Installation Guide

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SAFETY INFORMATION
• 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.
• DO NOT suspend any fixture by the house wires. A fixture must always be mounted directly to an
outlet box or to a mounting plate which is first attached to the outlet box. 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.
• 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 an outlet box that is supported by the building structure.
• 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.
WARNING
CAUTION