Use and Care Guide: Transformer
Use and Care Guide: Transformer
Use and Care Guide: Transformer
Model SL-200-12A
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .........................................................2 Hardware Included ................................................................ 4
Safety Information ........................................................2 Package Contents ................................................................ 4
Warranty .........................................................3 Installation ................................................................... 5
What is Covered .................................................................... 3 Operation ................................................................... 8
What is Not Covered .............................................................. 3 Troubleshooting ......................................................... 10
Pre-installation ............................................................4 Cable Selection Chart .............................................. 10
Tools Required ................................................................... 4
Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY.
♦ Do not install within 10 feet (3 m) of a pool, spa or fountain.
♦ For use with low voltage outdoor landscape lighting system only.
♦ There are no serviceable parts inside the power supply unit. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE.
♦ Do not submerge transformer.
♦ Do not connect two or more transformers in parallel.
♦ Do not use with a dimmer.
♦ Plug the power supply unit directly into a GFCI wet location outlet.
♦ Do not use an extension cord.
♦ The maximum output of this transformer is 200 watts. Do not overload the transformer. Be sure that the total cumulative wattage of all
12 volt fixtures connected to the transformer is equal to or less than 200 watts.
Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Warranty
WHAT IS COVERED
The manufacturer warrants this transformer to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of
purchase. This warranty applies only to the original consumer and only to products used in normal use and service. If this product is found
to be defective, the manufacturer’s only obligation, and your exclusive remedy, is the repair or replacement of the product at the
manufacturer’s discretion, provided that the product has not been damaged through misuse, abuse, accident, modifications, alterations,
neglect or mishandling.
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Pre-installation
WARNING: Use only CSA or UL approved low-voltage
cable. Failure to use at least 16 gauge minimum cable
or install it as directed in these instructions may result
in Risk of Fire or Electric Shock. Using large cable will
ensure maximum light output.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips
screwdriver
Electrician
Claw hammer
knife
HARDWARE INCLUDED
PACKAGE CONTENTS
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Installation
Connecting the Cable to the
1 Preparing the Cable
2 Transformer
Being careful when splitting NOT to expose the copper wire, remove Lay the transformer on a flat, stable surface and insert the stripped
the landscape wire insulation 1/2 in. from both wires and twist ends. end of one wire under the terminal clamping plate “COM”. Then
Also, refer to strip length guide on the transformer. tighten the screw. Repeat this procedure for clamping plate “12V” or
“15V”.
See cable selection chart for correct voltage tap.
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Installation (continued)
Placing Your Fixtures and Routing
3 the Cable 4 Attaching Your Fixtures
Lay your fixtures (not included) out where you want to locate them. Turn the transformer on. Attach your fixtures to the cable to using
Be sure they do not exceed the 200-watt rating of the transformer. cable connectors as shown. Place one connector on each side of
Route the low voltage cable to the fixtures. If there is extra cable, the cable, then press together to lock. Prongs will pierce
coil after the last fixture. the cable to make contact and your fixtures should light up.
Turn the transformer on. Attach your fixtures to the cable using the
cable connectors as shown. Press the connector tight onto the cable
WARNING: Risk of Fire
until the prongs pierce the cable insulation. The fixture should light
Be sure to leave minimum of 10 feet (3m) of wire
on.
between the power pack and first fixture.
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Installation (continued)
Placing the sensor in areas receiving less sunlight at dusk (east side
of house, behind trees and bushes, under a deck) will have the
transformer come on earlier in the evening. Mounting the photocell in
brighter locations will have the transformer come on when it has
become darker out. The location, position and orientation of the
photocell can be adjusted until the transformer turns on at the
desired light level.
If the wires to the photocell are cut or broken, the photocell can
be replaced. Unscrew the photocell connector cover from the
transformer and pull the bi-pin connector out of the mating socket.
The replacement part is inserted into the socket and the cap is
screwed back onto the socket to provide a water tight connection.
Note that the bi-pin connector is polarized and can be inserted into
the socket only one way. The photo eye operation can be tested by
turning the transformer mode to TEST.
Replacement photocell is available in the store.
Cover the connection hole with the dust cap when no photocell
control wire is connected.
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