KICHLER 38258 Florent Semi Flush Mount Light User Guide

: June 10, 2024
: KICHLER

Table of Contents

38258 Florent Semi Flush Mount Light
Product Information – Florent Semi-Flush Mount
Usage Instructions
PACKAGE CONTENTS
HARDWARE CONTENTS
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING
References
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38258 Florent Semi Flush Mount Light

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Product Information – Florent Semi-Flush Mount

The Florent Semi-Flush Mount is a model number 38258 product from Kichler. It includes a mounting bracket, canopy, arm bracket, lower and upper shade rings, glass shade, spacer, socket ring and socket. The package also includes various hardware components required for installation.

The product has been certified by ETL and C.S.A. for safe usage.
The fixture is designed for indoor use only and should not be used in damp or wet locations. The glass shade should be handled with care during assembly and installation to avoid damage.

The product is designed for use with an outlet box (not included) and requires wiring by a qualified electrician. The user must ensure that all the parts are present before assembly and compare them with the package contents list and hardware contents list to confirm the same. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the product.

Usage Instructions

Before starting with the installation, ensure that you have all the tools required – Phillips screwdriver, flathead screwdriver, wire strippers, electrical tape, ladder, and safety glasses.

Preparation: Ensure that all the required parts are present to begin assembly.
Assembly: Follow the below steps to assemble the product:
Orient the mounting bracket (A) and insert long machine screws (DD) through it so they protrude downward. Connect the mounting bracket (A) to the outlet box with short machine screws (BB).
Wire connection guide:

  * Ground wire: BARE COPPER or GREEN GROUND
  * Supply wires: BLACK SUPPLY WIRE and WHITE SUPPLY WIRE
  * Fixture wires will either be:
    * BLACK FIXTURE WIRE and WHITE FIXTURE WIRE or
    * PARALLEL FIXTURE CORD (ROUND AND SMOOTH) or
    * PARALLEL FIXTURE CORD (D SHAPED AND RIDGED)
3. Pass canopy (B) over the long machine screws (DD) and secure it in place with canopy threaded knobs (CC).

If you face any questions, problems or missing parts during the installation, please call our customer service department at 800-554-6504, between 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m, EST, Monday – Friday. Do not return to the retailer without contacting our customer service department.

CAUTION: Do not modify the product or use any parts that are worn out or broken as it could invalidate ETL listing and/or C.S.A. certification of the fixture.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to http://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

PACKAGE CONTENTS

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PART DESCRIPTION QTY.

A| Mounting Bracket| 1
B| Canopy| 1
C| Arm Bracket| 3
D| Lower Shade Ring| 1
E| Socket| 1
F| Upper Shade Ring| 1
PART DESCRIPTION QTY.

G| Glass Shade| 1
H| Spacer| 1
I| Socket Ring| 1

HARDWARE CONTENTS

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install the product.

WARNING

CAUTION – RISK OF SHOCK –
Disconnect Power at the main circuit breaker panel or main fuse box before starting and during the installation.
WARNING:
This fixture is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and all local code specifications. If you are not familiar with code requirements, installation by a certified electrician is recommended.
Do not use bulbs with wattage greater than specified on this fixture.
California Proposition 65
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to http://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

CAUTION

If you have any doubts about how to install this lighting fixture, or if the fixture fails to operate completely, please contact a licensed electrical contractor.
All parts must be used as indicated in these instructions. Do not substitute any parts, leave parts out, or use any parts that are worn out or broken. Failure to obey this instruction could invalidate ETL listing and/or C.S.A. certification of this fixture.

PREPARATION
Before beginning assembly of product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents list and hardware contents list. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the product.

Estimated assembly time: 30 minutes to 1 hour
Tools Required for Assembly (not included): Phillips screwdriver, flathead screwdriver, wire strippers, electrical tape, ladder, safety glasses.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Orient the mounting bracket (A) so that the raised center portion is facing up. Insert long machine screws (DD) through mounting bracket (A) so the long machine screws (DD) protrude downward. Connect the mounting bracket (A) to the outlet box (not included) with short machine screws (BB). Hardware Used
Wire connection guide:
Ground wire:
- For installation in the United States: Wrap ground wire from outlet box around ground screw on mounting bracket (A) no less than 2 in. from wire end. Tighten ground screw. If fixture is supplied with a ground wire, connect to outlet ground wire with a wire connector (AA).
- For installation in Canada: If fixture is supplied with ground wire, wrap ground wire around ground screw on mounting bracket (A). Tighten ground screw. Connect fixture ground wire to outlet ground wire with a wire connector (AA). Supply wires:
- Connect the Neutral (White) supply wire from the outlet box to the Neutral fixture wire (White or Parallel Cord “D” shaped and ribbed).
- Connect the Hot (Black) supply wire from the outlet box to the Hot fixture wire (Black or Parallel Cord round and smooth).
  NOTE: Fixture wires will either be:
- Black and White.
- Parallel Cord SPT-1 lamp wire with one round smooth wire and one “D” shaped ribbed wire.
  Hardware Used
Pass canopy (B) over the long machine screws (DD) protruding from mounting bracket (A) then secure in place with canopy threaded knobs (CC)
NOTE: The bottom edge of an outlet box should be flush with the bottom surface of a ceiling. However, many boxes are recessed into the ceiling. The long machine screws (DD) are designed to have extra length to accommodate to various box depths.
3b.
1. The long machine screws (DD) may, at first, protrude too far past the surface of the canopy (B).
Screw the canopy threaded knobs (CC) onto the long machine screws (DD). The screws will back thread into the mounting bracket (A) until the canopy (B) is tight against the ceiling. Hardware Used
Locate thru hole in arm bracket (C) with one of the remaining holes in canopy (B). Secure arm bracket in place with lock washer (FF) and studded knob (EE). Repeat for remaining arm brackets. Hardware Used
Raise lower shade ring (D) up to arm brackets such that the arm brackets overlap the lower shade ring and the thru holes align. It may be necessary to rotate the arm brackets to properly align. Secure in three places with flat head screw (GG) and ring threaded knob (HH) as shown. Hardware Used
Place upper shade ring (F) on glass shade (G). Raise glass shade up to fixture and pass over socket (E). Secure glass shade to socket with the spacer (H) and socket ring (I).
Insert 75-watt max. medium base bulb or CFL/LED equivalent (not included) into socket (E).

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Always be certain that electric current is turned off before cleaning this item.
Use a soft, moist cloth with mild non-abrasive soap to clean fixture. Never use glass cleaner on fixture, as it will damage the metal finish.
All glass shades may be washed in a towel-lined sink with warm water and mild soap. Do not wash shades in an automatic dishwasher