Vista 12V Series Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE ONLY WITH LOW VOLTAGE LANDSCAPE POWER UNITS THAT DO NOT EXCEED 25 AMPS, 15 VOLT MAXIMUM.
WARNING: Luminaires must be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes. Failure to do so will void the
warranty and may result in serious injury and/or damage to the luminaire.
SAFETY WARNING: Luminaire can become very hot depending on lamp wattage used. Lens and metal around lamp can become hot enough to
blister hands. Particular care should be taken not to locate luminaires where small children can reach them if high wattage lamps are used.
LUMINAIRES ARE NOT TO BE INSTALLED WITHIN 10 FT. (3.05M) OF A POOL OR SPA. SECONDARY CABLE IS NOT TO BE BURIED MORE THAN 6". WHEN USING
MULTIPLE LUMINAIRES, LOAD IS NOT TO EXCEED THE TOTAL WATTS OF TRANSFORMER RATING. DO NOT USE EXTENSION CORDS ON POWER UNITS.
NOTE: Always use UL recognized wire connectors for connections.
NOTE: Save these instructions for future reference.
LUMINAIRE IS UL LISTED FOR ABOVE GROUND INSTALLATION ONLY.

LUMINAIRE MOUNTING FOR EXISTING WALLS/WOOD DECKS:

1. To prevent electrical shock, disconnect transformer from electrical
supply before installation or service.
2. Remove reflector assembly from luminaire.
3. Using luminaire housing as a template, mark location of housing on
wall or deck.
4. Cut hole in wall or deck to accept housing and insert housing.
NOTE: Remove insulation within 6" of where luminaire will be mounted.
5. Using frame mounting brackets, bracket screws and mounting wood
screws (provided), secure housing tightly against wall or deck.
6. Using two blue wire nut connectors (provided), connect wire leads
from behind reflector to 18-2 cable pigtail (provided) exiting luminaire.

LUMINAIRE MOUNTING FOR MASONRY/CONCRETE WALLS:

1. Remove reflector assembly from luminaire.
2. Using standard masonry procedures, build wood support frame and
secure luminaire to support frame.
NOTE: Optional mounting brackets for some models are available to
facilitate installation in concrete walls.
NOTE: UL listed flexible conduit is recommended for connections to ease
luminaire position and adjustment during installation.
3. Remove ½" knockout from side or bottom of luminaire.
4. Connect conduit (by others), pull supply wires through into housing.
5. Cover opening of luminaire with cardboard, be sure unused electrical
plugs (knockouts) are closed before concrete pour.
Bracket
Screw
Mounting
Wood Screw
Reflector
Retaining Screw
Cover
Screws
Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting reserves the right to modify the design and/or construction of the fixture shown without further notification.
Washer
Slide to Adjust
Cover Alignment
Reflector
Fixture Cover
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7. Install reflector and lamp.
8. Prior to installing cover plate, make necessary adjustments to nylon
mounts to correct any tilt of housing.
9. Install cover plate to luminaire and tighten screws evenly.
10. Strip two leads from luminaire wire. Using silicone filled safety
connectors (provided), connect leads from luminaire to main supply
cable leads.
11. Provide power to luminaire and check for proper operation.
6. Pour concrete using standard masonry procedures.
7. Using UL listed wire nut connectors (provided), connect wire leads from
behind reflector to 18-2 cable pigtail (provided) exiting luminaire.
8. Install reflector and lamp.
9. Prior to installing cover plate, make necessary adjustments to nylon
mounts to correct any tilt of housing.
10. Install cover plate to luminaire and tighten screws evenly.
11. Using two blue wire nut connectors (provided), connect wire leads
from behind reflector to 18-2 cable pigtail (provided) exiting luminaire.
12. Provide power to luminaire and check for proper operation.
Flexible or PVC
Conduit (by others)
Frame
Mounting
Bracket
Adjustable Nylon Mount
Can Slide Up and Down to
Compensate Tilting of Housing
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12V SERIES
Step & Brick Lights
Wood
Staircase
18-2 Pigtail
Main Supply
Cable