Lightolier POWER JACK REMODELER KIT Instruction Manual

2000
INSTRUCTION SHEET NO.
A0300 Page 1of 1
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 electric shock, turn off electricity at fuse box before proceeding.
Retain these instructions for maintenance reference.
631 Airport Road, Fall River, MA 02720
LIGHTOLIER a GENLYTE THOMAS company.
IS:8603
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF
RECESSED POWER JACK REMODELER KIT
WARNING: (RISK OF FIRE) DO NOT INSTALL INSULATION WITHIN 3 INCHES OF THE POWER JACK OR ITS
WIRING COMPARTMENT, NOR IN SUCH A WAY AS TO ENTRAP HEAT ABOVE THE UNIT.
ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING BAR
LINE UP BOTTOM EDGE
WITH BOTTOM OF WOOD JOIST
POSITION NAILING TABS OF ADJUSTABLE
MOUNTING BAR ON TOP OF T-BAR FOR PROPER
SPACING TO FINISHED CEILING OR WALL
T-BAR ANCHOR CLIPS ACCESSORY NO. 1956 (ORDER
SEPARATELY) CAN BE USED FOR QUICK MOUNTING.
J-BOX
FLANGE
JACK ASSEMBLY
T-BAR
NAILING TAB
MOUNTING
FRAME
MOUNTING FRAME
ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING BAR
UPPER PLATE
STEM BUSHING
STEM BUSHING
1” MAX.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
1
2
Fig. 5
Fig. 1
CANOPY
Fig. 4
2
This unit is available in 20-50 watt versions (AND IS FOR CEILING OR
WALL INSTALLATION ONLY.
A. FRAME-IN:
1. Fasten the MOUNTING FRAME to the wood joist. Line up the bottom
edge of the ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING BAR with the bottom of the wood
joist (Fig.1).
2. Wire to supply leads in J-BOX using wire nuts (not included).
NOTE: ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING BARS can be extended to 24”. When
mounting to suspended ceilings, make certain that the bottom of
the MOUNTING FRAME is 1” or less above finished ceiling.(Fig.2)
B. CLOSE-IN:
3. Install the plasterboard or other dry type ceiling or wall.
4. Cut a 3 11/16” dia. hole in the board using the MOUNTING FRAME hole
as a cutting guide.
C. MOUNTING THE JACK ASSEMBLY.
5. Slide UPPER PLATE of JACK ASSEMBLY through hole in ceiling or wall
and then center plate on hole (FIg. 3 & 4).
6. Hold the BOTTOM PLATE up against the ceiling or wall and turn long
SCREWS until ceiling or wall is firmly clamped between UPPER and
LOWER PLATES (Fig. 5).
7. Snap the CANOPY onto the FLANGE.
NOTE: Unscrew STEM BUSHING when used with fixtures that have a
screw-in adapter (Fig. 5).
USE ONLY WITH JACKS MANUFACTURED BY LIGHTOLIER. USE OF OTHER
EQUIPMENT VOIDS WARRANTY AND MAY CREATE A HAZARD.

INSTRUCTION SHEET NO.
A0300 Page 2of 2
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 electric shock, turn off electricity at fuse box before proceeding.
Retain these instructions for maintenance reference.
D. TRANSFORMER REPLACEMENT 50W UNIT NO. 8613, 75W UNIT NO.8603:
CAUTION: TURN POWER OFF AT THE FUSE BOX BEFORE PROCEEDING.
8. Snap CANOPY cover off and loosen the two long SCREWS to
disengage the BOTTOM PLATE (Fig.3. 4 & 5).
9. Insert the JACK ASSEMBLY into the ceiling or wall clear of the
transformer.
10. Remove the nearest J-BOX COVER by lifting the SPRING LATCH (Fig.6)
11. Disconnect the wiring in the J-BOX.
12. Disengage the TRANSFORMER ASSEMBLY from the J-BOX by pulling
up on the SPRING LATCH.
13. Pull the TRANSFORMER ASSEMBLY out through the opening (Fig. 7).
14. Separate the TRANSFORMER from the J-BOX COVER by straightening
the bent TABS and removing the SCREWS from the U-BRACKET.
15. Install the new transformer in the U-BRACKET and J-BOX COVER and
rebend the TABS.
16. Move the TRANSFORMER ASSEMBLY back to the far side of the
J-BOX and snap in place.
17. Re-connect the wires:
A. Splice the transformer leads (75W-RED, 50W. YELLOW) to the leads
from the JACK ASSEMBLY.
B. Splice the transformer BLACK lead to the thermal protector BLUE lead.
C. Splice the transformer and the thermal protector WHITE leads to the
supply common lead.
D. Splice the thermal protector BLACK lead to the supply BLACK lead.
18. Replace J-BOX COVER.
19. Re-assemble per steps 5, 6, & 7.
IS:8603
TRANSFORMER
ASSEMBLY
J-BOX COVER TAB (2)
AND SLOT
J-BOX COVER
CEILING OR WALL
OPENING
TRANSFORMER
ASSEMBLY COVER
TABS (2)
SCREWS (2)
U-BRACKET
J-BOX
FRAME
SPRING LATCH
Fig. 6
Fig. 7