elk Home 52270 1 Light Sconce Instruction Manual

elk Home 52270 1 Light Sconce

Product Information

Specifications

• Item Number: 52270/1
• Website: elkhome.com

FAQs

• Q: What should I do if any parts are missing?
  • A: If anything is missing, please contact the retailer from which the product was purchased.
• Q: Can I install this fixture myself?
  • A: 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.
• Q: How do I ensure a secure wire connection?
  • A: After twisting the wires together, completely tighten the wire nut and wrap electrical tape around the wire nut and wires to ensure a secure connection.
• Q: What should I do if I have any questions?
  • A: For any questions, please call 800-613-3261 Monday-Friday 8:00AM-6:00PM ET.

Product Usage Instructions

Facility

1. Disconnect power at the main fuse box before installation.
2. 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.
3. Before assembly, remove all parts and part packages from the box. If anything is missing, please contact the retailer from which the product was purchased.
4. Position the mounting bracket (A) so that the threaded ends of the attached fixture mounting screws (E) are facing out.
5. Carefully pull house wires through the center hole in the mounting bracket (A). Align the holes in the mounting bracket (A) with holes in the junction box. Make sure the fixture mounting screws (E) are level.
6. Thread each junction box screw (B) into appropriate holes in the mounting bracket (A) and into holes in the junction box. Tighten junction box screws (B) to secure the mounting bracket (A) to the junction box. CAUTION: Make sure house wires are pulled completely through the hole in the mounting bracket. DO NOT pinch wires between the mounting bracket and wall.
7. Strip 3/4 of insulation from ends of fixture wires.
8. Slightly loosen the ground screw on the mounting bracket (A). Do not completely remove the ground screw. Wrap the house ground wire (copper) around the ground screw, leaving enough ground wire to attach to the fixture ground wire. Twist the end of the fixture ground wire and the end of the house ground wire (copper) together. Twist the wire nut (C) onto the ends of the wires. Completely tighten the wire nut (C). Reference the chart below for correct wire connections.
9. Twist the end of the house lead wire (black) and the end of the fixture lead wire together. Twist the wire nut (C) onto the ends of the wires. Completely tighten the wire nut (C). Twist the end of the house neutral wire (white) and the end of the fixture neutral wire together. Twist the wire nut (C) onto the ends of the wires. Completely tighten the wire nut (C). Reference the chart to the right for correct wire connections.
10. Wrap electrical tape (not included) around wire nuts (C) and wires. Ensure wires are securely fastened into wire nuts.
11. Carefully push all wires and wire nuts into the junction box.
12. Place the backplate (D) over the mounting bracket (A). Pass holes in the backplate (D) over ends of fixture mounting screws (E). CAUTION: Do not pinch wires between backplate and wall.

Wire Connections

Connect Black Lead Supply (House) Wire to:

• Black Wire gold,
• *Parallel Cord (Round and Smooth) or,
• Printed words on wire insulation or,
• Insulated Wire (other than green) with Copper Conductor.

Connect White Neutral Supply (House) Wire to:

• White Wire gold,
• *Parallel Cord (Square and Ridged) or,
• No printed words on wire insulation or,
• 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.

WARNING

• DISCONNECT POWER AT THE MAIN FUSE BOX BEFORE INSTALLATION.
• 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.

Installation Instructions

1. Position mounting bracket (A) so threaded ends of attached fixture mounting screws (E) are facing out.
2. Carefully pull house wires through center hole in mounting bracket (A). Align holes in mounting bracket (A) with holes in junction box. Make sure fixture mounting screws (E) are level.

3. Thread each junction box screw (B) into appropriate 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.
   Connect Supply (House) Ground Copper Wire to:

   Bare Copper Wire or,
   Bare Silver Wire or,
   Green Insulated Wire.

4. Strip 3/4” of insulation from ends of fixture wires.
5. 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 (copper) together. Twist wire nut (C) onto ends of wires. Completely tighten wire nut (C). Reference chart below for correct wire connections.
6. 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.
7. Wrap electrical tape (not included) around wire nuts (C) and wires. Ensure wires are securely fastened into wire nuts.
8. Carefully push all wires and wire nuts into junction box.
9. 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.
10. Screw one threaded cap (F) onto end of each fixture mounting screw (E). Tighten threaded caps (F) to secure fixture (D) to wall. DO NOT over tighten.
11. Thread bottom stem (G) into bottom of fixture body (O).
12. Screw recommended bulb (E12 candelabra bulb type, not included) into socket. Verify correct bulb wattage marked on socket of fixture.
    • WARNING: DO NOT exceed maximum bulb wattage.

Contact

• ANY QUESTIONS CALL: 800-613-3261
• M-F 8:00AM-6:00PM ET
• elkhome.com

References

• elkhome.com

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