Philips DB5000 Installation Instructions Manual

100 Craftway Dr.

Littlestown, Pennsylvania 17340-0128

Phone: [phone]

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

DB5000 - LARGE INGROUND UPLIGHT

PAVER
ADAPTER
(OPTIONAL)

LAMPING
MODULE
LENS

HOUSING
RIBS

REFLECTOR

LAMPING
MODULE

MAIN
LENS

LENS
FRAME

INTERNAL
ACCESSORY
(OPTIONAL)

WIRING
COMPARTMENT
COVER

LENS
GASKET

WIRING
COMPARTMENT
(MUST BE SEALED
WITH SUPPLIED
RE-ENTERABLE
ENCAPSULANT)

3/4" CONDUIT
ENTRY (3X)

TWIST-LOCK
LENS FRAME

LAMPING
MODULE
GIMBAL

SOCKET &
BRACKET

LIQUID­TIGHT
CABLES

NOTE : FIXTURE STYLE, ACCESSORIES, OPTICS AND BALLAST TYPE WILL VARY WITH FIXTURE OPTIONS.

This fixture is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local code
specifications. Failure to adhere to these codes and instructions may result in serious injury and/or damage
to the ballast and void the warranty. These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in
equipment, nor to provide for every possible contingency related to installation, operation, maintenance,
or mounting situation. Should specific problems occur that are not addressed by these instructions, contact
your Sales Representative or distributor for assistance. Retain these instructions for future reference.

MAIN
HOUSING

BALLAST
COMPARTMENT

BALLAST MODULE
(HID ONLY)

32001316, revision J

page 1 of 4

SAFETY WARNING:

ALWAYS TURN FIXTURE OFF/DISCONNECT POWER AND ALLOW TO COOL BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING RELAMPING AND CLEANING!

This fixture can become very HOT! The fixture housing and lens, especially if it is glass, can become hot enough
to blister hands. Attention should be paid to where the fixture is mounted, particularly if it can be touched by
children or pets. To help prevent premature failure, decreased performance, overheating and risk of fire, keep
fixture and lens clean and free of leaves, mulch, debris and mineral deposits from water. The fixture and lens
can be cleaned using a soft cloth and a solution of mild liquid soap and warm water. Wipe clean and dry with a
soft, lint-free dry cloth. Avoid polishing fixture or lens.

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

WARNING - Lamp gets HOT quickly! To reduce the risk of FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS:
Do not operate fixture with a missing or damaged lens/lens assembly.
Contact only switch or plug when turning fixture on or off. Do NOT touch hot lens or housing.
Turn off or unplug fixture and allow to cool before relamping. Keep lamp away from combustibles.
Do NOT touch lamp with bare hands at any time, use a soft cloth as oil from skin may damage lamp.

CAUTION:

WARNING: TURN POWER OFF BEFORE INSTALLING OR PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE ON THIS FIXTURE.

1.
Failure to do so may result in severe injury or death.
The housing should not be installed in insulating materials such as bark, vermiculite, etc. for the full depth

2.
of the housing. Surface use of these materials around BUT NOT ON TOP of the fixture is acceptable.
IMPORTANT: To prevent overheating, regularly check lens and keep it clean and free of debris such as

3.
dirt, sand, leaves, mulch, etc.
Conduit entry ways should be properly sealed around threads and duct seal should be used in the

4.
conduit around the wires to prevent water entry through the conduit. Unused conduit entry ways
should be properly plugged and sealed.
The fixture should not be installed in low lying areas or where water may accumulate and stand for long

5.
periods of time.
Soil should be mounded up around the fixture to promote drainage.

6.

Do not install fixture within 10 feet (3 meters) of a pool, spa or fountain

7.

Failure to do so will void warranty and could cause a fire.

Failure to do so will void warranty.

.

INSTALLATION

IF A MOUNTING ACCESSORY IS USED, IT MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE HOUSING BEFORE
CONTINUING! KEEP DIRT COVERS IN PLACE ACCORDING TO DIRECTIONS.

Step 1:

Excavate soil for fixture, or fixture with mounting accessory, as well as conduits.

NO ACCESSORY

Dirt Covers

DB5CMF

Dirt Covers

Mounting
Screws

DB5PA

Dirt Covers

Paver
Adapter
(DB5PA)

Soil

or cement
removed for fixture
and conduits

32001316, revision J

Concrete
mounting
frame
(DB5CMF)

Back fill
between
housing &
DB5CMF.

Mounting
Screws

page 2 of 4