Acuity Brands EVO 8 Inch Round Pendant Mount Cylinder Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Acuity Brands
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Acuity Brands EVO 8 Inch Round Pendant Mount Cylinder
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND DELIVERY TO OWNER AFTER INSTALLATION
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- To reduce the risk of death, personal injury, or property damage from fire, electric shock, falling parts, cuts/abrasions, and other hazards please read all warnings and instructions included with and on the fixture box and all fixture labels.
- Before installing, servicing, or performing routine maintenance on this equipment, follow these general precautions.
- Installation and service of luminaires should be performed by a qualified licensed electrician.
- Maintenance of the luminaires should be performed by a person(s) familiar with the luminaires’ construction and operation and any hazards involved. Regular fixture maintenance programs are recommended.
- It will occasionally be necessary to clean the outside of the retractor/lens. The frequency of cleaning will depend on ambient dirt level and minimum light output which is acceptable to the user. The retractor/lens should be washed in a solution of warm water and any mild, non-abrasive household detergent, rinsed with clean water, and wiped dry. Should the optical assembly become dirty on the inside, wipe the retractor/lens and clean in the above manner, replacing damaged gaskets as necessary.
- DO NOT INSTALL DAMAGED PRODUCTS! This luminaire has been properly packed so that no parts should have been damaged during transit. Inspect to confirm. Any part damaged or broken during or after assembly should be replaced.
- Recycle: For information on how to recycle LED electronic products, please visit www.epa.gov.
- These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment nor to provide every possible contingency to meet in connection with installation, operation, or maintenance. Should further information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser’s or owner’s purposes, this matter should be referred to Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc?
WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
- Disconnect or turn off the power before installation or servicing.
- Verify that the supply voltage is correct by comparing it with the luminaire label information.
- Make all electrical and grounded connections in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and any applicable local code requirements.
- All wiring connections should be capped with UL-approved recognized wire connectors.
WARNING RISK OF BURN
- Allow lamp/fixture to cool before handling. Do not touch the enclosure or light source.
- Do not exceed the maximum wattage marked on the luminaire label.
- Follow all manufacturer’s warnings, recommendations, and restrictions for driver type, burning position, mounting locations/methods, replacement and recycling.
CAUTION RISK OF INJURY
- Wear gloves and safety glasses at all times when removing luminaire from cartons, installing, servicing, or performing maintenance.
- Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.
CAUTION RISK OF FIRE
- Keep combustible and other materials that can burn, away from lamp/lens.
- Do not operate in close proximity to persons, combustible materials or substances affected by heat or drying.
CAUTION: RISK OF PRODUCT DAMAGE
- Never connect components under load.
- Do not mount or support these fixtures in a manner that can cut the outer jacket or damage wire insulation.
- Never connect an LED product to an unapproved dimmer pack. Contact ABL directly for any dimmers not specifically recommended for the product.
- Unless individual product specifications deem otherwise: Allow for some volume of airspace around the fixture. Avoid covering LED fixtures with insulation, foam, or other material that will prevent convection or conduction cooling.
- Unless individual product specifications deem otherwise: Maximum ambient temperature is 90°C. Do not operate the fixture at temperatures higher than this.
- Unless individual product specifications deem otherwise: Never mount in places where fixture will be exposed to rain, high humidity, extreme temperature changes or restricted ventilation.
- LED products are Polarity Sensitive. Ensure proper Polarity before installation.
- Electrostatic Discharge (ESD): ESD can damage LED fixtures. Personal grounding equipment must be worn during all installation or servicing of the unit.
- Do not touch individual electrical components as this can cause ESD, shorten lamp life, or alter performance.
- There are no user-serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not rewire, reconfigure, or modify the unit or attempt any repairs yourself. Additionally, field replacement of the LED assembly or lamps is not allowed by UL standards at this time. In the unlikely event, your unit may require service, stop using the unit immediately and contact an ABL representative.
FCC STATEMENT
All luminaires that contain electronic devices that generate frequencies above 9kHz from any component within the luminaire comply with one of the following Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules but may cause interference with cordless and cell phones, radios, televisions, and other electronic devices. To correct the problem move the device away from the luminaire or plug into a different outlet. This product may cause interference to radio equipment and should not be installed near maritime safety communications equipment or other critical navigation or communications equipment operating between 0.45-30MHz.
Failure to follow any of these instructions could void product warranties. For a complete listing of product Terms and Conditions, please visit www.acuitybrands.com.
OUR BRANDS
- Indoor/Outdoor: Lithonia Lighting, Carandini, Holophane, RELOC
- Indoor Lighting: Gotham, Mark Architectural Lighting, Peerless, Renaissance Lighting, Winona Lighting
- Outdoor Lighting: American Electric Lighting, Antique Street Lamps, Hydrel, Tersen
- Controls: DARK TO LIGHT, Lighting Control & Design, ROAM, Sensor Switch, Synergy
Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. assumes no responsibility for claims arising
out of improper or careless installation or handling of its products.
ABL LED General Warnings, Form No. 503.203 © 201 O Acuity Brands Lighting,
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS EVO CYL LED CYLINDERS
Upon receipt, thoroughly inspect for any freight damage which should be brought to the attention of the delivery carrier. Compare the catalog description listed on the packing slip with the label on the carton to ensure you have received the correct merchandise.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
For Your Protection, Read Carefully
Warning:
Risk of fire. Do not install insulation within 3 inches of fixture sides or
wiring compartment, nor above fixture in such a manner as to entrap heat.
Electric current can cause painful shock or serious injury unless handled properly. For your safety, always remember the following:
- Turn off the supply power.
- Ground the fixture to avoid potential electrical shocks.
- Do not handle an energized fixture or energize any fixture with wet hands, when standing on a wet or damp surface, or in water.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
SURFACE MOUNTED CYLINDER
- Remove trim assembly from cylinder.
- For 8” cylinders, remove the trim assembly by pulling down on the reflector as shown in Figure 1. Disengage torsion springs by compressing the legs so that they can be removed from the trim retention brackets.
- For 9” cylinders, remove the trim assembly by pulling down on the reflector as shown in Figure 2. Carefully disengage the constant tension spring from screw located in top of the heatsink. Carefully allow the spring to retract back into the cylinder. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN RETRACTING THE CONSTANT TENSION SPRING. SPRING IS UNDER TENSION AND EDGES ARE SHARP. GLOVES ARE REQUIRED.
- Remove the twist-lock hinge cover plate from the top of the cylinder housing by releasing the twist-lock lever inside the cylinder as shown in Figure 3 or 4. Reinstall trim assembly once the cover plate has been removed.
- Attach the twist-lock hinge cover plate directly to 4” square or octagonal junction box as shown in Figure 5 using (2) Phillips head screws provided.
- Install the cylinder housing onto the twist-lock hinge cover plate by guiding the “T” through the hole in the top of the cylinder as shown in Figure 6.
- Align “T” perpendicular to the hole and engage into the two small slots. Allow cylinder housing to hang from the twist-lock hinge cover plate.
- Make supply connections. Supply wire must meet local or national codes and be rated for a minimum of 750C. Push completed supply connections through hole in the twist-lock hinge cover plate and into the junction box.
- Swing cylinder housing flush to the ceiling against the twist-lock hinge cover plate. Grasp the cylinder housing with both hands and rotate the entire housing clockwise until the internal locking mechanism snaps into place as shown in Figure 8. There will be an audible “click” when the locking mechanism is fully engaged.
- If necessary, clean the reflector with a non-abrasive cleaner to remove dirt, fingerprints, etc. It is recommended that reflectors be cleaned periodically to retain optimum photometric performance.
PENDANT MOUNTED CYLINDER
Before getting started: Not recommended for outdoor use or where the cylinder will be subjected to adverse environmental conditions unless the pendant is rigidly mounted.
- Feed supply wire (by others) through 3/8” pendant stem into cylinder body as shown in Figure 1a.
- Attach stem to fitting mounted on top of cylinder housing being careful to align threads correctly.
- Make supply connections inside the cylinder. Supply wire (by others) must meet local or national codes and be rated for a minimum of 750C.
- Mount 3/8” pendant stem (may be supplied as a separate catalog item) and cylinder housing to the junction box.
- If necessary, clean the reflector with a non-abrasive cleaner to remove dirt, fingerprints, etc. It is recommended that reflectors be cleaned periodically to retain optimum photometric performance.
WALL-MOUNTED CYLINDER:
Before getting started: Housing is equipped to be mounted directly to a 4”
square or 4” octagonal junction box which must be installed with respect to
the floor line.
Tool requirement: 5/64” Allen wrench.
- Loosen set screw in the bottom of the wall cover plate and remove the mounting plate.
- Place branch circuit leads through the hole in the mounting plate, aligning correct hole patterns between the mounting plate and junction box, and use screws supplied with the junction box to securely attach the mounting plate as shown in Figure 2b.
- Attach the cylinder housing by hooking wall cover plate over top section of the mounting plate as shown in Figure 3b.
- Make supply connections. Supply wire must meet local or national codes and be rated for a minimum of 750C. Push completed supply connections through hole in the mounting plate and into the junction box.
- Secure the cylinder housing to the mounting plate by tightening set screw in the bottom of wall cover plate.
- If necessary, clean the reflector with a non-abrasive cleaner to remove dirt, fingerprints, etc. It is recommended that reflectors be cleaned periodically to retain optimum photometric performance.
- After mounting the fixture to the wall, place a bead of silicone-based caulking compound along where the mounting bracket meets the wall on the top and on each side. Do NOT caulk along the bottom.
AIRCRAFT CABLE AND CORD MOUNT CYLINDER
Before getting started:
Canopy is equipped to be mounted directly to a rigidly mounted 4” junction
box.
- Fasten the canopy mounting pan to 4” junction box.
- On the ground, determine the required length of cord and cable and make necessary cuts. (10 FEET OF CORD AND CABLE PROVIDED). It is recommended that the cut end of the cable be soldered or glued to prevent it from fraying.
- Attach strain relief bushing to the cord and install in the canopy, making sure the widest flat surface of the bushing will face floor.
- Insert the cable into the end of the cable glider, making sure the end of the cable protrudes at least 1” from the cable exit on side of glider. WARNING: CABLE SUPPORTS WEIGHT OF FIXTURE. THE CORD CANNOT BE USED TO SUPPORT WEIGHT.
- Hang fixture assembly from “S” hook safety chain attached to canopy mounting pan.
- Make wire connections.
- Secure fixture canopy to canopy mounting pan making sure all screws are tightly secured.
- Fasten aircraft cable and cord together with cable stays.
GOTHAM ARCHITECTURAL DOWNLIGHTING
1400 Lester Road Conyers Georgia 30012
P 800 315 4982 F 770 860 3 129
www.gothamlighting.com.
CJ5201026 Rev. G
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