Important Safety Warnings - Brinkmann Metal Owner's Manual

INS_828-0302-0_Metal

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

WHEN YOU SEE THE SAFTEY ALERT SYMBOL
READ ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND
OPERATING YOUR LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTS. PROPERLY DISPOSE OF ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL.
• Install only in a covered Class A GFCI receptacle that has an enclosure which is weatherproof with the attachment plug cap
inserted or removed. Not for use with receptacles that are weatherproof only when receptacle is covered and not in use.
• Do not plug transformer into a damaged or corroded outlet. Always use a 3-wire grounded outlet wired for 120-volts which
is GFCI protected at 15 or 20 amps. If in doubt, contact a qualified electrician.
• FIRE HAZARD: Do not coil cable around transformer. Excess cable between transformer and 1st light shall be coiled outside
of the weatherproof outlet cover or buried.
• RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK: Do not mount transformer within 10 feet of pool, spa or other water sources.
• Do not plug transformer into a damaged or corroded outlet. Always use a 3-wire grounded outlet wired for 120-volts which
is GFCI protected at 15 or 20 amps. If in doubt, contact a qualified electrician.
• Transformer and fixtures must be installed in compliance with national and all local electrical codes and ordinances.
• Do not use an extension cord or a dimmer switch.
• Keep product (cords, transformer, lights, etc) safely away from children and pets.
• Do not repair or tamper with cord, cord plugs or transformer. Do not attempt to open or service transformer. Return the
transformer with prior return authorization number to The Brinkmann Corporation for examination, repair or replacement.
• Do not submerge transformer. Do not install transformer, cables or lights with wet hands or in the rain.
• Not for use with submersible fixtures.
• Only use cables provided with product. Do not splice cables. Coil excess cable between lights around stakes and bury.
• Prior to digging ground to burying cable, be sure that no other cables are located in the same area. Contact your local
authority to determine what cables (telephone, electric, gas) may be buried underground.
• When connecting the cables, be sure the o-ring is present on all male connectors. Hand screw tightly together to get a
proper seal. Do not over tighten.
• Bury cable a minimum of 3 inches and maximum of 6 inches below ground surface. Do not lay or bury low voltage cable
in combustible materials such as leaves, bark or wood chips, etc. Do not bury cable in material that may damage the
cable.
• Inspect housing of transformer to make sure that it is weatherproof. Make sure there are no cracks or other damage.
• If house circuit breaker trips when transformer is turned on, unplug transformer from AC outlet, correct the problem, then
reset the circuit breaker. If problem persists, contact a qualified electrician.
• Additional lights can be added to increase the number of lights in your light set to a maximum of 15 lights total per
transformer. Only use Brinkmann lights that are designed to be used with this system. Never exceed 15 lights per
transformer.
• Do not operate transformer if the cord or plug is damaged or if the transformer is damaged or malfunctions.
• Do not mount transformer or lights near stored flammable liquids, gases or where flammable vapors may be present.
• Do not use this product for other than its intended use.
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT IN
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PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE INFORMATION THAT FOLLOWS
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.