INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:  RECESSED FIXTURES

SUPPLIES YOU WILL NEED   1/2" Drill                               3/8" Drill Bit Wire Tacks                           3" Fostner Bit 12-2 Low Voltage Wire      Phillips Screw Driver Silicone Filled Wire Nuts    Flat Head Screw Driver

Design Layout Start by determining and marking where each fixture is to be installed.  Next, determine the sequence in which the main line will run. The fixtures should run in sequence and the total wattage of each run should not exceed the transformer's circuit.  Total wattage is determined by mulitplying # of fixtures x wattage of bulb in fixtures.  (9 lights with 7 watt bulbs, 9x7 = 63). Refer to your specific transformer to determine the circuits allowable wattage.

Transformer 1   Use installation instructions provided with transformer, mount transformer to house and install main power feed line.  This line should be a UV resistant, UL approved 12-2 low voltage line.  Do not exceed 100' per run or 250 watts per run/circuit.  Use 8-2 wire for runs exceeding 100' or are over 250 watts. Be sure main line is long enough to reach the first lighting fixture.

Transformer 2  Drill a 3/8" hole through the deck surface and feed main line through to the under side of deck.  Next, run the main wire to your first fixture.  Secure the main wire using staples or cable tacks. (Tip: For faster installation pre-wire the main run before decking is installed.)

Recessed 1 Determine where the fixture is to be installed and make a reference mark for drilling a 3" round hole.  (Tip: Measure from top of stair tread to bottom and divide this # in half and make a mark.)  Next, measure from left to right across stair tread and divide this # in half and mark.  Center is where the two marks intersect.

Recessed 2   Next, carefully drill a 3" hole using a Forstner Bit or hole saw.  Hole must drilled a minimum of 1 1/4" deep to accept back box.  WARNING: BE SURE AREA BEING DRILLED IS FREE OF NAILS OR SCREWS.

Recessed 3 Drill a 3/8" hole all the way through the deck in the center of the 3" hole.  Next, run the fixture wire through the 3/8" hole to the under side of the deck where wire connections will be made.   NOTE: If using rectangular face plates, a 3/8" hole must be drilled to the left and right of the 3" hole to accept back box tabs.  If using square or round face plates, tabs on the outside of 3" back box must be removed with a flat head screw driver.  DO NOT drill 3/8" side holes when using square or round face plates.

Recessed 4   Install back box by inserting into 3" hole and screwing through two slots in back of box or through two slots in side of box.  Be sure box is installed straight or face plate will be crooked.

Recessed 5   Install face plate using finished screws provided.  WARNING: HAND TIGHTEN FACE PLATE SCREWS UNTIL SCREWS ARE JUST SLIGHTLY SNUG OR GLASS FACE WILL BREACK

Recessed 6 Cut and snip fixture wire and (2) main wires to comfortable working length and connect with a UL approved silicone wire nut.  Be sure at least 7/16" of copper wire is exposed and wire nuts are on securely. Loose connectors can arch causing fixture failure or fire.   Note: Silicone wire nuts are not included with fixture, but may be purchased at any local hardware or lumber store.