Architectural Arms with Vertical Slipfitter 
(VSF, SVSF) Installation Instructions
P.O. Box 60080 • 16555 East Gale Ave.
City of Industry, California 91716-0080
626/968-5666 • FAX 626/330-3861
2/16/05         ECN 3822              Status 1 Part No. 95721
WARNING: Fixtures must be grounded in accordance with local codes or the National Electrical Code.  
Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: Keep this sheet for future reference.
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AA01
AA02
AA05
AA06
AA03
AA04
AA07
AA08
Attention:  If you intend to install a smaller fixture (i.e.
SAR/SET) onto the VSF, be sure to remove C-16 set
screw located under wireway hole.  Re-install set screw
on the tapped hole closest to the bottom of the VSF.
Caution: When fixtures are mounted on round
poles, a +4° alignment tolerance can be expected.
Before raising pole, be sure fixtures are properly
aligned with anchor base and other fixture.
Tools Required: ❑
3
/32" Allen Wrench ❑ F" Allen Wrench ❑ Torque Wrench
❑ Ratchet with Long Extension and a N" 6 or 12 point Deep Socket 
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: Make certain electrical supply is OFF before starting arm installation.
1. Remove pole cap assembly from slipfitter using 
3
/32" allen wrench.
2. Pull field wires through pole tenon into slipfitter and through tie wrap.  Tie field wires into a knot or back loop through
tie wrap. 
3. Carefully slide the slipfitter over the tenon making sure wires are not pinched.
4. Using C" allen wrench, secure slipfitter to tenon with four set screws (provided).
5. Thread draw bolts through Architectural Arm and into slipfitter.  Tighten bolts to 15-20 ft. lbs. torque.
6. Feed fixture wires through arm and out top of slipfitter.  Mount fixture to arm using washers and thin jam nuts,
torqued to 15-20 ft.-lbs.  Secure with hex nuts over jam nuts.
7. Make connections to field wires at top of slipfitter.  Replace pole cap.
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ILLUSTRATION FOR AA03, AA04, AA07, AA08
Tie or Loop Field Wires  (By
Others) To Tiewrap
Fixture Wires
Typical Fixture
(AR Shown)
(2) Hex Nuts
(2) Jam Nuts
(2) Flat Washers
Pole Tenon
Slipfitter
Set Screws
Pole Cap
Architectural Arm (Swept Solid Arm) with
Draw Bolts To Pole, Studs Toward Fixture.

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Architectural Arms with Vertical Slipfitter (VSF, SVSF)

Installation Instructions

KIM LIGHTING

When installed in accordance with Kim Installation Instructions and accepted trade practices, the following shall apply:

General Product Limited Warranty Coverage

All material and component parts used in the manufacture of Kim Products, are warranted to be free from defects of material

and/or workmanship for a period of 1 year from date of sale, with the following exceptions:

Auxiliary Equipment

All auxiliary equipment (such as lamps, ballasts, and transformers) provided by and/or included in Kim Products shall carry the

component manufacturer's warranty.

Copper and Bronze Landscape Components

Copper and Bronze Landscape fixture components shall be warranted against defects of material and/or workmanship, and

failure due to corrosion, for a period of 25 years from date of sale.

Composite In-Grade Components

Composite In-Grade fixture components installed below grade, shall be warranted against defects of material and/or

workmanship, and failure due to corrosion, for a period of 7 years from date of sale.

Aluminum Landscape Components

Aluminum Landscape fixture components not in direct contact with soil, shall be warranted against defects of material and/or

workmanship for a period of 3 years from date of sale. Aluminum fixture components in direct contact with soil shall be

warranted from defects of material and failure from corrosion for a period of 1 year from date of sale.

Limit of Liability and General Conditions

Only products which are installed, used and maintained in accordance with applicable Kim instructions, specifications and

accepted trade practices, are covered by the Kim Warranty. During the warranty period, with proof of purchase, Kim will repair

or replace with the same or similar product, at Kim's option, without charge. Labor costs are the owner's responsibility and are

excluded from this warranty. This warranty is void if the product is modified, tampered with, misapplied, poorly installed,

improperly maintained, or subjected to abnormal conditions.

Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser. This warranty is in lieu of all

other warranties, expressed or implied, including any implied warranty of fitness for a particular application. Kim Lighting shall

not be liable to the purchaser for indirect or consequential damages.

Pole Cap

Tie or Loop Field Wires (By

Others) To Tiewrap

Fixture Wires

Typical Fixture

(AR Shown)

Set Screws

Pole Tenon

Architectural Arm (Swept Hollow Arm) with

Draw Bolts To Pole, Studs Toward Fixture

ILLUSTRATION FOR AA03, AA04, AA07, AA08

(2) Jam Nuts

(2) Hex Nuts

(2) Flat Washers

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