General Instructions for hardwire fixtures

• Hardwire fixtures are electrical light fixtures which require they be attached, by means of tools, to an electrical supply box which is part of a 120volt 60hz circuit. A lamp is not considered a hardwire fixture since it can be added to a circuit without tools.
  
  
• These fixtures are intended to be mounted to a 4”x 4” x 2 1/8” deep outlet box directly supported by the building structure. You should also check your supply wiring and assure yourself it is up to code. Homes built prior to 1985 may have wiring not suitable for certain fixtures.
  
  
• Check your circuit to determine it’s capacity and take into consideration any other items, which may draw from the same circuit such as appliances, other fixtures, and or lamps. A standard 120 volt , 15 amp branch circuit is designed to carry a maximum load of 1800 watts. We recommend that the total wattage of all the lights and appliances, on that circuit, not exceed 80%, or 1440 watts, of the maximum electrical capacity.
  
  
• Before starting the installation, disconnect the power by turning off the circuit breaker or by removing the fuse at the fuse box. Turning the power off using the light switch is not sufficient to prevent electrical shock.
  
  
• When making the electrical connections first attach the grounding wire (green or bare copper) from the supply circuit to the green grounding screw on the mounting bracket provided with the fixture. All fixtures require grounding and include either a green or a bare grounding wire, which require attachment to the green screw on the mounting bracket or wire capped directly to the supply ground.
  
  
• Next connect the white wire (neutral) from the fixture to the white wire of the supply circuit. Then connect the black wire (hot) from the fixture to the black or the designated hot wire from the supply circuit. Use UL/CSA Listed wire cap connectors suitable for the size, type and number of conductors to secure the connections making sure there are no loose strands sticking out of the caps. Tape over the caps and wires with UL/CSA Listed electrical tape. Spread the electrical splices so that the black wires are on one side of the outlet box and the white wires are on the other.
  
  
• Fixtures that utilize an exposed cord, such as chandeliers, use what is called SPT cord, which looks similar to lamp cord. With this type wire, split the cord down the center and separate the ribbed half from the smooth half, which has the labeling on it. The ribbed half is connected to the white wire and the smooth is connected to the black of the supply circuit.
  
  
• All electrical connections must be in accordance with local codes, ordinances, or the National Electrical Code. If you are unfamiliar with methods of installing electrical wiring, secure the services of a qualified licensed electrician.
  
  
• When installing the bulbs please refer to the relamping label located in the vicinity of the socket. Never exceed the wattage stated in the label
  
  
• Always read and save the instructions provided with the fixture as they are the key to a successful installation.