Elk Home Installation Guide
This guide provides instructions for installing Elk Home light fixtures, models 89244/1, 89254/1, 89264/1, and 89284/1.
Important Safety Information
WARNING: DISCONNECT POWER AT THE MAIN FUSE BOX BEFORE INSTALLATION.
WARNING: This fixture is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and all local code specifications. If you are not familiar with code requirements, installation by a certified electrician is recommended.
Before assembly, remove all parts and part packages from the box. If anything is missing, please contact the retailer from which the product was purchased.
For questions, call: 800-613-3261, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM ET.
Installation Steps
- Carefully pull house wires out of the junction box so they are easily accessible during installation.
- Position the mounting bracket (A) so the threaded ends of the attached fixture mounting screws (E) are facing down towards the floor.
- Carefully pull house wires through the center hole in the mounting bracket (A). Align the small holes in the mounting bracket (A) with the holes in the junction box.
- Thread each junction box screw (B) into the appropriate hole in the mounting bracket (A) and into the hole in the junction box. Tighten the junction box screws (B) to secure the mounting bracket (A) to the junction box. CAUTION: Make sure house wires are pulled completely through the hole in the mounting bracket. DO NOT pinch wires between the mounting bracket and the ceiling.
- Strip 3/4" of insulation from the ends of the fixture wires.
- Slightly loosen the ground screw on the mounting bracket (A). Do not completely remove the ground screw. Wrap the house ground wire (copper) around the ground screw, leaving enough ground wire to attach to the fixture ground wire. Twist the end of the fixture ground wire and the end of the house ground wire (copper) together. Twist a wire nut (C) onto the ends of the wires. Completely tighten the wire nut (C). Refer to the chart below for correct wire connections.
Ground Wire Connection Chart: Connect Supply (House) Ground Copper Wire to: Bare Copper Wire or, Bare Silver Wire or, Green Insulated Wire.
Diagram Description: Illustration shows the mounting bracket (A) attached to the junction box using screws (B). Fixture mounting screws (E) extend downwards from the bracket. Another illustration details the ground wire connection: the house ground wire (copper) is wrapped around the ground screw (A) and connected to the fixture ground wire, secured by a wire nut (C).
Wire Connections
Step 7: Twist the end of the house lead wire (black) and the end of the fixture lead wire together. Twist a wire nut (C) onto the ends of the wires. Completely tighten the wire nut (C). Twist the end of the house neutral wire (white) and the end of the fixture neutral wire together. Twist a wire nut (C) onto the ends of the wires. Completely tighten the wire nut (C). Refer to the chart below for correct wire connections.
Step 8: Wrap electrical tape (not included) around the wire nuts (C) and wires. Ensure wires are securely fastened into the wire nuts.
Step 9: Carefully push all wires and wire nuts into the junction box.
| Connect Black Lead Supply (House) Wire to: | Connect White Neutral Supply (House) Wire to: |
|---|---|
| Black Wire or, *Parallel Cord (Round and Smooth) or, No printed words on wire insulation or, Insulated Wire (other than green) with Copper Conductor. | White Wire or, *Parallel Cord (Square and Ridged) or, Printed words on wire insulation or, Insulated Wire (other than green) with Silver Conductor. |
*Note: When parallel wire (SPT 1 & SPT 2) is used: The lead wire is round in shape or smooth. The neutral wire is square in shape or ridged.
Diagram Description: Illustration shows the electrical connections: House lead wire (black) connected to fixture lead wire with wire nut (C); House neutral wire (white) connected to fixture neutral wire with wire nut (C). A separate ground wire connection is also depicted.
Final Assembly
- Carefully raise the fixture up to the ceiling. Place the canopy (D) of the fixture over the mounting bracket (A). Pass the holes in the canopy (D) over the ends of the fixture mounting screws (E).
- Screw one threaded cap (F) onto the end of each fixture mounting screw (E). Tighten the threaded caps (F) to secure the fixture to the ceiling. DO NOT over tighten.
- Pass the hole in the top of the shade (K) over the socket. Thread the socket ring (L) onto the socket. Tighten the socket ring (L) to secure the shade (K) in place. DO NOT over tighten.
- Screw the recommended bulb (E26 Edison bulb type, not included) into the socket. Verify the correct bulb wattage marked on the socket of the fixture. WARNING: DO NOT exceed maximum bulb wattage.
Diagram Description: Diagram shows the final assembly steps: Canopy (D) is placed over mounting bracket (A), secured by threaded caps (F) onto screws (E). Shade (K) is attached to the socket via socket ring (L). A bulb is shown for installation.
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