AURORALIGHT PTA451206 Madagascar Installation Guide

: September 21, 2024
: auroralight

Table of Contents

AURORALIGHT PTA451206 Madagascar
Specifications
Product Usage Instructions
Important Tips:
INSTRUCTIONS
FAQs
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AURORALIGHT PTA451206 Madagascar

Specifications

Model: PTA451206
Required Tools: 3/32 Allen Key (Included), Heavy Mallet/Hammer, Wire Cutter/Stripper
Recommended Cable: 18GA lead wires, 12GA underground supply cable (SPT-3 Underground Low Energy Cable)

Product Usage Instructions

Disconnect the transformer from the electrical supply to prevent electrical shock. Ensure the power supply is completely off before installation. Always have fixtures installed by a licensed electrician.
Pound the ground stake fully into the soil making sure it is plumb.
Feed the 18GA lead wires through the ground stake and out of the lead wire exit hole.
Slip the fixture top over the stem assembly and apply downward pressure until it stops to fully seat. Tighten down the top set screw with the supplied Allen key to secure it.
Connect the 18GA lead wires to the 12GA underground supply cable using UL-listed connectors suitable for underground burial or wet locations.
The underground supply cable for power supply to this luminaire shall be SPT-3 Underground Low Energy Cable and listed as such.

Important Tips:

Protect small gauge cable from damage in the landscape by routing it near the luminaire or adjacent to a concrete slab or similar structure.
Do not bury the cable more than 6 inches deep.
Do not over-tighten during installation.

Contact Information
For technical support, contact Aurora Light at:
Phone: 760.931.2910
Email: techsupport@auroralight.com
Address: 2742 Loker Ave. W Carlsbad CA 92010
Website: www.auroralight.com

Warnings

Luminaire Installation: Must be installed following local codes and the National Electrical Code (NEC) to prevent serious injury or damage to the luminaire.
Risk of Electric Shock: Follow NEC Code 680.22(B (6) if installing low voltage luminaires near a pool, spa, or fountain.

INSTRUCTIONS

To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the transformer from the electrical supply and make sure the power supply is completely off before installation. Fixtures should always be installed by a licensed electrician.
Pound the ground stake fully into the soil, the stake should be plumb.
Loosen the set screw with the supplied Allen key and remove the ½” adapter from the stem assembly. Screw the ½” adapter into the ground stake, and tighten it down by hand.
Feed the 18GA lead wires through the ground stake and out of the lead wire exit hole (see figure).
Slide the stem assembly into the ½” adapter until it fully stops. Tighten the set screw down to secure in place.
Slip the fixture top over the stem assembly and apply downward pressure until it stops to fully seat. Tighten down the top set screw with the supplied Allen key to secure it.
Separate the 2-conductor 18GA lead wires by pulling apart the ends approximately 10”. Strip about ½” of the insulation off the ends (see figure).
Connect the 18GA lead wires to the 12GA underground supply cable using UL-listed connectors suitable for underground burial or wet location (see figure for configuration).
The underground supply cable for power supply to this luminaire shall be SPT-3 Underground Low Energy Cable and listed as such (see figure).

TIP: Small gauge cable is vulnerable to damage in the landscape; Protect by routing near the luminaire or adjacent to a concrete slab or similar structure. Do not bury more than 6” deep. Do not over-tighten.