Acuity Brands S2WD Wall Direct Tunable Instruction Manual

June 12, 2024
Acuity Brands

Acuity Brands S2WD Wall Direct Tunable

Product Information

The product is called SLOT 2/4. It is a lighting fixture that is designed for direct wall installation. The product is manufactured by Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. and is intended for use in various settings.

Safety Instructions
It is important to follow all safety instructions provided with the product. The instructions include:

  • Disconnect or turn off power before installation or servicing to avoid the risk of electric shock.
  • Verify that the supply voltage is correct before installation.
  • All electrical and grounded connections should be made in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and any applicable local code requirements.
  • Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling the luminaire.
  • Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source.
  • Keep combustible materials away from the lamp/lens to prevent the risk of fire.
  • Do not operate the fixture in close proximity to persons, combustible materials, or substances affected by heat or drying.
  • Ensure proper polarity before installation as LED fixtures are polarity sensitive.
  • Use personal grounding equipment during installation or servicing to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to the LED fixtures.

Product Usage Instructions

Follow the below steps for installing and using the SLOT 2/4 lighting fixture:

  1. Set Up Wall: Refer to page 9 of the user manual for detailed instructions on setting up the wall for installation.
  2. Mount First Fixture: Follow the instructions on page 10 to mount the first fixture on the wall.
  3. Open Fixtures: Page 11 provides instructions on how to open the fixtures.
  4. Join Sections: Follow the steps on page 12 to join multiple sections of the lighting fixture.
  5. Close Fixtures: Page 13 provides instructions on how to close the fixtures after joining the sections.

For any additional information or specific issues not covered in the user manual, please refer to Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc.

Installation Instructions

Important Safety Instructions
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. LED fixtures must be powered directly o ffa 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 (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.
  • 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.
  • Always ensure that the electrical distribution system is up to NEC (and any applicable local code) requirements.
  • Verify that power distribution system has proper grounding. Lack of proper earth ground can lead to fixture failure and may void warranty.

Choose either Part 15 OR Part 18 and move to Page 3 Installation Instructions under Delivery. Lithonia Outdoor will always use Part 15. All luminaires that contain electronic devices that generate frequencies above 9kHz from any component within the luminaire comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause harmful interference
  2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

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.

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.

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 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.

Always read the fixtures complete installation instructions prior to installation for any additional fixture specific warnings. 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. 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 © 2021, 2010, 2016 Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. All rights reserved. 12/01/10

OVERVIEW

Overview – Fixture

  • Do not join fixtures together on the floor.

NOTE: Illustrations are used for reference only and can differ slightly from the actual lighting system installed. However, key components addressed in this information are represented as accurately as possible.

WARNING: DO NOT LOAD SINGLE FEED TO MORE THAN 6 AMPS

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Overview Mounting

Individual Fixture Configurations

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INDIVIDUAL UNITS (MOUNTING)

LENGTH| “A” O.A.L.| “B” O.C.| “C” FROM END
2FT| 2’- 0 1/2″| 1’- 1″| 5 3/4”
3FT| 3’- 0 1/2″| 2’- 1″| 5 3/4”
4FT| 4’- 0 1/2″| 3’- 1″| 5 3/4”
5FT| 5’- 0 1/2″| 4’- 1″| 5 3/4”
6FT| 6’- 0 1/2″| 5’- 1″| 5 3/4”
7FT| 7’- 0 1/2″| 6’- 1″| 5 3/4”
8FT| 8’- 0 1/2″| 7’- 1″| 5 3/4”

  • O.A.L – Overall lenght
  • O.C. – Distance from center to center

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Run Configurations

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Prep Fixtures and Parts

FIXTURES MUST BE INSTALLED IN ORDER AS SHOWN ON RECORD DRAWINGS.

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  • Labels are located on the carton, on the fixture, and on the lens. Each section is identified by and ID#.
  • Section position starting with X.000 for the first fixture.
  • Same fixture configuration can carry identical ID# and are interchangeable.
  • Individual fixtures have whole number Y.
  • For replacement parts, provide ID# and order #.

Mounting Hardware

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  • Mounting rails are attached to each fixture section. Unscrew the mounting rails from the fixture to install rails to the wall first.

Set Up Wall

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At power feed locations:

  • Mount the J-box on the wall at distanced 5-13/16” from the start of run. The center line of J-box and luminaire run should align with each other.

  • Secure mounting rails for the first fixture per pattern/row layout. Leave approximately 1-1/4” space from edge of the wall to mount the rail for the first section.
    Note: Contractor should provide blocking behind wall to adequately support fixture weight.

  • Level mounting rail to ensure proper mounting.

Mount Fixtures

All power connections should be installed according to local/national codes by a Certified Electrician.

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  • Make wiring connections with wires from J-box.

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  • a. Slide top flange of mounting bracket underneath top flange of mounting rail.
  • b. Rotate fixture toward wall until bottom flange of the mounting bracket passes bottom flange of mounting rail.
  • c. While supporting fixture, rest bottom flange of the mounting bracket on bottom flange of mounting rail.
  • d. Rotate fixture up toward wall and secure at mounting points with #8 screw provided.

Opening Fixtures

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  • Remove lens using appropriate tool (plastic putty knife recommended, or a similar tool) by placing tool between cast end and lens. Do not use sharp metal objects as a removal tool. Slowly pry lens away from fixture.
  • To remove the reflector unscrew four #8 screws.

Join Sections

(NOTE: Joining hardware parts provided in a separate red bag.)

Install (4x) aligner keys onto one end of the run. The bump on the aligner key should face the extrusion. Half of the aligner key should be exposed to insert into the next section.

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  • a. Install (2x) slider aligners by sliding them into the appropriate slot on one end of the run.
  • b. Slide joining fixture while keeping aligner keys and sliding aligners aligned to the slots from opposite fixture body.
  • c. Fully join sections together (Detail “A” and Detail “B”).

NOTE: Pull wires into the next section before fully joining fixture together. From each quick connector provided on the intermediate ends of the fixture remove and discard the half (male or female) to which no wires are connected. Make electrical connections with connectors.

Close Fixtures

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  • Insert reflectors into the housings.
  • Secure reflectors with #8 screws.
  • Gently push lens and snap it in into the housing.

NOTE: Use two people when working with fixtures greater than 4 feet.

Supplemental

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Battery Pack/Test Switch (E10WLCP):

  • a. If battery pack option is selected (E10WLCP), then an un-switched normal hot is required for power and sensing.
  • b. Standard battery drop is on the right side of the section with the battery. See above diagram for location of test button.

For nLight option (NLIGHT):
Pull CAT5 cable through the knockout with the power cord and connect to the nLight device within the fixture.

nLight AIR

NOTE: Install antenna on coax cable.

  • Wires used to power EMPACK.

NOTE: Cap the unused wire at the junction box. Acuity-Brands-S2WD-Wall-
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Remote BGTD Mounting Option:

  • Suggested to mount in an accessible location for maintenance. To be installed in ceiling or to structure according to local and NEC code.
  • 6 foot flexible conduit is attached. The remote BGTD should be mounted within 6 feet of the J-box above the fixture.

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  • Begin lens install per “Left (L)” detail.
  • Snap lens into fixture housing making sure to follow “Lens Orientation” detail. Push left side of lens end approximately 1/8″ into end cap.
  • Unroll lens as you make your way through the run.
  • Follow “Right (R)” detail for lens cutting. Cut lens approximately 1/8″ longer than last section housing and tuck in right lens end into end cap cavity.

NOTE: Use at least two people when installing a continuous lens.

NOTE: Continuous lens supplied oversized for any given run lengh. Contractor to make final lenght cut at the time of installation.

NOTE: Continuous lens should stay at room temperature for a few hours before installation.

Contractor’s Resources

  • Check out helpful programs, tools, installation videos and more.

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