For ConTech Lighting Compact Fluorescent Pendants (CMCFP Series)
PENDANT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. With the included Allen wrench, loosen the screw in the strain relief near the
socket. Unscrew strain relief from threaded nipple; slide it off the cable.
2. Slide (1) one washer off the cable.
3. Insert cable into the bottom of selected glass; slide glass so it sits on the
washer near the socket.
4. Reinstall the first washer and strain relief so it sits on the top of the glass.
5. Screw strain relief back onto threaded nipple; tighten Allen screw. Due to
different glass thicknesses, use adjustment nut to adjust height of the
washers to achieve a snug fit between the strain relief, washers and glass.
(Figure 1)
6. Run cable through canopy strain relief to connect socket wiring to the
ballast using the correct wiring diagram. (Figure 2)
7. Tighten the canopy strain relief with the included Allen wrench
8. Screw the ballast into the canopy.
9. Install mounting base of the canopy to junction box with included screws.
10. Connect ballast wires and canopy ground wire to input power wires from
junction box.
11. Secure canopy to mounting base using “L” shaped slots; tighten screws.
12. Insert lamp.
Flexible Bicycle Cable
Strain Relief
Washers
Adjustment Nut
Socket
Glass seats between
the two washers
PENDANT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Disconnect ballast from pendant wiring and remove ballast from canopy.
2. Unscrew canopy strain relief with included Allen wrench, slide canopy off of
bicycle cable.
3. Loosen Allen screw on strain relief near the socket and unscrew the strain
relief from the threaded nipple.
4. Pull the bicycle cable off of the pendant.
5. Cut bicycle cable to desired length making sure to remove any sharp edges
on the inside of the bicycle cable with a small round file.
6. Insert pendant black and white wires back into bicycle cable, slide bicycle
cable through strain relief into threaded nipple near the socket.
7. Screw strain relief to threaded nipple for a snug fit between the strain relief,
washers and glass.
8. Tighten the Allen screw in the strain relief.
9. Cut the white and black pendant wires, allowing enough length to insert into
the ballast canopy and to wire to the ballast.
10. Insert the bicycle cable through the canopy strain relief and rewire the
ballast using the correct wiring diagram. (Figure 2)
11. Tighten the canopy strain relief with the included Allen wrench
12. Reinstall the ballast into the canopy with two screws.
13. Follow steps 9-12 above.
Completed Assembly
Adjustment nut positioned
for thick-topped glass
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Read instructions before installation. Save instructions for later use.
• Turn off power at fuse/circuit breaker box before installation or maintenance work.
• Wear rubber soled shoes and work on a sturdy wooden or non-conductive ladder.
• Product must be mounted in locations and at heights in compliance with National
Electrical Code and local building codes. For indoor, dry location use only.
• Do not exceed the nominal supply voltage or amperage ratings.
• Do not install any pendants closer than 6" from any curtain or similar combustible material.
• Installing contrary to instructions may cause unsafe conditions.
• Warning: Risk of fire. Most dwellings built before 1985 have supply wire rated at
60°C. Consult a qualified electrician before installation.
• Avoid hazards to children: account for all parts and properly dispose of all
packing materials.
• Call the Technical Support department at ConTech Lighting with any installation
questions.
Adjustment nut positioned
for thin-topped glass
13W/18W
26W/32W
All specifications subject to change without notice.
1-847-559-5500
www.contechlighting.com
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CMCFP INST