Lithonia Lighting SCK Safety Chain Kit Installation Instructions (Discontinued)
Note: This product is discontinued.
General Installation Instructions
Upon receipt of fixture and accessories (packed separately) thoroughly inspect for any freight damage which should be brought to the attention of the delivery carrier. Compare the catalog description listed on the packing slip with the fixture label on the inside of the housing to be sure that you have received the correct merchandise.
Safety Chain Kit Includes
- (1) 8-32 x 1-1/2" bolt
- (2) 8-32 x 1-1/2" bolts
- (3) Lock Nuts
- (3) Keps Nuts
- Chain lengths: 60" (SCK 60), 72" (SCK 72)
Note: Specific chain lengths may vary by kit or application.
Important Safety Instructions
(For Your Protection, Read Carefully)
- WARNING: This fixture must be wired in accordance with the National Electrical Code and applicable local codes and ordinances.
- Proper grounding is required to ensure personal safety.
- Use approved connectors for all electrical connections.
- ALL work should be done by a qualified electrician.
- WARNING: NEVER disconnect any component while power supply is engaged.
Installation Procedure
Prior to Installation: Read carefully before installing light fixtures. If you do not understand these instructions, please contact your local Lithonia Lighting distributor before installing.
Structure to Ballast Housing
Loop safety chain over structure. Secure with an 8-32 x 1-1/2" bolt, keps nut, and locknut as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 Description: Illustrates a safety chain looped over a structural support (e.g., a beam or mounting point) and attached to the fixture's ballast housing using an 8-32 bolt, a keps nut, and a lock nut.
Ballast Housing Attachment
Remove the 10-24 bolt from the bottom hole of the ballast housing flange. Replace it with an 8-32 x 1-1/2" bolt and an 8-32 keps nut. Secure the safety chain from the structure to this new 8-32 x 1-1/2" bolt using a lock nut.
Figure 2 Description: Shows the ballast housing flange. A 10-24 bolt is removed and replaced with an 8-32 x 1-1/2" bolt and an 8-32 keps nut. The safety chain is then secured to this bolt with a lock nut.
Important Notes
- IMPORTANT: REMOVE ALL CHAIN SLACK FROM BETWEEN CHAIN CONNECTIONS.
- IMPORTANT: In the event the fixture should become dislodged, the safety chain can become fatigued. A new safety chain is to be installed with reinstallation of the lighting fixture.
Installation of Safety Chain to Optical Assemblies
Reflectors with Adjustable Legs
Secure safety chain to reflector with an 8-32 x 1/2" bolt and 8-32 lock nut in pre-punched holes as shown.
Diagram Description: Shows a reflector assembly. The safety chain is attached to the reflector body via pre-punched holes using an 8-32 x 1/2" bolt and an 8-32 lock nut. A note indicates the length of the safety chain should be a minimum of 12 inches, measured from the bottom of the housing.
THV Series
Secure safety chain to reflector with an 8-32 x 1/2" bolt and 8-32 lock nut in one of the holes on the reflector flange as shown. Use the thru-hole farthest from the edge of the reflector.
Diagram Description: Depicts a THV series reflector flange. The safety chain is secured to a hole on this flange using an 8-32 x 1/2" bolt and an 8-32 lock nut. The instruction specifies using the hole furthest from the reflector's edge. A note indicates the length of the safety chain should be a minimum of 18 inches, measured from the bottom of the housing.
Refractor/Optical with Latches
Secure safety chain to latch assembly with an 8-32 Keps nut as shown.
Diagram Description: Shows a fixture's latch assembly. The safety chain is attached to a "charge boss" (a mounting point) on the latch assembly using an 8-32 Keps nut. A note indicates the length of the safety chain should be a minimum of 12 inches, measured from the bottom of the housing.
Reflectors with Latches
Secure safety chain to reflector hinge with an 8-32 x 1-1/2" bolt and 8-32 lock nut as shown.
Diagram Description: Illustrates a reflector hinge. The safety chain is secured to the hinge using an 8-32 x 1-1/2" bolt and an 8-32 lock nut. A note indicates the length of the safety chain should be a minimum of 24 inches, measured from the bottom of the housing.
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