HUBBARDTON FORGE 342554 Fairwinds Post Light Instruction Manual
- October 30, 2023
- HUBBARDTON FORGE
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HUBBARDTON FORGE 342554 Fairwinds Post Light
Product Information
The Fairwinds Post Light – 342554 is a handcrafted lighting fixture made by Modern American Blacksmiths at Castleton, Vermont USA. It is sold by Hubbardtonforge.com. The product comes with component parts including a Post / Pier Mount, J Bolt (4), Flat Washer (4), Split Washer (4), Hex Nut (4), Cover Cap, Set Screw, Fixture, Bulb (not included), Socket, Glass, Cap, Rubber Washer (2) and Threaded Stud. The product should be installed properly to avoid any personal injury or property damage. It is recommended to be installed by a licensed electrician in accordance with applicable installation code(s). The maximum wattage noted on the fixture should not be exceeded and only recommended bulbs should be used with the fixture.
Product Usage Instructions
Before installation, make sure that the power is off at the main breaker box. Follow the steps below to install and use the Fairwinds Post Light:
- Run appropriate wiring to the site of the fixture, leaving enough excess wire to reach the top of the post, plus 12 inches.
- Pour flat and level concrete base with wiring emerging at the center. Insert J bolts (B) so approximately 1 of the bolts are exposed above the concrete. Position J bolts according to the template on the last page of these instructions. Allow concrete to cure before installing fixture.
- Position post (A) over J bolts (B), feeding supply wire up though the post and secure using flat washers (C), split washers (D) and hex nuts (E).
- Place optional cover cap (sold separately) (F) over post (A) to conceal mounting hardware.
- Connect fixture wires to supply wires using appropriate wire connectors (not provided), black to black (or smooth), white to white (or ribbed) and tinned copper or green to tinned copper or green. Make sure wire connectors are twisted on securely and no bare wire is exposed.
- Place fixture (H) onto post (A), carefully tucking all wiring down into post and making sure no wires are pinched between the post and the fixture. Secure with set screw (G).
- Install bulb (not included) (I) into socket (J).
- Slide glass (K) onto fixture (H) and allow it to rest fully on the fixture (H).
- Slip glass cover cap (O) onto threaded stud (N) until it rests on top of glass (K).
- Install rubber washers (M) onto threaded stud (N).
- Thread cap (L) onto threaded stud (N) until snug. Be careful not to over tighten.
- Restore electricity at main breaker.
Component Parts
NOTE : Items A through F are options sold and shipped separately to allow
for various site situations and shown here for reference during installation
as applicable
- A Post / Pier Mount – Optional and sold separately
- B J Bolt (4) – Included with optional post/pier mount
- C Flat Washer (4) – Included with optional post/pier mount
- D Split Washer (4) – Included with optional post/pier mount
- E Hex Nut (4) – Included with optional post/pier mount
- F Cover Cap – Optional and sold separately
- G Set Screw
- H Fixture
- I Bulb (not included)
- J Socket
- K Glass
- L Cap
- M Rubber Washer (2)
- N Threaded Stud
- O Glass Cover Cap
CAUTION : FAILURE TO INSTALL THIS FIXTURE PROPERLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. We recommend installation by a
licensed electrician. This product must be installed in accordance with
applicable installation code(s), by a person familiar with the construction
and operation of the product and the hazards involved.*
Caution : Do not exceed the maximum wattage noted on the fixture. Use
only recommended bulbs with fixture
Install Canopy
CAUTION : BE SURE THE POWER IS OFF AT THE MAIN BREAKER BOX PRIOR TO
INSTALLATION.
NOTE : Fixture, Post, and Cover Cap each sold separately.
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Run appropriate wiring to the site of the fixture, leaving enough excess wire to reach the top of the post, plus 12 inches.
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Pour flat and level concrete base with wiring emerging at the center. Insert J bolts (B) so approximately 1″ of the bolts are exposed above the concrete. Position J bolts according to the template on the last page of these instructions. Allow concrete to cure before installing fix
NOTE : Post may be cut to desired height before installation -
Position post (A) over J bolts (B), feeding supply wire up through the post, and secure using flat washers (C), split washers (D) and hex nuts (E).
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Place optional cover cap (sold separately) (F) over a post (A) to conceal mounting hardware.
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Connect fixture wires to supply wires using appropriate wire connectors (not provided), black to black (or smooth), white to white (or ribbed) and tinned copper or green to tinned copper or green.
CAUTION : MAKE SURE WIRE CONNECTORS ARE TWISTED ON SECURELY AND NO BARE WIRE IS EXPOSED -
Place fixture (H) onto the post (A), carefully tucking all wiring down into post and making sure no wires are pinched between the post and the fixture. Secure with set screw (G).
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Carefully unpack glass (K).
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Install bulb (not included) (I) into the socket (J).
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Slide glass (K) onto fixture (H) and allow it to rest fully on the fixture (H).
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Slip glass cover cap (O) onto threaded stud (N) until it rests on top of glass (K).
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Install rubber washers (M) onto threaded stud (N).
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Thread cap (L) onto threaded stud (N) until snug. Be careful to not over-tighten.
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Restore electricity at the main breaker.
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
USE THIS TEMPLATE TO POSITION J BOLTS AND WIREWAY IN THE CONCRETE SLAB PRIOR TO INSTALLING THE OUTDOOR POST-MOUNTED LIGHTING FIXTURE.
If you need further assistance or find that you are missing any parts, please
contact the dealer from which you purchased this product. We hope you enjoy
your fixture!
Hubbardton Forge will not be liable for injury or damage caused by improper
installation, lamping or use of this fixtue
MODERN AMERICAN BLACKSMITHS | FINE, HAND CRAFTED LIGHTING CASTLETON, VERMONT
USA | HUBBARDTONFORGE.COM