Arlec LVG546 Installation guide

Brand: Arlec

Model: LVG546

Type: Installation guide

Arlec LVG546

The Arlec LVG546 is a low-voltage garden tier light that can be used to illuminate paths, driveways, and other outdoor areas. It is made from weatherproof materials and is easy to install, making it a great choice for both new and experienced gardeners. The LVG546 uses a 4-watt globe and can be connected to a transformer with a maximum load capacity of 42 watts. This means that you can connect up to ten LVG546 lights to a single transformer. The LVG546 also features a dusk-to-dawn sensor, which means that it will automatically turn on at dusk and off at dawn. This is a great feature for security and convenience, as it means that you don't have to worry about turning the lights on and off yourself.

Arlec LVG546

Garden Tier Lights

LVG546

Installation Instructions

ASSEMBLING TIER LIGHT HEAD

There are four separate components to the

Tier Light head as shown : ﬁg 1

1. Fit top cap onto rim of lens and ensure that

it snaps ﬁrmly in place.

2. Fit small plastic ring onto Tier Light lens

with textured surface upwards. Use thumbs

to push the ring over lens until it snaps ﬁrmly

in centre locating groove.

3. Fit globe socket and terminal pin housing

onto the lower part of lens. Locate the

bayonet type slots, twist and lock into place.

CONNECTING THE LIGHTS TO

LOW VOLTAGE CABLE

IMPORTANT: Low voltage cable is

NOT to be used for 240 volt wiring.

NOTE: Cable lengths greater than 18 metres

may cause a small reduction in brightness to

Tier Lights furthest along the cable from the

transformer.

1. If you are adding Tier Lights to your

existing garden lighting, ﬁrst check that the

transformer is powerful enough to illuminate

lights

(See chart on page 2 Maximum Load Capacity

of Arlec Garden Lighting Transformers).

2. Additional cable can be joined to your

existing cable either at the end of the length,

or joined anywhere along the cable using an

Arlec Cable Connector (LV700). Arlec low

voltage cable is completely weatherproof and

may be used above or below ground.

3. Lay low voltage cable out in position in

readiness for connecting Tier Lights.

4. Plug the transformer into a household

powerpoint and switch “ON”. This will

enable you to check light connections during

installation.

This operation is completely safe because the

wiring is only carrying a low 12 volt.

5. At the location of the new Tier Light form

the low voltage cable into a large loop.

6. Lay the ﬂat side of the cable across the pin

terminals at the base of the tier light.

Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference

CPIN002245

Lens & Globe Holder

Assembly

4Watt Globe

Stake

Cable

Locating

Studs

Lower Tier Collar

Assembly

Top Cap

Fig 1.

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Arlec Australia Pty Ltd. (A.C.N. 009 322 105)

Building 3, 31- 41 Joseph Street,

Blackburn North, Victoria, 3130

P.O. Box 1065, Blackburn North LPO

Blackburn North, 3130

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in any way or for any purpose without the consent in

writing of the owner,

Arlec Australia Pty Ltd (A.C.N. 009 322 105).

Arlec Warranty*

Arlec guarantees this product against defects of

materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year

from the date of purchase provided the product

is used for its proper purpose, in accordance with

Arlec’s recommendations and within such voltage

and current limits as are speciﬁed by Arlec in relation

to the product. Arlec will at its own option and cost

make good, or replace this product with the same

or similar product and return it to you, or provide

a credit for any product manufactured or supplied

by it, which proves to be defective within the limits

set out above provided that no repairs, alterations or

modiﬁcations to the product have been undertaken

or attempted by anyone, other than Arlec or its

authorized agents. Should you wish to make a claim

under this guarantee, the product and proof of

purchase must be returned pre-paid by you to the

place of purchase.

This guarantee is in addition to and does not take

away from any other rights and remedies you may

have under any relevant law.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be

excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.

You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a

major failure and for compensation for any other

reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.

You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or

replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality

and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

Proof of Purchase

Please retain your proof of purchase for all warranty

claims.

*Excludes Globes

CPIN002245

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7. Holding the low voltage cable in position

screw the stake into the Tier Light base. This

will drive the two pin terminals into the cable.

(See Fig 2)

8. Continue screwing the stake into the Tier

Light until the Tier Light illuminates.

NOTE: If the light does not illuminate, see

section headed “Trouble shooting and user

hints”.

9. Press cable into locating studs on both sides

of the stake.(See ﬁg 3).

10. Holding the Tier Light stem only, push

the stake into the ground no deeper then the

locating studs on the sides of the stake. Do

not rotate or exert excessive pressure to the

Tier Light when assembled and in the ground

(Fig 3).

NOTES ON DESIGN OF YOUR

GARDEN LIGHTING SYSTEM

1. Ensure that the wattage of the transformer

is greater than the total wattage of lights.

(For example, a 42 watt transformer is

capable of supplying max 42 watts of

lighting, so ten garden lights of 4 watts each

could be accommodated).

2. If possible avoid cable runs of more than

18 metres and deﬁnitely no more than

32 metres. In larger systems, or where

the total wattage is over 50 watts, split

the lighting into two cable runs, where

each cable comes back to be fed by the

transformer.

This will ensure better power distribution

and globe brightness.

Note 1: LV42-T, LV90 and LV250 transformers include a Timer and Light Sensor.

Note 2: For systems with a mixture of wattages, add the individual wattages.

The sum must be less than the wattage rating of the transformer.

MAXIMUM LOAD CAPACITY OF ARLEC GARDEN LIGHTING TRANSFORMERS

Transformer

Model No.

Total number of Tier Lights, Pathlights,

Steplights or Floodlights in any combinatioan.

(See note).

Maximum length of cable

LV24 (24 watt)

6 4 32 metres

LV42 or LV42-T (42 watt)

10 7 32 metres

62001 (75 watt)

18 12 2 runs x 32 metres

LV90 (90 watt)

22 15 2 runs x 32 metres

LV250 (250 watt)

62 40 4 runs x 32 metres

4 watt globes 6 watt globes

Fig 2. Fig 3.

PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY

Lights do not operate. No power. Ensure transformer is plugged in and power is

on. (Is the power point working?).

Lights do not operate. Blown fuse. Replace fuse. (Note: no fuse in LV250

transformer).

Lights do not operate. Low voltage cable has not been

connected to the transformer.

Ensure the low voltage cable is connected to

the transformer. (Is the connection ﬁrm?).

Light does not switch on at dusk when

using either the “DUSK TILL DAWN”

or “TIMER” mode. Daylight Sensor/

Timer transformers only, or when using

separate Time/Light Sensor.

Artiﬁcial light affecting Timer/Light

Sensor (ie street lights, car lights, etc.)

Mount Timer/Light Sensor in a position where

artiﬁcial lights do not affect its operation.

Light does not switch on at dusk when

using either the “DUSK TILL DAWN”

or “TIMER” mode. Daylight Sensor/

Timer transformers only, or when using

separate Time/Light Sensor.

Timer/Light Sensor To check Light Sensor: ensure switch is in

either “DUSK TILL DAWN” or “TIMER HOUR”

position, cover sensor lens with black PVC

tape (ensuring that no light gets in). The

lights should switch on after a few seconds.

If the lights have now switched on, the light

sensor may simply require mounting in a

position where artiﬁcial light cannot affect its

operation.

Only some of the lights switch on. Connecting pins in cable connector

have not penetrated into cable.

Straighten pins with pliers then reconnect.

Only some of the lights switch on. Globe not pressed into globe socket

correctly.

Ensure globe is pushed ﬁrmly into position.

Only some of the lights switch on. Globe blown. Replace globe.

Lights stay on for longer period than

the timer suggests. Daylight Sensor/

Timer transformers only, or when using

separate Time/Light Sensor, LVT

If the Timer/Light Sensor detects a light

source (porch light, car headlight etc.)

during the time in which the garden

lights are on, the transformer will

switch the garden lights off and then

re-start the preprogrammed time again

when the light has passed.

Mount Timer/Light Sensor in a position where

artiﬁcial light cannot affect its operation.

TROUBLE SHOOTING AND USER HINTS

REPLACING LIGHT GLOBE

1. Twist the Tier Light head anti-clockwise while holding

the collar ﬁrmly.

2. Lift off the Tier Light head to reveal the globe.

3. Pull the globe straight out from the socket.

4. Push in the new 4 watt globe (Arlec LV412).

5. Reassemble by reversing steps 1 and 2.

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Arlec LVG546 Installation guide

Brand: Arlec

Model: LVG546

Type: Installation guide

Arlec LVG546

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