
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions before performing any work. To avoid
the risk of electric shock, turn off power before installing or
servicing luminaire.
WARNING: Luminaire must be grounded in accordance with appropriate
codes. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
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Versa VS
Low Voltage Cable Instructions
1. Low voltage cable connector (by others) or outdoor use, corrosion protected wire nuts (by others) to be used with
10 or 12-gauge supply cable (by others) and 18-gauge SPT-1W fixture cable supplied with the Versa VS fixture.
2. Supply cable to be laid on top of the ground, placed under "ground cover" (shallow burial, less than 6 inches deep),
or directly buried in accordance with the NEC.
3. Supply cable must be SPT-3W or suitable for wet locations, sunlight resistant and direct burial per UL 493 and sized
per UL 1838, and must be buried less than 6 inches deep. Minimum depth of 4 inches is recommended when
burying in lawns to prevent damage from aerators or other lawn equipment.
4. The 18-gauge cable provided with the fixture must be protected by routing in close proximity to the fixture or
secured to a building structure such as a house or a deck. 18 gauge fixture cable supplied with the Versa fixture
must be cut off so that it is connected to the low voltage cable connector or wire nuts within 6 inches of the fixture
or building structure.
5. When making an underground connection to the 10 or 12-gauge supply cable (not provided), the fixture cable must
not be buried more than 6 inches.
6. Connect supply cable to the terminals of the transformer (not provided) and turn ON.
7. If using a cable connector supplied by others, follow connector manufacturer instructions.
WARNINGS:
Mount the Versa VS fixture in or on non-combustible mounting surfaces only!
Risk of electrical shock. Install fixture a minimum of 10 feet from pools, spas & fountains!
NOTE:
This fixture is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electric Code and local code specifications.
Failure to adhere to these codes and instructions may result in serious injury and/or damage to fixture, voiding the
warranty. These instructions do no purport to cover all details or variations in equipment, nor to provide for every
possible contingency related to installation, operation, maintenance, or mounting. Should specific problems occur
that are not addressed by these instructions, contact your local sales representative or distributor for assistance.
Retain these instructions for future reference.
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS:
Lighted fixture is hot. To reduce risk of injury to persons, turn fixture off or unplug and allow to cool before
adjusting or re-aiming.
Installation Instructions
1. Ensure power is off before installing Versa VS fixture.
2. Versa VS fixture is intended to be mounted on an Illumitex “VMT” mounting stake or junction box (provided by
others) which is UL listed for low voltage and wet locations.
3. Wire fixture per instructions listed below.
4. IMPORTANT: When rating a transformer for the Versa VS, assume 25W to accommodate for startup conditions.
Normal operation of the Versa VS is ~8W.
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