KICHLER 38271 Birk 3 Light Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture Instruction Manual

KICHLER 38271 Birk 3 Light Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture

Product Information

Specifications

• Item Number: 5336450
• Model Number: 38271

Description
The BIRK 3-LIGHT FLUSH MOUNT CEILING FIXTURE is a stylish and functional lighting solution for your home. It comes with a canopy mounting bracket, glass shade, socket coupling, socket cluster, threaded nipple, washer, lower trim, hex nut, and lower finial.

Safety Information
Before installing or using the product, please read and understand the entire manual. Follow the safety precautions listed below:

• Disconnect power at the main circuit breaker panel or main fusebox before starting and during installation.
• Install the fixture in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local code specifications. If you are not familiar with code requirements, it is recommended to hire a certified electrician.
• This product contains chemicals, including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit http://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
• Do not use any worn-out or broken parts. This could invalidate the ETL listing and/or C.S.A. certification of the fixture.

Preparation

• Before assembling the product, ensure that all parts are present. Compare the parts with the package contents list and hardware contents list. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the product.
• Estimated assembly time: 30 minutes to 1 hour
• Tools required for assembly (not included): Phillips screwdriver, flathead screwdriver, wire strippers, electrical tape, ladder, safety glasses.

Assembly Instructions

1. Orient the mounting bracket (B) so that the raised center portion protrudes into the outlet box (not included).
   • Insert two long machine screws (CC) 3/4 of the way into the mounting bracket (B) for securing the canopy (A) in later steps. The heads of the long machine screws (CC) should be on the opposite side of the raised center portion of the mounting bracket (B).
   • Connect the mounting bracket (B) to the outlet box with short machine screws (BB).
2. Wire connection guide:
   • Ground wire: BARE COPPER or GREEN GROUND
   • Supply wires: BLACK SUPPLY WIRE and WHITE SUPPLY WIRE
   • Fixture wires : BLACK FIXTURE WIRE and WHITE FIXTURE WIRE
   • Parallel fixture cord: ROUND AND SMOOTH or D SHAPED AND RIDGED
3. Pass the wide ends of the keyhole slots in the canopy (A) over the long machine screws (CC) protruding from the mounting bracket (B). Turn the canopy (A) clockwise to lock the long machine screws (CC) in the narrow ends of the keyhole slots, and then tighten the long machine screws (CC) to secure. Make sure all wires are inside the canopy (A) and do not get pinched between the canopy (A) and mounting bracket (B), or canopy (A) and ceiling.

FAQ

Q: What should I do if I have questions, problems, or missing parts?
A: Before returning to your retailer, call our customer service department at 1-800-554-6504, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST. You can also visit our website at kichler.com/customer- care/contact-us.

BIRK 3-LIGHT FLUSH MOUNT CEILING FIXTURE
MODEL #38271

ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE

• Serial Number___
• Purchase Date____

Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer service department at 1-800-554-6504, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m, EST, Monday – Friday. kichler.com/customer-care/contact-us

PACKAGE CONTENTS

HARDWARE CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install the product.

WARNING

• 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 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.

• Do not use bulbs with wattage greater than specified on this fixture.

• California Proposition 65

• WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to http://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

CAUTION

• If you have any doubts about how to install this lighting fixture, or if the fixture fails to operate completely, please contact a licensed electrical contractor.
• All parts must be used as indicated in these instructions. Do not substitute any parts, leave parts out, or use any parts that are worn out or broken. Failure to obey this instruction could invalidate ETL listing and/or C.S.A. certification of this fixture.

PREPARATION

• Before beginning assembly of product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents list and hardware contents list. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the product.
• Estimated assembly time: 30 minutes to 1 hour
• Tools Required for Assembly (not included) : Phillips screwdriver, flathead screwdriver, wire strippers, electrical tape, ladder, safety glasses.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Orient the mounting bracket (B) so the raised center portion protrudes into the outlet box (not included). Insert two long machine screws (CC) 3/4 of the way into the mounting bracket (B) for securing the canopy (A) in later steps. The head of long machine screws (CC) should be on the opposite side of the raised center portion of the mounting bracket (B).
   Connect the mounting bracket (B) to outlet box with short machine screws (BB).

2. Hardware Used

3. Wire connection guide:
   Ground wire:

4. For installation in the United States: Wrap ground wire from outlet box around ground screw preassembled on mounting bracket
   (B) no less than 2 in. from wire end. Tighten ground screw. If fixture is supplied with a ground wire, connect to outlet ground wire with a wire connector (AA).

5. For installation in Canada: If fixture is supplied with ground wire, wrap ground wire around ground screw on mounting bracket (B). Tighten ground screw. Connect fixture ground wire to outlet ground wire with a wire connector (AA).
   Supply wires:

6. Connect the Neutral (White) supply wire from the outlet box to the Neutral fixture wire (White or Parallel Cord “D” shaped and ribbed).

7. Connect the Hot (Black) supply wire from the outlet box to the Hot fixture wire (Black or Parallel Cord round and smooth). Hardware Used

8. NOTE:
   Fixture wires will either be : Black and White.
   Parallel Cord SPT-1 lamp wire with one round smooth wire and one “D” shaped ribbed wire.

9. Pass the wide ends of the keyhole slots in canopy (A) over the long machine screws (CC) protruding from the mounting bracket (B) (Fig. 1).
   Turn canopy (A) clockwise to lock the long machine screws (CC) in the narrow ends of the keyhole slots, and then tighten long machine screws (CC) to secure (Fig. 2).
   NOTE: Make sure all wires are inside of canopy (A) and do not get pinched between canopy (A) and mounting bracket (B), or canopy (A) and ceiling.

10. Screw hex nut (I) onto threaded nipple (F) such that hex nut (I) is approximately 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) – 5/8 inch (15.87mm) down threaded nipple (F). Screw threaded nipple
    (F) into socket coupling (D) approximately 1/4in. (6.35 mm).
    NOTE: Be sure there is approximately 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) of space left between hex nut (I) and bottom of socket coupling (D).

11. Raise glass shade (C) up to canopy (A), carefully passing threaded nipple (F) through small hole in bottom of glass shade (C).

12. While holding glass shade (C) in place flush against canopy (A), slip lower trim (H) up over threads protruding through bottom of glass shade (C).

13. While continuing to hold glass shade (C) in place flush against canopy (A), and holding lower trim (H) in place flush against bottom of glass shade (C), adjust the length of threads protruding through bottom of lower trim (H) by turning threaded nipple (F) clockwise to expose fewer threads, or counterclockwise to expose more threads.
    NOTE: There should be enough threads protruding from lower trim (H) such that one hex nut (I) and lower finial (J) would be able to thread onto the threads and secure lower trim (H) tight against glass shade (C).

14. Carefully slip lower trim (H) and glass shade (C) off of threaded nipple (F) and retain for later in the assembly.
    While holding threaded nipple (F) in place, screw hex nut (I) toward socket coupling (D) until hex nut (I) is tight against the bottom of socket coupling (D).

15. Insert 13-watt max. medium base bulb (LED only – not included) into each socket in the socket cluster (E).

16. Carefully raise glass shade (C) up over bulbs, toward canopy (A). Carefully pass threaded nipple (F) through the small hole in glass shade (C), the hole in lower trim (H), and through washer (G). Make sure glass shade (C) is flush against canopy (A), lower trim (H) is flush against glass shade (C), and washer (G) is flush against lower trim (H). While holding glass shade (C), lower trim (H), and washer (G) in place, thread hex nut (I) onto threaded nipple (F). Tighten to secure. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Thread lower finial (J) onto threaded nipple (F). Tighten to secure. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

• Always be certain that electric current is turned off before cleaning this item.
• Use a soft, moist cloth with mild non-abrasive soap to clean fixture. Never use glass cleaner on fixture, as it will damage the metal finish.
• All glass shades may be washed in a towel-lined sink with warm water and mild soap. Do not wash shades in an automatic dishwasher.

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. Fixture may be wired incorrectly.
2. Worn or broken bulb.

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1. Check wiring.
2. Replace bulb.

Distributed by:

• Kichler Lighting LLC 30455 Solon Rd Solon,
• OH 44139
• Printed in China

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References

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• p65warnings.ca.gov

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