LED Contrax 120V Under Cabinet Light
Installation Instructions for LUC Series
WARNING: These products may represent a possible shock or fire hazard if improperly
installed or attached in any way. Products should be installed in accordance with
these instructions, and with current electrical codes and/or the current National
Electric Code (NEC).
Warning: To avoid electric shock, disconnect power prior to installation.
Caution: 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 on a surface that is mechanically sound.
Figure 1
Use only a mild soap and/or water with soft cloth to clean the fixture. Harsh chemicals will damage
the fixture. Do not wipe the fixture with a rough cloth that may scratch the finish or the lens.
Figure 2
Supply wires connection via housing knockouts:
1. Remove the lens cover from the fixture by lifting its back edge up gently and rotating it toward
the front of fixture. See Figure 1.
2. Punch out whichever knockout is best suited for connection to 120V supply wires. Knockouts
are located along back and top of housing. See Figure 2.
3. Detach cover of wiring compartment by squeezing its front edge and rotating it backward in its
self-hinge. See Figure 3.
4. Install cable connnector and connect fixture wires following National Electric Code and/or local
building code requirements. See Figure 4. AC supply should be 120V protected by circuit
breaker or fuse.
5. Use minimum 18AWG solid copper wires. Attach line voltage AC supply wires to fixture lead
wires: Black to Black, White to White, Green or bare wire to Yellow/Green (Ground) inside the
fixture. Secure each connection using the quick connector provided on the fixture lead wire.
See Figure 5.
NOTE: If your system has no ground wire, you should consult a qualified electrician before
proceeding with the installation.
NOTE: Electric shock, overheating, low or no light output and shortened fixture life can result if
proper grounding is not done.
6. Replace the wiring compartment cover, securing lip under metal retaining tabs. See Figure 6.
NOTE: Be sure that the wires are not pinched or damaged by any part of the housing or cover.
16” unit shown.
See reverse for
other sizes.
Figure 3
Mounting fixture:
NOTE: Lens cover must be off.
1. Determine desired location of fixture and
Figure 4
mark locations of mounting holes (mark at
the small end of each keyhole slot).
2. Use a drill gun (or start holes with an awl)
and screw in mounting screws at these
locations, leaving 1/8” between head of
screw and mounting surface.
3. Slide fixture over the mounting screws
using the keyhole slots to hold it in place,
Knockouts
then use a Philips screwdriver or driver bit
to tighten mounting screws and secure
Cable connector
fixture to surface.
4. Replace the lens cover by tucking front lip
under front edge and pressing down firmly along
its entire length until it is secure. See Figure 7.
Figure 6
Multiple fixtures may be interconnected with linking
cables (3” cable included with fixture, other sizes sold
separately). SEE REVERSE FOR CONNECTING MULTIPLE
FIXTURES TOGETHER.
SEE REVERSE FOR PLUG-IN INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
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Figure 5
Black
wire
White wire
(N)
Keyhole slot
Yellow/Green wire
(G)
Figure 7
( L)
LED Contrax 120V Under Cabinet Light
Installation Instructions for LUC Series
For supply wires connection (hardwire instructions) via housing knockouts, see reverse.
Plug-in installation:
NOTE: Power cords are sold separately from fixtures. Plug-in installation requires purchase of LUC Series grounded power
cord (item number LUC-PC6-BK or LUC-PC6-WH).
1. Remove the lens cover from the fixture by lifting its back edge up gently and rotating it toward
the front of fixture. See Figure 8.
2. Determine desired location of fixture and mark locations of mounting holes (mark at the small
end of each keyhole slot).
3. Use a drill gun (or start holes with an awl) and screw in mounting screws at these locations,
leaving 1/8” between head of screw and mounting surface.
4. Slide fixture over the mounting screws using the keyhole slots to hold it in place, then use a
Philips screwdriver or driver bit to tighten mounting screws and secure fixture to surface.
5. Replace the lens cover by tucking front lip under front edge and pressing down firmly along its
entire length until it is secure. See Figure 9.
6. Insert the power cord into one of the end ports of the fixture. The fixture can be powered from
either end. See Figure 10.
7. Plug other end of power cord into 120V AC receptacle.
Figure 8
Figure 9
Additional Safety Measures:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Do not look directly at LED light source.
Do not touch the LEDs.
To avoid electrical shock, do not turn on fixture with missing or damaged lens.
There are no serviceable parts inside LED module.
The power cord and extension cables are not serviceable. Inspect cords periodically.
Replace if damaged in any way.
6. WARNING! CAUTION - RISK OF FIRE: Keep fixtures away from curtains and other
combustible materials.
7. Suitable for indoor dry locations only.
8. This product is suitable for use in dimming circuits. For best results (5-100% lighting
control), use Lutron DVWCL-154PH (Diva), S-600PH, SELVB-300PH, LG-603PG,
CTCL-153PDH or CVCL-153PD type dimmers (www.lutron.com).
Figure 10
The fixture can be
WARNING! CAUTION - RISK OF FIRE: Keep fixtures away
powered from either end
from curtains and other combustible materials.
Suitable for indoor dry locations only. Not recommended for use with motion sensors, light sensors, timers or any other controls.
Connecting Multiple Fixtures Together:
Plug ends of linking extension into end power connection ports on adjacent fixtures.
Up to 50 fixtures can be connected with one power cord or to one hardwired fixture.
Each fixture includes a 3” linking extension. Fixtures can be installed so they are powered from
an adjacent fixture by using the 3” linking extension included with the fixture; or 6”, 12” or 24”
linking extensions sold separately.
For 6”, 12” or 24” length linking extensions, order item numbers LUC-EX6-XX, LUC-EX12-XX
or LUC-EX24-XX, respectively. (XX denotes cord color options where BK = Black and WH = White.)
SEE NEXT PAGE FOR WARRANTY INFORMATION.
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LED Contrax 120V Under Cabinet Light
Installation Instructions for LUC Series
5- YEAR LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of
five years from the date of purchase.
Products that prove to be defective during this period will be either repaired (i.e. replacement
of defective electronics, defective parts of the fixture housing, lens, wiring, switching or lamp
sockets; excluding the lamp) or replaced, at the discretion of American Lighting, Inc. Claims for
defective products must be submitted to the retail location from which the product was
purchased within the warranty period. Upon submission of proper return claim documentation
and product to American Lighting, Inc by the retailer, American Lighting, Inc reserves the right
to inspect the product for misuse or abuse. Claims for indirect or consequential damages or for
product that, in American Lighting Inc's opinion has been misused will be denied. This is a
warranty of product reliability only and not a warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. American Lighting, Inc shall have no liability whatsoever in any event for payment
of incidental or consequential damages, including, without limitations, installation costs and
damages for personal injury and property. These products may represent a possible shock or
fire hazard if improperly installed or altered in any way. This warranty applies only to product
that has been properly installed in accordance with instruction sheet and current local codes
and/or the National Electrical Code. Warranty does not apply to any product that has been
improperly installed or in situations where components have been altered in any way.
For questions / comments, technical assistance or repair parts –
Please call toll free at: 1-800-285-8051 (M-F 8am – 5pm, CST)
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