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Installation
Suspension On the T-Bar
Non-Feed Location Detail
Without Grid-mounted Hardware:
1) Cut a 3/8” hole in the ceiling tile at
the support location.
2) Suspend a 1/4 – 20 threaded rod through
the hole in the tile, extending rod 3/4” below tile.
Rod must be supported to structure as required
by code. Mounting point is now ready for
attachment of cable sleeve, which also
supports decorative canopy.
With Grid-mounted Hardware:
1) Cut a 3/8” hole in the ceiling tile
at the support location.
2) Insert a 1/4 – 20 bolt or threaded rod through
Caddy #512HD hanger bar and fasten with nut
and washer so bolt will extend 3/4” below tile.
If code requires support at mounting
point, use eyebolt for attachment
of support wire.
Caddy #512HD
T-Grid Box Hanger
(by others)
3) Snap assembly onto the T-bar, provide supports
required. Mounting point is now ready for
Additional Ceiling
Support Wires*
attachment of cable sleeve, which also
supports decorative canopy.
Feed Location Detail
Without Grid-mounted Hardware:
1) Cut a hole (4" to 4 1/4") in the ceiling
tile at the support location.
With Grid-mounted Hardware:
1) Cut a hole (4" to 4 1/4") in the ceiling
tile at the support location.
2) Suspend a 1/4 – 20 threaded rod through
tile at the support location, extending rod
3/4" below tile. Rod must be supported to
structure as required by code.
2) Remove box mounting clip
from bar and insert into center
knockout of electrical box,
placing locking tabs in small holes.
3) Mount the J-box onto rod with washer
and nut on each side of center knockout.
Adjust box position so bottom
is flush with ceiling.
3) Push box clip into bar slot at the desired
location and rotate the electrical box and
clip clockwise to “lock” the box in place.
Caddy #512HD
T-Grid Box Hanger
(by others)
Caddy #510HD
mounting clip
(by others)
4) Snap assembly onto the T-bar.
Provide supports as required by code.
4) Pull feed cord through canopy
(both provided) and complete
wiring connections. Cover J-box
and hole with canopy and secure
with cable sleeve threaded onto
rod. Cable and feed cord are now
ready for attachment to fixture.
Additional Parts (by others)
• 4” octagonal junction box
• Caddy #512HD T-grid box hanger
– Includes #510HD mounting clip
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• 1/4 – 20 threaded rod or bolt,
with nuts and washers
• Support wire or chain, as required by code
5) Pull feed cord through canopy
(both provided) and complete wiring
connections. Attach support strap with
threaded stud to J-box. Cover J-box and
hole with canopy and secure with cable
sleeve threaded onto rod. Cable and feed
cord are now ready for attachment
to fixture.
*12 gauge support wires (by others)
are secured to building structure.
Note: Consult local authority for code
requirements and application approval.
4" Octagonal
Junction Box
(by others)
Additional Ceiling
Support Wires*
SUPPORT
STRAP
(provided)
CANOPY
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Non-Feed Location Detail
Feed Location Detail
Ceiling support
wire (taut)*
(by others)
Ceiling grid clip with
1/4–20 x 5/8" stud
The optional Litecontrol Canopy Box is
intended for installation in a NEMA Type
Canopy Box
1-1/8" KO’s
G grid ceiling with a maximum T-Bar
T-bar support grid
(by others)
1/4-20 x 3/8" long
mounting screw
height of 1-1/2". The Canopy Box can be
installed where fixture hanging cables
are located on a main T-Bar. Can be
Ceiling
acoustical tile
(by others)
"Screw-Slot" type T-Bar.
3/32" diameter
aircraft cable
fixture
Cover
used with 9/16" T-Bar, 15/16" T-Bar, and
2" canopy - white
sleeve
7/8" KO’s
Cover mounting screw
Ground wire
2" Cutout depth
Note: the Canopy Box cannot be installed in a
location with intersecting cross T-Bars.
1-5/8"
Cutout width
Canopy
Feed Cord
1.
2.
Elevation View
Ceiling tile
Canopy Box
Cable assembly
1
2
1/4"
Ceiling tile
3.
Bushing
Feed cord
5" Diameter
feed canopy
Cable assembly
1) Insert 1/4–20 x 5/8" stud through
bottom of Caddy IDS clip (provided
with clip). Secure clip around T-bar.
2) Attach ceiling support wire.*
Support wire
(by others)
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• Canopy Box options can be used with
Assemblies (ACC/F) and Field Adjustable
Canopy Box
mounting clip
Aircraft Cable assemblies (FAI/ACC/F).
Cable assembly
3) Place canopy flush with ceiling tile.
Thread cable sleeve onto 1/4-20 stud.
*12-gauge support wires (by others)
are secured to building structure.
Note: Consult local authority for code
requirements and application approval.
Ordering Guidelines
Litecontrol Fixed Length Aircraft Cable
supplied by Litecontrol
Additional Parts (by others)
• 1/4 – 20 threaded rod or bolt, with nuts and washers
• Support wire or chain, as required by code
The Litecontrol Canopy Box is UL Listed and
meets National Electric Code (NEC) guideline.
This system addresses requirement that feed
cord must directly enter the electrical box at
the ceiling plane.
• The catalog designator for the Canopy Box is
"LCB"
NEMA Type G T-Bar
(by others)
• Add "LCB" to the Aircraft Cable assembly
catalog number to include the Canopy Box
option. (Example: FAI/ACC/F/LCB)
Ceiling
grid clip
1-9/32"
Center of
cable location
• One Canopy Box is needed for each feed cable
assembly located on a grid.
1. Ceiling Grid Clip (Caddy IDS) attaches to the T-Bar
at each feed cable location with 1/4-20 threaded stud for fixture mounting (Caddy IDS 9.5 attaches
to a Screw Slot T-Bar).
2. Canopy Box mounting clip snaps onto T-Bar 1-9/32"
away from Ceiling Grid Clip.
3. Canopy Box attaches to mounting clip with one
1/4-20 x 3/8" machine screw.
4. Ceiling tile must be notched to clear lower surface
of Canopy Box.
5. Bottom edge of Canopy Box is positioned below
the ceiling plane and makes direct contact with the
canopy after installation is completed.
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Slotted hole
(Provides position adjustment
of flat strap for final side-to-side
leveling, if needed)
#8–32 nut
(for end caps only)
Pendant Support System
Pendant*
(stem shown)
end cap
Support
plate
Note: Contractor is responsible
for attachment of hickey
to the outlet box and securing
the entire assembly to building
structure, as required by code.
Hickey (provided
with stem assembly)
Outlet box (octagonal
3 1/2" or 4" x 2 1/8" deep
by others)
Locknuts
Hex key
Canopy
1/4"
Set screw (allows canopy to
be lowered to inspect
electrical connections)
Slip ring
5/8" feed knockout
Stem
Flat strap**
(With large threaded hole
for either Stem or FAI/ACC)
Field-Adjustable
Aircraft Cable (FAI/ACC)
Litecontrol’s
easy-hang system uses a universal flat strap for easy attachment
of aircraft cables or rigid stems at either in-row joints or end-of-row
locations. This allows for suspension of fixture rows on-seam.
Locknuts
Flat strap
(attaches to fixture)
Fixture Joint
1/4–20 x 3/8"
slotted hex
washer head
machine screw
*Most fixtures can readily accept cables
or P6S stems as shown above. Mixed
systems, such as stems only for feed
locations, can also be specified. Stems
may not be mounted “on the T-bar”.
**Some products may be provided
with a slide-on version of the flat strap.
A cotter pin is used to locate and
secure the strap during installation.
Pendant*
(stem shown)
Flat strap**
(Same strap used for
joints and end of rows)
5/8" feed knockout
Support
plate
Note: Some Litecontrol fixtures
may be configured differently than shown,
with other hardware and mounting details.
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Fixture Connections
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during installation.
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Installation
for many products such as the P-I-9800 and P-I-95 SAE Systems, fixtures require no nuts. The
1/4–20 x 3/8” machine screw (provided) simply joins with the attached fastener, making your
installation easy and convenient.
Pre-wiring
Fixtures are supplied with #12 AWG type THHN wire for branch circuits. One end will have
factory-installed push-in quick-connects. The other end will be stripped back 1/2" for quick
connection in field.
Note: Some Litecontrol fixtures
may be configured differently than shown,
with other hardware and mounting details.
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