Good Earth Lighting G9718P-T8-WHI Manual Del Usuario página 2

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Preparation
DO NOT USE THIS FIXTURE WITH A DIMMING CIRCUIT. If you presently have dimmer controls,
you will need to remove them and replace them with regular electrical switches. If you have a
three way dimmer, you will have to replace it with a regular three way switch.
If you are unfamiliar with electrical installations, we recommend you have a qualified
electrician do your installation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
This light has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) as a safety feature to reduce
the risk of electric shock. This plug will only fit in a polarized outlet one way. If the plug does not
fit, contact a qualified electrician. Never use with an extension cord unless the plug can be fully
inserted. DO NOT ALTER THE PLUG.
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS:
1. Use only insulated staples or plastic ties to secure the cords.
2. Route and secure the cords so that they will not be pinched or damaged when cabinet is
pushed to the wall.
3. Do not use an extension cord. Use power strip with integral overcurrent protection to
supply other electrical devices or accessories in cabinet.
4. Not intended for illumination of aquariums.
5. Not intended for recessed installation in ceilings, or soffits.
6. Do NOT attempt to install while plugged in.
7. For INDOOR USE ONLY.
8. Do NOT mount the lights to cabinets having a material thickness less than 1/4 in.
9. Do NOT install these lights inside of enclosed cabinets.
10. Do NOT conceal line voltage power supply cord inside a wall, ceiling, soffit, kitchen
cabinet or similiar permanent structure.
11. Do NOT mount over sinks or stoves.
12. Turn off/unplug and allow to cool before replacing bulb (lamp).
13. Use only with a linear fluorescent bulb: Bulb #F15T8 15W (G9718-T8-WHI);
Bulb #F15T8/BLB 15W (G9718-T8-BK-I).
14. Handle bulb(s) with care during replacing.
The glass tube of bulb is very fragile and can break easily.
IMPORTANT: Fluorescent bulbs are included with your Good Earth Lighting® fixture. In order to
protect the bulb during shipment, your bulb(s) may be packed in a separate area of the packing
materials. Additonally, your bulbs may already be placed into their respective sockets, but may
have a protective support collar slipped over the bulb. Do NOT operate you fixture with this
support collar in place. You can either cut this collar off or remove the bulb from the sockets
and slide the support collar off the bulb. Discard the support collar. You may want to put the
bulb(s) in a safe place until your assembly is complete.
Before installation, plug fixture in to a 120V 60Hz electrical outlet to check for proper operation.
Then unplug and begin the installation.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A LOCATION CLOSE TO YOUR LIGHT FIXTURE SO YOU CAN
REFER TO THEM AT A LATER TIME.
Fixture Installation
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Fig. 1
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screws will be attached. BACKSIDE MOUNT: The backside set of mounting holes are 12- 3 /16 in.
apart, you will need to measure and make 2 marks on the line for the mounting screws (Fig. 3).
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Remove the diffuser by pulling back and up on the top edge of
the diffuser using your fingertips (Fig.1).
Remove the bulb from the fixture by placing your thumbs on the
metal ends of the bulb. While applying slight pressure on the
bulb, roll the bulb toward you until the contact pins on the ends
Fig. 2
of the bulb disengage from the socket. Pull the bulb straight out
from the socket and set aside during mounting (Fig. 2).
Determine where you want the fixture to be mounted, making
sure the power cord will reach the nearest outlet. There are two
sets of mounting holes molded into the housing of the fixture:
two mounting holes are located on the top side of the fixture and
the other two are located on the back side. TOP SIDE MOUNT:
The top set of holes are located 13- 1 /16 in. apart
(center-to-center distance). You will need to measure and mark
Fig. 3
each point on the line, illustrated in figure 3, where the mounting
Using a small drill or nail, make two small starter holes at the
marked locations (Fig. 4).
Fig. 4
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