BEGA
Installation and Technical Information
Surface ceiling - downlight
L7973/538
Tools Required:
Standard medium screwdriver
Dimensions
Phillips medium screwdriver
A:
2-3/4 "
B:
5-7/8 "
C:
3-1/2 "
UL listed, suitable for damp locations.
Protection Class:
Weight: 1.1 lbs
Notice to Installer L7973/538:
1.
For interior applications only.
2.
Luminaire DOES NOT cover a standard wiring box, therefore requires a custom BEGA 538
small opening wiring box for proper installation.
3.
BEGA 538 provided with (4) 1/2" trade size conduit openings.
Bega 538 installation for ceiling applications:
1.
For poured concrete construction: Install (2) long 8-32 x 1" screws in mounting strap and
attach strap to wiring box using (2) flathead screws provided. Make conduit connections and
pull supply wiring for connections made later. (Four 1/2" conduit openings provided.) Attach
box to form using hex nuts and washers provided. Make sure strap is aligned properly for
mounting to follow. Pour concrete. After setting, remove hex nuts to remove form.
2.
For hollow wall construction: Orient and attach (2) mounting feet to wiring box using (2) 6-32
screws provided. Make sure holes for mounting strap are aligned properly. Attach box to
wood or metal stud (2x4 min.). Make sure the rim of the round opening will be flush with the
finished surface. Make conduit connections and pull supply wiring for connections made
later. (Four 1/2" conduit openings provided.) Finish ceiling. Install (2) long 8-32 x 1" screws in
mounting strap. Attach strap to box.
L7973/538 installation:
1.
Unscrew glass and remove.
2.
Loosen (2) screws in the key hole slots inside the luminaire housing and twist to remove
housing from luminaire mounting plate.
3.
Make supply wiring and mounting plate connections inside the wiring box:
MAIN VOLTAGE SUPPLY WIRE TO BLACK LUMINAIRE WIRE
NEUTRAL (COMMON) SUPPLY WIRE TO WHITE LUMINAIRE WIRE
GREEN GROUND WIRE TO GREEN LUMINAIRE WIRE
4.
Slip the plate over the (2) long screws on the mounting strap. Attach the plate using (2) acorn
nuts provided with the wiring box. Tightening the acorn nuts will back the screws into the
wiring box and secure the plate to the box.
5.
Snap the plug connectors to make electrical connections between the plate and housing.
6.
Replace the luminaire housing by aligning the screws in the key hole slots, twisting the
housing, and tightening the (2) screws to secure.
7.
Insert lamp(s).
8.
Replace glass.
Relamping/Maintenance
Accessories
Replacement Parts
Unscrew glass. Clean dirt and deposits from the
Please refer to the appropriate
Description
Part No
luminaire and glass using only solvent-free cleaners.
accessory installation sheet for
Relamp. Reassemble.
further instruction when applicable.
Diffuser
D92824
Wiring box - included.
538
Lamp: (1) 40W T4 G9
Philips :
Osram/Sylvania :
40T4/G9/CL
GE :
Q40G9/CD
In the interest of product improvement, BEGA reserves the right to make technical changes without notice.
BEGA 1000 Bega Way, Carpinteria, CA 93013 (805)684-0533 Fax (805)566-9474 www.bega-us.com © Copyright BEGA/US 2009
L7973/538
2/9/2009