Patriot 343-2169 User manual

FOR LANDSCAPE LIGHTING SYSTEMS ONLY. OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
THE DEVICE IS ACCEPTED AS A COMPONENT OF A LANDSCAPE LIGHTING SYSTEM WHERE THE SUITABILITY OF THE COMBINATION SHALL
BE DETERMINED BY CSA OR LOCAL INSPECTION AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION.
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343-2169
Low Voltage
GARDEN
LIGHT FIXTURE
BULB TYPE: 20W HALOGEN T3 BI-PIN
DEAR CUSTOMER,
Congratulations on your purchase of a Patriot® lighting product. Our products will help to enhance the beauty of your home and provide
many years of enjoyment. Patriot® offers a wide selection of lighting products of the highest professional quality. Ask your dealer about
the many other Patriot® products that will help to create your own paradise.
To ensure the maximum performance of your garden light, please read and save these instructions.
Replacement parts may be ordered by using the fixture model number and the part’s name.
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INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, OR INJURY TO PERSONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Lighted lamp is HOT!
WARNING - To reduce the risk of FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS:
• Turn off/unplug and allow to cool before replacing lamp.
• Lamp gets HOT quickly! Contact only switch/plug when turning on.
• Do not touch hot lens, enclosure or bulb protector.
• Keep lamp away from materials that may burn.
• Do not touch the lamp at any time. Use a soft cloth. Oil from skin may damage lamp.
• Do not operate the luminaire fitting with a missing or damaged lens or bulb protector.
• WARNING - Risk of Electric Shock. Install all luminaires 10 feet (3.05 m) or more from a pool, spa or fountain.
• Install in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Only for use with low voltage power units with a maximum output rating of 15V, 300W per secondary.

1. Assembly of the Light Fixture
1.1 Carefully remove the fixture from its protective packaging.
1.2 Remove the lens cover by turning counter-clockwise.
Do not remove the lens from the lens cover.
1.3 Insert the bulb into the bulb socket. Use a soft cloth, as oil
from skin may damage the lamp bulb.
1.4 Replace the lens cover on the body by turning clockwise.
1.5 Adjust the fixture’s angle by loosening the adjustment screw
and retightening it.
NOTE: The lens should point up and never towards the ground.
3. Choosing Lighting Fixture Location
For uniform brightness and longer bulb life, attach first fixture at least 10 feet from power pack.
Once you have decided where you will install your fixtures, verify the type of soil.
•If the soil is of a loose, sandy or organic type, grasp the fixture post, close to the spike, with both hands and firmly push into the ground.
• If the soil is heavy or stony, dig a small hole, insert the fixture spike, replace the soil and tap down.
Never push the fixture into the ground by the fixture head.
Spike
Adjustment Screw
Body
Lens Cover
20W Halogen T3 bi-pin bulb
Wire Connector
2. Run the Landscape Wire (Not Included)
The landscape wire should run from the power pack to each light without being cut. Do not run the landscape
wire within 10 feet (3m) of a pool, spa or fountain. If the landscape wire is too long, cut it with a cable cutter.
The landscape wire should be protected by routing it close to proximity of the light fixture or next to a
building, deck or fence. Use cable suitable for low voltage landscape lighting.
See chart below for recommended cable gauges.
*Suitable cable should be sized in accordance to the table, should be Type SPT-2W. If you cannot find this cable at your local hardware or home improvement store then
please call customer service at 1-888-867-6095 or e-mail at [e-mail] to order the cable needed.
Combined wattage of all fixtures on line (in
Watts) Wire Gage (0-75')Wire Gage (75'-150')Wire Gage (150'-250')
0-60 18 16 14
60-120 16 14 12
120-180 14 12 12
180-240 12 12 Not recommended
240-300 12 Not recommended Not recommended
* llustration of xture is for example only.
Fixtures
Cable
Power pack
4.2 Align and fit the main low
voltage cable vertically to
the slot of wire connector as
shown.
4.3 Press the wire connector together
until fully seated and locked around
the cable. Pre-set prongs will pierce
the cable insulation and establish
contact. Turn on the power unit. If the
light fixture does not turn on, repeat
operations 4.2 and 4.3.
4.4 Once the clip-on connector is in
place, wrap it with electrical tape for
additional protection.
4.1 Place the wire connector
on opposite sides of the
low voltage cable where the
fixture will be located.
CAUTION
BE CAREFUL!
THE WIRE STABS
ARE VERY
SHARP!
4. Connect the fixture wire to the landscape wire

6 ’’ (15,24cm) max.
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All of the lights fail to
work
Only some lights work
• To clean, wash with a damp
soft cloth.
• To replace the bulb, reverse
the procedure in the
“Assembly of the light
fixture”.
• Replacement parts may be
ordered by using the fixture
model number and the part’s
name.
• Check that the power is on.
• Check if there is a loose connection at the power pack screw terminal.
• Check that the power switch is not in the OFF setting.
• The problem here is with the fixture's connector or light bulb.
• Check the connector to make sure the wire stabs have pierced the
landscape wire.
• To check a light bulb, exchange it with one from a fixture that is working
(remember to be careful, as the bulbs can get very hot – also touch bulbs
with a soft cloth only).
5. Light adjustment
7. Troubleshooting
6. Bury the landscape wire
* llustration of xture is for example only. * llustration of xture is for example only.
It is recommended to adjust your lighting effect at night before
burying the cable.
The landscape wire and connector can also be hidden under
stone or buried under grass at a maximum depth of 6” (15.24cm).
8. Maintenance
PATRIOT LIGHTING® (Garden Light) WARRANTY
5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY:
This PATRIOT LIGHTING® brand light fixture carries a five (5) Year Limited Warranty to the original purchaser. If, during normal use, this PATRIOT LIGHTING® light fixture fails
due to a defect in material and workmanship within five (5) years from the date of purchase, simply bring this light fixture with your original sales receipt back to your nearest
MENARDS® retail store. At its discretion, PATRIOT LIGHTING® agrees to have the lighting fixture replaced with the same or similar PATRIOT LIGHTING® product free of charge,
within the stated warranty period, when returned by the original purchaser with original sales receipt. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this limited warranty does not cover damage
or failure caused by misuse or abuse including but not limited to improper installation, accident, unauthorized repair, maintenance, or modifications of the merchandise. This
warranty: (1) excludes expendable parts including but not limited to light bulbs, batteries; (2) carries a 2-year finish warranty protecting finish against tarnishing, flaking, and
discoloration; (3) shall be void if this lighting fixture is not installed in the U.S.A; (4) does not cover products installed within three miles of saltwater coastline or any area prone
to salt spray; and (5) does not cover any losses, labor, injuries to persons/property or costs. This warranty does give you specific legal rights and you may have other rights,
which vary from state to state. Be careful, it is recommended that installation be done by a qualified professional; the purchaser has sole responsibility for proper installation in
compliance with all state and local code requirements. Seller’s employees are not qualified to advise you on the use of this Merchandise. Any oral representation(s) made will not be
binding on seller or its employees. The rights under this limited warranty are to the original purchaser of the Merchandise and may not be transferred to any subsequent owner. This
limited warranty is in lieu of all warranties, expressed or implied including warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Seller shall not be liable for any special,
incidental, or consequential damages. The sole exclusive remedy against the seller will be for the replacement of any defects as provided herein, as long as the seller is willing or
able to replace this product or is willing to refund the purchase price as provided above. For questions / comments, technical assistance or repair parts – Please call toll free at:
1-888-867-6095 - SAVE YOUR RECEIPTS. THIS WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT THEM.