elk HOME 52255/1 Wolff Design Center Plumbing Showrooms Serving Akron Installation Guide
- June 2, 2024
- elk HOME
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elk HOME 52255/1 Wolff Design Center Plumbing Showrooms Serving Akron
Product Specifications
- Item Number : 52255/1
- Manufacturer: elkhome.com
- Power Supply : Main electric power
- Usage: Indoor lighting fixture
Product Usage Instructions
Installation Preparation
- Disconnect power at the main fuse box before installation.
- Ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local code specifications.
- Verify all parts are present before starting assembly.
Mounting Bracket Installation
- Pull house wires down for easy access.
- Secure mounting bracket to the junction box using screws.
- Avoid pinching wires between the bracket and ceiling.
Cord Adjustment and Fixture Installation
- Adjust the cord length before installation.
- Thread stem onto the coupling on top of the shade.
- Determine desired hanging height and adjust cord length accordingly.
- Strip insulation from fixture wires.
- Connect ground wire, lead wire, and neutral wire following the provided chart.
- Securely fasten wire connections with wire nuts and electrical tape.
- Push all wires and wire nuts back into the junction box.
FAQ
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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 for assistance. -
Q: When should I adjust the length of the cord?
A: The length of the cord must be adjusted before installing the fixture to ensure proper installation and hanging height. -
Q: Can I install this fixture myself if I’m not familiar with electrical codes?
A: It is recommended to have the fixture installed by a certified electrician if you are not familiar with code requirements to ensure safety and compliance.
ANY QUESTIONS CALL: 800-613-3261
M-F 8:00AM-6:00PM ET
ITEM #: 52255/1
WARNING: DISCONNECT POWER AT THE MAIN FUSE BOX BEFORE 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.
Before assembly, remove all parts and part packages from box. If anything is
missing, please contact the retailer from which the product was purchased.
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Carefully pull house wires down out of junction box so house wires are easily accessed to connect fixture wires.
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Hold mounting bracket (A) so head of ground screw is pointing down towards floor. Hold threaded pipe so two hex nuts already attached to threaded pipe (E) are pointing down towards floor. From side of mounting bracket with ground screw head, screw short end of threaded pipe (E) into hole in center of mounting bracket (A) until hexnut on threaded pipe (E) touches mounting bracket. Thread hexnut (V) onto end of threaded pipe (E). Tighten hexnut (V) to secure threaded pipe (E) to mounting bracket (A).
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Hold mounting bracket (A) so longer end of threaded pipe (E) is pointing down towards floor. Place mounting bracket (A) up against junction box. Align each slot in mounting bracket (A) with each hole in junction box.
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Thread one junction box screw (B) into each slot 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 still easily accessible. DO NOT pinch wires between mounting bracket and ceiling.
IMPORTANT: The length of the cord must be adjusted before fixture is installed. -
Loosen set screw on coupling on top of shade (K).
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Carefully pull cord taut. Thread stem (M) onto coupling on top of shade (K). Tighten set screw.
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Push cord up through hole in canopy (D). Loosen set screw on strain relief (F).
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Hold canopy (D) against ceiling to determine desired hanging height of fixture. Carefully pull cord down or push cord up through canopy (D) to achieve desired length. Tighten set screw to secure cord.
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Strip 3/4” of insulation from ends of fixture
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Carefully push fixture wires up through end of threaded pipe on mounting strap (A). Pull fixture wires out of top of threaded pipe.
Slightly loosen ground screw on mounting bracket (A). Do not completely remove ground screw. Wrap ground wire from junction box 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 together. Twist wire nut (C) onto ends of wires. Completely tighten wire nut (C). Reference chart below for correct wire connections.
Connect Supply (House) Ground Copper Wire to:- Bare Copper Wire or,
- Bare Silver Wire or,
- Green Insulated Wire.
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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.
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Wrap electrical tape (not included) around wire nuts (C) and wires. Ensure wires are securely fastened into wire nuts.
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Carefully push all wires and wire nuts into junction box.
Connect Black Lead Supply (House) Wire to:| Connect White Neutral Supply
(House) Wire to:
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Black Wire or,| White Wire or,
Parallel Cord (Round and Smooth) or,| Parallel Cord (Square and Ridged) or,
No printed words on wire insulation or,| Printed words on wire insulation or,
Insulated Wire (other than green) with Copper Conductor.| 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.
- Raise canopy (D) up to ceiling. Pass hole in canopy (D) over end of threaded pipe on mounting strap (A).
- Loosen set screw on strain relief (F). Thread strain relief (F) onto end of threaded pipe. Tighten strain relief (F) to secure canopy (D) up against ceiling. Tighten set screw on strain relief (F).
- Screw recommended bulb (E26 Edison bulb type, not included) into socket. Verify correct bulb wattage marked on socket of fixture.
WARNING: DO NOT exceed maximum bulb wattage.
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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