P8681 POST INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
TURN OFF THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT TO WHICH THE LIGHTING FIXTURE IS TO BE ATTACHED.
Move the appropriate circuit breaker to the "off" position or completely remove the fuse controlling the circuit.
CAUTION
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TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK, FIXTURE MUST BE INSTALLED IN COMPLIANCE WITH
ALL APPLICABLE NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL/BUILDING CODES.
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INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS UNIT REQUIRES AN ELECTRICIAN OR
CERTIFIED FACTORY TRAINED TECHNICIAN.
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If an existing fixture is being replaced, remove it and note to which of the wires in the outlet box the fixture was attached.
DO NOT SEPARATE ANY OTHER WIRES THAT MAY BE IN THE BOX. DO NOT DAMAGE THE INSULATION OF OLDER WIRING.
In regular circumstances the BLACK wire will be the "Hot" lead and the WHITE wire will be the "Neutral" or "Common" lead.
A GREEN or BARE COPPER wire is the "Ground". In older buildings it is always good practice to reconfirm the polarity of the wiring.
NOTICE
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The important safeguards and instructions outlined on this sheet cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur.
It must be understood that common sense, caution and care are factors that cannot be built into any product.
Caution and care must be supplied by the person(s) installing, operating and caring for this lighting fixture.
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For your safety be certain that all circuit breakers controlling outdoor lighting and equipment are GFI Breakers.
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This pier mount is equivalent to a standard 3" diameter post.
INSTALLATION PREPARATION (New Footing)
TOOLS NEEDED: Shovel, other tools to properly mix and pour concrete, spirit level, tape measure and adjustable wrench.
2 bags or 2 Cubic Feet (Minimum) of concrete mix per post. For additional strength: 1/2" x 36" steel reinforcing bar.
Drive the reinforcing bar into the center of the hole until the top is even with the surrounding grade.
1. Prepare the hole in accordance to the concrete manufacturers recommendations, local building codes and annual climate.
2. Set conduit "L" into position in the center of the hole. The end of the conduit should extend at least 6" above the surrounding ground level.
If more than one post light is being installed a second conduit may be installed to lead the wiring to the next location.
IMPORTANT! If local code permits wires to be directly buried in the concrete be sure to leave at least 8 ft. of wire above the finished surface.
3. Assemble anchor bolts to the template. Thread 1 hex nut onto each anchor bolt.
Leave 2" of threads exposed. Place the bolts into the template. Thread the remaining nuts onto the bolts.
Position the bolts facing away from each other.
4. Mix concrete following manufacturers instructions.
5. Pour concrete into hole and seat anchor bolts as shown.
Metal template should be flush with surface of the concrete.
Check installation with the spirit level.
6. Allow concrete to set following manufacturers instructions.
7. Remove the top hex nuts. Remove the metal template.
INSTALLATION Existing concrete floor
TOOLS NEEDED: Electric drill, a masonry drill bit at least 3/4 " in diameter,
tape measure, hacksaw and setting compound
1. Place metal template on floor.
Mark location of the 4 bolt holes.
2. Drill holes in floor at least 3 1/2" deep.
3. Using hacksaw, cut off curved end of anchor bolts
Leave 5 1/2" of straight stock as shown.
4. Prepare setting compound following manufacturer's instructions.
5. Pour setting compound into holes filling each approximately 1/2 full.
6. Press anchor bolts into the compound leaving 2" of threads exposed.
Place the post over the bolts to ensure alignment before the setting compound hardens.
DO NOT install the cap nuts until the setting compound has hardened
7. Remove excess setting compound from around the base.
8. Allow compound to harden following the manufacturers instructions.
NOTE: Drive pins, (not supplied) can also be used.
Follow the manufacturers instructions for correct length and installation procedure.
INSTALLATION PREPARATION Wood deck
TOOLS NEEDED: Electric drill, tape measure, if 3/8" lag screws are used 1/4" drill bit, if 3/8" carriage bolts (not supplied) are used, 13/32" drill bit.
NOTE: The length of carriage bolts should be calculated as thickness of post base (1 1/2") + thickness of deck material + 1/2" extension below deck.
1. Place metal template on floor and mark location of the 3 bolt holes.
2. Drill holes.
POST INSTALLATION
TOOLS NEEDED: Adjustable wrench
1. Pull the leads through the post.
2. Place the post over the bolts. Using the cap nuts provided fasten post in place.
3. Install the fixture following the manufactures instructions.
1. Pull supply wires through pier mount.
2. Using a properly fitting phillips screwdriver, fasten the pier mount to surface.
Electrical wiring
3. Install post top fixture following instructions enclosed with fixture
Template
Cap nut
Conduit "L"
Hex nut