AFX CAL432SNMV User Manual

Chase Linear Ceiling Mounted Fluorescent Fixture

Limited Factory Warranty
American Fluorescent Corporation warrants 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.

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CAL432

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 this fixture.
B. Remove channel cover (2) by squeezing at each end in the fixture channel (1). Remove

appropriate knockout(s) for power supply entry. To remove knockouts it is
recommended to use a blunt object facing away from you to punch out.

2. Channel mounting.

A. Position the fixture channel (1) onto the ceiling and mark all appropriate mounting

locations. You may need someone to help you hold the fixture up. Take the fixture
channel (1) down and punch a small hole in the ceiling at each of the locations you
have marked using a nail or stud finder to see if there is a wood joist above that you
can mount the fixture to. Where there is a wood joist, use a suitable wood screw (not

included) to mount the fixture. Where there is no joist to screw into, a 3/16” toggle

bolt (not included) must be used to mount the fixture channel securely to the ceiling.

3. Wiring.

Caution: Make sure power is off at fuse or circuit breaker box. Check power wires for damage or scrapes.

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. This unit will not operate properly unless connected to a “grounded” electrical circuit. Electrical
shock, overheating, low or no light output, and shortened lamp life can result if proper grounding is not
done. Feed the green (or green and yellow) wire through knockout and securely attach to provided green
ground screw.

A. Feed the white and black wires through knockout. Using wire nuts (not provided);

connect white supply wire to white ballast lead. Connect black hot supply wire to black
ballast lead. Pull on each wire lead to make sure connections is secure. Make certain no
bare wires are exposed outside of wire nuts.

B. Replace ballast cover (2) by placing one edge of ballast cover into dimples, swing upward,

and press cover allowing second edge to catch second set of dimples and lock in place.
Make sure no wires become crimped between cover and fixture.

4. Lamping

A. Install appropriate lamps (F32T8 - not included) by aligning the lamp to the proper lamp

holder. Insert linear lamp pins into lamp holders and rotate into place to seat lamp for
proper connection. Repeat until all lamps are installed.

5. Diffuser Assembly and Installation.

A. (Figure 2) Assemble the decorative brackets (5) onto the lower diffuser (4) with provided

screws (7) on both ends. Attach the decorative end plate (9) and end diffuser (8) to decorative
bracket (5) with provided screws on both ends.

B. (Figure 3) Hook end with flange to fixture channel; (Figure 4) swing opposite end up and

mount decorative bracket (5) to fixture channel (1) with provided screw (10). Repeat to secure
opposite end with flange to fixture channel (1).

C. Restore power at fuse or circuit breaker box.

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 fixture housing.

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

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