LBL Lighting MO Rmt Mag Xfmr 300w User Manual

Installation Instructions for

120 Volt to 12 Volt Single Feed 300W Remote Magnetic
Transformers

TRANSFORMERS

250AT300T

950RM30012

1.4

This product requires installation by qualified
electrician. Before installing be sure to read all
instructions and TURN THE POWER TO THE

ELECTRICAL BOX OFF.

CAUTION: RISK OF FIRE

GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION:

This transformer is ETL listed for use with low voltage lighting
systems of brands offered by Encompass Lighting Group.

This product is 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 the 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.

dimmer must be derated as indicated by the dimmer
manufacturer.

This product is intended for use with Encompass Lighting
Group brands of low voltage lighting systems only.

During installation, make sure all power connections are tight.

Read all instructions thoroughly. Read "Important Safety
Information" on next column before proceeding with the
installation.

The

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 for use
with the corresponding system.

Minimum volume of the electrical box must be 6 cubic inches
(98 cubic centimeters).

To Reduce Risk of Fire

transformer for the system as described in this installation
instruction.

Load the circuit of the remote transformer to 300
Watt.

, it is important to wire the remote

MAXIMUM

1

Install the Remote Transformer

1A

1

COM X1 X2 X3 X4

TRANSFORMER
BRACKET

PHILLIPS
SCREW

1B

NEUTRAL
POWER
LINE WIRE

COM X1 X2 X3 X4

5

6

HOT POWER
LINE WIRE

7

2

TRANSFORMER

TRANSFORMER COVER

1

BRACKET

NOTE: In order to use small gage wires from the

transformer to the electrical box, it is recommended to
install the remote transformer near (if possible) the
electrical box. See "Low Voltage Wire Size Table"
below.

1

Mount the transformer to a solid surface using the
keyhole slot on the mounting bracket (hardware not
included).

Remove the transformer cover by loosening the two

2

Phillips screws on the side of the transformer.

2

4

Install a conduit and power line wires from the panel to

3

3

CONDUIT

remote transformer.

4

Do not

connect the power line wires to the panel at this

time.

5

Connect the 120V black transformer wire to the hot
power line wire with a wire nut.

6

Connect the 120V white transformer wire to the neutral
power line wire with a wire nut.

Connect the ground wire to the green wire or stud

7

labeled “ground” in the console.

LOW VOLTAGE WIRE SIZE TABLE

TRANSFORMER
WATTAGE

300 WATT #6 GA #4 GA #1 GA #1/0 GA #3/0 GA#10 GA

WIRE SIZE
FOR5FT

WIRE SIZE
FOR 6-15 FT

WIRE SIZE
FOR 16-20 FT

2

WIRE SIZE
FOR 21-40 FT

WIRE SIZE
FOR 40-60 FT

WIRE SIZE
FOR 61-90 FT