elk Home 89490-1 Hopkins 1 Light 15.5 inch Charcoal Black Outdoor Wall Sconce Installation Guide

: June 15, 2024
: elk HOME

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
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elk Home 89490-1 Hopkins 1 Light 15.5 inch Charcoal Black Outdoor Wall Sconce

elk Home 89490-1 Hopkins 1 Light 15.5 inch Charcoal Black Outdoor Wall
Sconce

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION

WARNING: DISCONNECT POWER AT THE MAIN FUSE BOX BEFORE 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.
Before assembly, remove all parts and part packages from box. If anything is missing, please contact the retailer from which the product was purchased.

Position mounting bracket (A) so threaded ends of attached fixture mounting screws (E) are facing out.
Carefully pull house wires through large hole in mounting bracket (A). Align holes in mounting bracket (A) with holes in junction box. Make sure fixture mounting screws (E) are level.
Thread each junction box screw (B) into holes in mounting bracket (A) and into holes in junction box.
Tighten junction box screws (B) to secure mounting bracket (A) to junction box. CAUTION: Make sure house wires are pulled completely through hole in mounting bracket. DO NOT pinch wires between mounting bracket and wall.
Strip 3/4” of insulation from ends of fixture wires.
Slightly loosen ground screw on mounting bracket (A). Do not completely remove ground screw. Wrap house ground wire (copper) around ground screw, leaving enough ground wire to attach to fixture ground wire. Twist end of fixture ground wire and end of house ground wire together. Twist wire nut (C) onto ends of wires. Completely tighten wire nut (C).
Reference chart below for correct wire connections.
Connect Supply (House) Ground Copper Wire to:
Bare Copper Wire or,
Bare Silver Wire or,
Green Insulated Wire.
Twist end of house lead wire (black) and end of fixture lead wire together. Twist wire nut (C) onto ends of wires. Completely tighten wire nut (C). Twist end of house neutral wire (white) and end of fixture neutral wire together. Twist wire nut (C) onto ends of wires. Completely tighten wire nut (C). Reference chart to the right for correct wire connections.
Wrap electrical tape (not included) around wire nuts (C) and wires. Ensure wires are securely fastened into wire nuts.
Carefully push all wires and wire nuts into junction box.

Connect Black Lead Supply (House) Wire to:

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Connect White Neutral Supply (House) Wire to:

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Black Wire or,

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White Wire or,

*Parallel Cord (Round and Smooth) or,

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*Parallel Cord (Square and Ridged) or,

No printed words on wire insulation or,

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Printed words on wire insulation or,

Insulated Wire (other than green) with Copper Conductor.

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Insulated Wire (other than green) with Silver Conductor.

*When parallel wire (SPT 1 & SPT 2) is used:
The lead wire is round in shape or smooth.
The neutral wire is square in shape or ridged.

Disconnect Power At The Main Fuse Box Before
Installation

Place backplate (D) over mounting bracket (A). Pass holes in backplate (D) over ends of fixture mounting screws (E). CAUTION: Do not pinch wires between backplate and wall.
Screw one threaded ball (F) onto end of each fixture mounting screw (E). Tighten both threaded balls (F) to secure fixture (D) to wall. DO NOT over tighten.
Screw recommended bulb (E26 Edison bulb type, not included) into socket. Verify correct bulb wattage marked on socket of fixture. WARNING: DO NOT exceed maximum bulb wattage.
Using hex wrench (R), loosen set screw on nub on backplate (D).
Lower ring (H) down over top of shade (K). Allow ring (H) to rest at bottom of shade (K).
Place roof (M) down on top of shade (K). Pass threaded pipe on inside of roof (M) through hole in top of shade (K).
From inside shade (K), slip silicone washer (P) then large washer (G) over threaded pipe protruding from inside top of shade (K). Thread knurled knob (L) onto end of threaded pipe. Tighten knurled knob (L) to secure shade (K) in place. DO NOT over tighten.
Pass hole in bottom of shade (K) down over bulb.
Pass holes in arm on roof (M) over threaded studs on backplate (D)
Pass nub on ring (H) over nub on backplate (D). Using hex wrench (R), tighten set screw on nub on backplate (D).
Screw one threaded cap (N) onto each threaded stud protruding from arm. Tighten threaded caps (N) to secure roof (M) in place. DO NOT over tighten.

Instructions for Mounting Fixture Outdoors or in Wet Location

Mounting surface should be clean, dry, flat and 1/4” larger than canopy on all sides. Any gaps between mounting surface and canopy exceeding 3/16” should be corrected as required.
Apply silicone caulking compound around top and sides of canopy where back of canopy meets wall surface to prevent water from seeping into junction box. Leave bottom unsealed so moisture can drain out.

MAINTENANCE NOTE: Only use a soft damp cloth to clean fixture as needed. DO NOT use harsh chemicals on fixture. Harsh chemicals may damage fixture.
Coastal conditions may cause mineral and residue buildup on fixture. It is recommended that customers in coastal areas clean all external surfaces of fixture once every two weeks with a wet cloth.