Lightolier LYTECASTER 1000LV User manual

SEE BACK PAGE FOR LAMPING INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE INSTALLING LUMINAIRE.
This luminaire is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local regulations.
To assure full compliance with local codes and regulations, check with your local electrical inspector before
installation. To prevent electric shock, turn off electricity at main power supply before proceeding.
Retain these instructions for maintenance reference.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR: LYTECASTER® 1000LV, 1000LVE1, & 1000LVE2 LOW VOLTAGE
FRAME-IN KITS
CAUTION: USE ONLY WITH REFLECTOR TRIMS PROVIDED BY LIGHTOLIER. USE OF OTHER MANUFACTURER’S TRIMS
MAY VOID THE UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES LISTING AND COULD CONSTITUTE A FIRE HAZARD.
INSTRUCTION SHEET NO.
IS:1000LV
B0607 Page 1 of 2
A COMPANY
631 Airport Road, Fall River, MA 02720
CAUTION: BEFORE INSTALLING FRAME-IN KIT AND REFLECTOR TRIM, READ ALL MARKINGS ON FRAME-IN KIT AND
REFLECTOR TO DETERMINE LAMP WATTAGE AND TYPE APPLICABLE FOR YOUR INSTALLATION.
WARNING— (RISK OF FIRE) DO NOT INSTALL INSULATION WITHIN 3 INCHES OF FIXTURE SIDES OR WIRING
COMPARTMENT
,
NOR ABOVE FIXTURE IN SUCH A MANNER TO ENTRAP HEAT.
1. FRAME- IN AND WIRE-IN (Fig. A)
Fasten MOUNTING FRAME to wood joist. Line up bottom edge of
ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING BAR with bottom of wood joist (Fig. E). Wire to
supply leads. (For Cable, use built-in Cable Clamp in J-Box). WHITE
FIXTURE LEAD to NEUTRAL SUPPLY LEAD. BLACK FIXTURE LEAD to
HOT SUPPLY LEAD (120V). BARE FIXTURE WIRE to SUPPLY GROUND
(1000LV only). Use wirenuts (local hardware item). Place all electrical
connections in the J-BOX. Attach J-BOX COVER onto J-BOX.
NOTE: ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING BARS can be extended for 24”
mounting. For suspended ceiling, make certain that the bottom of
MOUNTING FRAME is no higher than 1” above ceiling line (Fig. F)
2. CLOSE- IN (Fig. B)
Install plasterboard, or any other dry type ceiling, as required. Hole in board
must be cut either on the ground or after the board is nailed to the ceiling,
using MOUNTING FRAME opening as a cutting guide. (Make sure ROTO-
CLIPS are rotated out of hole area to be cut.) (Fig. G).
*Lightolier also offers a hole cutter (HC-356) that can be purchased
separately to assist with quick, clean trim installations. In this case, follow
the hole cutting directions supplied with HC-356.
3. SNAP-IN (Fig. C).
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4. PUSH- UP (Fig. D).
NOTE: For wet plaster ceiling, use Plaster Ring Accessory No.1959
(order separately).
SEE SEPARATE
REFLECTOR TRIM
INSTRUCTION SHEETS

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR: LYTECASTER®
1000LV, 1000LVE1 & 1000LVE2 LOW VOLTAGE FRAME-IN
KITS (CONTINUED)
INSTRUCTION SHEET NO.
IS:1000LV
B0607 Page 2 of 2
A COMPANY
631 Airport Road, Fall River, MA 02720
LAMPING (Fig. H)
NOTE: Socket manufacturers have suggested that socket may fail after 3 to 6 relampings. If
this occurs, socket can be replaced by disconnecting male connectors (attached to socket
leads) from female connectors (attached to fixture leads) and replacing it with a new socket
procured through LIGHTOLIER (Fig. H)
1. Make sure that power is OFF when lamping or relamping. Remove LAMP RING
from SOCKET CUP by pulling straight down.
2. Insert LAMP (MR-16) between LAMP SPRINGS until face of lamp sits firmly on GLASS
LAMP GUARD
(Fig. I.)
3. Attach SOCKET to bi-pin prongs on LAMP.
4. Insert LAMP RING with LAMP and GLASS LAMP GUARD back into SOCKET CUP.
NOTE: 1. LOW VOLTAGE FIXTURES should be dimmed only with special dimmers
intended specifically for that purpose. Use Lightolier Lytemode, Scenist, Crescendo VA,
Neptune VA, Precision VA, Easyset VA, Sunrise VA, Radiant VA or equivalent products
by others or variable autotransformers or electronic dimmers intended for use with low
voltage fixtures. 2. Low voltage fixtures may produce audible sound when used with
dimmers, which may be objectional in acoustically critical areas.
TRANSFORMER REPLACEMENT (1000LV, 1000LVE1 and 1000LVE2)
1. Make sure power is off.
2. Remove REFLECTOR TRIM from ceiling.
3. Rotate ROTO CLIPS out of hole area.
4. Remove J-BOX COVER nearest ceiling opening by lifting SPRING.
5. Unsplice all wiring.
6. Remove TRANSFORMER ASSEMBLY from J-BOX by pulling SPRING upward. (Fig. K).
7. Place TRANSFORMER ASSEMBLY thru ceiling opening.
8. Remove TRANSFORMER and TRANSFORMER COVER by straightening TABS with pliers
and removing SCREWS. For 1000LVE1 and 1000LVE2, remove TRANSFORMER by
removing NUTS.
9. Install the new TRANSFORMER on the U-shaped holder with SCREWS and re-tab to the
remaining half of the TRANSFORMER ASSEMBLY. For 1000LVE1 and 1000LVE2, install
the new TRANSFORMER, securing with NUTS.
10. Reassemble TRANSFORMER ASSEMBLY to J-BOX by placing J-BOX COVER TABS into
J-BOX SLOTS and snapping onto SPRING (Fig. K).
11. Rewire Fixture:
A. Splice transformer red leads to white socket leads.
B. Splice transformer black lead to thermal protector blue lead.
C. Splice transformer and thermal protector white leads to supply common lead.
D. Splice thermal protector black lead to supply black lead.
12. Replace J-BOX COVER.
13. Install REFLECTOR TRIM.