GE V2FW Installation Guide

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WARNING

Risk of electric shock

• Turn power off before servicing
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GEH-5808

INSTRUCTIONS

Versaflood ® II Wallighter

WARNING

Risk of fire

• Use supply wire specified on

nameplate

GENERAL

Versaflood II Wallighter

This luminaire is designed for outdoor lighting service,
and should not be used in areas of limited ventilation, or in
high ambient temperature enclosures. Best results will be
obtained if installed and maintained according to the
following recommendations.

Versaflood II Industrial Wallighter

This luminaire is designed for elevated ambient outdoor
or indoor lighting service. See nameplate for ambient ratings
versus wattage. Best results will be obtained if installed and
maintained according to the following recommendations.

UNPACKING

This luminaire has been properly packed so that no parts
should have been damaged during transit. Inspect to
confirm.

CAUTION

Unit will fall if not installed properly

• Follow installation instructions

3. Remove the protective insulation shield.

4. Versaflood II Wallighter

For surface mounting there are four 0.438-in. (11mm)
diameter knockouts provided and a 0.875 (22mm)
diameter knockout for the back wiring entrance. This unit
is also provided with three -inch diameter threaded
conduit entrances, one at the top and one on each side.

Versaflood II Industrial Wallighter

For surface mounting there are four 0.438 in. (11mm)
diameter knockouts provided. Back wiring entrance is not
permitted. This unit is also provided with three 0.75-in.
(19mm) diameter threaded conduit entrances, one at the
top and one on each side.

NOTE: Do not use the rear outlet box wiring entrance
with series V2IW fixtures.

PHOTOELECTRIC CONTROLS

(Versaflood II Wallighter Only)

Photoelectric control receptacle (if present) should be
oriented before control is installed. Loosen the two holding
screws and rotate receptacle until “NORTH’’ is directed as
near as possible to true North. Tighten holding screws and
install control.

WIRING

To assure against heat damage to leads, position all

leads to prevent contact with reflector.

INSTALLATION

1. Remove door by loosening the door and hinge screws and
opening at least 30° and pushing or bumping the door
toward the hinge so that the hinge springs slide over the
hinge pin.

2. Remove the reflector by removing the center screw,
loosening the two flange screws and disconnecting the
socket connector.

These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment nor to provide for every possible contingency to be met in connection with installation, operation or
maintenance. Should further information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser’s purposes, the matter should be referred
to GE Lighting Solutions.

Make all electrical connections in accordance with
the National Electrical Code and any applicable local
code requirements.

CONNECTIONS FOR SINGLE AND
DUAL-RATED UNITS

Terminals are readily accessible on the terminal board
and will accept No. 14 through No. 6 wire. Attach the service
leads to the terminal board as shown on the luminaire
nameplate.

Verify that supply voltage is correct by comparing it
to nameplate.

If unit is designated as multivolt or multiwatt,
follow specific instruction.

Do not remove insulated connectors from wires not
needed for required voltage connection.

be securely inserted to the NEMA-EEI specified torque of 35­inch pounds, which is best achieved by very firm tightening
sufficient to fully depress and load the center contact of the
socket.

Lamp Tightness-Medium Base Lamp: The lamp should be
tightened to a light firmness sufficient to depress the center
contact.

IF SINGLE VOLTAGE:

All single voltage ballasts are pre-wired such that user
need only connect the supply conductors.

IF MULTIVOLT: (120/208/240/277 volts)

Connect the ballast lead with the insulated terminal to
the desired voltage terminal as indicated on the ballast
terminal nameplate.

IF MULTIWATT:

Multiwatt ballasts are available in various combinations
of wattage. See wiring instructions on wiring tag inside
the luminaire.

FINAL ASSEMBLY

To assemble luminaire, follow the steps below:

1. Engage the quick-disconnect plug.

2. Install reflector.

3. Install lamp.

4. Align door with hinges and pull or bump to snap spring
over the pin. Tighten the three captive screws.

LAMP INSTALLATION

Use only lamps specified on nameplate. Observe
lamp manufacturer’s recommendations and restric­tions on lamp operation, particularly ballast type,
burning position, etc.

Lamp Tightness - Mogul Base Lamp: The lamp should

CAUTION

Risk of burn

• Allow lamp/fixture to cool before

handling

WARNING

Risk of burn

• Do not touch operating luminaire

MAINTENANCE

For cleaning the reflector and door glass use a soap,
cleaner, detergent or a solution of the same (6-10 ounces per
gallon of water or the manufacturers recommendations),
which is essentially neutral (pH approximately 6 to 8),
nonabrasive, and which contains no chlorinated or aromatic
hydrocarbons. Wash thoroughly in this solution, using a soft
cloth, or brush if necessary. Rinse in clean, cold water, drain
and wipe dry.

When servicing luminaire, always be sure to mate polar­ized disconnect plugs only with each other.

Do not use oversize test prods in female portion of

disconnect plug as sleeves will be deformed result-

ing in loose connections and intermittent operation.

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