Installing your Harbor Breeze WLM141MBK Oakdale 1-Light Outdoor Wall Light requires careful wiring. Always prioritize safety and consult a qualified electrician if you're unsure. Here's how to connect the wires:
- Safety First: Turn off the circuit breaker that controls the light fixture to prevent electrical shock.
- Remove the Old Fixture (if applicable): Disconnect the wires from your existing light, noting how they were connected.
- Mounting Strap: Remove the decorative nut from the threaded post on the mounting strap. Attach the mounting strap to the outlet box using the provided screws; tighten them securely.
- Wiring Connections:
- Unwrap the bare wire (ground) from the black and white wires on the fixture.
- Strip approximately 3/4 inch of insulation from the wire ends using wire strippers.
- Connect the bare or green ground wire from the outlet box to the bare wire from the fixture using a wire connector.
- Connect the white wire from the fixture to the white wire from the outlet box using a wire connector.
- Connect the black wire from the fixture to the black wire from the outlet box using a wire connector. Twist the wire connectors clockwise to ensure a secure connection.
- Secure Connections: Wrap electrical tape around each wire connector, extending down onto the wires themselves, for added safety and to prevent exposed wires.
- Attach the Fixture: Secure the fixture to the mounting strap using the decorative nut. Before fully tightening, use a level to ensure the fixture is straight.
- Attach the Shade: Depending on your model, attach the shade using the socket ring or screws that came with the light.
- Install the Bulb: Insert a 60-watt max standard-base incandescent bulb (or a CFL/LED equivalent) into the fixture.
- Restore Power & Test: Turn the breaker back on and test the light. If it doesn't work, review the troubleshooting section in the Harbor Breeze manual.
- Seal the Fixture: After installation, caulk around the fixture where it meets the wall with silicone weather sealant to prevent water damage. Always consult the product's instruction manual for specific details. If you're uncomfortable with any part of this process, contact a qualified electrician.
