First Light BFL-S Series Configuration guide
•5/32” hex bit
•9/16” socket
•Torque wrench
•Electrical Fishtape
1. PLACE SOLAR ENGINE ON POLE
Ensure tocompletely insert tenon into the solar
engine.
2. OPEN SOLAR ENGINE
Press the blue button on the side tounlock. Once
opened, prop stick will automatically engage to keep lid
open.
3. AIM AND SECURE SOLAR ENGINE
Rotate solar engine such that the green arrow points
south. Use 5/32” bit totorque the 4x set screws to86
in-lb.
4. PLACE FIXTURE ON ARM AND OPEN FIXTURE
Press the button on the underside ofthe fixture to
unlock.
Solar Engine
Push To
Unlock
Tenon
Point Green
Arrow South
Tighten
Set-Screws
Fixture
Push To
Unlock
Arm
PRIOR TOINSTALL
The BFL is designed to be installed on either a pole laying on
the ground, or on top of an erected pole. Ensure install location
averages 2 to 3 hours of direct midday sun exposure for best
performance. Please handle fixture and solar engine with care
as scratches will affect appearance and powder coat durability.
TOOLS REQUIRED
INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS
BFL-S SERIES STREET LIGHT
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5. SET TILT AND SECURE FIXTURE
Position the tenon on the 0°step. Use the 9/16”
socket to torque the 2xbolts down to 135 in-lb.
6. RUN WIRE THROUGH POLE
Run the 12 foot long wire (included) between the
fixture and the solar engine. Ensure the blue end is in
the solar engine, and the yellow end is in the fixture. If
using a First Light pole (sold separately), there is arear
hand hole toaid in running wires. Coil any excess
luminaire harness inside the BFL enclosure before
connecting.
7. CONNECT FIXTURE TO SOLAR ENGINE
Connect both ends of the wire from step 6 tothe
solar engine and the fixture respectively. 8. PLUG IN BATTERY
9. CONFIRM LIGHT TURNS ON
After being properly connected, there will be a brief pause and then the light will turn on for 20-30 seconds. The light will
then begin normal operation. Ifthis does nothappen, please call us at1-844-279-8754 for assistance.
10. CLOSE SOLAR ENGINE AND FIXTURE
To close solar engine, push up on the prop stick and close the lid. Ensure the
lid latches firmly closed by pulling up on the lid.
Tenon
Tighten
Bolts
Hand Hole
Blue End
Yellow End
12 Foot Long
Wire
*Click*
*Click*
Prop Stick
*Click*
Push
Up
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11. INSTALLATION COMPLETED
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