Is there some trick to getting the lampshade attached? There were no instructions on how to put together. I have it assembled. I see how the light bulb goes in but I am obviously doing something wrong with the lampshade?!?!?!?!?
1044255
There is a white ring that is on the inside of the shade. Twist that off. Then put the shade against the lamp. Screw the ring back on. Insert bulb. Tada!
674349
No it wasn't easy. The lamp is cute, but it is in pieces for you to put together. When I received my lamp, it was broken. I notified the seller and he was rude, I eventually got my money back.
1699031
Yes I did, but only loosely. The design to screw everything together is very difficult to make work. It is not designed for the end user. This does represent some risk. If the lamp tips over and remains on, there is some chance of fire in the worst possible case. I should also mention that I bought 4 lamps and one of the dimmer switches went out on me immediately. I had a spare that I had previously bought and I replaced the dimmer and the lamp is now working fine.
692828
The provided lamp shade is a harp. It does not attach to bulb. However, most 3-way light bulbs are too large and will not fit in the harp. See my review for a work around solution if you encounter this problem.
2197639
just got done doing it myself... took me about 40 minutes. man it is tight up in there to remove the one bolt! i do have big hands... a little FYI, it is held on by ONE 5/8" bolt on the top right side of the light. i had to do it all blind. removed the small splash guard, enough to fit my hand up to the light. and it was all by feeling from there on out. removed the old bulb first from the housing, then removed the 5/8" bolt. when i installed the new lamp, i first removed the light bulb from the housing (to make it easier to access that bolt that holds it to the cars bumper) then popped the bulb in when the bolt was tight. and connected the wires. just got done doing it myself... took me about 40 minutes. man it is tight up in there to remove the one bolt! i do have big hands... a little FYI, it is held on by ONE 5/8" bolt on the top right side of the light. i had to do it all blind. removed the small splash guard, enough to fit my hand up to the light. and it was all by feeling from there on out. removed the old bulb first from the housing, then removed the 5/8" bolt. when i installed the new lamp, i first removed the light bulb from the housing (to make it easier to access that bolt that holds it to the cars bumper) then... » Read More just got done doing it myself... took me about 40 minutes. man it is tight up in there to remove the one bolt! i do have big hands... a little FYI, it is held on by ONE 5/8" bolt on the top right side of the light. i had to do it all blind. removed the small splash guard, enough to fit my hand up to the light. and it was all by feeling from there on out. removed the old bulb first from the housing, then removed the 5/8" bolt. when i installed the new lamp, i first removed the light bulb from the housing (to make it easier to access that bolt that holds it to the cars bumper) then popped the bulb in when the bolt was tight. and connected the wires. « Show Less
1383596
Make sure that it is installed completely. The first time I put mine in, it did the same thing. It wasn't completely in the "slot" or whatever you want to call it. Open the side panel and re-insert the lamp. Make sure it fits snug. Also make sure to put the initial cover back on tightly. I didn't and the light just kept blinking.
55286
You must have the shade installed wrong somehow. The diffuser should not sit halfway into the shade and the bulbs should not show. Flip the shade over and try installing that way.
963068
I put the headlamp in without any bolts and got the lower tab to snap into the lower plastic flange first ( the lower plastic piece comes out easily if you want to pre-fit it to make sure nothing is broken ). You may need to get underneath the car and look up from the bottom to get it to connect. I used a wire tie to temporarily hold the top of the lamp, so it wouldn't fall out ( no helper! ). Then put in the side bolt near the radiator, then the top bolt. Leave both bolts fairly loose until the assembly is in place. Then make the top adjustment ( forward of back ) to determine the lights vertical path and tighten both bolts. I put the headlamp in without any bolts and got the lower tab to snap into the lower plastic flange first ( the lower plastic piece comes out easily if you want to pre-fit it to make sure nothing is broken ). You may need to get underneath the car and look up from the bottom to get it to connect. I used a wire tie to temporarily hold the top of the lamp, so it wouldn't fall out ( no helper! ). Then put in the side bolt near the radiator, then the top bolt. Leave both bolts fairly loose until the assembly is in place. Then make the top adjustment ( forward of back ) to determine the lights... » Read More I put the headlamp in without any bolts and got the lower tab to snap into the lower plastic flange first ( the lower plastic piece comes out easily if you want to pre-fit it to make sure nothing is broken ). You may need to get underneath the car and look up from the bottom to get it to connect. I used a wire tie to temporarily hold the top of the lamp, so it wouldn't fall out ( no helper! ). Then put in the side bolt near the radiator, then the top bolt. Leave both bolts fairly loose until the assembly is in place. Then make the top adjustment ( forward of back ) to determine the lights vertical path and tighten both bolts. « Show Less
9036
no trick really, you just have to be brave! with the lamp unplugged , pull straight out on the bulb, keeping it flat against the lamp shade there is not much clearance and I am always afraid the glass will shatter, but it never has. good luck!
332058
It was a little confusing for me as well. Just place your hand behind the center of the outside plate (on the outside), and then with the other hand push the round spring loaded plate back to meet with your hand. This springs down and around the socket. Then the bulb should just screw in. Mine works great. Love it. Good luck. Steve Bullock
121357
Whenever I try to adjust the height, it doesn't stay in place. In fact, one time the shade came crashing on my head. Now I have it at the lowest height and I turned the shade up so that the bulb faces the ceiling. This way it puts out plenty of light. I also use a different light bulb than the one that came with it. The quality on this lamp is very poor. I don't recommend getting it unless you are handy (like my husband) and can fix things, like the faulty switch.
992967
Hello there, If i remember correctly, this is installed with a steel bracket approx about 4-6 inches apart. One important factor i should mention about this product is the coupling of the main unit (the ceiling piece you can see here) with the bracket (the big circle portion at the top). If you'll notice from the last picture, about where the cylinder meets the "dome" for the lighting, you have to hold up the light and attach these onto the bracket. It may not look complicated but it was hard doing it by myself (as the light portion is quite heavy even without the crystal bulbs attached). Be aware you will have to attach the electrical along with holding up the light and finding the holes to the bracket all at the same time! Buy a strand of metal wire to attach through the holes during the process to hold up the light. Additionally, be aware of the hydrogen bulbs you place in the lamp. Make sure you buy lower wattage (and not the big bulky LED energy saving bulbs) as they may/may not fry the little transformer in the light. Hope this helps!
675539
I used this shade for an older style floor lamp. So far it just sits on the top of the center globe, there's no way to attach it securely. I am still trying to figure out a way to keep it attached. I like the style, but there is no way to keep it on tightly. I would think that it would attach to a harp style lamp. I thought the info when I purchased the shade was misleading. I like the look of it and so I am on a mission to figure out how to attach it. Good luck to you.
1185025
As I recall, the directions were a bit confusing. We have another lamp similar to it, so we had something to compare to. The pieces do fit together.
782566
I did it; but it requires some SERIOUS diss-assembly. I'd never do it again because the plastic ends break. Then you end up with a fixture with lots of tape to hold it together. I recommend using the chains, just get it close to the ceiling as you can.
578869
Mine hangs from a lamp kit. It's fairly precarious, the pieces simply make a shell, no inner support at all.
185526
I have never bought a lamp kit with instructions. There are several books published on the subject however which can be helpful in showing assembly and creative tips.