Hudson Valley 6715 User Manual

6713 & 6715

Electrical tape

Approved fastener
(Wire nut)

Hudson Valley Lighting, Inc.

P.O. Box 7459
106 Pierces Road
Newburgh, NY 12550
[phone]

www.hudsonvalleylighting.com

GENERAL

1. To ensure 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, phillips screwdriver, slip joint pliers or
small adjustable wrench, 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.

INSTALLATION PREPARATION

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.

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. DO NOT SEPARATE ANY OTHER

WIRES THAT MAY BE IN THE BOX. DO NOT DAMAGE THE INSULATION OF

OLDER WIRING. In regular circumstances the BLACK wire will be the “Hot” lead

and the WHITE wire will be the “Neutral” or “Common” lead. A GREEN or BARE
COPPER wire is the “Ground”. In older buildings it is always good practice to

reconfirm the polarity of the wiring.

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.

4. This fixture is approved for ceiling installation on an outlet box containing
leads suitable for 90 Degree Celsius (C). Most dwellings built before 1985 have a |
wire temperature rating of 60 Degrees Celsius (C).

FIXTURE INSTALLATION

1. Remove the fixture, shades and parts bag(s) from the carton. Before discarding
the carton, double check packing to make certain that all parts are found.

2. Install crossbar onto junction (outlet) box as shown with screws provided.

3. Start nipple into crossbar, as shown.

4. Fasten the green fixture wire to the green or bare copper wire in the box or
fasten it to the mounting plate with green screw provided.

NEVER FASTEN THE GROUND WIRE TO THE BLACK OR “HOT” WIRE!
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS

INJURY OR DEATH!

5. 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 !

6. Connect the black fixture wires to the black wire in the outlet box.
Fasten the joined wires as in step 5.

7. Slip the fixture pan over the nipple in the crossbar. Secure the fixture pan to
the outlet box with washer and hex nut provided so that the fixture pan is held
secure to the ceiling.

8. Install glass into trim ring. This trim ring is designed to aid in the easy installation
of the glass. The inside of the trim ring has three cap nut profusions which are
to be positioned inside the keyhole slots on fixture pan. Turn trim ring with glass
counterclockwise to secure to fixture pan.

9. Install the lamp (light bulb) in fixture. This fixture is rated for Type A lamps 60
watt maximum.

DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED WATTAGE !

10.Install glass into trim ring. This trim ring is designed to aid in the easy installation
of the glass. The inside of the trim ring has three cap nut protrusions which are to
be positioned inside the keyhole slots on fixture pan. Turn trim ring with glass
counterclockwise to secure to fixture pan.

11. Restore power to circuit at breaker or fuse box.

Glass

Trim Ring

Keyhole Slot

Nut

Washer

Nipple

Outlet Box

Cap nut

Fixture Pan

Crossbar

Ceiling

Screws