KICHLER 52581BK Black Pendant Ceiling Light Installation Guide

: June 15, 2024
: KICHLER

Table of Contents

KICHLER 52581BK Black Pendant Ceiling Light
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
FIXTURE DIAGRAM
PARTS LIST
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
References
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KICHLER 52581BK Black Pendant Ceiling Light

Product Information

Specifications:

[A] Threaded Pipe: Used for mounting the fixture to the outlet box.
[B] Screw Collar Loop: Secures the threaded pipe in place.
[C] Hex Nut (Qty 3): Used to lock the screw collar loop and threaded pipe in position.
[D] Mounting Strap: Attaches the fixture to the outlet box.
[E] Outlet Box (Not Supplied): Required for installation.
[F] Threaded Ring: Adjusts the position of the fixture in the mounting strap.
[G] Canopy: Covers the electrical connections and provides a finished look.
[H] Open Chain Link: Part of the decorative loop assembly.
[I] Loop: Connects the last stem to the fixture wires.
[J] Strap Mounting Screw (Qty 2): Secures the mounting strap to the outlet box.
[K] Stems (2-12, 2-6 with Short Threaded Tubes [L] installed): Provides height adjustment for the fixture.
[L] Short Threaded Tubes: Used to connect stems together.
[M] Coupling (on Main Body): Connects the assembly to the main body.
[N] Decorative Plate: Part of the decorative loop assembly.
[O] Assembly: The main assembly of the fixture.
[P] Socket Ring: Holds the socket in place.
[Q] Decorative Rod (Qty 4): Adds decorative elements to the fixture.
[R] Main Body: Holds the socket and glass shade.
[S] Decorative Loop (Qty. 8): Connects the decorative rods to the assembly and main body.
[T] Glass Shade: Covers the light bulb.
[U] Socket: Holds the light bulb.

Product Usage Instructions

Installation Instructions:

Screw assembly[O] onto coupling[M].
Slip a decorative loop[S] through the hole in the outer edge of the plate on assembly[O] by passing the plate through the slit in the decorative loop. Hook the decorative loop into the hole in the plate on assembly[O].
Note: Decorative loop should be installed with threads facing down as shown.
Screw one end of the decorative rod[Q] onto the threads of the installed decorative loop.
Slip a second decorative loop[S] through the hole in the outer edge of the plate on the main body[R] by passing the plate through the slit in the decorative loop. Hook the decorative loop into the hole in the plate on the main body.
Note: Decorative loop should be installed with threads facing up as shown.
Screw the other end of the decorative rod[Q] onto the threads of the second decorative loop.
Repeat steps 2-5 for the remaining decorative loops and decorative rods.
To further adjust the length of the decorative loop/decorative rod assembly, turn the center section of the decorative rod until the decorative loop/decorative rod assembly is taut on the fixture. Repeat for each decorative rod as needed.
Note: The centre section of each decorative rod[Q] should be adjusted until threads are not exposed on either end.
Pass the fixture wires from the coupling on top of the assembly [O] through the desired number of short threaded tubes[L] and stems[K]. Screw the stems together using the short threaded tubes. Screw the assembled stems into the coupling.
Note: Thread locking compound must be applied to all stem threads as noted with () symbol to prevent accidental rotation of the fixture during cleaning, relamping, etc.
Pass the fixture wires from the last stem through the loop[I]. Screw the loop into the end of the last stem.
Take threaded pipe[A] from the parts bag and screw in screw collar loop[B] a minimum of 6 mm (1/4). Lock it into place with hex nut[C].
Run another hex nut down the threaded pipe almost touching the first hex nut. Now screw the threaded pipe into the mounting strap[D]. The mounting strap must be positioned with the extruded thread facing into the outlet box[E]. The threaded pipe must protrude out of the back of the mounting strap. Screw the third hex nut onto the end of the threaded pipe protruding from the back of the mounting strap.
Connect the mounting strap[D] to the outlet box using the strap mounting screws[J].
Unscrew the threaded ring[F] from the screw collar loop. Take the canopy[G] and decorative plate[N] and pass them over the screw collar loop. Approximately one-half of the screw collar loop exterior threads should be exposed. Adjust the screw collar loop by turning the assembly up or down in the mounting strap. Remove the canopy and decorative plate.
After the desired position is found, tighten both top and bottom hex nuts up against the bottom and top of the mounting strap.

FAQs

Q: What should I do if the threads of the decorative loop are facing the wrong direction?
A: The decorative loop should be installed with threads facing down on the assembly plate and facing up on the main body plate. If the threads are facing the wrong direction, unscrew the decorative rod and reposition the decorative loop accordingly.
Q: How do I adjust the length of the decorative loop/decorative rod assembly?
A: To adjust the length, turn the center section of the decorative rod until the assembly is taut. Repeat this step for each decorative rod as needed.
Q: Is thread locking compound necessary for installation?
A: Yes, thread locking compound must be applied to all stem threads to prevent accidental rotation of the fixture during cleaning, relamping, etc.
Q: How should I position the mounting strap?
A: The mounting strap should be positioned with the extruded thread facing into the outlet box.

FIXTURE DIAGRAM

PARTS LIST

[A] Threaded Pipe
[B] Screw Collar Loop
[C] Hex Nut (Qty 3)
[D] Mounting Strap
[E] Outlet Box (Not Supplied)
[F] Threaded Ring
[G] Canopy
[H] Open Chain Link
[I] Loop
[J] Strap Mounting Screw (Qty 2)
[K] Stems (2-12”, 2-6” with Short Threaded Tubes [L] installed)
[L] Short Threaded Tubes
[M] Coupling (on Main Body)
[N] Decorative Plate
[O] Assembly
[P] Socket Ring
[Q] Decorative Rod (Qty 4)
[R] Main Body
[S] Decorative Loop (Qty. 8)
[T] Glass Shade
[U] Socket

CAUTIONS
CAUTION – RISK OF SHOCK:
Disconnect Power at the main circuit breaker panel or main fusebox before starting and during the installation.

WARNING:

This fixture is intended for installation by 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. Failure to adhere to these codes and instructions may result in serious injury and/or property damage and will void the warranty.

CLEANING:

Always be certain that electric current is turned off before cleaning.
Only a soft damp cloth should be used. Harsh cleaning products may damage the finish.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Screw assembly [O] onto coupling [M].
Slip a decorative loop[S] through hole in outer edge of plate on assembly [O] by passing plate through slit in decorative loop. Hook decorative loop into hole in plate on assembly [O].
NOTE: Decorative loop should be installed with threads facing down as shown.
Screw one end of decorative rod [Q] onto threads of the installed decorative loop.
Slip a second decorative loop [S] through hole in outer edge of plate on main body [R] by passing plate through slit in decorative loop. Hook decorative loop into hole in plate on main body.
NOTE: Decorative loop should be installed with threads facing up as shown.
Screw other end of decorative rod [Q] onto threads of second decorative loop.
Repeat steps 2-5 for remaining decorative loops and decorative rods.
To further adjust length of decorative loop/decorative rod assembly, turn center section of decorative rod until decorative loop/decorative rod assembly is taut on the fixture. Repeat for each decorative rod as needed.
NOTE: Center section of each decorative rod [Q] should be adjusted until threads are not exposed on either end.
Pass fixture wires from coupling on top of assembly [O] through desired number of short threaded tubes [L] and stems [K]. Screw stems together using short threaded tubes. Screw assembled stems into coupling.
NOTE: Thread locking compound must be applied to all stem threads as noted with (4) symbol to prevent accidental rotation of fixture during cleaning, relamping, etc.
Pass fixture wires from last stem through loop [I]. Screw loop into end of last stem.
Take threaded pipe[A] from parts bag and screw in screw collar loop [B] a minimum of 6 mm (1/4”). Lock into place with hex nut [C].
Run another hex nut down threaded pipe almost touching first hex nut. Now screw threaded pipe into mounting strap[D]. Mounting strap must be positioned with extruded thread facing into outlet box [E]. Threaded pipe must protrude out the back of mounting strap. Screw third hex nut onto end of threaded pipe protruding from back of mounting strap.
Connect mounting strap [D] to outlet box using strap mounting screws [J].
Unscrew the threaded ring [F] from screw collar loop. Take canopy [G] and decorative plate [N]and pass over screw collar loop. Approximately one half of the screw collar loop exterior threads should be exposed. Adjust screw collar loop by turning assembly up or down in mounting strap. Remove canopy and decorative plate.
After desired position is found, tighten both top and bottom hex nuts up against the bottom and top of the mounting strap.
Slip canopy and decorative plate over screw collar loop and screw on threaded ring.
Attach open chain link [H] to bottom of screw collar loop and top of loop at end of last stem and close the open chain link by placing a piece of cloth over the open link and using a pair of pliers to gently squeeze the link closed. Unscrew threaded ring, let canopy, decorative plate, and threaded ring slip down.
Pass fixture wires through chain link [H], threaded ring [F], decorative plate, canopy, screw collar loop, threaded pipe and into outlet box.
Grounding instructions: (See Illus. a or b).
- a. On fixtures where mounting strap is provided with a hole and two raised dimples, wrap ground wire from outlet box around green ground screw, and thread into hole.
- b. On fixtures where a cupped washer is provided, attach ground wire from outlet box under cupped washer and green ground screw, and thread into mounting strap.
  If fixture is provided with ground wire, connect fixture ground wire to outlet box ground wire with wire connector after following the above steps. Never connect ground wire to black or white power supply wires.
Make wire connections. Reference chart below for correct connections and wire accordingly.
*Note: When parallel wire (SPT 1 & SPT 2) are used. The neutral wire is square shaped or ridged and the other wire will be round in shape or smooth (See illus.)
Raise canopy and decorative plate to ceiling and secure canopy and decorative plate in place by tightening threaded ring [F] onto screw collar loop[B].
NOTE: Make sure wires do not get pinched between mounting strap and canopy or canopy and ceiling.
Insert recommended bulb(s) (Not supplied).
Carefully raise glass shade [T] up to the fixture. Pass the small opening in the glass shade over bulb and socket [U]. While holding glass shade flush against the bottom of main body [R], carefully thread socket ring [P] onto threads on outside of socket and tighten to secure glass shade to main body. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.