INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Quick Inch
Economy Task Light, T5 Fluorescent
Series: Q100
11500 Melrose Avenue
Franklin Park, Illinois 60131
Phone: 847-451-0700
Fax: 847-451-7512
www.alkco.com
CAUTION! – READ THIS FIRST --- IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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* This fixture is intended for undercabinet shelf mounting.
* Carefully read the instructions pertaining to your fixture. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PROPER INSTALLATION OR LOCAL CODES, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
Injury to persons and damage to the fixture
and/or mounting surface may result if the fixture is pulled from the surface. To reduce the
likelihood of such injury or damage, mount only on a surface that is mechanically sound.
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Both cord set and hard wired fixtures are intended for connection to a grounded, three-wire source of supply.
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To avoid shock hazard, do not work with live
electrical wires.
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Install the fixture in wet or dry applications.
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Install and wire the fixture in locations in accordance with all national, state and local codes.
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Do not install outdoors or in applications other than
intended use.
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE INSTALLATION CODE BY A PERSON FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSTRUCTIONS AND OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT AND THE HAZARDS INVOLVED.
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE, MINIMUM OF 90°C SUPPLY CONDUCTOR. CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN TO ENSURE CORRECT BRANCH CIRCUIT CONDUCTOR.
WARNING: TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD, DISCONNECT THE POWER AT THE PANEL BOARD (CIRCUIT
BREAKER BOX) BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION.
WARNING: WHEN INSTALLATION WARNING (HARD-WIRED UNITS) BE AWARE IF SUPPLY WIRES ARE
LOCATED WITHIN THREE INCHES OF BALLAST, USE WIRE RATED FOR AT LEAST 90°C (194°F).
RISK OF FIRE. MOST DWELLINGS BUILT BEFORE 1985 HAVE SUPPLY WIRE RATED AT 60°C.
CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN BEFORE INSTALLING.
OVERVIEW
Read through the entire Installation Instructions prior to beginning the installation.
Note: Fixtures are intended to be connected to a three-wire source of supply (hot, neutral, and ground).
Note: Fixtures are intended to be connected either to non-metallic cable or 3/8" flexible metal conduit.
HARDWARE INCLUDED
1.All the hardware needed to mount a hard-wired fixture is supplied with your unit. Standard “RSW-L” fixtures are shipped with factory-installed rocker switch and warm white fluorescent lamp. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT(ORDERED SEPARATELY)
I. INSTALLING A SINGLE DIRECT-WIRED FIXTURE WITH SUPPLY WIRES INTO REAR.
1. 2. 3. 4. Determine where the fixture will be mounted and ensure there is adequate clearance for the fixture and electrical connection.
Remove from fixture: access plate (A, Figure 1) and connector (B) if using non-metallic cable.
If using flexible metal conduit, attach a standard 1/2" trade size electrical fitting (not supplied) to plate. Tighten flexible metal conduit to fitting.
Connect conduit 120V supply wires to factory installed push-in electrical connectors (C). Strip 3/8" from each of the supply wires and connect the ground to the green fixture wire, the common to the white fixture wire and the hot to the black fixture wire. Make certain that the wires are inserted as far as they will go and are secure.
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Neatly place the wires back into the fixture. Insert the
lip of the plate in the fixture and slip the access plate key hole over the head of the screw. Tighten the screw to secure the plate.
Lift the fixture into position and mount it to the cabinet underside using the mounting ears and four supplied mounting screws (D). Note: it may be helpful to pre-
drill the mounting holes using the mounting ears as a template.
Apply power to the fixture and turn on the rocker switch. Refer to the Trouble shooting Table for additional information.
C
Push-In Wire
Connector
II. INSTALLING A SINGLE DIRECT-WIRED
FIXTURE WITH SUPPLY WIRES INTO END
E
A
7/8" End
Hole Plug
1. Determine where the fixture will be mounted and D
ensure there is adequate clearance for the fixture and (4)
#6
electrical connection.
Mounting
2. Remove from fixture: access plate (A) and connector Screws
(B). Remove end hole plug (E) from desired wiring end and insert in hole in access plate.
Figure 1
3. Lift the fixture into position and mount it to the cabinet under side using the mounting ears and four supplied mounting screws (D). Note: it may be helpful to pre-drill the mounting holes using the mounting ears as a template.
4. Remove the diffuser by gently lifting up either long edge to disengage it from the housing (see Figure 3). Put the diffuser in a safe place.
5. Rotate the fluorescent tube 1/4 turn until the pins are free from the socket, and remove the tube.
6. Refer to Figure 4, and remove and retain the screw(s) securing the wire way. Gently remove the wireway from the housing.
7. Attach a standard 1/2" trade size electrical fitting (not supplied) to end of fixture housing. Tighten flexible metal conduit to fitting.
8. Connect conduit 120V supply wires to factory installed push in electrical connectors (C). Strip 3/8" from each of the supply wires and connect the ground to the green fixture wire, the common to the white fixture wire and the hot to the black fixture wire. Make certain that the wires are inserted as far as they will go and are secure.
9. Neatly place the wires back into the fixture and secure with screw(s) removed in Figure 4. Refer to section IV, Fluorescent Lamp Installation/ Replacement, steps 4 and 5.
10. Apply power to the fixture and turn on the rocker switch. Refer to the Trouble Shooting Table for additional information.
III. INSTALLING MULTIPLE ROW MOUNTED FIXTURES
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9. Rear Wiring
Access
Cover with
7/8" Hole
B
Connector for
Non-Metallic
Cable
CORDSET CONVERSION KIT
CP1 (1' Grounded Cord & Plug)
CP3 (3’ Grounded Cord & Plug)
CP6 (6’ Grounded Cord & Plug)
Figure 2
Determine where fixtures will be mounted and ensure there is Adequate clearance for the fixtures and electrical connection.
Draw a straight line indicating the position for the back edge of all the fixtures. Use this line to align all the fixtures.
On the first fixture to be mounted (the supply connection), remove from fixture: access plate (A) and for rear AC supply connection, connector (B) (for non-metallic cable only). For end connection, use hole plug (E) in access plate. Insert either plug Or none (for flexible metal conduit) in hole of plate.
If using flexible metal conduit: attach a standard 1/2" trade size electrical fitting (not supplied) to access plate. Tighten conduit to fitting. Or, if using non-metallic cable, feed the cable through.
Lift the fixture into position and mount it to the cabinet underside using the mounting ears and four supplied mounting screws (D). Note: it may be helpful to predrill the mounting holes using the mounting ears as a template.
Remove the diffuser by gently pulling either long edge to disengage it from the housing (see Figure 3). Put the diffuser in a safe place.
Rotate the fluorescent lamp 1/4 turn until the pins are free from the socket, and remove the lamp.
Refer to Figure 4, remove and retain the screw(s) securing the wire way. Gently remove the wire way.
Remove plugs for end supply connection by working from inside the housing, squeeze the retaining prongs on the plug, and push the plug out of the housing. Retain for further units.
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III. INSTALLING MULTIPLE ROW MOUNTED FIXTURES (CONT.)
10. Attach conduit fitting to the end of the fixture and tighten conduit to fitting.
11. Repeat steps 6 through 8, putting removed plastic hole plugs in hole of access plates before mounting, for each fixture in the row.
12. Lift the next fixture in place. The mounting ears on the mating end slip between the mounting surface and the previously mounted unit.
13. Use the mounting ears on the opposite end as a template, drill pilot holes and secure cure the fixture with the supplied screws.
14. Repeat steps 12 and 13 for each additional fixture to be mounted. Ensure that the last fixture in the row does not have a plug removed from the exposed end.
Figure 3
15. Cut lengths of interconnect wires long enough to connect
the pig tails from one unit to the next. Use a black wire for
the hot lead, a white wire for neutral, and a green wire for ground.
16. Strip 3/8" from both ends of each wire.
17. Connect the wire to each of the pig tails in the wire way by pushing the end of the wire into the quick connect. Make sure that the wires are inserted as far as they will go and that they are secure.
18. Feed the interconnect wires into the fixture, through the holes in the ends and into the adjacent fixture.
19. Install the wire way and secure with the screw(s) removed Remove the Vertical
in step 8.
Screw(s) Only
20. Refer to IV. Fluorescent Lamp Installation/Replacement Figure 4
steps 4 and 5.
21. Connect the interconnect wires to each of the pigtails in the next wire way by pushing the end of the wire into the quick connect. Make sure that the wires are inserted as far as they will go and that they are secure.
22. Repeat steps 18 through 21 for each fixture in the row.
23. Connect flexible metal conduit or non-metallic cable 120V supply to factory installed push-in electrical connectors (C) of first unit. Strip 3/8" from each of the 120V electrical supply wires and connect the ground to the green fixture wire, the common to the white fixture wire and the hot to the black fixture wire. Make certain that the wires are inserted as far as they will go and are secure.
24. Neatly place the wires back into the fixture and replace the wire way over both legs of the black mounting clips, secure with screws removed in Figure 4. Refer to section IV, Fluorescent Lamp Installation/Replacement, steps 4 and 5. Repeat for each fixture in the row.
25. Apply power to the fixtures and make sure all the rocker switches are on. Refer to the Trouble shooting Table for additional information.
Installation Instructions continued on page 4
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IV. Fluorescent Lamp Installation/Replacement
Use the following procedure to install or replace fluorescent lamp(s).
1. Remove the diffuser by gently lifting either long edge to disengage it from the housing (see Figure 3). Put the diffuser
in a safe place.
2. Rotate lamp(s) 1/4 turn until the pins are free from the sockets and remove.
3. Choose a replacement lamp as follows:
Alkco Fixture:
Use Lamp(s):
Q108-RSW-L
(1) F8T5
Q113-RSW-L
(1) F13T5
Q116-RSW-L
(2) F8T5
Q138-RSW-L
(1) F8T5 and (1) F13T5
Q213-RSW-L
(2) F13T5
Q117-RSW (-ECB)
(1) F17T8
Q125-RSW (-ECB)
(1) F25T8
Q132-RSW (-ECB)
(1) F32T8
Trouleshooting Table - Fluorescent Lamps
Solutions
Lamp(s) won’t go
on.
Lamp(s) operate
very dimly.
Poor lamp life.
Some fixtures lit,
while others are not.
Probable Cause
Solutions
1. Room temperature too cold.
Room temperature must be at least 50°F
2. Operating voltage not supplied
Check for open wire connection inside fixture.
3. Incorrect voltage to fixture (not
110-130 VAC).
Check for secure contact between lamp pins and socket.
4. Lamp not installed correctly.
Re-install lamp.
5. Fixture chasis not grounded
properly.
Check ground connections.
6. “Dead” ballast
Replace necessary component (contact distributor).
1. De fe c tiv e or old lamp.
Replace lamp.
2. Room temperature too cold.
Room temperature must be at least 50° F.
3. In c orre c t volta g e to fixtu re (not
1 1 0 -1 3 0 VAC).
Check supply voltage.
4. Defective ballast.
Replace ballast (contact distributor).
1. Defective lamp (poor quality).
Replace lamp.
2. Incorrect voltage to fixture (not
110-130 VAC).
Check supply voltage.
3. Defective ballast.
Replace ballast (contact distributor).
1. Not all fixtures are turned on.
Check rocker switch (if applicable) on each fixture.
2. Poor connections.
Check wire nut connections. Ensure that wires are fully
inserted into the push in connectors.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
If you require additional information regarding this light fixture we invite you to call us at ALKCO. Our business hours are:
Monday - Friday (except holidays), 8:00am to 4:30pm Central time. Phone: 847-451-0700, Fax: 847-451-7512
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Contact Alkco Lighting directly for information on replacement parts. When calling, be prepared to provide the model
number and date of manufacture of the fixture. This information is indicated on labels located on the product.
.075.0005 Rev. A 08/11 Q100 Series
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