Questions and answers about Flycatcher pendant ceiling lights
QUESTION
Are there instructions for fitting Flycatcher ceiling lights.
ANSWER
Yes there are instructions for fitting Flycatcher ceiling lights.
Flycatcher Fitting instructions.
1. The wooden pattress should be securely fitted to the ceiling by a qualified electrician..
2. Wiring of the 3-hook ceiling plate and lamp holder should be carried out by a qualified electrician. Please Note: The 3-hook ceiling plate will need to be earthed using the supplied earth tag.
3. The bulb should not touch the bowl (approx 5cm away) and cable should be secured by tightening the cord grip.
My Flycatcher ceiling lights come complete with a 13w LED (Dimmable) bulb.
QUESTION
Can the height of a Flycatcher be adjusted?
ANSWER
Yes the height of a Flycatcher be adjusted.
The flycatcher is fixed to the ceiling with a circular 3 hook ceiling rose and is supported by 3 chains. The height of the flycatcher can be adjusted when fitting by removing a number links from the chains (I suggest no more than 2 to 3 links).
QUESTION
Do your Flycatcher ceiling lights come with everything needed to fit them?
ANSWER
My Flycatcher ceiling lights come with everything you need to easily convert your existing ceiling fitting. Wiring should be carried out by a qualified electrician.
QUESTION
Do you have your lights tested?
I have my Class 1 lights with metal components and an earth connections independently PAT tested and labelled.
ANSWER
My Class 2 lights are double-insulated and do not need an earth connection for safety and are not PAT tested ie pendants with plastic lamp holders.
QUESTION
How do I assess the suitability of my ceiling height for a Flycatcher ceiling light?
ANSWER
Flycatchers are generally best suited to higher ceilings.
To help you assess the suitability of your ceiling’s height:
1. The distance from the floor to the base of the light should ideally be no less than 200cm.
2. This 200cm measurement should be added to the bowl height measurement and the chain to ceiling measurement of your chosen light which will give you the ideal ceiling height.
e.g.
Floor to the base of the light 200cm
Bowl height 14cm
Chain to ceiling height 47cm
Ideal ceiling height 261cm
The height of the flycatcher can be adjusted when fitting by removing a number of links from the chains (I suggest no more than 2 to 3 links) 1 link equals 2cm.
If the chains are shortened too much it puts a strain on the glass bowl.
The measurements for all lights are in the descriptions on my site www.itsalight.co.uk.
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