TECHLIGHTING ELEMENT E6_LO-C_N Series User manual

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Installation Instructions for 920E6OLN-C
Round or Square Type Non-IC Housing for Open
Flangeless Trims, with Ceramic Metal Halide Lamp
E6_LO-C_N-_ 1.0
CERAMIC METAL HALIDE - ROUND/SQUARE FLANGELESS
GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION:
This product is suitable for damp locations.
This instruction shows a typical installation.
Install the Housing with Adjustable Bars
CAUTION - RISK OF FIRE
This product requires installation by a qualified
electrician. Before installing be sure to read all
instructions and DISCONNECT POWER TO THE
ELECTRICAL BOX.
Slide the inner adjustable bar completely through the
three housing clasps. Make sure the attached nail is on top.
Slide and push the outer adjustable bar completely onto
the inner adjustable bar so that the tab clicks into place
behind the stop point.This will prevent the adjustable bars
from coming apart.
Repeat steps 1 & 2 for the other side of the housing.
HOUSING CLASP
HOUSING
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1A INNER ADJUSTABLE BAR
OUTER ADJUSTABLE BAR
2
TAB
STOP POINT
2
2
NOTE: If using the butterfly brackets, skip these
steps and refer to "Install the Housing with
Butterfly Brackets" on page 2.
NAIL
1
3
1B
Align the adjustable bars so that the trim holder is exposed
below the joists just enough to match with the drywall
thickness.
Level the adjustable bars and, with a hammer, tap the nails
completely into the joists to secure the adjustable bars in
place.
TRIM HOLDER
4
5
NAIL
JOIST
NAIL
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5
5
5
NOTE: The adjustable bars can be mounted to
joists that are spaced 16" - 24" apart.
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NOTE: The trim holder is 1/2” high. When
installing the adjustable bars to joists, make sure
the bottom of the trim holder matches with
bottom of the drywall.

2
1C
Adjust the horizontal position of the trim holder by sliding
the housing on adjustable bars.
When the desired location is achieved, tighten the two self-
tapping screws to lock the housing onto the adjustable
bars.
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TRIM HOLDER
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NOTCH
HOUSING
ADJUSTABLE BAR
NOTCH
SELF TAPPING SCREW
HOUSING
TRIM HOLDER
6
7
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NOTE: Notches in trim holder can be used to
align multiple housings using a laser or string.
Install the Housing with Butterfly
Brackets
NOTE: Skip to Page 3 if installing the housing
with adjustable bars.
BUTTERFLY
BRACKET
BEVELED
CORNER
2
2A
Loosen the wing nut.
Slip the button head screw through the large opening in
the housing slot. Make sure the beveled corners of the
butterfly bracket are toward the bottom of the housing.
Slide the butterfly bracket within the slot to the desired
height, and tighten the wing nut to secure the bracket.
Repeat steps 1-3 for the other side.
Use the butterfly brackets to mount the housing, according
to local building codes and electrical codes.
(Do not remove)
SLOT
WING NUT
3
NOTE: Notches in trim holder can be used to
align multiple housings using a laser or string.
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5
1
2
1

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Connect Power to the Housing
3A
1
3B
3C
Connect the white wires to the neutral power line wire
with the included lever nut.
Connect the black wire to the hot power line wire with the
included lever nut.
Connect the green wire and bare wire to a suitable ground
according to local electrical codes.
Replace the electrical box cover. Make sure that the top
edge of the cover snaps under the tabs.
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5
6
TABS
ELECTRICAL
BOX COVER
1
CONDUIT
2
Push up the tabs on the electrical box and remove the
electrical box cover.
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NOTE: Before installing drywall or acoustic
panel, power up and run the Element fixture(s)
for 10 minutes to make sure that all electrical
connections are tight and secure. Refer to page 6
to install the lamp for testing.
4
5
6
Install the conduit to the housing electrical box.
Run the power line wires into the housing electrical box.
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3
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE. When using the
housing electrical box for power feed through,
use 8 - #12 AWG branch circuit wires.
MAX
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Install Drywall
4A
6-3/8" 6-3/8"
For housings with round trim holder, mark a 6-3/8"
diameter circle on drywall. Cut out the marked section.
For housings with square trim holder, mark a 6-3/8" square
on drywall. Cut out the marked section.
1a
1b
ROUND TRIM HOLDER SQUARE TRIM HOLDER
1a 1b
4B
Align the cut out section with the trim holder and install
drywall.
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WARNING: The housing is not
intended to be in contact with or covered with
combustible materials and insulation. Do not
install insulation within 3 inches of the housing
sides or above in such a manner to entrap heat.
Risk of Fire:
DRYWALL
4C TAB
CUT OUT
Line up the two tabs in back of the plaster ring with the
two cut out sections of the trim holder inside edge.
Push the plaster ring tabs into the cut out sections of the
trim holder edge.
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ROUND PLASTER RING SQUARE PLASTER RING
CUT OUT
TAB
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3
3 3
3
3
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4
4
3

LENS LOCK
LENS LOCK
4D
LENS LOCK
LENS LOCK
#8-32 SCREW #8-32 SCREW
Secure the plaster ring in place with the two provided flat
head #8-32 screws. Make sure that the screws penetrate
through the drywall into the housing screw holes.
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5
5
5
5
4F
Finish around the trim to match drywall.
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88
5
Plug the trim holder with the provided dust shield.
Properly plaster onto the plaster ring and drywall.
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7
4E
LENS LOCK
LENS LOCK
6
6
NOTE: Do not overtighten the screws!
Overtightening may bend the plaster ring,
causing the plaster surface to come away from
the drywall.

5B
Line up the trim with the opening, and push the trim
completely into the housing. Arrows on the trim and in the
opening indicate the proper orientation.
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REFLECTOR 3
Install the Trim and Lamp
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
5C
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Screw the lamp completely into the socket.
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LAMP
Use 120 Volt 20 Watt Medium Base
Ceramic Metal Halide lamp with housings
E6RLO-C20_ and E6SLO-C20_
Use 120 Volt 39 Watt Medium Base
Ceramic Metal Halide lamp with housings
E6RLO-C39_ and E6SLO-C39_
Use 120 Volt 70 Watt Medium Base
Ceramic Metal Halide lamp with housings
E6RLO-C70_ and E6SLO-C70_
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5A
Clip the carabiner onto the hoop inside the housing.
Connect the trim power plug to the connector inside the
housing, on the electrical box side of the housing.
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CARABINER
SAFETY
CABLE
NOTE: This section illustrates a square trim.
Round trim pieces install the same way.
HOUSING
OPENING
POWER
PLUG
2
HOOP (INSIDE)
POWER
CONNECTOR
(INSIDE)
1
2
1
HOOP
SAFETY
CABLE
CARABINER
2
POWER
PLUG
POWER
CONNECTOR

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NOTES

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