Installation Instructions for
12 Volt 500 Watt Single Direct Power Feed
Magnetic Surface Mount Transformers
2-Circuit Monorail
CAUTION - RISK OF FIRE
This product must be installed in accordance with
the applicable installation code by a person familiar
with the construction and operation of the product
and the hazards involved.
Use minimum 90°c supply conductors.
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TRANSDIR-SFM500-2-_
1.3
GP I :ENERAL RODUCT NFORMATION
This product is ETL listed and suitable only for indoor dry locations
and approved for use at any height above the finished floor.
A typical installation is shown. Specific installation must be in
accordance with local electrical codes.
This product may be dimmed only with a low voltage magnetic
dimmer. Using a dimmer not designed for low voltage magnetic
applications may work initially, but could eventually cause
transformer failure and will void the warranty.
derated as indicated by the dimmer manufacturer.
This product is intended for use with LBL Lighting low voltage
lighting systems only.
Read all instructions thoroughly. Read "Important Safety
Information" on next column before proceeding with the
installation.
The dimmer must be
Important Safety Information
Do not conceal or extend bus bar conductors through a building
wall.
Do not install this lighting system in a damp or wet location.
To reduce the risk of fire and burns, do not install this lighting
system where the uninsulated open bus bar conductors can be
shorted or contact any conductive materials.
To reduce the risk of the system overheating and possibly causing a
fire, make sure all the connections are tight.
Do not install fixture assemblies closer than six inches to curtains
or similarly combustible materials.
Turn the electrical power off before modifying the lighting system
in any way.
The fixtures used with the system must be identified to be used
with the corresponding system.
Minimum volume of the electrical box must be 6 cubic inches (98
cubic centimeters).
Load each circuit of the surface mount transformer to no more
than the maximum rated capacity as specified.
1
Install the Transformer
1A1A
3/32 ALLEN
WRENCH
1
#8-32 FLAT
HEAD SCREW
1
Loosen the three #8-32 flat head screws(Do Not Remove)
BACKPLATE
with the provided 3/32 Allen wrench.
2
Rotate the backplate counter clockwise so that the #8-32 flat
head screws are lined up with vertical cut out portion of the
"L" slots.
3
Remove the backplate from the housing.
HOUSING
3
1A1C
6
2
BACKPLATE
BRACKET
SAFETY WIRE
NOTE:All transformer power line wires must be
connected to the same phase.
5
7
7
1A1B
4
BACKPLATE
CAUTION: Turn the power to electrical box off!
4
Mount the backplate to the electrical box with the provided
two #8-32 screws.
4
#8-32 SCREW
5
Hook the transformer safety wire onto the backplate bracket.
6
Connect the backplate to a suitable ground in accordance with
local electrical codes.
7
For each set of power line wires,connect the hot and neutral
wires to the black and white transformer wires, respectively.
1A1D
#8-32 FLAT
HEAD SCREW
10
3/32 ALLEN
WRENCH
HOUSING
8
9
8
Slide the vertical portion of the housing "L" slots completely
onto the three backplate #8-32 flat head screws.
9
Rotate the transformer housing clockwise to lock the housing
slots around the #8-32 flat head screws.
10
Tighten the three #8-32 flat head screws with the 3/32 Allen
wrench to secure the transformer in place.
2