Intermatic FL500Q, FL300Q User Manual

Quartz Flood Light - FL Series

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Lamp Type: Tungsten Halogen 300 Watt & 500 Watt
Model: FL300Q & FL500Q

FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY

NOT FOR USE IN HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERES

IMPORTANT: Read instruction sheet carefully before installing fixture.

Retain instructions for future reference.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

A qualified electrician should complete all required wiring. This fixture is for use with 120V AC only and must be
properly grounded for safety. A mounting suitable for outdoor use and rated for wet locations is required. Follow all
applicable electrical codes and regulations.

WARNING:

Disconnect power at circuit breaker or fuse box before installing or servicing light.

WARNING:

USE MIN 60ºC SUPPLY CONDUCTORS.
CONNECT TO SUPPLY IN EXTERNAL JUNCTION BOX ONLY.
Lamp and housing become very hot during use.
Ensure free air circulation around unit to dissipate heat.
Avoid enclosed locations and locations where flammable debris (leaves, cut grass, etc.) might collect.
Avoid locations where humans or animals might accidentally touch fixture.

WARNING:

Never operate light without securing the lens. When light is operating, the gas in the lamp is at high pressure.
Never operate light if the fixture lens is broken or missing.

WARNING:

Wear safety glasses and gloves when handling lamp. Halogen lamp is pressurized and could explode if broken.
Do not handle lamp with bare hands.

Electric shock hazard

Fire hazard

Explosion hazard

Explosion hazard

MOUNTING & WIRING

1. Screw the threaded mounting arm of the fixture into 1/2” NPS mounting hole on mounting device.
Tighten locknut to secure fixture. (See Fixture 1)

CAUTION:

Mount the fixture so lamp is horizontal to prolong lamp life. (See figure 2)

Mounting
Arm Bolt

Locknut

Figure 1

Clip

Spring
Loaded
Contact

Clip

Figure 2

Install with lamp horizontal

. Using provided twist on or other approved connectors, connect the fixture wires to the supply wires as follows:

2

(See Figure 3)

a. Connect the black fixture to the black (hot) supply wire.
b. Connect the white fixture to the white (neutral) supply wire.

. Connect the bare copper (fixture ground) wire to the supply grounding wire.

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(BLACK)

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Figure 3

SPRING LOADED

CONTACT

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3. Make sure that all wires and connections are inside the mounting wiring compartment and that the cover is
properly sealed to keep moisture out. To weatherproof fixture, seal all holes in housing (mounting conduit, plugs,
photocontrols, etc.) with silicone sealant.

4. Release clips and carefully remove lens. Insert lamp into the spring loaded contact first (See Figure 2).
Once inserted, rotate lamp back and forth in place about the long axis to seat contacts.

5. Replace lens and secure clips, making sure that gasket is in place and compressed to seal out moisture.

6. To operate, restore power to the circuit and switch light on.

AIMING FIXTURE

WARNING:

Do not turn mounting arm more than 360˚ after wires are connected. Excessive twisting of wires
may loosen connections.

1. Turn off power at circuit breaker or fuse box. Rotate mounting arm until light is pointing in the desired direction.
Tighten locknut to secure.

2. Loosen mounting arm bolt (do not remove) and tip fixture to desired angle. Retighten bolt to secure.

3. Turn power on and check aim. If adjustment is needed, turn power OFF at circuit breaker or fuse box and allow
fixture to cool before adjusting.

Electric shock hazard.

LAMP REPLACEMENT

CAUTION:

1. Turn off power at circuit breaker or fuse box. Allow fixture and lamp to cool.

2. Release retaining clips and remove lens carefully. Remove old lamp, pushing lamp towards the spring loaded
contact first. Insert new lamp of correct type and wattage. Rotate lamp back and forth in place about the
long axis to seat contacts.

3. Replace lens and secure clips, making sure that gasket is in place and compressed to seal out moisture.

4. Turn power back on.

5. Properly dispose of lamp per manufacturer’s recommendations.

If within one (1) year from the date of purchase, this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Intermatic Incorporated will repair or replace it, at its sole option, free of

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser only and is not transferable.

charge.
handling, acts of God or any negligent use; (b) units which have been subject to unauthorized repair, opened, taken apart or otherwise modified; (c) units not used in accordance with
instructions; (d) damages exceeding the cost of the product; (e) sealed lamps and/or lamp bulbs; (f) the finish on any portion of the product, such as surface and/or weathering, as this is
considered normal wear and tear; (g) transit damage, initial installation costs, removal costs, or reinstallation costs.
INTERMATIC INCORPORATED WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED W
PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY MODIFIED TO EXIST ONLY AS CONTAINED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, AND SHALL BE OF THE SAME DURATION AS THE WARRANTY PERIOD
STATED ABOVE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF AN IMPLIED WARRANTY, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
This warranty service is available by either (a) returning the product to the dealer from whom the unit was purchased, or (b) mailing the product, along with proof of purchase, postage
prepaid to the authorized service center listed below. This warranty is made by: Intermatic Incorporated/After Sales Service/7777 Winn Rd., Spring Grove, Illinois 60081-9698/815-675­7000 http://www.intermatic.com Please be sure to wrap the product securely to avoid shipping damage.

THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT COVER ALLVARIATIONS IN EQUIPMENT, NOR DO THEY PROVIDE FOR ALL SITUATIONS RELATED

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