Hudson Valley 172 User Manual
171 & 72 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL
INSTALLATION PREPARATION
2. If an existing fixture is being replaced, remove it and note to which of the wires in the outlet box the fixture was attached.
In regular circumstances the BLACK wire will be the “Hot” lead and the WHITE wire will be the “Neutral” or “Common” lead.
3. This fixture is designed to be mounted on a standard round or octagon box. The box must be securely mounted to the structure of the building.
FIXTURE INSTALLATION
4. Place the fixture onto the screws. Adjust the screws so that 1/4"
extends beyond the back of the fixture. Lock the screws in place by tightening
the hex nuts against the crossbar.
5. Fasten the bare copper fixture wire to the green or bare copper wire in the box
or fasten it to the crossbar with green screw provided.
NEVER FASTEN THE GROUND WIRE TO THE BLACK OR “HOT” WIRE
9. Place the shade(s) on the harp(s)
Screw on the finial(s) to hold the shades in place
10. Install the lamp(s) (light bulb(s).
NOTE: This fixture is rated for 60 watt type B, BA or CA lamp(s).
DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED WATTAGE
1. To insure the success of the fixture installation, the following instructions and diagram(s) should be read and understood.
2. All electrical connections must be made in accordance with the National Electric code and local codes and ordinances.
If you are uncertain of the methods of installing electrical wiring and lighting fixtures secure the services of a qualified licensed electrician.
3. TOOLS NEEDED: Blade screwdriver, slip joint pliers, wire cutter/stripper, electrical current tester, stepladder and electrical tape.
NOTE: The important safeguards and instructions outlined on this sheet are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may
occur. It must be understood that common sense, caution and care are factors that cannot be built into any product.
Caution and care must be supplied by the person(s) installing, operating and maintaining this lighting fixture.
1. TURN OFF THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT TO WHICH THE LIGHTING FIXTURE IS TO BE ATTACHED.
Move the appropriate circuit breaker to the “off position or completely remove the fuse controlling the circuit..
DO NOT SEPARATE ANY OTHER WIRES THAT MAY BE IN THE BOX. DO NOT DAMAGE THE INSULATION OF OLDER WIRING.
A GREEN or BARE COPPER wire is the “Ground”. In older buildings it is always good practice to reconfirm the polarity of the wiring.
1. Remove the fixture and parts bag(s) from the carton.
Before discarding the carton, double check packing to make certain that all parts are found.
2. Thread the screws into the crossbar. Thread the hex nuts onto the screws.
3. Attach the adjustable crossbar (the green ground screw should face out), to the outlet box.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
6. Fasten the white fixture wire to the white wire in the outlet box.
Fasten the wires to together with an approved fastener (wire nut).
Starting about 1” below the fastener, tightly wrap connection with
electrical tape so that the tape seals the end of the fastener.
Make sure that there is no exposed wire or strands that
could cause a dangerous short circuit !
7. Connect the black fixture wires to the black wire
in the outlet box. Fasten the joined wires as in step 6.
8. Place the fixture over the outlet and fasten it with the endballs.
11. Restore power to circuit at breaker or fuse box.
12. Adjust shade height as desired.
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Electrical tape
Approved fastener
(wire nut)
Outlet box
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Shade
Harp
Green Screw
Screw
Hex nut
Crossbar
Finial
Lamp
Height
adjustment
knob
End ball
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