Hang Domed Light Fixtures

A simple domed light fixture is an economical way to upgrade a ceiling light and improve the lighting in the room. Domed light fixtures are available in diameters from 6 inches to 12 inches, with single-, double- and triple-bulb configurations and several base finishes, including chrome, white, bronze and black. They're not difficult to install.

Instructions

1. Turn off the power to the ceiling fixture location at the breaker panel.

2. Extract the black and white wires from the ceiling junction box.

3. Attach the base mounting strap provided with the light fixture to the ceiling junction box and secure by hand with the two round-head bolts provided. This is a short metal plate with narrow slots on both sides of a threaded post hole. Tighten the two bolts until the mounting strap is flush with the ceiling's surface.

4. Screw the threaded center post provided with the light fixture into the center hole of the mounting strap attached in Step 3, using a screwdriver. Insert the center post only a few turns or until the top end of the post is just above the top surface of the mounting strap.

5. Hold the light fixture close enough to the ceiling junction box to connect the electrical wires. Connect the black wire from the light fixture to the black wire of the house circuit by twisting the exposed ends of both wires together and securing with a wire nut. Repeat for the white wires.

6. Cut a 2-inch piece of electrical tape with scissors and wrap the black wires and wire nut with the electrical tape to ensure the wire nut and connection do not come loose. Repeat for the white wires.

7. Slip the center hole in the light fixture base over the threaded center post installed in Step 4 and press the base against the ceiling surface. Secure in place with the brass cap screw provided with the light fixture and a screwdriver. Once the cap screw is tight, turn the center post clockwise to tighten the cap screw against the base to hold the fixture tight to the ceiling surface.

8. Insert the light bulbs into the bulb sockets.

9. Loosen the three small screws in the mounting ring of the fixture and insert the lip of the frosted glass globe into place. Gently tighten the three screws equally to hold the globe in place.

10. Turn on the power to the fixture at the breaker panel.

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