Lightolier IS-48021 User Manual

Instruction Sheet Number IS:48021

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Page For Assembly and Installation of Soli ADA Series Wall/Ceiling Mounted T-5 Fluorescent

Read and understand these instructions before installing luminaire.

This luminaire is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local regulations. To assure full compliance
with local codes and regulations, check with your local electrical inspector before installation. To prevent electrical shock, turn off electricity
at fuse box before proceeding.

Retain these instructions for maintenance reference.

A. FOR OCTAGONAL OUTLET BOX (J-BOX), GEM BOX OR

SWITCH OUTLET BOX MOUNTING

1. Pull supply wires from OUTLET BOX through hole in
MOUNTING PLATE (Fig.1). Secure MOUNTING PLATE to
OUTLET BOX using screws provided with OUTLET BOX.

2. Insert tabs from OUTLET BOX COVERS into slots on
MOUNTING PLATE to enclose OUTLET BOX.

3. Pull supply wires through center hole in BACK PLATE . Align
BACK PLATE and mark holes for DRYWALL ANCHORS
(supplied), screw DRYWALL ANCHORS into wall.

4. Secure BACKPLATE to MOUNTING PLATE and DRYWALL
ANCHORS using screws provided.

5. While supporting BALLAST HOUSING, Make electrical
connections: Black lead or lead without tracer marks to
hot (Black) supply lead; White lead or lead with tracer
marks to neutral (White) supply lead. Uninsulated wire is
a ground wire and must be connected to grounding
terminal or ground lead inside OUTLET BOX. Use WIRE
NUTS.

6. Carefully push connections back into the OUTLET BOX.

7. Align tabs at top of BALLAST HOUSING with slots on BACK
PLATE, snap in and push housing flush with wall.

CAUTION: MAKE CERTAIN THAT NO WIRES ARE
PINCHED BETWEEN MOUNTING PLATE AND FIXTURE
BODY.

8. Insert ALLEN HEAD SCREW (provided) into hole at bottom

of BALLAST HOUSING and fasten BALLAST HOUSING to
BACK PLATE (Fig. 1)

B. FOR DIFFUSER ATTACHMENT

Glass Diffuser: Secure DIFFUSER to BALLAST HOUSING

(provided)

See Figs. 1 & 2.

Acrylic Diffuser:

1. Press PROTECTIVE BUSHINGS (supplied) through holes in

ACRYLIC DIFFUSER.

2. Proceed as above Glass Diffuser instructions.

NOTE: If fixture is to be mounted without DIFFUSER, insert
gray plastic push-in plugs (supplied) to cover glass mtg.holes in

BALLAST HOUSING.

C. FOR FRONT COVER ATTACHMENT

1. After inserting Lamp, Snap the FRONT COVER onto end caps

of BALLAST HOUSING (Fig. 1).

2. Insert ALLEN HEAD SCREWS into the holes at both ends of

the fixture to secure front cover to BALLAST HOUSING.

D. To remove glass / acrylic for cleaning

1. Remove FRONT COVER by unscrewing ALLEN HEAD

SCREWS at both end caps and unsnap FRONT COVER from
end caps.

2. Remove lamp by rotating 90 degrees and gently pulling it out of

the sockets.

3. Unfasten DUFFUSER (if used) from the BALLAST HOUSING.

Glass: clean with a small amount of glass cleaner on soft

cloth to remove hand oils and dirt.

Acrylic: clean with mild soap and water

FOR ELECTRICAL CONDUIT MOUNTING- see diagram and

instructions on page two.

with Philips head glass mounting screws

.

Figure 1

PROTECTIVE BUSHING
INSTALLATION FOR
ACRYLIC DIFFUSER

Figure 2

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631 Airport Road, Fall River, MA 02720 [phone] Fax [phone]
We reserve the right to change details of design, materials and finish.
© 2003 Genlyte Thomas Group LLC (Lightolier Division) A0403

Instruction Sheet Number IS:48021

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E. ELECTRICAL CONDUIT MOUNTING ( Fig. 3 )

1. Insert electrical conduit connector through CONDUIT
PLATE (supplied) and secure with LOCK NUT (by
others).

2. Pull supply wires through center hole in BACK PLATE.
Align BACK PLATE and mark holes for DRYWALL
ANCHORS (supplied), screw DRYWALL ANCHORS
into wall.

3. Secure BACKPLATE to CONDUIT PLATE and
DRYWALL ANCHORS with screws provided.

4. While supporting BALLAST HOUSING, Make electrical
connections: Black lead or lead without tracer marks to
hot (Black) supply lead; White lead or lead with tracer
marks to neutral (White) supply lead. Uninsulated wire
is a ground wire and must be connected to grounding
terminal or ground lead. Use WIRE NUTS.

5. Carefully push connections back into the BALLAST
HOUSING.

6. Align tabs at top of BALLAST HOUSING with slots on
BACK PLATE, snap in and push housing flush with

wall.

CAUTION: MAKE CERTAIN THAT NO WIRES ARE
PINCHED BETWEEN BACK PLATE AND FIXTURE
BODY.

7. Insert ALLEN HEAD SCREW (provided) into hole at
bottom of BALLAST HOUSING and secure BALLAST
HOUSING to BACK PLATE.

Figure 3

For DIFFUSER & FRONT COVER attachment
proceed as per Sections B & C on first page of
these instructions.

F. 2-FOOT SOLI ELECTRICAL CONDUIT MOUNTING

Note: 2 foot version cannot be wired through the center
hole but must use one of the KNOCK OUT HOLES.

(Fig. 4 )

1. Insert electrical conduit connector through CONDUIT
PLATE (supplied) and secure with LOCK NUT (by
others).

2. Select KNOCK-OUT HOLE on BACK PLATE. Pull
supply wires through center hole in BACK PLATE.
Align BACK PLATE and mark holes for DRYWALL
ANCHORS (supplied), screw DRYWALL ANCHORS
into wall. Proceed as per items 3 through 7 above.

For DIFFUSER & FRONT COVER attachment
proceed as per Sections B & C on first page of
these instructions.

Figure 4

Lightolier a Genlyte Thomas Companywww.lightolier.com

631 Airport Road, Fall River, MA 02720 [phone] Fax [phone]
We reserve the right to change details of design, materials and finish.
© 2003 Genlyte Thomas Group LLC (Lightolier Division) A0403