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It came with instructions; there's no indication of any missing parts.
The tab at the bottom is what secures the bulb cover (not installed) in place.
The UL label on the fixture is one of the hologram 'counterfeit resistant' ones.
I am sure UL will respond when I file a 'field report.'
Anyone wishing to see this fixture, visit Lowes and ask for this: http://www.lowes.com/pd_208807-1390-GU8013-WH-I_0__?productId=3195231&Ntt=porch+light&Ns=p_product_price|0
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Interesting. Big Blue Box, Country of origin...China? People known for counterfeit/knock-offs.....? Hmmm
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From what I can tell on the internet this is a Utilitech brand fixture which is one of Lowe's house brands.
It would be interesting to see how one of their in store experts says it should be installed. There are no Lowe's in my part of Canada so I can't ask one.
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Ask the in-store 'expert?' Now THAT might be interesting!
Of course, that would open a whole new topic: Professional liability vs. "At Will" employment. I can imagine the following chain of events:
Customer: How doI install?
Store "Pro:" You can't. There's no safe way to install our product.
Company mamagement: How dare you tell people our products are nsafe. So what about the code! We don't need your kind around here!
Unemployment Insurance: Claim denied. Employer says you failed to follow instructions, so termination was for cause.
Next job interview: We don't hire folks who were fired for cause.
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I could add an interesting personal 'big box' horror to this, but that may be better for another time.
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You mean like my story when the 'expert' at the big box store told me to glue my PVC gutters together at each coupling so they don't leak??
There's actually one around here that has signage at the end of the aisle directing you to the "FLOURESCENT LIGHTING".
I don't know if I wanna shake my head, laugh or cry.
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Is it possible that the back is inserted backwards? I have a very similar fixture an the back is reversible. (just tried it)you mount the back with the flanges around the edge sticking out and mount the light to it. The label (safety and UL) face outward. Robert
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West:
That may make some sense, IF there is a KO to pass the wires thru to the box, and if the piece with the labels does come out.
What say you Reno?
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An interesting idea, but look at this front view: The way it is constructed, I don't think it's possible to assemble it backwards. Even if you did, the wires would run right next to the bulb- a place both too warm, and visible through the lens.
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Does it come with a grommet for the center hole?
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