RSA Lighting Microgem User manual

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MICROGEM - DIE CAST low voltage recessed lighting

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Microgem™ is RSA’s most comprehensive recessed product
offering. With a wide variety of trim styles from regressed baf-
fles and reflectors to adjustable pulldown wall washers and
U.L. listed showerlights, Microgem can meet any recessed
lighting design need.
The miniature size of Microgem (trim diameter of only 4.313”)
helps make it one of the most sought after lighting products of
its kind.
Microgem recessed fixtures are low voltage and are accom-
panied by a wide selection of recessed housing choices. The
newest addition to the family of housings is the shallow I.C.
can which boasts a 5.5” above ceiling height.
All Microgem products are U.L. listed and contractor friendly.
Trims have a 0.75” flange so that there is room for adjustment
after the ceiling cut-out is made.
MICROGEM
Trims and Housings for New Construction, I.C. or Remodel
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MICROGEM - DIE CAST TRIMS
MICROGEM - DIE CAST TRIMS
GLASS DOME SHOWERLIGHT
Die Cast Shower Light Trim w/ Dome Glass for Wet Location
Halogen GY6.35 12 volts 50 watts max.
Item #
MLV2033 White Trim w/ Dome Frosted Dome Glass Lens
• Internal clear anodized reflector
• Internal silicone gasket
REGRESSED REFLECTOR SHOWERLIGHT
Die Cast Shower Light Trim w/ Reflector for Wet Location
Halogen MR16 12 volts 50 watts max.
Item #
MLV2037 White Trim w/ Clear Reflector (shown)
MLV2038 White Trim w/ Black Reflector
MLV2039 White Trim w/ White Reflector
MLV2043 Chrome Trim w/ Clear Reflector
MLV2044 Chrome Trim w/ Black Reflector
MLV2045 Chrome Trim w/ White Reflector
• Internal clear anodized reflector
• Internal silicone gasket
FLAT GLASS SHOWERLIGHT
Die Cast Shower Light Trim w/ Flat Glass for Wet Location
Halogen GY6.35 12 volts 50 watts max.
Item #
MLV2049 White Trim w/ Clear Reflector (shown)
MLV2051 Chrome Trim w/ Clear Reflector
• Clear or frosted glass lens (specify)
• Internal silicone gasket
ROUND GLASS TRIM
Die Cast Trim w/ Round Glass Accent
Halogen MR16 12 volts 71 watts max.
Item #
MLV3041 White Trim w/ Frosted Glass (shown)
MLV3042 White Trim w/ Blue Glass
• Can accept up to two (2) optical accessories
4.31"
DIA.
4.31"
DIA.
4.31"
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MICROGEM - DIE CAST TRIMS
MICROGEM - DIE CAST TRIMS
GLASS COLLAR TRIM
Die Cast Trim w/ Frosted Glass Collar
Halogen MR16 12 volts 71 watts max.
Item #
MLV3080 White Trim w/ Frosted Glass Collar
• Can accept up to two (2) optical accessories
CROSSBLADE LOUVER TRIM
Die Cast Trim w/ Specular Silver Crossblade Louver
Halogen MR16 12 volts 71 watts max.
Item #
MLV3046 White Trim w/ Crossblade Louver
• Can accept up to two (2) optical accessories
REGRESSED BAFFLE TRIM
Die Cast Trim w/ Regressed Baffle 35º Adjustability
Halogen MR16 12 volts 71 watts max.
Item #
MLV3049 White Trim w/ Black Baffle (shown)
MLV3052 Black Trim w/ Black Baffle
MLV3053 White Trim w/ White Baffle
• 35º Adjustability
• Can accept up to two (2) optical accessories
REGRESSED REFLECTOR TRIM
Die Cast Trim w/ Regressed Reflector 35º Adjustability
Halogen MR16 12 volts 71 watts max.
Item #
MLV3055 White Trim w/ Clear Reflector (shown)
MLV3057 White Trim w/ Black Reflector
MLV3061 Chrome Trim w/ Clear Reflector
• 35º Adjustability
• Can accept up to two (2) optical accessories
4.31"
DIA.
4.31"
DIA.
4.31"
DIA.
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MICROGEM - DIE CAST TRIMS
MICROGEM - DIE CAST TRIMS
SLOT APERTURE TRIM
Die Cast Slot Aperture Trim - 50º Adjustability
Halogen MR16 12 volts 71 watts max.
Item #
MLV3064 White Trim
MLV3066 Black Trim
MLV3067 Industrial Silver Trim
• 50º Adjustability
• Can accept up to two (2) optical accessories
PINHOLE TRIM
Die Cast Pinhole Trim - 2” Aperture - 15º Adjustability*
Halogen MR16 12 volts 71 watts max.
Item #
MLV3068 White Trim w/ Black Baffle*
MLV3069 Industrial Silver Trim w/ Black Baffle*
MLV3090 White Trim w/ Black Reflector (non-adjustable)
MLV3091 Industrial Silver Trim w/ Black Reflector (non-adjustable)
MLV3092 White Trim w/ Clear Reflector (non-adjustable)
MLV3093 Industrial Silver Trim w/ Clear Reflector (non-adjustable)
• 15º Adjustability*
• Can accept up to two (2) optical accessories
ADJUSTABLE EYEBALL TRIM
Die Cast Eyeball Trim w/ Black Baffle - 45º Adjustability
Halogen MR16 12 volts 71 watts max.
Item #
MLV3070 White Trim w/ Black Baffle
MLV3072 Black Trim w/ Black Baffle
MLV3073 Industrial Silver Trim w/ Black Baffle (shown)
• 45º Adjustability
• Can accept up to two (2) optical accessories
ADJUSTABLE WALL WASH TRIM
Die Cast Trim Wall Wash Trim w/ Black Baffle - 35º Adjustability
Halogen MR16 12 volts 71 watts max.
Item #
MLV3074 White Trim w/ Black Baffle
MLV3076 Black Trim w/ Black Baffle
MLV3077 Industrial Silver Trim w/ Black Baffle (shown)
• 35º Adjustability
• Can accept up to two (2) optical accessories
4.31"
DIA.
4.31"
DIA.
4.31"
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MICROGEM - DIE CAST TRIMS
MICROGEM - DIE CAST TRIMS
ADJUSTABLE CONICAL WALL ACCENT
Die Cast Conical Wall Accent Trim - 358º x 85º Adjustability
Halogen MR16 12 volts 71 watts max.
Item #
MLV3084 White Trim (shown)
MLV3086 Black Trim
MLV3087 Industrial Silver Trim
• Lamp holder can rotate 358º and tilt 85º
• Can accept one (1) optical accessory
ADJUSTABLE WALL ACCENT TRIM
Die Cast Wall Accent Trim - 358º x 70º Adjustability
Halogen MR16 12 volts 71 watts max.
Item #
MLV3801 White Trim (shown)
MLV3802 Black Trim
MLV3803 Industrial Silver Trim
• Lamp holder can rotate 358º and tilt 70º
• Can accept one (1) optical accessory
4.31"
DIA.
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MICROGEM - RECESSED HOUSINGS
MICROGEM - RECESSED HOUSINGS
NEW CONSTRUCTION HOUSING
Item #
C500 New Construction - Mag. Xfmr. - 50W max.
C500-EL New Construction - Elec. Xfmr. - 50W max.
C500-75 New Construction - Mag. Xfmr. - 71W max.
C500-75-EL New Construction - Elec. Xfmr. - 71W max.
Voltage
120 120V (Standard)
277 277V
• Housing adjusts 1.5” vertically in plaster frame to accommo-
date various ceiling thicknesses.
• Integral magnetic or electronic transformer accessible through
the ceiling opening.
• Transformers have thermal protection and operate at 11.5 volts
nominal. Vent holes on the 75W housing provide cooler operation.
• Primary leads: 120 volts.
• Transformer rated 180º Class H.
• Socket is pre-wired to the j-box with 18AWG SF-1 leads.
• J-box U.L. listed for through branch wiring for 5 #12 90ºC
SUPPLY WIRES IN/OUT or 60ºC supply wires for end of run.
• Access above ceiling not required.
• Includes two sets of adjustable 16 ga. steel hanger bars.
SHALLOW NEW CONSTRUCTION HOUSING
Item #
C500-SH Shallow New Construction - Mag. Xfmr. - 35W max.
C500-SH-EL Shallow New Construction - Elec. Xfmr. - 35W max.
Voltage
120 120V (Standard)
277 277V
• Housing adjusts 1.5” vertically in plaster frame to accommo-
date various ceiling thicknesses.
• Integral magnetic or electronic transformer accessible through
the ceiling opening.
• Transformers have thermal protection and operate at 11.5 volts
nominal.
• Primary leads: 120 volts.
• Transformer rated 180º Class H.
• Socket is pre-wired to the j-box with 18AWG SF-1 leads.
• J-box U.L. listed for through branch wiring for 5 #12 90ºC
SUPPLY WIRES IN/OUT or 60ºC supply wires for end of run.
• Access above ceiling not required.
• Includes two sets of adjustable 16 ga. steel hanger bars.
3.75"
3.50"
5.50" (C500)
6.50” (C500-75)
10.5"
14" min. 25.25" max.
OVER ALL WIDTH: 5.75”, ABOVE CEILING CLEARANCE: 5.00” (C500) / 6.00” (C500-75)
CEILING CUT-OUT: 3.75”
NEW ENLARGED JUNCTION BOX PROVIDES EASIER INSTALLATION
AND ACCOMMODATES 5 #12 SUPPLY WIRE IN/OUT
J-BOX SIZE: 3.00”W x 3.25”H X 2.55”D
OVER ALL WIDTH: 5.75”, ABOVE CEILING CLEARANCE: 3.50”
CEILING CUT-OUT: 3.75”
3.75"
3.50"
10.5"
14" min. 25.25" max.
NEW ENLARGED JUNCTION BOX PROVIDES EASIER INSTALLATION
AND ACCOMMODATES 5 #12 SUPPLY WIRE IN/OUT
J-BOX SIZE: 3.00”W x 3.25”H X 2.55”D

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MICROGEM - RECESSED HOUSINGS
MICROGEM - RECESSED HOUSINGS
REMODEL HOUSING - MAGNETIC XFMR
Item #
C600 Remodel - Mag. Xfmr. - 50W max.
Voltage
120 120V (Standard)
277 277V
• Housing adjusts 1.5” vertically to accommodate various ceiling
thicknesses.
• Integral magnetic transformer accessible through the ceiling
opening.
• Mechanical height adjustment for level installation.
• Transformers have thermal protection and operate at 11.5 volts
nominal.
• Primary leads: 120 volts.
• Transformer rated 180º Class H.
• Socket is pre-wired to the j-box with 18AWG SF-1 leads.
• J-box U.L. listed for through branch wiring for five #12, 90ºC sup-
ply wires or 60ºC supply wires for end of run.
• Access above ceiling not required.
REMODEL HOUSING - ELECTRONIC XFMR
Item #
C600 -EL Remodel - Elec. Xfmr. - 50W max.
Voltage
120 120V (Standard)
277 277V
• Housing adjusts 1.5” vertically to accommodate various ceiling
thicknesses.
• Integral electronic transformer accessible through the ceiling
opening.
• Transformers have thermal protection and operate at 11.5 volts
nominal.
• Primary leads: 120 volts.
• Transformer rated 180º Class H.
• Socket is pre-wired to the j-box with 18AWG SF-1 leads.
• J-box U.L. listed for through branch wiring for five #12, 90ºC sup-
ply wires or 60ºC supply wires for end of run.
• Access above ceiling not required.
5.00"
OVER ALL WIDTH: 4.50”, ABOVE CEILING CLEARANCE: 4.50”
CEILING CUT-OUT: 3.75”
3.75"
13.75"
3.5"
5.00"
OVER ALL WIDTH: 5.25”, ABOVE CEILING CLEARANCE: 4.50”
CEILING CUT-OUT: 3.75”
3.75"
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MICROGEM - RECESSED HOUSINGS
MICROGEM - RECESSED HOUSINGS
INSULATED CEILING HOUSING
Item #
C700 I.C. Insulated Ceiling - Mag. Xfmr. - 50W max.
Voltage
120 120V (Standard)
• Housing adjusts 1.5” vertically in plaster frame to accommo-
date various ceiling thicknesses.
• Integral magnetic transformer accessible through the ceiling
opening.
• Transformers have thermal protection and operate at 11.5 volts
nominal.
• Primary leads: 120 volts.
• Transformer rated 180º Class H.
• Socket is pre-wired to the j-box with 18AWG SF-1 leads.
• J-box U.L. listed for through branch wiring for four #12, 90ºC
supply wires or 60ºC supply wires for end of run.
• Access above ceiling not required.
• Includes two sets of adjustable 16 ga. steel hanger bars.
•STATE OF WASHINGTON AIR TIGHT APPROVED.
SHALLOW INSULATED CEILING HOUSING
Item #
C900 Shallow I.C. Insulated Ceiling - Mag. Xfmr. - 50W
max.
Voltage
120 120V (Standard)
277 277V
• All aluminum construction.
• Housing adjusts 1.5” vertically in plaster frame to accommo-
date various ceiling thicknesses.
• Integral magnetic transformer accessible through the ceiling
opening.
• Transformers have thermal protection and operate at 11.5 volts
nominal.
• Primary leads: 120 volts.
• Transformer rated 180º Class H.
• Socket is pre-wired to the j-box with 18AWG SF-1 leads.
• J-box U.L. listed for through branch wiring for four #12, 90ºC
supply wires or 60ºC supply wires for end of run.
• Access above ceiling not required.
• Includes two sets of adjustable 16 ga. steel hanger bars.
•STATE OF WASHINGTON AIR TIGHT APPROVED.
OVER ALL WIDTH: 10.75”, ABOVE CEILING CLEARANCE: 7.13”
CEILING CUT-OUT: 3.75”
19.13"
17.13"
7.50"
14.20"
OVER ALL WIDTH: 14.13”, ABOVE CEILING CLEARANCE: 5.00”
CEILING CUT-OUT: 3.75”
20.13"
5.50"
18.13"
15.19"

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MICROGEM - RECESSED HOUSINGS
MICROGEM - RECESSED HOUSINGS
SHALLOW REMODEL HOUSING - ELECTRONIC
Item #
C800 Shallow Remodel - Elec. Xfmr. - 35W max.
Voltage
120 120V (Standard)
277 277V
• Housing adjusts 1.5” vertically to accommodate various ceiling
thicknesses.
• Integral electronic transformer accessible through the ceiling
opening.
• Transformers have thermal protection and operate at 11.5 volts
nominal.
• Primary leads: 120 volts.
• Transformer rated 180º Class H.
• Socket is pre-wired to the j-box with 18AWG SF-1 leads.
• Access above ceiling not required.
SHALLOW REMODEL HOUSING - REMOTE
Item #
SH2A Shallow Remodel - for Remote power supply 35W max.
• Housing adjusts 1.5” vertically to accommodate various ceiling
thicknesses.
• Socket is 18AWG SF-1 leads.
THIS HOUSING IS NOT U.L. LISTED. CONTRACTOR MUST
FOLLOW N.E.C. CODE FOR CLASS 2 WIRING.
See page 101, 160-162 for remote transformers.
OVER ALL WIDTH (including mounting clips): 5.25”, ABOVE CEILING CLEARANCE: 3.00”
CEILING CUT-OUT: 3.75”
2.375"
3.63"
3.50"
10.63”
OVER ALL WIDTH (including mounting clips): 5.25”, ABOVE CEILING CLEARANCE: 3.00”
CEILING CUT-OUT: 3.75”
3.63"
3.50"