Lithonia Lighting SCK Safety Chain Kit Installation Instructions
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General Information
Prior to Installation: Read these instructions carefully before installing light fixtures. If you do not understand them, contact your local Lithonia Lighting distributor.
Upon Receipt: Inspect the fixture and accessories for any freight damage. Report any damage to the delivery carrier. Compare the catalog description on the packing slip with the fixture label to ensure 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
- Safety Chain (length varies: 60" or 72" indicated by model number SCK 60 or SCK 72)
Important Safety Instructions
(For Your Protection, Read Carefully)
- 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 Steps
Structure to Ballast Housing
Loop the safety chain over the support structure. Secure it to the ballast housing using an 8-32 x 1-1/2 inch bolt, a keps nut, and a locknut, as depicted in Figure 1.
Figure 1 Description: Diagram shows a safety chain looped over a support structure and secured to the ballast housing using an 8-32 x 1-1/2 inch bolt, a keps nut, and a locknut.
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 inch bolt and an 8-32 keps nut, as shown in Figure 2. Secure the safety chain from the structure to this new 8-32 x 1-1/2 inch bolt using a locknut.
Figure 2 Description: Diagram illustrates the ballast housing. An existing 10-24 bolt is removed from the ballast housing flange and replaced with an 8-32 x 1-1/2 inch bolt and an 8-32 keps nut. The safety chain is then attached to this new bolt and secured with a locknut.
IMPORTANT: Remove all chain slack from between chain connections.
IMPORTANT: If the fixture becomes dislodged, the safety chain can become fatigued. A new safety chain must be installed with reinstallation of the lighting fixture.
Installation of Safety Chain to Optical Assemblies
Reflectors with Adjustable Legs
Secure the safety chain to the reflector using an 8-32 x 1/2 inch bolt and an 8-32 lock nut in the pre-punched holes, as shown.
Diagram Description: Shows the safety chain attached to pre-punched holes on the reflector using an 8-32 x 1/2 inch bolt and an 8-32 lock nut. Note: Length of safety chain: A minimum of 12 inches measured from the bottom of the housing.
THV Series
Secure the safety chain to the reflector with an 8-32 x 1-1/2 inch bolt and an 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: Shows the safety chain attached to a hole on the reflector flange using an 8-32 x 1-1/2 inch bolt and an 8-32 lock nut. The instruction specifies using the thru-hole farthest from the edge of the reflector. Note: Length of safety chain: A minimum of 18 inches measured from the bottom of the housing.
Refractor/Optical with Latches
Secure the safety chain to the latch assembly with an 8-32 Keps nut, as shown.
Diagram Description: Shows the safety chain attached to a latch assembly using an 8-32 Keps nut. Note: Length of safety chain: A minimum of 12 inches measured from the bottom of the housing.
Reflectors with Latches
Secure the safety chain to the reflector hinge with an 8-32 x 1-1/2 inch bolt and an 8-32 lock nut, as shown.
Diagram Description: Shows the safety chain attached to the reflector hinge using an 8-32 x 1-1/2 inch bolt and an 8-32 lock nut. Note: Length of safety chain: A minimum of 24 inches measured from the bottom of the housing.
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