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Hardwire
fixtures are electrical light fixtures which require they be attached,
by means of tools, to an electrical supply box which is part of a
120volt 60hz circuit. A lamp is not considered a hardwire fixture
since it can be added to a circuit without tools.
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These
fixtures are intended to be mounted to a 4”x 4” x 2 1/8” deep
outlet box directly supported by the building structure. You should
also check your supply wiring and assure yourself it is up to code.
Homes built prior to 1985 may have wiring not suitable for certain
fixtures.
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Check
your circuit to determine it’s capacity and take into consideration
any other items, which may draw from the same circuit such as
appliances, other fixtures, and or lamps. A standard 120 volt , 15 amp
branch circuit is designed to carry a maximum load of 1800 watts. We
recommend that the total wattage of all the lights and appliances, on
that circuit, not exceed 80%, or 1440 watts, of the maximum electrical
capacity.
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Before
starting the installation, disconnect the power by turning off the
circuit breaker or by removing the fuse at the fuse box. Turning the
power off using the light switch is not sufficient to prevent
electrical shock.
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When
making the electrical connections first attach the grounding wire
(green or bare copper) from the supply circuit to the green grounding
screw on the mounting bracket provided with the fixture. All fixtures
require grounding and include either a green or a bare grounding wire,
which require attachment to the green screw on the mounting bracket or
wire capped directly to the supply ground.
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Next
connect the white wire (neutral) from the fixture to the white wire of
the supply circuit. Then connect the black wire (hot) from the fixture
to the black or the designated hot wire from the supply circuit. Use
UL/CSA Listed wire cap connectors suitable for the size, type and
number of conductors to secure the connections making sure there are
no loose strands sticking out of the caps. Tape over the caps and
wires with UL/CSA Listed electrical tape. Spread the electrical
splices so that the black wires are on one side of the outlet box and
the white wires are on the other.
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Fixtures
that utilize an exposed cord, such as chandeliers, use what is called
SPT cord, which looks similar to lamp cord. With this type wire, split
the cord down the center and separate the ribbed half from the smooth
half, which has the labeling on it. The ribbed half is connected to
the white wire and the smooth is connected to the black of the supply
circuit.
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All
electrical connections must be in accordance with local codes,
ordinances, or the National Electrical Code. If you are unfamiliar
with methods of installing electrical wiring, secure the services of a
qualified licensed electrician.
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When
installing the bulbs please refer to the relamping label located in
the vicinity of the socket. Never exceed the wattage stated in the
label
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Always
read and save the instructions provided with the fixture as they are
the key to a successful installation.
