How to Assemble a Raimond Chandelier – Step-by-Step Guide
If you’ve just received a Raimond chandelier in the mail and opened the box to find what looks like a pile of metal bars and LED bulbs — don’t worry. You haven’t received a broken product. You’ve received a carefully disassembled one.
Large chandeliers, especially those with a diameter of 0.8 meters or more, simply cannot be shipped as a complete unit. No cargo plane can fit a fully assembled sphere that size. So manufacturers ship them as individual components, with each glass ball and metal rod securely wrapped to prevent damage during transit.
But now comes the real question: how do you put it all together?
Below is a clear, step-by-step guide to assembling your Raimond chandelier. Take your time, work with a partner if possible, and you’ll have it ready to hang in about 60–90 minutes.
Before You Start
What’s in the box:
- Metal rods of varying lengths (each marked on the inside or outside)
- LED bulb (multiple sizes)
- Central mounting frame
- Ceiling mounting plate
- Hanging stainless steel line / cable
- Screws and hardware
Tools you’ll need:
- A clean, flat work surface (carpet or soft cloth recommended to protect bulb)
- A screwdriver
- A step ladder
- Two people — strongly recommended for the 1.5m version
Pro tip: Work on a soft surface like a rug or blanket.
Assembly Steps
Step 1: Identify the Rods
All metal rods are marked on the inside or outside with their length or size code. Separate them into groups before you start — this will save you a lot of time.
For the inner ball frame, you will use the inside rods. For the outer ball frame, you will use the outside rods.
Step 2: Build the Inner Ball Frame
Using only the inside rods, assemble the inner ball frame first.
Connect the rods to form a spherical structure. When completed, you should have 20 triangular sections forming the inner ball.
(Refer to the diagram showing the completed inner frame.)
Step 3: Fill the Triangles
Now take the remaining rods (the shorter ones) and fill in each triangular opening of the inner frame.
Continue this until every triangle is filled. The inner ball should now have a complete, closed appearance.
(Refer to the diagram showing the filled inner ball.)
After you finish it, the inside ball would be like the picture as below.
Step 4: Build the Outer Ball Frame
Repeat the same process — but now you are building the outer ball frame.
This layer will sit outside the inner frame and holds the outer layer of spheres. The structure is identical in logic, just larger.
Step 5: Connect the Power Cord
The cord connects through the ceiling mounting plate. Attach the irregular triangular bracket to the inner ball as shown in the diagram — this bracket supports the weight of the entire chandelier, so make sure it is securely fastened.
Finally, connect the power cord to the ceiling junction box (live, neutral, and ground wires). We strongly recommend having a licensed electrician handle this step if you are not experienced with electrical wiring.
Step 8: Test the Light
Once everything is assembled and wired, turn on the power and test all bulbs. If any bulb does not light, check that it is fully screwed
Still unsure?
We know this isn’t the simplest assembly process — especially for a 1.5m chandelier. If you get stuck at any step, feel free to contact us. We can also send you a video walkthrough if that helps.
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