
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
VOLT® Low Voltage Landscape Lighting
VOLT® Top Dog Spotlight
VAL-180 Series
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
VOLT® Top Dog Spotlight
VAL-180 Series
Important: Please Read Before Installation
!
This luminaire is intended for installation in accordance with local codes
and the National Electric Code (NEC). Failure to adhere to these codes
and instructions may result in serious injury, property damage and void
the warranty.
These instructions do not intend to cover all variations in installation,
operation maintenance or mounting situations.
1. Make sure the power is turned OFF before installing or servicing this
luminaire.
2. WARNING: risk of electrical shock. Install all luminaires 10 feet (3.05M) or
more from pool, spa or fountain.
3. This luminaire is intended to be used only with a power supply (transformer)
rated maximum of 300 watts (25 AMPS) at 15 volts.
4. Wiring connections must be made with wire connectors that are suitable for
outdoor use.
5. Position the low voltage wire and wire connector so that it is located within
6 inches (15.2 cm) from a building structure, a luminaire or tting.
6. The main low voltage cable is intended for shallow burial - less than 6
inches (152 mm).
7. If additional lengths of low voltage cable are required, please contact www.
voltlighting.com or call 1-813-978-3700.
Package Contents
A. (1) Fixture
B. (1) Stake
Product Dimensions
3 1/4”
5 1/2”-7 1/2”
5 1/2”
2 1/4”
3/4”
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
!
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, OR INJURY TO PERSONS
Lighted lamp is HOT!
WARNING – To reduce the risk of FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS.
1. Turn off/unplug and allow to cool before replacing lamp.
2. Lamp gets HOT quickly! Contact only switch/plug when turning on.
3. Do not touch the hot lens, guard or enclosure.
4. Keep lamp away from materials that may burn.
5. Do not touch lamp at any time. Use a soft cloth. Oil from skin may damage
lamp.
6. Do not operate the luminaire tting with a missing or damaged shield.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Install Stake
1
Ground
Board
Stake
Soil
Determine the desired location for
mounting the luminaire. Hammer the
stake into the ground until ange of stake
is ush to grade. To avoid damage to the
stake, place a board on top of the stake
while hammering.
NOTE: If the ground is hard and the stake
is difcult to install, make a crosscut in
the ground using a at shovel.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Install Luminaire to Stake
2
Wireway Slot
Pigtail
Wire Connections
3
Luminaire
Slot
Pigtail
®
VOLT
Top Dog Spotlight
VAL-180 Series
Clear away an area in the
ground at the wireway slot
on top of the stake. Lay the
luminaire pigtail into the
wireway slot and attach the
luminaire onto the stake.
Tighten until snug.
Install Bulb
4
Install Lens
5
Lens
Socket
Bulb
Insert the bulb with the correct
wattage and type marked on the
luminaire label.
CAUTION: Do not exceed maximum
wattage marked on luminaire
label.
NOTE: DO NOT touch bulb with
bare hands. Use soft cloth to
handle bulb.
Thread the lens onto the luminaire
and hand tighten until snug.
Main Low Voltage
Wire Connectors
Strip both leads from the luminaire pigtail. Using two wire
connectors (sold separately), connect the leads from the
luminaire to the main supply cable leads.
Supply Cable
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Luminaire
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Install Glare Guard
6
Place the glare guard onto the
lens and secure it with the lock
Glare Guard
Lock Screw
Lens
Set Screw
screw. Adjust the luminaire to
the desired angle by using the set
screw.
Install/Replace Bulb
Loosen the lock screw to remove the glare guard. Then remove the
lens to expose the bulb. Replace it with the correct wattage and
type marked on the xture label. Then reinstall the lens and glare
guard.
IMPORTANT: Bulbs must be protected from moisture and dust at all
times. Always reinstall lens when removed.
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Help Hotline:
1-813-978-3700 • Mon-Fri 8am-8pm • Sat-Sun 10am - 6pm (EST)
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Specications and product details subject to change without notice.
© Copyright 2019, VOLT
®
Lighting, Lutz FL USA 33549 • All rights
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