOPY REQUIRED.
Install
RETROPLATE
to
Canopy Deck
with no more than a 12in x 16in square or 12in diameter
hole. To mount
RETROPLATE,
follow the steps below.
1. Run silicone sealant around edges of the hole in
Canopy
Deck
surface. Place
RETROPLATE
from above
Canopy
Deck (Fig. 1).
2. Insert
Studs
into the
Housing (Fig. 2)
. Push
Housing
up
through
RETROPLATE
4” Hole
from below.
3. Secure
Housing
to
RETROPLATE
with
Silicone Washer
,
Metal Washer
, and
Nut (Fig. 3)
.
4. Mount
Driver Box
using same instructions on fixture
installation and make electrical connections.
5. See
Fig. 4
for dimensions of
RETROPLATE
and hole
distances. Use the appropriate mounting hardware to
mount
RETROPLATE
and
MASI
to
Canopy Deck
. Be sure
gasket is properly seated.
MASI Driver
Box
CAUTION:
•
For proper weatherproof function all gaskets must be seated properly and all screws inserted and tightened firmly.
•
Apply weatherproof silicone sealant around the edge of the MASI, RETROPLATE and/or Driver Box. This is especially
important with an uneven ceiling surface. Silicone all plugs and unused conduit entries.
•
RETROPLATE must be secured to Canopy Deck and check gasket is fully sealed.
•
Be sure RETROPLATE is mounted to a surface with no bigger than a 12in x 16in square or 12in diameter round hole.
•
ONLY INSTALL FIXTURE WITH LENS FACING DOWNWARD.
Above Canopy Deck should be clear of obstructions.
•
CANOPY DECK SHOULD BE STURDY AND STRUCTURALLY SOUND TO ACCEPT LUMINAIRES. 16IN MASI FIXTURE WEIGHS
27LBS AND 20 INCH MASI FIXTURE WEIGHS 34LBS.
RETROPLATE
Housing
Stud (4)
Nut (4)
Metal
Washer (4)
Fig. 2
Canopy
Deck
Silicone
Washer (4)
Canopy
Deck
4” Hole
RETROPLATE
Stud (4)
Fig. 3
•
FIXTURE CAN ONLY BE INSTALLED ONLY IN A
CANOPY WITH 1/2IN THICKNESS OR LESS.
•
SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION IN ACCESSIBLE
CEILINGS ONLY.
6. Re-latch
Driver Box
cover and check that gasket is
fully sealed. Be careful not to pinch wires. Tighten
all screws.
7. Use silicone or teflon tape on all plugs and on
the threads of all conduit entry points. If outdoor
surface is irregular, use caulk to seal any gaps
around
MASI
(to be ordered separately) and
RETROPLATE
.
