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.

In-Grade Soil Installation:

Cover screws
36" Pigtail
Silicone filled
safety connector
Main supply
cable
LUMINAIRE MOUNTING:
NOTE: Your Vista 12 volt Bollard is provided with 12" extra post length to facilitate an in ground installation. However, for a
permanent and secure installation a concrete footing support for the bollard post is recommended.
1. To prevent electrical shock, disconnect transformer from electrical supply before installation or service.
2. Dig a hole approximately 5" diameter by 12" deep at selected location.
3. Insert bollard post into hole 12" deep.
4. Run wire pigtail through bottom of post and strip the two (2) leads from the bollard wire. Using the two (2) silicone filled
safety connectors (provided), connect the leads from the bollard to the main supply cable leads.
NOTE: Luminaires are supplied with 36" of 18-2 cable pigtail for secure connection to the main supply cable. The wire is to be
protected by routing in close proximity to the luminaire. The wiring shall be buried a maximum of 6 inches (15.2 cm) in
order to connect the main supply cable.
5. Backfill hole with dirt.
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Lens
Bollards and Beacons
Shade
Bollard post
Soil
12" Post extension
for mounting base
9226
12V SERIES
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR
INSTALLATION:
●Wire strippers
●Blade head screwdriver
●Shovel
●Silicone grease