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summary of conlents
contemporary series 1-2
tradilional series . .... ..,.-..,...........3-6
copper and bronze series 7-9
components and accessories 10-11
technical informalion .-. .. .12-13

41972
Kim Lighting, lnc,
This Version o1977

The l2V-116 adjustable up-liqht utilizes a

low voltage lighting connector system which allows the cable
to be completely hidden from view. Cable
The luxury ot outdoor lighting can become a holder is electro-zinc plated steel, and
part ol everyone's life thanks to the innovalion
of low voltage systems. 12 volt syslems are
much less expensive lhan the standard voltage
systems primarily because they are so easy to
spear, canopy, and swivel are injection
molded Cycolac. Complete connection is
made by one screw. I
install. The low voltage cable can be run on top
of the ground or buried, whlch eliminales the
need for conduit. lt also permits the use of pin
type connectors, which eliminates the need for
wire splicing. Besides these features, a low
voltage system is more eJJicient in light output,
and has great flexibility in that fixtures may
easily be relocated to adapt to the changing,
growing landscape.
Kim's low voltage system offers all of these
advantages p lus the added Kim exclusives lhat
make the outstanding difference. Good aes-
thetic designs;the largest and most complele
selection of lixtures available; ultimate salety
and llexibility; and the Kim label lhat assures
durability, performance, and quali'ty cra{ts-
manship.

I(M LIGHTING
S!bs d ary or Waller Kidde A Company. nc
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P.O. Box 1275 . 16555 East Gale Avenue All spread lights utilize rigid metal stems
Cily of lndustry . California 91749 and cast iro n hot dipped galvanized
Telephone 213/968-5666 . Telex 67-0491 spears. Supplied with 2'cable and cross
Cablei KIIvILTG INDUSTRY connector for quick connection.
 CONTEMPOFlAtrY SEF]IEg LOVV VOLTAGE

An unobtrusive high intensity well light for
up lighting trees, shrubbery, walls, or arl
objects. Corrosion resistant ABS wellwith
l aluminum louvers. 25 walt 12 volt PAR
lamp rated at 2000 hours life.
Optional accessories: spot or flood lamps,
as Iisted on paqe 10.
A clean, low silhouette walkway Iight in
virtually indestructible cast aluminum con-
struction. ldeal for lighting pedestrian
ways, driveways, or entrances. Easily
relamped wiih 25 watt 12 volt screw base
lam p.

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12V-132 well light with 25 watt 12 volt PAR 12V-134 casi alu min u m walkway light with
36 flood lamp, 18" cord and cross con- internal adjustable shield for directional
nector, aluminum louver, and black finish. control, 25 watt 12 volt 419 lamp, and
variegated green finish.

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LOVV VOLTAGE CONTEMPOF]AFY SEtrl ES

Adjustable high intensity up light for all
types oJ directional illumination. Die cast
aluminum housing with Cycolac base con-
nector and spear. 18 watt 1 2 volt PAR lamp
rated at 2000 hours life. (can be wall
mounted by removing spea0
Optional Accessories: colored lenses, shields, spot or flood lamps. See pages 10 and 11.
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Complete up-lighting kits including Iights,
iransformer. cable, and installation
instructions designed especially for easy
installation.
12V-101 UP LIGHT OB WALL BRACKET
KIT
Kit contains:
6 Model 12V-116 up lights which may be
converted to wall brackets by omitting
spear when assembled. Supplied with 1B
watt 12 volt PAR 36 flood lamps and black
finish.

1 N,4odel 12V-261 transformer, 126 watts at

ii '12 volts wiih 6' 3-wire powercord and 100'
1l cable. Has high-low intensity switch and
automatic overload protection.
'l2V-101T Same as 12V-101 excepl trans-
former has autornatic timer for pre-set on
and off operation.

12V-101G Same as 12V-101 except fix-

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12V-116 Up light with 18 watt 12 volt PAR tures have olive green lamp housings.
36 flood lamp and black finish.
12V-101GT Same as 12V-101G except
12V-115G Same as above except wilh
olive green lamp housing.
transiormer has automatic timer for pre-
set on and off operation.
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TRANITIONAL SFtrIFS LOVI/ VOLTAGE

Two spread lighi variations from the same design iheme. Excellent in low planted areas lor
general 360' area lighting. Reflector and support casting are aluminum, stem is SCH 40
steel pipe, and spear is cast iron. Easily relamped with 20 watt 12 volt bayonet base lamp.

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12V.108 Spread light with cast iron spear, 12V-109 Spread light with cast iron spear,
2' cord and cross connector, 20 wall 12 2' cotd and cross connector, 20 watt 12
volt Iamp and black finish. voli lamp and black finish.

12V-108G Same as above except black 12V-109G Same as above except black
stem with olive green reflector. stem with olive green reflector.

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.TtrADITIONAL SER]ES

Spread lights in traditional design theme for general 360' area lighting. Finished in varie-
gated green to harmonize with surrounding landscape. Aluminum construclion for durability
and permanence. Easily relamped with 25 watt 12 volt screw base lamp.

12V-166 Spread Iight with cast iron spear, 12V-168 Spread light with cast iron spear,
2' cord and cross connector, 25 walt 12 2' cord and cross connectorJ 25 walt 12
volt A19 lamp and variegated green finish voll A19 lamp and variegated green finish.
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 TFIADITIONAL SERIES LOVV VOLTAGE

Spread Iighis in traditional design theme for general 360' lighting in low planted areas.
Finished in variegated green to harmonize with surrounding landscape. Aluminum con-
struction for durability and permanence. Easily relamped with 25 watt 12 volt screw base
Iamp.

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12V-160 Spread light with cast iron spear, 12V-124 Spread light with cast iron spear,
2' cotd and cross connectorJ 25 watt 12 2' cord and cross connectorJ 25 walt 12
volt A19 lamp and variegated green finish. volt 419 lamp and variegated green finish
o with black stem.

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LCI\A/ VOLTAGiE TFIADITIONAL SEFiIES

Spread lights in traditional design theme for general 360" lighting in low planted areas.
Finished in olive green and variegated green to harmonize with surrounding landscape.
Aluminum conslruclion for durability and permanence. Easily relamped with 25 watt 12 volt
screw base lamp.

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12V-126 Spread light with cast iron spear, 12V'128 Spread light with cast iron spear,
2' cord and cross connector, 25 watt 1 2 2' cord and cross conneclor, 25 watt 12
volt A19 lamp and olive green finish wiih volt Al9lamp and variegated green finish
black stem. with black stem.

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 COPPEtr & BFONZE SEtrIES LCt\A/ VOLTAGE

A spread lighi lrom the exclusive copper and bronze series by Kim. Everlasting quality and
durability is assured from the all copper and bronze construction with Kim's acid etch for a
permanent verde finish. Excellent as a walkway or step light, or for intimate garden areas.

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12V-180 Copper and bronze spread light
with cast iron spear, 2' cord and cross
connector, 25 wall 12 volt A19 Iamp and
a acid etch verde fin ish.

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LOVT/ VOLTAGE COPPEFI & BRONZE SEF|IES

Spread light and down light from the exclusive copper and bronze series by Kim. Everlast-
ing quality and durability is assured from the all copper and bronze construction with Kim's
acid etch for a permanenl verde finish.

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'l2V-176 Copper and bronze spread light 12V-170 Down Iight with 6' suspension
with cast iron spear, 2' cord and cross cable, mounting bracket, 18" chain and
connector, 25 wall 12 volt A19 lamp, and hook for variable heights, 25 watt 12 volt
acid etch verde finish. Al9lamp and acid etch verde finish.

Kim Lighting, lnc.

 COPFEFI A. BFiONZE SEFIIES LOVV VOLTAGE

Spread lights for general 360' area lighting from the exclusive copper and bronze series by
Kim. Everlastjng qualjty and durability is assured from the all copper and bronze construction
with Kim's acid eich for a permaneni verde f inish.

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12V-174 Copper and bronze spread light 12V-178 Copper and bronze spread light
with cast iron spear, 2' cord and cross with cast iron spear, 2' cord and cross
connector, 25 wall 12 volt 419 lamp, and connector, 25 wall 12 volt 419 lamp, and
0 acid etch verde finish. acid etch verde finish.

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LO\ru VOLTAGE COMPONENTS A. ACCESSOFIES

components and accessories

CATALOG
OBJECT DESCRIPTION NUIV]BER SPECIFICATIONS

Beplacement lamp for 12V-200 18 Wait1 2 Volt PAR 36 Flood

12V-116 (2000 Hrs. @ 12 Volts)

Replacement lamp for
12V 132
Special lamps for use in
Kim fixtures. Can be
used in place of
12V-200 ot 12V-2O2
(SEE CAUTION BELOW)
12V-202 25 Watt I2 Volt PAB 36 Flood
(2000 Hrs. @ 12 Volts)
" 12V-201 1B Watt 1 2 Volt PAR 36 Spot
(2000 Hrs. @ 12 Volts)
.12V-202 25 Watt 1 2 Volt PAR 36 Flood
(2000 Hrs. @ 12 Volts)
'12V-203 25 Watt 1 2 Volt PAB 36 Spot
(2000 Hrs. @ 12 Volts)
'12V-204 50 Watt 12 Volt PAR 36 Flood
(2000 Hrs. @ 12 Volts)
'12V-205 50 Watt 1 2 Volt PAR 36 Spot
(2000 Hrs. @ 12 Volts)

Feplacement lamps for 12V-222 20 Watt 12 Volt 1156 Westinghouse or G.E.

12V-108 and 12V-109 (1350 Hrs. @ 12 Volts)

Replacement lamp for 12V -221 25 Watt 12 Volt A19 medium base inside frost
12V-124,126,128,134, (1000 Hrs. @ 12 Volts)
160, 1 66, 168, 170, 1 74,
176, 178, 1 80

Lens-Blue '12V-230 I\lolded

Ze rlon Plasiic
Lens-Red -12V-232 Molded Zerlon Plastic
Le n s*Am be r '12V-234 Molded Zerlon Plastic
Lens-Green '12V-236 IMolded Zerlon Plastic
For use with 1 2V-1 16
(SEE CAUTION BELOW)

.CAUTION 1. When using these lamps with colored lenses, ihe 12V-270 or '12V-275 shields must be used
with Fixture 12V-1 16 to allow proper coollng of lens. lf the 50 watt lamps are used, then colored
lenses may NOT be used at all.

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COMPONENTS A. ACCESSOF]ES
OBJECT DESCRIPTION
Half shield for 12V-116
Full sh ield fo r '12V-1 16
1 00' cable for 12V
50' cable for 12V
Cable per foot. Use
catalog n u mber and
specify footaqe
126 watt transformer
wiih 100' cable
126 watt transformer with
timer and 100' cable
126 watt transformer with
18" lead and cross
con n ecto r
126 watt transformer with
timer, 18" lead and
cross connecior
300 watt transformer
Cross connector for
(1 '^o,) qu ick cable connection
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components and accessories
CATALOG
NUMBE R SPECIFICATIONS
12V-270 Half shield with lens retaining ring finished in
black. 41/2" long
12V-270G Same as 12V-270 except wlth olive green finish
12V-275 Full sh eld with lens retaining ring tinished in
black. 41/2" long
12V-275G SanT e as I2V-275 except wiih olive green finish
12V,240 No. 12 2-wire stranded wlth polyvjnyl insulatlon
12V-245 No. 12 2 wire stranded with polyvinyl insulation
12V-246 No. 12 2-wire stranded with polyvinyl insulation
12V-261 126 Watts at 12 Volts with 6' 3-wlre power cord
and pluq, NEMA 3 enclosure, built ln circuit pro-
tection and 100' of No. 12 2-wire cable for 1 2V.
Has high-low intensity swiich and automatic
overload protection.
12V -261r Same as 12V 261 except with automatic timer
for pre set on and off operation.
12V-262 Sarne as 12V-261 exceptsupplied with 18" cable
lead and cross connector.
12V-262f Same as 12V-262 except with automatic timer
for pre-set on and off operation.
12V-265 300 Watts at 12 Volts with 6' 3-wire power cord
and plug, NEIVIA 3 enclosure, fused cutout pro-
tection, and 12-13-14 Volt taps to compensate
for line d rop.
12V -255 N,4olded Cycolac plastic wjth phosphorus bronze
contacts.
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LOVI/ VOLTAGE TFCHNI-AI INFORMATION

purpose ol low voltage

Low voltage lighling systems have been designed for people who desire ultimate safety and who
want to do their own installation or have their electrical contractor install the system at a modest
cost. Because of the safety factor of low voltage, it is permissjble to run the 12 volt cable on top of
the ground or buried. lt also permits the use of pin type connectors, which eliminates ihe need {or
wire splicing. Because of the simple connection system, the flexibility of a low voltage system is

unlim ited, allowing the fixtures to be easily relocated to adapt to the changing, growing landscape.

tips lor a better LV system

1. Place transformer at least 12" above ground level.

2. Always use at least 50% of the specified transformer capaclty.

3. Do not exceed the rating of the transformer.

4. Replace lamp immediately when burn out occurs.

5. Carry 1 or 2 spare lamp bulbs at all times lor replacement.
6. Bury cable al least 12" below ground to prevent accidental cutting by spading or cultivating.
7. Place transformer switch in "low" positlon for everyday use.

8. When placing fixtures on cable, always start at the end and leave the excess cable colled next
10 the transformer. Whenever posslble, have at least 20'of cable between ihe transformer and the
first fixtu re.
9. When uslng the 126 watt lransformer, you should not exceed 100' of cable or more than 126
watts on any single run. When using in excess oi 100' of cable, place transformer in the center of
the load. The 300 watt transJormer uses two cables not to exceed 150' in length or 150 watts each.
See page 913 "placement of fixtures on 12V cable."
10. Connect transformer to an oullet that switches on in the building, or use tlmeclock when
switch in g is not available.

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TFCHN C,AL INFOtrMAT ON LO\A' VCILTAGE

transformer selection
Select the light Iixtures of your choice, add up the wattage o1 each Iixture for the total load, and
then select a transformer that matches the closest to your wattage requirements. However, the
wattage must not exceed the rating of the transformer. The minimum wattage should be at least
half of the translormer rating. 11 the total wattage exceeds 126 watts, either two Kim 126 watt trans-
formers can be used or one 300 walt transformer with lwo cables. The 300 watt transformer is
always used with two 100' cables.

transformer placement
The transformer musl be mounted at least 12" above the ground and within 6'of 110/120 volt
receptacles. The transformers come complete with mounting brackets and can be mounted on
the side of the building or inside a garage. IJ outlets are in the garden, a mounling board can be
made to give ample ground clearance. All transformers are weatherproof and come with complete
instructions Ior mounting.

placement of tixtures on 12V cable

You should not exceed 126 watts on the 12V cable, or large voltage drops will occur. lt is permis-
sible to go 100'in each direction from the transiormer, or a total of 200', however, the wattage
should not exceed the transformer rating. The wattage should be divided equally belween lhe two
100'lengths of cable. Whenever possible, there should be a minimum of 20' ol 12 volt cable
between the first fixture and the transformer. This will give a better voltage balance to the syslem.
When using the 300 watt transformer, it is permissible to place up to 1 50 watts on each 150' cable.

lamps and lamp life

The characteristics oI a 12 volt system requires that any lamp that burns out within the system be
replaced immediately or it will result in premature burn out for the balance ol the lamps. lt is
recommended that one or two spares ol each type of lamp be kept on hand.
There are various types and wattages of lamps that can be used with ihe up lights. When using
over 18 watts, it requires the removal ol the lens, or the addition of a shield and lens holder. lf the
lamps used are over 25 watts, the lens should be omitted. (See page 10.) lf larger wattages are
used, be cerlaln that you are not overloading the system.

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I$M LIGHTING
Subsidiary of Walter Kidde & Company,
KIDDE

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