WindowCandles WCUIG-22 Electrical Device

Safety Cautions and Recommendations

This system is an electrical device and as such should be handled with caution. This system was designed to be professionally installed and tested prior to use by the homeowner. Safe installation of this WindowCandles Low- Voltage Lighting System will ensure years of enjoyment for the homeowner and their guests. Please read all Safety Cautions in their entirety as well as this entire User and Installer Guide. Should you have any questions about the installation or use of this product, please visit our website at www.windowcandles.com or call us toll-free at 1-877-NO-CORDS. This is an electrical system; care must be exercised to install this system according to the local electrical codes in the installation jurisdiction. Some areas will require installation by a licensed electrical contractor while other areas will require installation by a licensed low-voltage installer. Check with your local government to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations prior to installation. This electrical system is based on an NEC Class 2 wiring system. All components and methods of wiring used, including the transformer, must be classified as listed Class 2 components. The WindowCandles Low-Voltage Lighting System is designed to be powered through our .custom made low-voltage Class 2UL Listed transformer and our specially designed wire. The use of any other transformer or wire will render our warranty void and may result in a fire hazard or electrical shock.

Theory of Operation and Installation

The WindowCandles Low Voltage Lighting System is designed to be simple to install and operate. Homeowners will enjoy beautiful windowsill mounted accent lighting without the ugly cords, multiple switches, and bumping hot bulbs normally associated with freestanding 110 VAC electric candles of any kind. Best of all, the system approach allows one control to operate the entire household. You can, of course, wire the home for multiple zones of operation; for example, to allow the children’s bed- chambers to be switched off independent of the remainder of the home. The system is extremely flexible and since it is a low-voltage system, it is safe to operate. Installation takes three easy steps for the installer. First, the planning and pre-wiring during construction of the home, before the wallboard is hung. Second, installation of the Candle System Mounting Clip in each window to be wired, which happens after the trim carpenter has installed the windows and generally before the homeowner takes possession of the home. The third is the final delivery, installation of the candles and decorative bases, and instructing the homeowner about the system. Early involvement with the builder/general contractor and trim carpenter is essential to easy implementation. Proper use of the WindowCandles Installation Sticker on each window where a candle is to be installed will help to ensure the cooperation of the wallboard installers and the trim carpenter. Both are essential for a successful installation!

Location of WindowCandles Transformer and Controls

Typically, one would like to locate the transformer(s) near the electrical distribution panel (basement or garage). This allows for a central location for the homeowner to access all household controls (electric, phone, alarm, and WindowCandles). Secondarily, the distribution panel is typically located in an area that is easy to access with the wire runs (since the electrician had to pull the power lines there as well). Each of our large WindowCandles transformers is fused on the 110 VAC input and each tap of the secondary output has a current-limited circuit breaker (automatically resets once load is removed and power is again restored to the primary), and comes with a 6 -foot-long grounded plug cord. Hence, have the electrician put an outlet nearby and you simply plug it in (see figure A). Different control means can be applied depending on the homeowner’s desires. We have seen the use of an outdoor mounted photocell for dusk to dawn operation, the use of the photocell with a timer (time delay relay) for timed operation triggered by dusk, and a simple switch operation with the switch mounted in the foyer closet next to the alarm system switch, or combinations of the aforementioned such as a dusk to dawn with an in-line switch for a manual override (see figures B and C). Please consult with the electrical contractor on the Jobsite for assistance in planning and implementing any 110 VAC switching and controls to be used. Most electrical contractors will install a switched (or photocell controlled) outlet box at your preferred location for mounting the WindowCandles transformers. The simplest control means is to have a switched outlet placed near your preferred WindowCandles transfer location and use an off-the-shelf 24-hour timer to switch 110 VAC power to the transformers. A manual override switch can be installed in an accessible spot (foyer closet, top of basement stairwell, mud room, etc.). Discuss this to make sure the electrical contractor is aware of the requirement. You should double-check the control and 110 VAC power availability during rough-in and before the wallboard is installed.

Rough-in runs or pre-wires

Since this is a low-voltage system, the wire used to feed the candles will, to some degree, act as a resistive element in the system. Hence, the voltage (potential) available will diminish as the run becomes longer. However, a run would have to be over 400′ for a reduction of voltage to the candles to apply. It is recommended that the installer carefully survey the subject dwelling before choosing the WindowCandles transformer mounting area. Likewise, the selection of the supply runs is important. The planner should strive to balance the runs so that all runs carry approximately the same number of fixtures. Six fixtures per run (not zone) are recommended and this number should be de-rated to two or three when the run is over 400′ long. We find it helpful to plan runs in a logical fashion. For example, Zone 1 might be first- floor front (as you face the home), Zone 2 might be first-floor rear and left side Zone 3 might be the second-floor front and third-floor dormers, with Zone 4 being second-floor rear and right, with both runs coming together down to the first floor and joining at the transformer location (see figure D). Wires for all four zones are then connected to the transformer. Note: You can also have a run with 2 WindowCandles, a run with 3 WindowCandles, and a run with 1 WindowCandle for a total of 6 WindowCandles. This would be zone 1, for example. In the estimating and planning stages, it is easy to note the run configuration. Proper recording of the runs will help immensely when trying to debug an installation after the wallboard is in place. Likewise, proper marking of the runs or wires at the transformer will ease the final installation process as well. Our custom Mounting Clip and Wire Lock components make installation simple and safe provided you use our specially made and designed top-quality Class 2 UL recognized wire from WindowCandles and its approved suppliers. Make all runs in accordance with NEC wiring guidelines and in accordance with any local regulations in force. Do not run this low-voltage wire through and conduit or bored hola alongside and high voltage (110 VAC.or higher. current. carving wire or cable Also do not run this wire through any junction box, receptacle box, or switch box which contains any conductor carrying 110 VAC or higher. All low-voltage runs must be kept clear and independent of any high voltage (110 VAC or higher) current- carrying wires or cables. Run the wire from either end of the planned run to each window sequentially using the shortest possible distance that is reasonable. Leave a small

DO NOT STAPLE OR OTHERWISE IMPEDE WIRE MOVEMENT DIRECTLY BENEATH THE SILL PLATE IN THE WALL CAVITY. YOU MUST EVENTUALLY PUSH THE WIRE BACK INTO THE WALL CAVITY. IF THIS SECTION IS BROKEN, REPLACE THE ENTIRE SECTION CUT AT “A” AND “B” & REPLACE THE ENTIRE SECTION. DO NOT REPAIR WIRE IN THE WALL CAVITY ALL WIRE INSULATION MUST BE CONTINUOUS WITHIN THE WALL CAVITY.To install the Mounting Clip you should pull the excess wire from the sill hole until taut (see Figure G).

Grab one wire lock and run the wire over the wire lock, assuring that the wire lays in the plastic channels (see Figure H). You should note that there are small copper prongs that will pierce the wire to create an electrical connection. Make sure these prongs are on the side of the clip that will pierce the wires when the clip is inserted and tightened into the mounting clip. Once the wire is seated properly in the wire lock, insert it into the bottom of the mounting clip (Figure I), using the guides to make sure the wire is pierced by the copper prongs. Press the mounting Clip and Wire Lock together with your forefinger and thumb. You should feel the metal clips pierce the wire. While holding the clip with one hand, take two (2) wire lock screws and insert them one at a time into the holes in the wire lock. Using a

1 Philips screwdriver bit, tighten the screws clockwise to tighten down the

wire clip. Before completely tightening one screw, insert the 2nd screw and tighten it down completely. Then go back to the initial screw and tighten it down fully. Be sure not to overtighten the screw locks. Tighten down enough to assure the wire has been pierced by the conner Drones and that a good. connection is achieved Once the run is complete and tested, go back and install each Mounting lip Assembly into the Sill plate using the #4 stainless steel wood screws provided. Be careful to align the oval Mounting Clip so that the major axis is parallel to the window (see Figure J) Off-axis installation will cause the Decorative Base to appear twisted relative to the Window and is sure to cause the homeowner to ask for a return service cal. Once all Mounting Clip Assemblies are installed for a given run, we recommend you connect the transformer and run a load test. Install a Candle Stick Assembly in each Mounting Clip Assembly on the run and using an ammeter inline at the transformer output, measure and record total line current, along with line voltage. These numbers may come in handy for troubleshooting in the future. We typically record them and place them inside the transformer enclosure for future reference. Move on to the next run and repeat until all runs in the home are complete. Finally, check the control and supply circuits provided by the electrical contractor and notify them if there are problems or concerns.

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Final Delivery and System Test- Teaching the homeowner about the system**

Typically, the final installation will take place either just before or immediately after the homeowner takes possession of the home. Since the Decorative Bases and Candle Stick Assemblies remove easily from the Mounting Clips and since the Decorative Bases and Candle Stick Assemblies make up 75% of the cost of the system, we recommend scheduling the final installation AFTER the homeowner has taken possession of the home. A final installation, the Candle Sticks and Decorative Bases are installed, the system is tested and the homeowner is given brief instructions about the product and the controls. As with the Mounting Clip installation, it is a good idea to first do a walk- through to check each window, the transformer mounting area, and the controls, to ensure that nothing has been tampered with, moved, or damaged since the Mounting Clip installation visit.

**Installation and removal of WindowCandles candlesticks and

accessories**

Installation of the candlestick is simple -align the “tee” on the bottom of the Decorative Candle with the “slot on the windowsill mounted Mounting Clip and slide the Decorative Candle into position. Once installed, simply slide the Decorative Base over the Decorative Candle and allow the oval recess in the Decorative Base to completely cover the oval shape of the Mounting Clip. That’s it – you’re done! Removal of the candlestick is simple. Remove the Decorative Base and slide the Decorative Candle out to disengage. Be sure to utilize the Mounting Clip Covers to keep the Mounting Clips clean and free of dirt. Always remove power from the system by dis- connecting the transformer(s) when removing candles for the season. Installation and removal of the Mounting Clip Covers are just as easy, align the Mounting Clip Cover with the Mounting Clip and into place To remove simply ninth the Mountain Clio Cover-front to back (thinnest part of the oval) and lift. The decorative candles used in this system are specially wired to provide consistent decorative illumination at 2 watts per that draw more than 2 watts the internal safety circuit will not allow it. if you experience a bulb slowly self-extinguishing immediately after turning the candles on, you probably have installed a bulb that requires more than 2 watts. Bulb replacement is simple – just unscrew and remove the old bulb and insert and screw in the new bulb. Only one important thing to remember- use the right bulb! Call us at 1-877-NO. CORDS (662-6737) for fast and easy ordering of the correct low-voltage bulbs for your WindowCandles. Or visit us online at www.windowcandles.com for a complete selection of all of our decorative bulb colors.

Troubleshooting and technical support contact information

If you have any questions about installing this system or any part of it please call us toll-free at 1-877-NO-CORDS for step-by-step installation procedures. We want to make sure you fully understand the installation process to ensure an easy, enjoyable installation. If you experience trouble with your system, your first call should be to your professional installer. If you can- not get support from your installer or dealer, then please give us a call and we will provide the assistance directly or recommend an installer in your area.

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