Volt Guardsman VPL-1011 User manual

VOLT®Low Voltage Landscape Lighting
VOLT® Guardsman Post Top Light
VPL-1011
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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VOLT®Guardsman Post Top Light
VPL-1011
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Important: Please Read Before Installation
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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,
operation 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. Wiring connections must be made with wire connectors that are suitable
for outdoor use.
5. Position the low voltage wire and wire connector so that it is located
within 6 inches (15.2 cm) from a building structure, a luminaire or tting.
6. The main low voltage cable is intended for shallow burial - less than 6
inches (152 mm).
7. If additional lengths of low voltage cable are required, please contact
www.voltlighting.com or call 1-813-978-3700.
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, OR INJURY TO PERSONS
Lighted lamp is HOT!
WARNING – To reduce the risk of FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS.
1. Turn o/unplug and allow to cool before replacing lamp.
2. Lamp gets HOT quickly! Contact only switch/plug when turning on.
3. Do not touch the hot lens, guard or enclosure.
4. Keep lamp away from materials that may burn.
5. Do not touch lamp at any time. Use a soft cloth. Oil from skin may
damage lamp.
6. Do not operate the luminaire tting with a missing or damaged shield.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
!
!

Package Contents
Product Dimensions
A. (1) Fixture Body
B. (1) Stake
C. (4) Self-tapping Screws
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6”
7”
6”
This xture can be mounted to a piece of wood (4X4 post recommended) or a
stake. Please refer to the respective installation instruction steps as below.
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Parts Required
A. (1) Extenion Pole
B. (1) Wooden Post

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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VOLT®Guardsman Post Top Light
VPL-1011
Install Support Extension Pole to Fixture
1
Thread the extension pole onto the
bottom of the xture body. Hand tighten
until snug.
Fixture
Body
Extension Pole
Install Stake
2
Board
Stake
Soil
Ground
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OPTION A: MOUNT TO STAKE
Determine the desired location for mounting
the luminaire. 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.

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Install Fixture Body to Stake
3
Fixture Body
Stake
Pigtail
Wireway Slot
Extension Pole
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4
Wire Connection
Pigtail
Main Supply Cable
Wire Connectors
Clear away an area in the ground at
the wireway slot on top of the stake.
Lay the luminaire pigtail into the
wireway slot and screw the stem onto
the stake. If the assembly does not
look straight, adjust by pushing or
pulling on the stake only. Use a bubble
level against the side of extension pole
to make sure it is perpendicular to the
ground. Tighten until snug to secure
Strip both leads from the luminaire pigtail. Using two wire connectors
(sold separately), connect the leads from the luminaire to the main low
voltage supply cable leads.

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VPL-1011
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Remove Cage from Base
Install Base to Wood
1
2
By using a screwdriver, unscrew the
screws on the side of the base and
remove the cage from the base.
Attach the base onto the desired
wooden surface and secure with the
self-tapping screws. Hand tighten until
snug with a screwdriver.
Screw
Self-tapping Screw
(not included)
Remove
Wooden Post
Cage
Base
Base
OPTION B: MOUNT TO A PIECE OF WOOD

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Screw
Cage
Base
Install Cage to Base
3
Attach the cage back onto the base
and secure with the screws previously
removed. Hand tighten until snug with
a screwdriver.
4
Wire Connection
Strip both leads from the luminaire pigtail. Using two wire connectors
(sold separately), connect the leads from the luminaire to the main
supply cable leads.
Pigtail
Main Supply Cable
Wire Connectors

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Specications and product details subject to change without notice.
© Copyright 2018, VOLT®Lighting, Lutz FL USA 33549 • All rights
reserved. [email protected] • 813.978.3700
www.voltlighting.com
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