KOHLER 35878-CH05-BNL Chandelier Instruction Manual

: May 15, 2024
: Kohler

Table of Contents

35878-CH05-BNL Chandelier
Warranty
Before You Begin
Install the Mounting Plate
Connect the Downrods
Connect the Safety Wire (If Applicable)
Connect the Electrical Wires
Secure the Fixture
Install the Shade
Documents / Resources

Installation Instructions
Chandelier
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35878-CH05-BNL Chandelier

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Warranty

This product is covered under the KOHLER® Indoor Lighting Fixtures Limited Warranty, found at kohler.com/warranty.
For a hardcopy of warranty terms, contact the Customer Care Center.

Tools and Materials

KOHLER 35878-CH05-BNL Chandelier - Tools and Materials

Plus:

Max 40 W E12 Base T Bulb

Before You Begin

DANGER: Risk of electric shock. To avoid electrical shock, the electricity must be turned OFF at the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning installation.
DANGER: Risk of electric shock. To avoid electrical shock, the electrical outlet box must be properly grounded.
CAUTION : Risk of property damage. To avoid risk of fire, this fixture has been rated for bulbs up to 40 W. Do not exceed this rating.
IMPORTANT! Do not exceed recommended wattage. Rated Max 40 W E12 base Type T bulb(s) not included.
Follow all local plumbing, building, and electrical codes.
Please read all instructions before you begin.
The fixture should be installed by a qualified electrician.
This fixture is for indoor use only.
Carefully inspect the fixture for damage.

Install the Mounting Plate

KOHLER 35878-CH05-BNL Chandelier - Mounting Plate

Carefully pull out the electrical wires from the electrical outlet box and allow the electrical wires to hang down.
Position the flat side of the mounting plate flat against the electrical outlet box.
Align the mounting holes on the mounting plate with the holes on the electrical outlet box.
Securely tighten the mounting plate to the electrical outlet box with the mounting screws (included).

Connect the Downrods

KOHLER 35878-CH05-BNL Chandelier - Downrods

Determine the height that you want the fixture to be located. Select a combination of different length downrods that will position the fixture at the desired height.
Insert the electrical wires from the fixture through the downrod without threads. Thread the downrod onto the fixture.
Insert the electrical wires through the remaining downrods and then thread the downrods together.
Insert the electrical wires into the end of the swivel joint and pull up through the canopy. Thread the end of the downrod onto the swivel joint.

Connect the Safety Wire (If Applicable)

KOHLER 35878-CH05-BNL Chandelier - Safety Wire

Lift the fixture and attach the safety wire to the mounting plate.
Loop the safety wire around the mounting plate.
Insert the end of the safety wire into the clamp and tighten the clamp using the provided M2 hex wrench.

Connect the Electrical Wires

KOHLER 35878-CH05-BNL Chandelier - Electrical Wires

Make a loop in the ground wire and wrap around the grounding screw on the mounting plate. Tighten the grounding screw.
Attach the ground wire (bare copper), from the fixture, to the ground wire (usually bare copper or green) in the electrical outlet box.
Fasten the ground wires together with the provided wire nut and wrap the wire nut with electrical tape.
Attach the neutral wire (with the grooves), from the fixture, to the neutral wire (usually white) in the electrical outlet box.
Fasten the neutral wires together with the provided wire nut and wrap the wire nut with electrical tape.
Attach the hot wire (with the writing), from the fixture, to the hot wire (usually black) in the electrical outlet box.
Fasten the hot wires together with the provided wire nut and wrap the wire nut with electrical tape.

Secure the Fixture

Verify that all plastic wire nuts are securely fastened and strands of bare wire are not exposed.
Carefully position the electrical wires inside the electrical outlet box behind the mounting plate.
Lift and position the fixture over the mounting plate.
Secure the canopy to the mounting plate with the two cap nuts.

Install the Shade

KOHLER 35878-CH05-BNL Chandelier - Install the
Shade

Remove the socket ring from each of the light bulb sockets.
If the rubber washer is not attached to the socket ring, remove the rubber washer from the light bulb socket. Position the rubber washer inside the glass shade so that the rubber washer sits flat at the bottom of the glass shade and around the light bulb socket.
Position the glass shade onto the light bulb socket.
Insert the socket ring tool into the two holes at the base of the socket ring.
Using the socket ring tool, insert the socket ring into the glass shade and thread the socket ring onto the light bulb socket. Tighten the socket ring.
Repeat for all glass shades.
Gently twist the light bulb tool over the end of the light bulb(s).
Insert the light bulb(s) into the light bulb socket(s).
Turn ON the main electrical supply from the main fuse or circuit breaker.
Confirm proper operation.

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