Lightolier Tangent FX User manual

Lightolier a Genlyte company www.lightolier.com
631 Airport Road, Fall River, MA 02720 • [phone] • Fax [phone]
We reserve the right to change details of design, materials and finish.
© 2007 Genlyte Group LLC • D0907
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Tangent™Track Lighting System FX
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3/16 in
[4.8 mm]
3/16 in
[4.8 mm]
3/8 in [9 mm]
3/4 in [19 mm]
5
1
33
2
5
47 5/8 in [1210 mm]
95 5/8 in [2489 mm]
143 5/8 in [3648 mm]
4
Features
Tangent Surface Track is a one-circuit electrical distribution system designed
to support and supply all Tangent lighting units in a flexible manner. The track
can be installed individually in straight runs or in a variety of patterns using
the appropriate connectors. The track can also be bent by hand in the field
or with an FX100 bending tool into curves with a minimum radius of 3'. All
track lengths can be field cut.
1. Tangent™Track: Anodized aluminum with a clear protective coating
2. Insulating Liner: Clear polycarbonate; houses conductors
3. Conductor (2): Tin plated copper
4. Polarity Dimple: Identifies the 120V line conductor
5. End Cap: Silver painted polycarbonate
Finish
Tangent track and mounting anchors are anodized aluminum with a clear
protective coating. Connectors and end caps are painted in a coordinating
silver finish. All painted finishes are baked enamel.
Electrical
Capacity is 20 amps at 120 volts 60Hz per branch circuit. The track units are
polarized and continuously grounded throughout. Electrical conductors are
contained in the polycarbonate extrusion. Track is intended for wiring to
branch circuit building wire with ground. All wiring must be in accordance
with National and Local Codes.
Mechanical
Track units plug together using tangent connectors and lock securely to
prevent accidental separation. Tangent™ lighting units can be attached at any
point along the track, up to 3"from end of Track.
Labels
cULus
FX04
FX08
FX12
FX25
FX61
FX48
FX52
FX53
FX53
FX54
FX55
FX87
FX89
FX100
Ordering Information
Catalog No. Finish Description Track Mountings
FX04
FX08
FX12
FX25
FX48
FX61, FX61WH
FX52
FX53
FX54
FX55
FX87
FX89
FX96, FX96WH
FX100
Clear Anodized
Clear Anodized
Clear Anodized
Clear Anodized
Silver
Silver, White
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver, White
N/A
4' Track
8' Track
12' Track
Mounting Anchors (5pk)
Surface Power Feed
J-Box Feed Canopy
Variable Angle Connector, Mechanical only
Variable Angle Connector, Electro/Mechanical
Mini-Coupler, Electro/Mechanical
Mini-Coupler, Mechanical Only
Grid Ceiling Mount Clips, Regressed-Edge (5pk)
Grid Ceiling mount Clips, Square- Edge (5pk)
Grid Ceiling Feed Canopy
Bending Tool
Tangent Surface Track may be ceiling,
vertical-wall or horizontal-wall mounted.
Mounting anchors or clips must be placed
no more than 3’ apart for continuous
ceiling-mounted runs, and no more than
2' apart for wall-mounted runs. A mounting
anchor or clip should also be placed 6" from
each end of the track run. Surface mount
anchors and grid clips are sold separately.

Lightolier a Genlyte company www.lightolier.com
631 Airport Road, Fall River, MA 02720 • [phone] • Fax [phone]
We reserve the right to change details of design, materials and finish.
© 2007 Genlyte Group LLC • D0907
Job Information Type:
Tangent™Track Lighting System FX
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Direct Mounting
Toggle bolts and a 3/4" “goof” washer are furnished with the Surface Mount
Anchors. Surface mount anchors may also be attached directly to surface
using other suitable hardware. Top of the track sits 5/16” below the
mounting surface.
For continuous runs, surface mount anchors should
be placed no more than 3' apart if ceiling
mounted and 2' apart if wall mounted.
Additionally, surface mount anchors
should be placed 6" from each
end of the track run.
For individual track
installations, use 3
anchors for a 4'; 4
anchors for an 8';
and 5 anchors for a 12'.
For Regressed Edge Panels and 9/16”-15/16” T-Bars.
Mounts onto T-Bar by rotating clip. Secures to track with integral set screw.
Regressed
Edge Panel
T-Runner
5/16 in
13/32 in
9/16 in
15/16 in
1 1/8 in
[29 mm]
3/8 in
[9 mm]
Track Mounting and Power Feed Systems
9/16 - 15/16 in
Square
Edge Panel
T-Runner
1 in
[25 mm]
2 3/8 in
[61 mm]
3/4 in
[19 mm]
3/8 in
[9 mm]
Grid Clip Detail
[24 mm]
7/8 in
1/4 in
[7mm]
Surface Power Feed
Mounts to a 3/8" NM (non-metallic)
or armoured cable connector.
Mounts anywhere along track.
Max load 20 amps @ 120V, 60Hz
FX48 Silver
Surface Mount Anchors
Attach to track at any point.
Provided with toggle bolts and
a 3/4" “goof” washer. Secured
to track with integral set screw.
Track and Surface Mount Anchors
sold separately.
FX25 Clear Anodized (Pack of 5)
J-Box Feed Canopy Kit
Mounts anywhere along track
for power feed from a 4”
octagonal outlet box. Max
load 20 amps @ 120V, 60Hz
FX61 Silver
FX61WH White
Grid Ceiling Mounting Clips
For Square Edge Panels and 9/16”-15/16” T-Bars.Mounts onto
T-Bar by rotating clip. Secures to track with integral set screw.
FX89 Silver (Pack of 5)
5/16 in
[8mm]
FX87 Silver (Pack of 5)

Lightolier a Genlyte company www.lightolier.com
631 Airport Road, Fall River, MA 02720 • [phone] • Fax [phone]
We reserve the right to change details of design, materials and finish.
© 2007 Genlyte Group LLC • D0907
Job Information Type:
Tangent™Track Lighting System FX
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Variable Angle Connector, Electro/Mechanical
Joins two tracks together electrically and mechanically. Allows for left and
right angles with a total of 216° of rotation. The variable angle connector
is polarized and pre-wired. Not a feed point.
1/8 in. BETWEEN
TRACK SECTIONS
3 1/8 in.
[79 mm]
Variable Angle Connector, Mechanical Only
Permits mechanical attachment of two track sections while maintaining
electrical separation. Allows for left and right angles with a total of 216°
of rotation. The variable angle connector is “mechanically” polarized.
Not a feed point.
1 1/8 in
[30 mm] 5 1/3 in
[136.14 mm]
1 1/8 in
[30 mm]
1 1/8 in
[30 mm]
Bending Tool
Used to field bend all Tangent Track into Curves with a minimum radius of 3ft.
Mini Coupler, Electro/Mechanical
Joins tracks together electrically and mechanically. The mini-coupler is
polarized. Not a feed point.
Grid Ceiling Feed Canopy Kit
Mounts anywhere along track for power feed from a 4" octagonal outlet
box or direct feed with cable, or conduit. Electrical fitting provided by others.
Max load 20 amps @ 120V, 60Hz.
Mini Coupler, Mechanical Only
Permits mechanical attachment of two track sections while maintaining
electrical separation. The mini-coupler is “mechanically” polarized.
Not a feed point.
FX55 Silver
FX96 Silver
FX96WH White
FX54 Silver
71°
MIN
71°
MIN
FX53 Silver
5.00 in
127 mm
3.00 in
76 mm
FX100 Silver