VOLT VWL-703 Salty Dog MR16 In-Grade Light Installation Guide

VOLT VWL-703 Salty Dog MR16 In-Grade Light

Product Information

The product is a luminaire designed for installation in accordance with local codes and the National Electric Code (NEC).
It is important to follow the provided instructions and adhere to these codes to ensure safety, prevent property damage, and maintain the warranty.
The luminaire is not suitable for installation within 10 feet [3 meters] of a pool, spa, or fountain. It is intended for use with a power supply (transformer) rated maximum of 300 watts (25 AMPS) at15 volts. The underground low energy cable should not be buried more than 6 inches (15.2 cm) when connecting to the main low voltage cable. Wiring connections must be made using UL Listed wire connectors suitable for the application.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before installing or servicing the fixture, ensure that the power is turned OFF.
2. Avoid installing the fixture within 10 feet [3 meters] of a pool, spa, or fountain.
3. Use a power supply (transformer) with a maximum rating of 300 watts (25 AMPS) at 15 volts.
4. When connecting the underground low energy cable to the main low voltage cable, ensure it is not buried more than 6 inches (15.2 cm).
5. Make wiring connections using UL Listed wire connectors suitable for the application.
6. Position the wire connector within 6 inches (15.2 cm) from a building structure, luminaire, or fitting.
7. Ensure that the lamp is not touched with bare hands. Use a soft cloth to handle the lamp.
8. Do not exceed the maximum wattage marked on the luminaire label.
9. Follow the steps below for installation:

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLATION
This luminaire is intended for installation in accordance with local codes
and the National Electric Code (NEC). Failure to adhere to these codes and instructions may result in serious injury, property damage and void the warranty.
These instructions do not intend to cover all variations in installation, operation maintenance or mounting situations.

1. Make sure that the power is turned OFF before installing or servicing this fixture.
2. Warning: this fixture is not intended to be installed within 10 feet [3 meters] of a pool, spa or fountain.
3. This fixture is intended to be used only with a power supply (transformer) rated maximum of 300 watts (25 AMPS) at 15 volts.
4. Underground Low Energy Cable must not be buried over 6” (15.2 cm) in order to connect to the main low voltage cable.
5. Wiring connections must be made with UL Listed wire connectors that are suitable for the application.
6. Position the wire connector so that it is located within 6 inches (15.2 cm) from a building structure, a luminaire, or fitting.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, OR INJURY TO PERSONS LIGHTED LAMP IS HOT!
WARNING – To reduce the risk of FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS.

1. Turn off/unplug and allow to cool before reducing lamp.
2. Lamp gets HOT quickly!
3. Do not touch the hot lens, guard or cowl.
4. Keep lamp away from materials that may burn.
5. Do not touch lamp at any time.
6. Use a soft cloth.
7. Oil from skin may damage lamp.
8. Do not operate the fixture with a damaged or missing lens or shield.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• A. (1) Fixture
• B. (1) Stake

Parts Required (sold separately)

• A. (1) MR16 Lamp

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

INSTALLATION STEPS

1. Remove Faceplate and Lens
   Unlock the screws and remove the faceplate, gasket, and lens from the housing.

2. Install/Replace Lamp
   Insert lamp with correct wattage and type marked on fixture label.
   CAUTION: Do not exceed maximum wattage marked on luminaire label.
   NOTE: DO NOT touch lamp with bare hands. Use a soft cloth to handle lamp.

3. Install Lens and Faceplate
   Place the lens, gasket and faceplate back onto the housing. Secure them with screws previously removed. Hand tighten until snug, then use a screwdriver to secure them in a star

4. Install Stake
   Determine the desired location for mounting the fixture. Hammer the stake into the ground until flange of stake is flush to grade. To avoid damage to the stake, place a board on top of the stake while hammering.
   NOTE: If the ground is hard and the stake is difficult to install, make a crosscut in the ground using a flat shovel before hammering the stake.

5. Install Fixture to Stake
   Clear away an area in the ground at the wireway slot on top of the stake. Lay the luminaire pigtail into the wireway slot and screw the fixture onto the stake. Tighten until snug.

6. Wire Connections
   Strip both leads from the luminaire pigtail. Using two wire connectors (sold separately), connect leads from luminaire to the main supply cable.

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References

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