"You have bought a new lamp and finally want to put it into operation, but do not know exactly how it works? Then this blog post will surely help you, because we will explain how you will shine your lamp in just a few steps - And for that you certainly don't have to be a craftsman! "
Step 1: Place the tool.
First of all, you should get the right tool and put it ready to not have to search for assembly during the lamps. You need a stable Director, in order to be able to achieve the power outlet without any problems if it is on the ceiling. Also is a Phase tester Helpful to test whether actually electricity is actually no longer flowing through the line. And then a suitable one is really essential screwdriver, one Louter or Wagocleme To connect the cables and of course the lamp with lamp. In addition, it may have to be drilling to put on the lamps and thus one drill, possibly even a impact drilling machine for hardness, need and the fitting for the hole size Dowels and screws. If you don't have something at home yet, you will get it in every hardware store.
Tip: Get reinforcements. Another person to hold the ladder is always helpful to support.
Step 2: Switch off electricity.
The most important step when connecting lamps that you should never forget is to turn off the electricity. It is the safest here if you switch off the complete main power circuit in the fuse box. However, if you have to drill and your device still needs electricity, you can only turn out the backup, which supplies the cables to be locked up. Only when there is actually no electricity flows and it Protected against a dangerous electric shock If you can tackle the next step in the lamps of assembly.
Tip: Check the current flow with the phase auditor (also called voltage knife). To do this, stick it directly to the cable to be checked and then press the button at the end: If electricity flows, the lamp of the phase tester lights up red.
Step 3: Fasten for assembly brackets.
Depending on the lamp, it may have an additional assembly brake to make it easier for you to connect the lamps. This is often the case with ceiling lights, with this first Wear screwed directly on the ceiling or on the distribution jar must be. Older houses in particular often do not have such distribution cans, but instead simply have a hole in the ceiling from which the cables protrude for the lamp, which then makes a direct ceiling assembly necessary - that is exactly a case in which they have to drill for the lamp. If there is no extra assembly brain in your newly purchased lighting, you can easily skip this step.
Tip: Check the ceiling/wall beforehand in direct wall or ceiling assembly. Depending on the dowel or, for example, for hard concrete, you need a impact drill. In addition, always deny beforehand with the landlord whether it can be drilled or not.
Step 4: attach the luster or wagoclema.
If a Wago or Lüsterklemm is not already attached to your ceiling cables, it is now important to attach it yourself- don't worry, you do not have to be talented for this! They simply loosen the screws on the clamp until the cables fit through and then tighten them again. That will be them Later when connecting the lamp cables, help with those from the ceiling.
Tip: The small screws never go too much, otherwise they fall out and quickly disappeared due to their size.
Step 5: Connect wires.
This step is probably one of the most important, because only if you connect cables correctly when connecting the lamp, the lighting is also supplied with electricity and finally shines. Here you will have already found that three or at least two wires hang out of your power outlet: the one is the one Protective conductor (PE) The so-called grounding in green-yellow or rarely in yellow-red, however, which is not always available in old buildings and therefore only lamps with protection insulation may be attached there. Then there is that Phase conductor (L) mostly in brown or black, which is responsible for the current flow to the lamp, and last but not least Neulll conductor (s) in gray or bluethat then derives the current again. If there are once more than three wires, these are usually additional phases that do not have to be connected.
All other cables now have to be connected to the color-fitting with the help of the previously attached Wago or Lüsterklemme. The first thing to do is put the protective conductor in the terminal, then the zero -conductor and finally the phase conductor. Pull the small screws tight and you're done. During disassembly, the reverse order applies here.
Tip: Simply remember when connecting the cable: Color must be colored Or the same for the same. So black to black, blue to blue, etc.
Step 6: Hang the lamp.
Last but not least, you have to assemble the lamp by screwing it on to the assembly brake - how to fasten the lighting is usually described in the instructions. Then turn the lamp into the lamp version if it is not already firmly installed, and you are ready for assembly with the lamps. Don't forget: Arrange the electricity again and test the light directly.
Tip: If there is a cable lid, it is best to try to hide the wires in it while sliding it up towards the ceiling.
If you still have any questions about lamps assembly, you will find more helpful videos and tips in our FAQs or you can simply contact our customer service or have our own scappling assembly service - we are happy to help you at any time.