AMP Lighting VAC-HS-6718-YMP Operating and safety instructions

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INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE GUIDE
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AMP®18” Hardscape Mounting Bracket - Stainless Steel
VAC-HS-6718-YMP

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AMP®18” Hardscape Mounting Bracket - Stainless Steel
VAC-HS-6718-YMP
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE GUIDE
Important Safety Instructions: Read Before Installation
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Package Contents
This luminaire is intended for installation in accordance with local codes and
the National Electric Code (NEC). Failure to adhere to these codes and
instructions may result in serious injury, property damage and void the
warranty.
These instructions do not intend to cover all variations in installation, opera-
tion maintenance or mounting situations.
1. Make sure that the power is turned OFF before installing or servicing this
luminaire.
2. Warning: risk of electrical shock. Install all luminaires 10 feet (3.05M) or
more from pool, spa or fountain.
3. This luminaire is intended to be used only with a power supply
(transformer) rated maximum of 300 watts (25 AMPS) at 15 volts.
4. DO NOT INSTALL in walls where the capstones overhang the wall less
than 3/4” [19mm] or under stairs where the tread overhangs the riser
less than 3/4” (19mm).
5. Wiring connections must be made with UL listed wire connectors that is
suitable for outdoor use.
6. Position the low voltage wire and UL listed wire connector so that it is
located within 6 inches (15.2 cm) from a building structure, a luminare,
or tting.
7. The main low voltage cable is intended for shallow burial - less than 6
inches (152 mm).
A. (1) Luminaire
B. (2) Stainless Steel Screws
Product Dimensions
19”

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Optional: Install Glare Guard Before Installation
If you choose, you can attach the
glare guard rst before mounting
the xture.
Use the screws and washers to
secure the glare guard onto the
xture. Tighten with a
screwdriver.
Screw
Washer
Determine Luminaire Location
1
Place the luminaire onto the
Y bracket using the rubber
washers and screws. Tighten
with a screwdriver.
Y Bracket
Luminaire
Screw
Rubber Washer
Install Luminaire to Y Bracket

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Install Riser
2
Luminaire
Pass the supply wire from the
luminaire through the center
hole on the Y bracket and the
riser. Then thread the riser
onto the Y bracket and hand
tighten until snug.
Supply Wire
Supply Wire
Riser
Y Bracket
Install Stake
3
Determine the desired location
for mounting the stake. Hammer
the stake into the ground until
ange of stake is ush to grade.
To avoid damage to the stake,
place a board on top of the stake
while hammering.
Note: If the ground is hard and
the stake is dicult to install,
make a crosscut in the ground
using a at shovel.
Board
Ground
Soil
Stake

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Install Riser to Stake
4
Supply Wire
Clear away area in the ground
at wireway slot on the top of
the stake. Pass the xture
supply wire through the center
hole of the stake and lay it into
the wireway slots. Thread the
riser onto the stake. Hand
tighten until snug.
Riser
Ground
Soil
Stake
Wire Connections
5
Strip both leads from the luminaire pigtail. Using two UL listed wire
connectors (sold separately), connect the leads from the luminaire to
the main supply cable leads.
* We recommend ace heat shrink style connectors for hardscape con-
nections.
Main Low Voltage
Supply Cable
Luminaire Wires
Wire Connectors

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Adjust Lamp Direction
6
Allen Wrench
Set Screw
Set Screw Lamp
Using an Allen wrench, loosen the set screws on the ends of the lamp
and then rotate the lamp to the desired direction. Always tighten the
set screws after adjustments.

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