Hydrel Paradox, Paradox PDX7 Installation Instructions Manual

PARADOX SERIES

PDX7

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

TO INSTALL:

1. Dig a hole to appropriate depth allowing for rough-in-section to

be secured to conduit.

Door Screws

Flush Pour Shield

Temporary Cover Plate

Rough-in-Section
(RIS)

Installation should be performed by a qualified

electrician in accordance with the National Electrical Code

and relevant local codes.

2. To install with door flush to finish
grade:

2a. Mount Rough-in-Section

(RIS) with flush pour shield
placed at finish grade.

Flush Pour Shield

Temporary
Cover Plate

Rough-in­Section (RIS)

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Pour Screw

Finish
Grade

Enlarged detail
with temporary
cover plate and
flush pour
shield.

Rough-in-Section (RIS) before

pouring finish grade

NOTE: HYDREL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY SPECIFICATION WITHOUT
NOTICE. Any dimension on this sheet is to be assumed as a reference
dimension: "Used for information purposes only. It does not govern
manufacturing or inspection requirements." (ANSI Y14.5-1973)

Door

Finish
Grade

Rough-in-Section (RIS) after

pouring finish grade

Finish
Grade

Enlarged detail
with door
installed.

Rough-in­Section (RIS)

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PARADOX SERIES

PDX7

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Door Screws

Flush Pour Shield

Temporary Cover Plate

Rough-in-Section
(RIS)

Installation should be performed by a qualified

electrician in accordance with the National Electrical Code

and relevant local codes.

3. To install with Rough-in-Section
(RIS) flush to finish grade:

3a. Remove flush pour shield

from Rough-in-Section (RIS).

3b.Re-attach temporary cover

plate onto Rough-in-Section
(RIS).

3c. Mount Rough-in-Section

with temporary cover plate
placed at finish grade.

Rough-in­Section (RIS)

Temporary
Cover
Plate

Rough-in-Section (RIS) before

pouring finish grade.

Door Screw

Finish Grade

Enlarged
detail with
temporary
cover plate.

Finish

Door

Finish
Grade

Rough-in-Section (RIS) after

pouring finish grade.

Grade

1/8”1/8”

1/8”

1/8”1/8”

Enlarged detail
with door
installed.

Rough-in­Section (RIS)

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Rev. 11/28/07
INS-PDX7_REV0

NOTE: HYDREL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY SPECIFICATION WITHOUT
NOTICE. Any dimension on this sheet is to be assumed as a reference
dimension: "Used for information purposes only. It does not govern
manufacturing or inspection requirements." (ANSI Y14.5-1973)

12881 Bradley Ave

Sylmar, CA 91342

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

www.hydrel.com

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

4. For optional rebar anchoring: Secure rebar as shown
(rebar by others).

FINISH GRADE

Install fixture flush
per step 2 / 3.

PARADOX SERIES

PDX7

Installation should be performed by a qualified

electrician in accordance with the National Electrical Code

and relevant local codes.

Secure rough-in
section to rebar to
prevent “floating.”

Install suitable thread
sealing compound
when connecting
conduit (side or
bottom entry).

CONDUIT

CONDUIT

REBAR

CAUTION: When installing in organic mulch, surround rough-in section with approximately six
inches (15cm) of sand or other non-organic substance.

©2007 Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc.
Rev. 11/28/07
INS-PDX7_REV0

NOTE: HYDREL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY SPECIFICATION WITHOUT
NOTICE. Any dimension on this sheet is to be assumed as a reference
dimension: "Used for information purposes only. It does not govern
manufacturing or inspection requirements." (ANSI Y14.5-1973)

12881 Bradley Ave

Sylmar, CA 91342

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

www.hydrel.com

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

5. Remove temporary cover or tempo-

6. Loosen junction box screw and re-

PARADOX SERIES

PDX7

Installation should be performed by a qualified

electrician in accordance with the National Electrical Code

and relevant local codes.

rary cover and flush pour shield.

move lid.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

NOT lose screw. Screw contains an
O-ring seal. It

MUST be used to rein-

stall junction box lid in Step 9.

7. Connect 3/4” NPT conduit to junction box

(side or bottom entry). Seal conduit entry
using suitable thread sealing compound
to ensure conduit is watertight and to
prevent moisture penetration from con­duit system.

8. Pull electrical supply conductors and
make wire splice in accordance with

Do

▲

NEC.

9. Reinstall junction box lid with
O-ring screw provided.

CAUTION: DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN (20 IN-LBS OR 2 n-M).

©2007 Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc.
Rev. 11/28/07
INS-PDX7_REV0

NOTE: HYDREL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY SPECIFICATION WITHOUT
NOTICE. Any dimension on this sheet is to be assumed as a reference
dimension: "Used for information purposes only. It does not govern
manufacturing or inspection requirements." (ANSI Y14.5-1973)

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Sylmar, CA 91342

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

www.hydrel.com

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

electrician in accordance with the National Electrical Code

10. Insert power supply module (HID Bal­last, Fluorescent Ballast, LED Power
Supply, Low Voltage Transformer) into
housing. Connect using Hydrel pro­vided quick connector to pre-installed
housing wiring.

PARADOX SERIES

PDX7

Installation should be performed by a qualified

and relevant local codes.

11. Install lamp module. Connect to
modular power supply using
Hydrel provided quick connector.

©2007 Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc.
Rev. 11/28/07
INS-PDX7_REV0

NOTE: HYDREL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY SPECIFICATION WITHOUT
NOTICE. Any dimension on this sheet is to be assumed as a reference
dimension: "Used for information purposes only. It does not govern
manufacturing or inspection requirements." (ANSI Y14.5-1973)

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Sylmar, CA 91342

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

www.hydrel.com

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

12. Adjust lamp/reflector assembly to
aim. Secure with locking/aiming
screws.

13. Install door lens assembly ensuring
screws are tight.

PARADOX SERIES

PDX7

Installation should be performed by a qualified

electrician in accordance with the National Electrical Code

and relevant local codes.

LAMP ADJUSTMENT DETAIL

1. Loosen two tilt screws.

4. Lock rotational ring screw.

2. Tilt lamp.

3. Tighten two

tilt screws.

©2007 Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc.
Rev. 11/28/07
INS-PDX7_REV0

NOTE: HYDREL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY SPECIFICATION WITHOUT
NOTICE. Any dimension on this sheet is to be assumed as a reference
dimension: "Used for information purposes only. It does not govern
manufacturing or inspection requirements." (ANSI Y14.5-1973)

12881 Bradley Ave

Sylmar, CA 91342

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

www.hydrel.com