AFX GNS218SNMVWW User Manual

Genesis Sconce Dimmable Fluorescent Wall Sconce

Model 218SN

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. Remove fixture from packaging
C. Set aside Acrylic diffuser assembly with paper insert (1) until the

last assembly step.

2. Wiring.

All wiring must take place inside junction box.

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.

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

“grounded” electrical circuit. Electrical shock, over heating, low
or no light output, and shortened lamp life can result if proper
grounding is not done. Securely attach green (or green and yellow)
wire to back of fixture with provided hardware.

B. Using wire connectors (provided), connect white supply wire to white ballast lead. Connect black hot supply wire to black

ballast lead. Do not mix wires. Pull on each wire lead to make sure connections are secure. Make certain no bare wires are
exposed outside of wire connectors.

3. Fixture mounting.

A. Back pan mounting options

1. Gem Bar Mounting – Secure gem bar (5) to junction box (6) (not supplied) with machine screws provided. Install 1 ¼”
long threaded pipe nipple (4) into the gem bar (5). Use the lock nut to secure stem to gem bar at the proper length.

2. Install back pan assembly (3) over pipe nipple and secured in place with white thumb screw. If necessary, adjust length
of pipe nipple to create secure fit of the back pan assembly to the wall.

3. Install appropriate lamp (2) by inserting lamp pins into lamp holder and press until lamp snaps in place.

4. Diffuser assembly installation

A. To install the Acrylic diffuser assembly, align its bottom edge with the curved metal base and insert until it rests on the

bottom shoulder. Secure with 2 flat head mounting screws (7) provided.

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 shipment from factory. 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.

This fixture is designed for use in a 110-120VAC, 60Hz
fused circuit. This is a 120 Volt AC fixture which features
a dimming ballast which can be operated by a standard 2­wire wall dimming switch

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 to be used for general indoor lighting in dry
or damp locations only.

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