READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING FIXTURE.
This fixture is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local or Federal
code specifications. To assure full compliance with codes and regulations, check with your local electrical
inspector before installation. To prevent electrical shock, turn off electricity at fuse box before proceeding.
Retain these instructions for maintenance reference.
LIGHTOLIER a GENLYTE THOMAS company.
631 Airport Road, Fall River, MA 02720
MOUNTING
FRAME
ROTO CLIP
CEILING MATERIAL
Fig. C Fig. D
Fig. A
FRAME-IN
A. WOOD JOIST/METAL STUD CONSTRUCTION
1. Position Frame-In Kit opening.* Mounting bars can be
repositioned to narrow side of frame if required to
locate fixture opening as desired. Extend mounting
bars, line up bottom edge of bars with bottom of wood
joist/metal stud and nail in place. For metal stud (Fig.
A2), fasten with machine screws through holes in the
mounting bars. Locking screws are provided to lock
mounting bars in place once positioned properly (Fig. A).
2. For multiple fixture installations, use centered slots as
guides to align adjacent fixture (Fig. A).
B. SUSPENDED CEILING SYSTEM
1. Position Frame-In Kit opening.* Mounting bars can be
repositioned to narrow side of frame if required to
locate fixture opening as desired. Extend mounting
bars, until notched opening fits on top of T-Bar.
(NOTE: Make certain that the bottom of the mounting
frame is no higher than 1” above the ceiling line).
2. Lock mounting bars by bending tab underneath T-Bar
bead (Fig. B1), or by using screws for round T-Bar bead
(Fig. B2).
WIRE-IN
1. White fixture leads to neutral (white) supply lead.
Black fixture leads to hot (black) supply leads.
Bare copper and/or green insulated wire(s) must all be
connected to supply ground. Use wirenuts for splices
(local hardware item). Place all electrical connections
in the J-Box.
2. For ROMEX or BX cable use built-in cable clamp in
J-Box.
CLOSE-IN
1. Install plasterboard or other dry type ceiling.
2. Hole in plasterboard can be cut by using mounting
frame opening as a guide (Fig. C) (make sure roto clips
are rotated counterclockwise out of the hole area, see
Fig. D).
3. For wet plaster ceilings, use plaster Ring Accessory
No. 1961 (ordered separately).
* See Page 2 for Frame-In Kit installation when using
wall washer trim (1135).
LINE UP BOTTOM EDGE
WITH BOTTOM OF WOOD
JOIST
MOUNTING
FRAME
MOUNTING BAR MOUNTING BAR
Fig. A1 Fig. A2
See Reflector Trim Instruction Sheet for Trim Installation
Fig. B
1” MAX.
NOTCHED
OPENING
1-1/2” MAX.
ADJUSTABLE
MOUNTING
BARS
T-BAR
B1 B2
WARNING –Use only reflector trims provided by Lightolier. Use of other Manufacturers’reflector trims voids
the Underwriters Laboratories listing and could constitute a fire hazard.
