BOCCI 44.8 Pendant Lamp Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
: BOCCI

Table of Contents

BOCCI 44.8 Pendant Lamp
DIMENSION
FEATURE
DESCRIPTION
OVERVIEW
INSTALLATION
USING
References
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BOCCI 44.8 Pendant Lamp

DIMENSION

adjustable up to 3000 (10’) standard
adjustable up to 30500 (100’) custom

FEATURE

PENDANTS: eight (5 light sources)
MOUNTING: white powder-coated rectangular canopy 850mm (33.5”) x 284mm (11.2”) x 53mm (2”) deep
LAMPING: 1.5w LED
COAX: adjustable 3000mm (10’) standard / up to 30500mm (100’) maximum
MATERIALS: cast aluminum, braided metal coaxial cable, aircraft cable, electrical components, white powder-coated canopy
WEIGHT: approximately 50kg (110lb)
POWER SUPPLIES integral

DESCRIPTION

Each 44 occurs from a free pour of molten aluminum into a large canister filled with rock-like modules of resin-impregnated sand. The result of this process is a piece that has both delicate and substantially solid features. When viewed from afar 44 appears as a heavy sculptural object, but a closer inspection reveals its fine, intricate nature.

NOTES

+ Purchase replacement lamps online at www.bocci.com/shop/bulbs
+ As an alternative to a built-in power supply, Bocci recommends mounting power supplies remotely in an easily accessible and hidden location for ease of long-term maintenance.

OVERVIEW

One pendant must be wired to a positive charge with another pendant wired to a negative charge. A lamp assembly is cinched between the two pendants using aircraft cable and this contact allows a current to power the lamp
Additional pendants and lamp assemblies may be added to charged pendants ensuring that each lamp assembly is completing a circuit (i.e. one side connected to a positive charge and the other side connected to a negative charge).

INSTALLATION

Measure and mark the canopy location on the ceiling.
Note: The client is responsible for providing a robust 16mm (0.625”) plywood backing or wood blocking to securely anchor to the structural substrate. Connections from the plywood to the structural substrate are the client’s responsibility. Measure the plywood so that it fits within the canopy side walls (refer to detail above). Anchor the plywood backing to the structural ceiling substrate
Connect drivers inside the canopy to line voltage. Connect positive to positive and negative to negative.
Note: As an option, Bocci recommends mounting drivers remotely in a close, accessible and hidden location for ease of long-term maintenance. Installation to be done by certified personnel to ensure compliance with the code. Bocci recommends wearing gloves during the installation. The aluminum pendant may be sharp to handle.
Very carefully uncoil the braided coaxial cables in a spool-like manner. Insert your index fingers into opposite sides of the roll then rotate your fingers around each other to unroll the coax cable. Use patience and allow the cable to uncoil completely to avoid kinks.
Each cable terminates in a headphone jack-type connector that plugs into a receiving receptacle on the canopy. The canopy will be labeled with positive and negative locations for the cables. Follow this direction and move to the next step. After plugging in each cable, turn the threaded sheath ensuring that it is adequately tightened. Tools are not required; this should be performed by hand.
Note: Each cable is intentionally overlong, so cut the excess cable off at the floor.
Now that the canopy and cables are installed, move on to assembling the pendants.
Begin by loosening the griplock cap located on the pendant that will be connected to the positive cable. Slide the griplock cap up the positive cable and then slide the cable through the griplock located on the pendant to set the height. Screw on the griplock cap and tighten the set screw to allow power to flow to the pendant. Only tighten the set screw when the desired height is achieved.
Repeat these steps for the negative charge pendant and leave the final positive cable until later in the installation.
Note: the griplock can be used to adjust and re-adjust the height as necessary; it only becomes set once the cap is in place. You can unscrew the cap if the heights need to be adjusted, but the power will only flow to the pendants when the cap is in place.
Now that a positive and a negative pendant are installed, you can move on to the lamp assembly. The lamp assembly consists of a glass sphere, a finger and a cradle. There are aircraft cables attached on either side. The goal is to connect the positive and negative pendants using this assembly.
Begin by feeding the aircraft cable attached to the finger through a closed loop on the positive pendant. Make sure to avoid any sharp edges. Now thread the aircraft back into the griplock located on the finger. Pull gently until there’s a tight fit between the positive pendant and the finger. Tighten the griplock cap to secure the aircraft cable.
Repeat these steps for the cradle side to connect the negative pendant.
Note: The lamp assembly must be in contact with the pendants to complete the electrical current that powers the LED.
Turn power to fixture on to test the pendant assembly at this stage before moving on to complete the installation. Now attach the final pendant to the remaining positive cable and set height as per instructions in step 4.
Attach the lamp assembly as per instructions in step 5, making sure that the cradle connects to the negative pendant that you previously installed. This creates a successful electrical loop for both lamp
Note: be aware at this stage that if a positive and a negative pendant touch, they will cause an electrical short.
Once the pendants are suspended and secured, you have the option to add horizontal dimension by using a jacketed aircraft cable and swag hook (included). Secure the aircraft cable with the provided crimp (crimping tool not included). If you choose to use the swag hook, it should only be used for orientation, never for load bearing. Keep it close to the installation to prevent failure.

USING

Release the locking mechanism located on the ”finger” by pushing in with the a skinny tool.
Slide the glass away from the “finger.” Slide the glass sphere back to the “finger” to expose the lamp socket.
Remove lamp and replace with new bulb.
Slide everything back in place, lock after “click.” Ensure the lamp assembly is locked
Clean fingerprints from surfaces.