Installation Guide

• DO NOT connect the bare or green insulation fixture ground wire to the black (HOT) current-carrying

wire or the white (NEUTRAL) house wire. Connection of the bare or green fixture ground wire to the

black or white house wires may cause metal parts of the fixture to carry electrical currents. Under this

condition, anyone coming in contact with the fixture will receive electrical shock, which could cause

serious injury or death.

• DO NOT damage or cut the wire insulation (covering) during installation of fixture. 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 electrical shock.

WARNING

• All electrical connections must be in agreement with local codes and ordinances, the National Electric

Code (NEC) and ANSI/NFPA 70-1999. 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. Consult a qualified electrician before installation.

• To avoid personal injury, the use of gloves may be necessary while handling fixture parts with sharp

edges.

• A fixture must always be mounted directly to a post (for a post light) or a pier base that is first installed

according to the electrical specifications and instructions accompanying that product. Wire connectors

will not support the weight of a fixture. Suspending a fixture by the house wires and wire connectors will

result in the fixture falling, with the possibility of personal injury and the danger of electrical shock or

fire.

• To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury, wire connectors provided with this light

fixture are designed to accept only one 12-gauge house wire and two lead wires from the light fixture. If

your house wire is larger than 12-gauge or there is more than one house wire to connect to the

corresponding fixture lead wires, consult an electrician for the proper size wire connectors to use.

• To avoid water damage to fixture or possible electrical malfunction, install fixture at least 4 ft. above

the ground/floor.

• Failure to caulk fixture mounting surface with silicone weather sealant may result in water damage in

outlet box, which may cause electrical malfunction or electrical shock.

CAUTION

• TURN OFF ELECTRICITY at main fuse box (or circuit breaker box) before beginning installation by

removing the fuse (or switching the circuit breaker off).

• If you are not sure the lighting system has a grounding means, DO NOT attempt to install this fixture.

Contact a qualified, licensed electrician for information regarding the proper grounding methods as

required by the local electrical code in your area.

• All fixtures must be mounted to a post (for a post light) or pier base that has been installed according to

the manufacturer’s instructions for that product.

• DO NOT use bulbs having a wattage greater than the maximum value stated on the fixture. The use of

bulbs with higher wattage than specified will increase temperatures and risk of fire.

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

type to use as well as the electrical rating required.

SAFETY INFORMATION