AFX ARPB313SNEC User Manual

ARPB Series Aria Fluorescent Triple Pendant

Model 313

Safety Precautions

Read all safety precautions and installation instructions carefully
before installing or servicing this fixture. Failure to comply with
these instructions could result in potentially fatal electric shock
and/or property damage.

It is recommended that a qualified electrician perform all wiring. This
fixture must be wired in accordance with all national and local
electrical codes.

Do not handle any energized fixture or attempt to energize any
fixture with wet hands or while standing on a wet or damp surface or
in water.

Assembly Instructions

1. Preparing for installation

A. Disconnect electrical power before installing or servicing any part of this

fixture.

B. Determine final desired length of the three fixture cords from fixture

housing to lamp portion. Wind extra cord lengths inside housing using cord
holders provided there.

C. Secure the gem bar (1) to junction box (not supplied) with screws (2).

Adjust the 1-1/2” threaded stem in the gem bar with the lock nut so that the
threaded rod is secured at the proper length (approx. 3/4” exposed room
side).

2.

Wiring and Fixture Mounting

Caution: Make sure power is off at fuse or circuit breaker box. If power supply

wires are within three inches of ballast use wire suitable for at least 90C (194F).

Note: Most dwellings built before 1985 have supply wire rated to
60C. Consult a qualified electrician before installing.

A. This unit may not operate properly unless connected to a

B. Pull supply wires through offset hole in junction box
C. Place cover plate and fixture housing center hole over threaded stem, secure with knob (5). Additionally,
D. Using wire connectors (provided), connect white supply wire to white fixture lead. Connect black hot

E. Tuck the two outside tethers inside fixture housing and press housing cover (6) over housing. Secure with
F. Make any small, fina l lamp cord length adjustments desired by pulling or pushing on lamp cords and

3. Lamp installation

A. Unscrew caps (7) on top of lamp portion of fixture. Slide glass up to expose lampholder (A). Install appropriate
13 watt 4-pin fluorescent quad lamp G24q-1 (C), into barrel ballast (B) by inserting into socket on barrel ballast
(B). Carefully slide glass and decorative top back down into place and secure.
B. Restore power at fuse or circuit breaker box.

Limited Factory Warranty
American Fluorescent Corporation hereby warranty that this fixture is free from defects in materials and workmanship when installed and used under normal operating
conditions for a period of 2 years from date of purchase. This warranty covers all component parts and extends only to replacement of defective fixture or components;
it does not cover failure due to improper installation, misuse, mishandling or damage incurred in transit.

“grounded” electrical circuit. Securely attach green (or
green and yellow) wire to green ground screw on gem
bar with provided hardware.

cover plate (3) and housing (4).

secure the fixture housing at ends with mounting screws and anchors (not provided).

supply wire to black fixture lead. Pull on each wire lead to make sure connections are secure. Tuck all
wires neatly into housing.

two canopy nuts (7).

secure each with plastic nuts (8).

This fixture is designed for use in a 110-120VAC, 60Hz fused circuit.
Do not use on a dimming circuit.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, and to assure proper operation,
this fixture must be adequately grounded. To accomplish proper
grounding, there must be a separate ground wire (green) or bare metal
contact (metal conduit) between this fixture and the ground
connection of your main power supply panel. The green ground
screw location is clearly marked on the gem bar.

This fixture is intended to be used for general indoor lighting in dry
or damp locations only.

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