MB4 12V
LAMP TYPES:
•
12V MR16 GU5.3 bi-pin base; Max. 10W LED, 50W halogen
•
LED Module; Max. 12W
WARNING — Risk of Electric Shock. Install all luminaires 10 feet (3.05 m) or more from a
pool, spa, or fountain. This fixture must be installed in accordance with the National Electric
Code and/or local codes. Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury or death. Wir-
ing must be done by a licensed electrician.
For luminaires equipped with halogen lamps:
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Lighted lamp is HOT!
WARNING – To reduce the risk of FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS:
• Turn off/unplug and allow to cool before replacing lamp.
• Lamp gets HOT quickly! Contact only switch/plug when turning on.
• Do not touch hot lens or faceplate.
• Keep lamp away from materials that may burn.
• Do not touch the lamp at any time. Use a soft cloth. Oil from skin may damage lamp.
• Do not operate the luminaire fitting with a missing or damaged faceplate or lens.
This is a low-voltage fixture for use with maximum 25A, 15V power units only. A remote
transformer is required. Do not overload the transformer by installing or relamping with high-
er wattage lamps that together exceed the capacity of the transformer. The unit low-voltage
cable shall: a) be protected by routing in close proximity to the luminaire or fitting, or next to a
building structure such as a house or deck; b) not be buried except for a maximum 6 inches
(15.2 cm) in order to connect to the main low-voltage cable; and c) have the length cut off
so that it is connected to a connector within 6 inches (15.2 cm) from a building structure, a
luminaire, or fitting. Contact Beachside Lighting for low voltage cable and direct burial wire
for use as main secondary wiring.
INSTALLATION on BRASS SURFACE BOX (BSB)
1.
For mounting to concrete, skip to Step 5.
2.
When mounting to a wooden surface, use the Mounting Collar to mark locations of the
three mounting screws and hole(s) for the supply wiring.
3.
Drill holes for wires as needed and drill pilot holes at the marked screw locations using
a 15/64" drill bit.
4.
Secure the Mounting Collar with supplied 3/8" lag screws using a 9/16" socket/wrench.
Proceed to Step 10.
5.
Dig a hole at desired location at least 12" diameter x 12" deep and run conduit as
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necessary for power supply wires, using the
Mounting Collar for positioning. Conduit
should stick up above top of concrete 1/4".
(Figure 1)
6.
Fill hole with concrete.
Double-check
conduit location with Mounting Collar.
7.
Once concrete is set, place Mounting
Collar over conduit and mark locations for
the three mounting holes.
8.
Use a 5/8" masonry bit to drill a minimum
2-1/2" deep hole at each marked location
and tap in the supplied lag shields.
9.
Secure the Mounting Collar with supplied
3/8" lag screws using a 9/16" socket
wrench.
10. Pull supply wires and verify they are not
energized.
11. Feed the wire leads from the fixture through
the top of the BSB Cover, apply threadlock
to the Base threads, and screw the Cover
tightly onto the 1/2" threads in the bottom
of the fixture.
12. Use silicone-filled wire nuts to join fixture
leads to supply wires.
Use silicone or
electrical tape around wire nuts to ensure
proper connection.
13. Slide the fixture with the Cover attached
straight down over the Mounting Collar.
14. If the fixture is equipped with the Half
Shield, orient the fixture so the light shines
in the desired direction. Alternately tighten
the three set screws in the Cover with a
1/8" hex wrench.
MOUNTING COLLAR
TOP VIEW
3/8" HOLES FOR
LAG SCREWS
CONDUIT GUIDES
Figure 1
LAMP HOUSING
SET SCREW (x3)
LAMP OR LED
MODULE
UNION
LOWER SHAFT
SET SCREW (x3)
BASE
Apply thread-locking
agent (by others) to
male threads.
BSB COVER
SET SCREW (x3)
LAG SCREWS
MOUNTING
COLLAR
LAG SHIELDS
CONCRETE
CONDUIT
04/2019
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