Reliance Foundry’s AC-powered light bollards provide a sleek solution for lighting, and architectural or landscape highlighting. Drop-in insert installation is recommended for decorative applications to create architectural perimeters. With this installation method, concrete anchors are used to install the bollard into existing concrete. Drop-in concrete inserts should only be installed in fully cured concrete that is at least 4" thick. All measurements in this installation guide assume a bare, level concrete surface.

PARTS LIST

#

PART

QTY

1

Decorative Cap with Lens

1

2

LED Tower

1

3

Base

1

4

Lens Adapter

1

5

Guide Plate

1

6

Threaded Rods

2

7

Concrete inserts

2

8

Stainless Steel Nuts

2

9

Nylon Nuts

2

10

Waterproof Electrical Connector (not included)

1

INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT

Broom

Chalk

Level

Vacuum

Threadlocker

Hammer Drill

Measuring Tape

Hammer Drill or Rotary Hammer with 5/8" Masonry Drill Bit

Insert Setting Tool for ½" Concrete Anchors

NOTE

  • Always ensure any applicable site and safety codes have been followed.
  • Electrical products should always be installed by a qualified individual.
  • Ensure the power supply is protected by a breaker. Reliance Foundry recommends use of a surge protector.
  • To protect the finish, keep bollards in original packaging until the moment of installation.
  • Handle with care to avoid scratching or damaging bollard surfaces.

Before installation

Check for hazards
Always check for hazards such as water pipes, gas lines, and underground wiring before drilling. All applicable site and safety codes should be followed.

Clean the surface
Dirt and debris can affect the line of sight and disrupt placement of the bollards.

Use a broom or pressure washer to clean the concrete surface prior to installation.

Study the site plans
Site plans are generally created by the architect of the project.

Refer to site plans to locate and mark precise center points of each bollard. Ensure sure that the electrical conduit with the site connection point is positioned underneath the bollard.

For secure installation, ensure there is a minimum radius of solid concrete around each mark.

Designate your hole marking
Use the guide plate and chalk to mark the install points for each concrete insert (or measure two marks 3 ½" apart centered on the bollard center-point. That is, each install mark will be 1 ¾" from the center of the bollard).

Drill the Holes

Create pilot holes 
Tap pilot divot holes in the center of each mark. 

This will prevent the hammer drill or rotary hammer from drifting while boring the holes. 

Drill the Holes
Using a 5/8" Masonry Bit, drill holes 2" deep.

Drill on high speed, using the hammer function if available. 

Check the masonry bit often to ensure it remains debris-free.

Prepare the Inserts 

Clear and clean the holes 
Clear the holes of all debris and/or standing water using the vacuum.

Tap the drop-in insert into each hole 
With the slotted end facing down, drive the drop-in insert (A) down until the top of the drop-in insert sits flush with the surface of the concrete. 

Set the concrete insert 
Insert a setting tool (B) into each hole, then hammer down. 

If a proper setting tool is not available, an equivalent flat-end punch can be used. 

This will cause the internal expansion plug to set the concrete insert in place.

Place Bollard Base
Install the two threaded rods into the concrete inserts. The threaded rods should be inserted through the holes in the guide plate. Place the base overtop the rods.

Electrical Connection

Before doing any electrical work, ensure the power supply has been shut off.  Electrical connection should only be done by qualified professionals.

Pull the site connection through the base from the center of the marking guide and connect the input at the base of the LED tower to the grid using your preferred waterproof connector.

  • Insert ground (Green), neutral (blue), and line (brown) wires into the connector, matching the ground, neutral and line wires from the conduit to the bollard.
  • Leave excess wire such that it will stay inside the base.

Install the LED tower assembly:

  • Push the excess wire and the waterproof connector into the bollard base.
  • Place the LED tower flush on the base plate and make sure the threaded rod passed through the LED tower holes.
  • Make sure the female barrel jack connector is accessible and tight the stainless-steel nuts to fix the tower in place.

Install Lens adapter:

  • Connect male and female barrel jack connectors by pushing it together.
  • Push the connectors and the wires through the hole to the base.
  • Push the wire all the way through the hole until the lens adapter is sitting flush over the base.
  • Tight the nylon nuts to fix the lens adapter in place.

Connect LED strips:

  • There are three female connectors coming out of the lens adapter each one of it connect to a strip, three strips in total.
  • Push each strip connector to its corresponding connector on the lens adapter, the two connectors should snap together forming on big connector.
  • After installing all bollards and its safe to turn on the power.
  • Power up the bollard and touch the raised circular region (touch sensor area) to set the strips to your preferred color.
  • Now you can turn the power on and off at will and the bollard will maintain its selected color.

Install the Decorative Cap
Cover the top of the threaded rod of the LED assembly with a threadlocker such as Loctite Blue 242 or equivalent.

Place the decorative cap over top of the base and LED assembly, and carefully insert the threaded top of the LED assembly into the welded alignment threaded nut on the inside of the cap. Slowly spin the cap clockwise until tight. Minor adjustments may need to be made to ensure proper alignment.

Inspect

Inspect the installation
From a distance, examine the plane of view.

Ensure the bollard is plumb.

Check the bollard for any signs of surface damage
Abrasions should be covered as soon as possible to prevent rust and ensure the proper life of the bollard. For damage repair or other servicing needs, please contact Reliance Foundry’s sales department.

Changing the Color

  • Any time you like to change the color remove the cap of the bollard.
  • Locate the raised circular region on the lens adapter.
  • Touch the raised circular region (touch sensor) to change the color.
  • The colors are programed in circular mode so any time you miss the color you want, just keep pushing the sensor to circle back to the color you want.
  • If you place your hand over the touch sensor and keep it there the sensor will read only once to keep changing the color, you need to touch the sensor then move your hand away repeat this process until you reach the desired color.