Hudson Valley 731 User Manual

731,732 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL

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, 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.

FIXTURE INSTALLATION

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

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. Remove the 2 end ball screws holding the mounting plate to the fixture.

3. Pull the wires in the outlet box through the center hole of the mounting plate.

Attach the mounting plate to the outlet box.

(The green ground screw should face out).

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 !

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Electrical tape

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Mounting plate

Glass

Socket cup

Lamp

Outlet box

6. Connect the black fixture wires to the black wire

in the outlet box. Fasten the joined wires as in step 5.

Approved fastener
(Wire nut)

Green Screw

Mounting screw

7. Place the fixture over the mounting plate

and fasten it in place with the 2 end ball screws.

8. Place the glass on socket cup (insert the spring clip into lower of glass mouth to hold the glass in position).

9. Install the lamp ( light bulb).
NOTE: This fixture is rated for a 60 watt type B, BA, C or CA lamp.
DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED WATTAGE

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

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Screw

End ball

Clip

Fixture