kim lighting Ballast Box Installation Instructions

Ballast Box Installation Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, OR INJURY TO PERSONS
WARNING: Fixtures must be grounded in accordance with local codes or the National Electrical Code.
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Portable spear or tree mounts using a cord and plug, must be plugged into a receptacle protected by a
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Failure to take these
steps may result in serious personal injury.
MAINTENANCE: To maintain light efficiency and prevent fixture overheating, lenses must be kept clean and free
of dirt, dust, leaves, trash and mineral deposits from water. For optimum performance a regularly scheduled
maintenance program should be followed.
NOTE: All electrical work must be done by a qualified electrician. KEEP THIS SHEET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
KIM H.I.D. landscape luminaires combine the latest lamp technology with proven fixture design and engineering. Direct
burial products feature a heavy wall compression molded composite ballast box with cast bronze cover, and separate
ballast and splice compartments are divided by anti-syphon barriers.
The following examples exhibit explanations and details of typical applications and
techniques that KIM Lighting recommends for practical successful lighting installations.
Direct burial boxes must be conduit fed for input and output voltages.
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Direct Mount Fixtures:

Fixtures can be set directly into soil, gravel, or concrete.
It is recommended that the ballast box be slightly
elevated to encourage water drainage away from fixture.
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Remote Mount Fixtures:

Remote mount fixtures are designed for use in areas where you can place the
ballast box out of view and install the fixture in an area where maintenance can be
performed easily. Remote mount fixtures are the perfect choice for down lighting
applications as fixtures can be placed in trees while keeping the power source
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below grade.
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Revision 8/21/06 ECN 4877
P.O. Box 60080 • 16555 East Gale Ave.
City of Industry, California 91716-0080
626/968-5666 • FAX 626/330-3861

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!

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Status 5
Remote
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Direct
Must use shielded
cable up to 8 ft. min.
per N.E.C.
Part No.95595