AcuityBrand VCPG Ultimate LED Parking Garage and Canopy Luminaire User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- AcuityBrand
Table of Contents
LED IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
User Guide
VCPG Ultimate LED Parking Garage and Canopy Luminaire
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND DELIVER TO OWNER AFTER INSTALLATION
- 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 upon 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 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 refractor/lens. Frequency of cleaning will depend on ambient dirt level and minimum light output which is acceptable to user. Refractor/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 optical assembly become dirty on the inside, wipe refractor/lens and clean in above manner, replacing damaged gaskets as necessary.
- DO NOT INSTALL DAMAGED PRODUCT! 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 power before installation or servicing.
✓ Verify that 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 enclosure or light
source.
✓ Do not exceed maximum wattage marked on 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
carton, 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.
✓ Controls for dimming, auto-sensing, or remote control of a luminaire that
are not factory-wired to the luminaire must be checked for compatibility with
the luminaire prior to installation. Never connect an LED product directly to
a dimmer pack that has not been pre-approved. LED fixtures must be powered
directly off a switched circuit.
✓ Unless individual product specifications deem otherwise: Do not restrict
fixture ventilation. Allow for some volume of airspace around fixture. Avoid
covering LED fixtures with insulation, foam, or other material that will
prevent convection or conduction cooling.
✓ Unless individual product specifications deem otherwise: Do not exceed
fixtures maximum ambient temperature.
✓ Only use fixture in its intended location.
✓ LED products are Polarity Sensitive. Ensure proper Polarity before
installation.
✓ Electrostatic Discharge (ESN. 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.
✓ Some components inside the fixture may not be serviceable. In the unlikely
event your unit may require service, stop using the unit immediately and
contact an ABL representative for assistance.
✓ Always read the fixtures complete installation instructions prior to
installation for any additional fixture specific warnings.
Please see product specific installation instructions for additional warnings
or any applicable FCC or other regulatory statements.
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.
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VCPG/VCPGX Aircraft Cable Mount Installation
Instruction
Aircraft Cable Installation
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Open the fixture from the box and aircraft mount accessory parts which are shipped separately.
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Support fixture below junction box before Installation.
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Feed the power cable through the canopy and mounting bracket.
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Connect power cable to power supply leads in junction box (see wiring diagrams) and cap off any extra wire leads as directed in the wiring diagram.
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At the top, install the mounting bracket to the 4” junction box (supplied by others) using the provided hardware.
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Slide cable couplers over end of aircraft cable.
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Place upper canopy over 1/4-20 studs in cable mounting bracket.
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Attach couplers to 1/4-20 studs to secure canopy to ceiling.
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Wrap Strain Relief around power cable and secure in canopy center hole.
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Loosen cable gripper stop by 3 turns, press the cable gripper stops down, and insert aircraft cables into top openings with excess coming out the sides.
Tighten cable gripper until it stops. -
Adjust aircraft cables until fixture is level and at desired height. Trim excess aircraft cable if desired.
Wiring Drawing:
Lithonia Lighting Outdoor • One Lithonia Way • Conyers, Georgia 30012
Phone: 1-800-705-SERV (7378)
• Fax: 770.918.1209
• www.lithonia.com
© 2014 Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. All rights reserved.
Part Number: 912-00284-001 Rev B
Revision Date: 12-06-2021
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
© 2010 Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. All rights reserved. 12/01/10
References
- Acuity Brands | Lighting, Controls, and Building Management Solutions
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | US EPA
- Lithonia Lighting® | Best Value in Lighting