AcuityBrands T8 Fluorescent Cabinet Light Instruction Manual

June 9, 2024
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Instruction Manual

T8 Fluorescent Cabinet Light

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Fluorescent UC8
*Model number noted on carton label

AcuityBrands T8 Fluorescent Cabinet Light fig 1

This product comes with a: TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Register your warranty on www.lithonia.com/warranty
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: For your safety and proper operation of fixture, read instructions carefully before installation.

PACKING LIST

Components ………………………….Quantity

  1. Fixture Housing ………………………………….1
  2. Wireway Cover …………………………………..1
  3. Diffuser ……………………………………………..1
  4. On/Off Switch …………………………………….1
  5. Mounting Screws* ………………………………2
  6. Romex Bushing* …………………………………1
  7. Wirenuts* …………………………………………..3

*Contained in Parts Pack

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

(Protect yourself. Read these instructions carefully and save for future reference).
Mounting surface must have a material thickness of at least ¼”. Not for use with plastic cabinets. Do not install this fi xture inside enclosed cabinets, over sinks, or over oven stoves.
WARNING: RISK OF SHOCK
House electric current can cause painful shock or serious injury unless handled properly.
For your safety, always remember to:

  • Turn off the power supply at the fuse or circuit breaker box before you install the fixture.
  • Always turn off the power supply when you change lamps or perform other maintenance.
  • Ground the fi xture to avoid potential electric shock and to ensure reliable starting.
  • Double-check all connections to be sure they are tight and correct.
  • Wear rubber-soled shoes and work on a sturdy wooden ladder.

This fi xture is designed for use in a circuit protectedby a fuse or circuit breaker. It is also designed to be installed in accordance with local electrical codes. If you are unsure about your wiring, consult a qualifi ed electrician or local electrical inspector, and check your local electrical code. This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC rules but may cause interference with cordless and cell phones, radios, televisions and other electronicdevices. To correct the problem, move the device away from the luminaire or plug into a different outlet. This product may cause interference toradio equipment and should not be installednear maritime safety communications equipment or other critical navigation or communicationequipment operating between 0.45–30 MHz.
WARNING: RISK OF INJURY

  • Some metal parts in the fi xture may have sharp edges. To prevent cuts and scrapes, wear gloves when handling the parts.
  • Account for small parts and destroy packing material, as these may be hazardous to children. Ballast replacement, if required, to be completed by a qualifi ed electrician.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION

  • Safety glasses
  • Drill with 1/16” drill bit
  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Pencil
  • Hammer
  • Pliers
  • Ruler
  • Wire strippers

PREPARING THE FIXTURE FOR INSTALLATION

  1. Carefully remove diffuser by squeezing rounded (back) edge with forefi ngers while holding front side with thumbs. See Figure 1.
    AcuityBrands T8 Fluorescent Cabinet Light fig 2

  2. Open wireway cover by gently pressing inward to release cover from thumbnail lances on housing. See Figure 2.

  3. Remove the parts pack and place it in a convenient location during installation.

INSTALLATION OF FIXTURE

WARNING: Before wiring fixture to thepower supply, turn off electricity at fuse or circuit breaker box. Fixture must begrounded to avoid potential electricalshock and to  ensure reliable lamp starting.
NOTE: Fixture channel is provided withknockouts for use of romex strain relief bushing(provided). Fixture channel also contains a7/8” knockout on top of channel for mounting over junction box.

  1. Determine appropriate knockout for removal in relationship to incoming romex (power supply).
    To remove knockouts:
    Place standard screwdriver on edge of circle (on opposite side from retaining tabs) and gently strike with hammer. Grip edge with pliers and fl ex back and forth until removed. See Figure 3.

  2. If using romex strain relief bushing, snap the bushing into the open hole. See Figure 4.
    AcuityBrands T8 Fluorescent Cabinet Light fig 5(Not required if mounting over junction box).

  3. Insert house power supply cable through strain relief bushing. See Figure 5.
    AcuityBrands T8 Fluorescent Cabinet Light fig 6 If mounting over junction box, feed house supply cable through open hole on top of fixture.

  4. Position the fixture housing against the mounting surface and with a pencil, mark the screw hole locations to be located at the narrow section of the keyholes. See Figure 6.

  5. Using a drill with a 1/6” drill bit, make two small pilot holes at the marked screw hole locations. (Note: do not drill entirely through mounting surface).

  6. Partially install the provided mounting screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

  7. Position the fi xture housing against the mounting surface with the screw heads through the keyhole mounting holes. Slide the fixture until the screw heads  re through the narrow section of the key holes. Finish tightening the screws to secure the fixture against the mounting surface.

  8. To ease wiring, hang wireway cover on mounted housing by placing open slots on end of cover over horizonal housing tabs. See Figure 7.

  9. Cut supply cable to desired length. Strip black and white wire leads with wire strippers to expose 3/8”- 7/16” of bare metal. See Figure 8.
    AcuityBrands T8 Fluorescent Cabinet Light fig 9

  10. Using wirenuts provided, connect supply (house) wires to fi xture wires – white to white, black to black, and green to green or bare copper ground wire.

  11. Bundle wires in tight grouping to be  out of the way, pivot channel cover up in position and secure by snapping under thumb nail lances.

INSTALLING LAMPS AND LENS

  1. Install bulb in lampholders by sliding pins at the ends of the bulb through open slots in lampholders and rotate ¼” turn to secure.
  2. Install front edge of diffuser into front lip of channel and snap into place covering bulb. Ensure that entire length of diffuser is tightly secured to Wireway Cover.
  3. Turn on electricity at fuse or circuit breaker box. If wired to a wall switch, switch must be on to operate the fixture; fixtures can then be independently operated by On/Off switch located on Wireway Cover of fixture.

FLUORESCENT LIGHTING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If lamp(s) will not operate:

  1. Make sure all lamps are properly seated in socket.
  2. Replace defective lamp(s).
  3. Verify that fixture is wired properly.
  4. Verify that fixture is grounded. (All fluorescent fixtures must be grounded.)

If lamp(s) is/are slow or erratic when starting:

  1. Check to see if fixture is properly grounded.
  2. Check ballast label to verify that correct lamp is installed in fi xture.
  3. Verify that fixture is wired properly.
  4. Check for low voltage supply.
  5. Make sure all lamps are properly  seated in sockets.

If lamps repeatedly cycle on and off:

  1. Check ballast label for correct lamp and verify that correct lamp is installed in the fixture.
  2. Check wiring connections.
  3. Check supply voltage.
  4. Check for high ambient temperatures, ventilate, or suspend fi xture.

If further assistance is required, contact: Consumer Products Customer Service at 800-748-5070.

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