RAB AL Installation Instructions
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TM AREA LIGHT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Thank you for buying RAB lighting
fixtures. Our aim is to design the
best quality products to get the job
done right. We’d like to hear your
comments. Call the Marketing
Department at 888-RAB-1000, or
email: [email protected]
IMPORTANT
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING FIXTURE. RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
RAB fixtures must be wired in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes. Proper
grounding is required for safety. This product must be installed in accordance with the applicable installation code by a
person familiar with the construction and operation of the product and the hazards involved.
WARNING: Make certain power is OFF before installing or maintaining fixture.
Mounting with Slipfitter
The slipfitter fits a 2 3/8” O.D. tenon. Place the
slipfitter over the tenon and secure with the (2) Set
Screws on the side of the slipfitter.
To adjust the angle of the fixture:
a. Remove (2) Cover Plate Screws and the
Round Cover Plate.
b. Hold the top of fixture, loosen the Locking Bolt
and swivel the fixture.
c. Tighten the Locking Bolt and re-attach the
Round Cover Plate.
1.
2.
Locking
Bolt
Set Screws
Round Cover
Plate
Cover Plate
Screws
FIXED ARM
For full cutoff, mount arm oriented as shown below.
Up Tilt Fixed arm
For 6 degree up tilt, mount arm oriented as shown below.
Pole Drilling detail
For mounting to a pole not drilled at RAB.
Note: These instructions do not cover all details or variations
in equipment nor do they provide for every possible situation
during installation, operation or maintenance.
RAB fixture designs are protected under
U.S. and International Intellectual Property laws.
Patent pending.
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Mounting (1) AL fixture
Directly to pole
Fixed Arm mounting directly to 4” or larger square steel
pole. Note Arm Orientation detail on first page.
Loosen (4) door screws, open fixture. Remove
ballast cover.
Insert Threaded Rods into the pole and thread into
the Bolster Plate.
Feed wires from fixture through Gasket, Arm and
2nd Gasket and into pole. Make connections and
knot wires as a strain relief. Replace pole cap.
Line up extrusion slots with the Threaded Rods and
slide Arm and fixture on Threaded Rods.
Place flat washer, lock washer and nut on the
Threaded Rods inside the fixture and tighten
securely.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Bolster
Plate
Gaskets (2)
Arm
Threaded
Rods
Mounting (2) al fixtures
at 90° directly to pole
Fixed Arm direct pole mounting of 2 fixtures at 90 de-
grees as shown below.
See steps 1-5 in “MOUNTING (1) AL FIXTURE
DIRECTLY TO POLE” section. Follow for each fixture
Mounting (2) al fixtures
at 180° directly to pole
Fixed Arm direct pole mounting of 2 fixtures at 180 de-
grees as shown below.
See steps 1-5 in “MOUNTING (1) AL FIXTURE
DIRECTLY TO POLE” section. Follow for each fixture
Mounting (3) al fixtures
directly to pole
Fixed Arm direct pole mounting of 3 fixtures.
See steps 1-5 in “MOUNTING (1) AL FIXTURE
DIRECTLY TO POLE” section. Follow for each fixture
Mounting (4) al fixtures
directly to pole
Fixed Arm direct pole mounting of 4 fixtures.
See steps 1-5 in “MOUNTING (1) AL FIXTURE
DIRECTLY TO POLE” section. Follow for each fixture
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Mounting (1) al fIXTURE to
BTA adaptor
Fixed Arm mounting to RAB’s pole top adaptor,
Loosen (4) door screws, open fixture. Remove
ballast cover.
Insert Threaded Rods into the Adaptor.
Feed wires from fixture through Gasket, Arm and
2nd Gasket and into Adaptor. Make connections
and push wires into the adaptor. Wires should be
knotted as a strain relief.
Line up extrusion slots with the Threaded Rods
and slide Arm and fixture on Threaded Rods.
Place flat washer, lock washer and nuts on
each Threaded Rod inside the fixture. Tighten
securely.
Place Adaptor over 2 3/8” Tenon and tighten set
screws on Adaptor.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Adaptor
Gaskets(2)
Arm
Threaded
Rods(2)
Mounting (2) al fixtures at
180° TO bta ADAPTOR
Fixed Arm mounting to BTA180 for mounting 2 fixtures at
180 degrees as shown below.
See steps 1-6 in “MOUNTING (1) AL FIXTURE TO BTA
ADAPTOR” section. Follow for each fixture.
Mounting (2) al fixtures at
90° TO bta ADAPTOR
Fixed Arm mounting to BTA90 for mounting 2 fixtures at
90 degrees as shown below.
See steps 1-6 in “MOUNTING (1) AL FIXTURE TO BTA
ADAPTOR” section. Follow for each fixture.
Mounting (3) al fixtures TO
bta ADAPTOR
Fixed Arm mounting to BTA3 for mounting 3 fixtures as
shown below.
See steps 1-6 in “MOUNTING (1) AL FIXTURE TO BTA
ADAPTOR” section. Follow for each fixture.
Mounting (4) al fixtures TO
bta ADAPTOR
Fixed Arm mounting to BTA4 for mounting 4 fixtures as
shown below.
See steps 1-6 in “MOUNTING (1) AL FIXTURE TO BTA
ADAPTOR” section. Follow for each fixture.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Is the proper lamp installed? Check the wattage and
ANSI code on the fixture label against markings on
the lamp. Refer to Replacement Lamp table above
for verification.
Make sure the lamp is not defective. Try a lamp
known to be in operating condition.
Check that the line voltage at fixture is correct. Refer
to wiring directions.
Is there voltage at the lamp socket? If there is no
voltage, check all connections.
Is the fixture grounded properly?
Is the photocell functioning properly (if used)?
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
ACCESSORIES AND
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Chrome Wire Guard:
GDMEG
House Side Sheild:
MEGH9
Bolster Plate:
ALBP
Pole Top Tenon Adaptors:
BTA4
AL-IN-0308 REV2
REPLACEMENT LAMPS AND
BALLASTS
RAB Lamp
ANSI
RAB Ballast
Wattage
Catalog#
Code
Catalog#
High Pressure Sodium
250
LHPS250
S50
BHPSH250QT
400
LHPS400
S51
BHPSH400QT
Metal Halide
175
LMH175MOG M57
BMHH175QT
200PS
LMH200PS
M136
BMHH200PSQ
250
LMH250
M58
BMHH250QT
250PS
LMH250PS
M153
BMHH250PSQ
320PS
LMH320PS
M154
BMHH320PSQ
350PS
LMH350PS
M131
BMHH350PSQ
400
LMH400Z
M59
BMHH400QT
400PS
LMH400PS
M155
BMHH400PSQ
480V Ballasts are available, consult factory.
Easy Installation & Product Help
LAMP INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Prior to installing, check that the lamp is
the correct ANSI type and wattage. Observe lamp
manufacturer’s recommendations on lamp operation,
ballast type and burning positions.
Disconnect power. Make sure fixture and lamp are
cool enough to touch.
Loosen (4) screws from the door of the fixture.
Screws will remain captive to door. Open and swing
door down on hinges.
Fully screw the lamp into the socket.
Before closing door, make sure door gasket is
properly seated all around the door.
Check that all mounting bolts are tight.
Close door. Tighten screws.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
WIRING
All units are factory wired for 277V, except for units
with a requested 120V Photocell(“/PC”). If voltages
other than 277V are required, remove ballast cover and
rewire for the appropriate voltage.
Connect the black fixture lead to the (+) LINE
supply lead.
Connect the white fixture lead to the (-) COMMON
supply lead.
Connect the Ground wire from fixture to supply
ground.
All unused leads must be capped and insulated.
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2.
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4.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Be sure fixture temperature is cool
enough to touch. Do not clean or maintain while
fixture is energized.
Clean glass lens with non-abrasive glass cleaning
solution.
As lamps age, light output diminishes. Mass
re-lamping at regular intervals ensures full light output
at the highest efficiency.
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