GEH-3917C
INSTRUCTIONS
WL-70 Wallighter Luminaire
35-201578-F9 (11/99)
WARNING
Risk of electric shock
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Turn power off before servicing
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see instructions
READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING
MOST DWELLINGS BUILT BEFORE 1985 HAVE
SUPPLY WIRE RATED 60C. CONSULT A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN BEFORE INSTALLING.
GENERAL
This luminaire is designed for outdoor lighting service,
and should not be used in areas of limited ventilation, or in
high ambient temperature enclosures. Best results will be
obtained if installed and maintained according to the
following recommendations.
UNPACKING
This luminaire has been properly packed so that no parts
should have been damaged during transit. Inspect to
confirm.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION
Unit will fall if not installed properly
•
Follow installation instructions
WARNING
Risk of fire
•
Use supply wire specified on
nameplate
Knock-out holes are provided to permit mounting on
vertical surfaces with two ‘’ diameter bolts (not provided)
through the rear of the fixture. You can also attach the
luminaire to a flush mounted outlet box (4'’ octagon or 4'’
x 4'’ square) marked for use in wet locations. The unit may
be attached to the outlet box (not provided) with two 10-24
screws approximately ‘’ long (not provided). An alternate
method of mounting the unit over the flush mounted outlet
box is to position the unit over the box and mount on the
vertical surface as above with two ‘’ diameter bolts (not
provided) through the knockouts in the rear of the fixture.
A gasket is provided on the back of the housing to seal
between the luminaire and the mounting surface. If addi-
tional sealing is desired, caulk the back of the housing with
generic non-hardening sealer (not provided) across the top
and down both sides.
For access to the mounting knock-outs and internal
wiring compartment, remove the reflector by loosening the
two screws and passing the heads of the screws through the
keyway slots in the reflector.
After installation and wiring is complete, replace the
reflector by passing the keyway slots over the heads of the
screws. Slide the reflector into position and tighten the
screws.
WIRING
Make all electrical connections in accordance with
the National Electrical Code and any applicable local
code requirements.
Verify that supply voltage is correct by comparing it
to nameplate.
Ballast assemblies are completely wired so that the user
must connect only the supply conductors to the primary
leads and ground screw in the fixture.
LAMPS
The WL7S is designed for high pressure sodium medium
base lamps up to 70 watts, depending on the ballast in-
stalled.
LAMP INSTALLATION
Use only lamps specified on nameplate. Observe
lamp manufacturer’s recommendations and
restrictions on lamp operation, particularly ballast
type, burning position, etc.
Lamp Tightness – Medium Base Lamp:
The lamp
should be tightened to a light firmness sufficient to depress
the center contact.
OPTIONAL PHOTOELECTRIC CONTROL
If a photoelectric control is to be installed, take off the
refractor and remove the plastic plug from the ballast cover.
Push the cell through the hole and attach, then tighten the
nut provided. Connect leads as specified on the
photocontrol nameplate.
CHECKING OUT THE SYSTEM
When the luminaire is ready for operation, turn on the
power. If there is a photoelectric control, cover the control
window with some black tape or other masking. The lamp
arc should strike and the lamp should reach full brightness
within a few minutes (3-4 minutes for high pressure so-
dium). Remove the photoelectric control masking, and this
should turn the fixture off, if installed during daylight
hours.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the fixture does not operate after installation, re-read
the instructions and perform the following checks.
1. Is there 120 volt incoming power to the fixture as
specified on the nameplate?
2. Is the lamp damaged? Replace with new lamp. Is lamp
seated in socket properly?
3. For models with optional photoelectric control:
a. During daylight operation, does the lamp come on
when the photoelectric control window is covered? If
not, retest with a known good lamp. If it still does not
light, replace the control device.
b. During daylight operation, does the lamp go out
within two minutes after the control window is
uncovered? If not replace the control device.
c. After having operated correctly in service does the
lamp burn continually all day? If so, replace the
control device.
4. With high pressure sodium (HPS) lamps, the end of
life failure mode is one of cycling. The lamp will
come on for a short time and then shut off. The
initial on/off period may be as long as an hour or
more, but will shorten over time to as little as one
minute. Replacement of the lamp will correct the
cycling condition.
5. For replacement parts, contact a local authorized
General Electric Company lighting systems distributor.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
It will occasionally be necessary to clean the optical parts
in order to maintain the light level. Frequency of cleaning
will depend on the dirt level in the area and the minimum
light level which is acceptable. The reflector and refractor
should be cleaned with any suitable non-abrasive glass
cleaning solution, soap, or detergent, and rinsed with clean
water. Use of abrasive cleaners will shorten the life of any
reflector surface.
The refractor is held to the mounting plate by two
screws, and should be removed during installation and
wiring.
Customer wiring enters through the ‘’ conduit knock-out
in the rear or through the ‘’ conduit knockout located on
the bottom. An easy access wiring compartment behind the
reflector is provided for electrical connection.
These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment nor to provide for every possible contingency to be met in connection with installation, operation or
maintenance. Should further information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser’s purposes, the matter should be referred
to GE Lighting Solutions.
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