ALTERNATE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
For ConTech Lighting Accentuate Products
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
REMODEL INSTALLATION: INTO FINISHED CEILING
1. Cut the hole in the ceiling panel.
2. Break down RAN fixture into the three components: Plaster Frame,
Housing, and Trim Frame, as shown in Figure 2.
3. Attach the supply flexible conduit via connector to the junction box on
the plaster frame. Follow NEC requirements.
4. Make the necessary supply wire connections: black-to-black,
white-to-white and green (ground)-to-green. Close up the junction box
cover.
5. Insert the Plaster Frame through the hole in the ceiling panel.
6. Using tie wires, support the plaster frame to the upper ceiling structure
wherever possible.
7. Make the necessary supply wire connections: black-to-black,
white-to-white and green (ground)-to-green at the Accentuate top ballast
compartment wire leads.
8. Re-attach the Accentuate Top Mini-Disconnect Junction Box to the top
of the ballast/wiring compartment cover.
9. Slide the electrified housing through the plaster frame opening.
10. Align the housing with the bottom of the ceiling panel and then, tighten
the four Allen screws that hold the housing to the plaster frame.
11. Attach the trim frame to the fixture housing.
12. Insert the proper lamp types.
13. Aim the fixtures appropriately.
14. Install the lens retaining front assemblies.
1
Flexible Conduit
J-Box
Housing
RL-KIT #3
Hex Head
Screws
Mounting
Plate
Trim Frame
2
Flexible Conduit
and Junction Box
Plaster Frame
Housing
Mounting Plate
INSTALLING INTO GRID CEILING
1. Take down the ceiling grid panel.
2. Position the fixture plaster frame on the ceiling panel.
3. Draw the outline for the ceiling aperture.
4. Cut the hole in the ceiling panel.
5. Install the ceiling panel in the grid ceiling.
6. Install the RL-KIT brackets on the Accentuate Housing.
7. Install the HBC-24 Bar Hangers in the Accentuate Housing.
8. Place the Accentuate Plaster Frame on top of the ceiling panel.
Connect the HBC-24 Bar Hangers to the ceiling grid.
9. Lower the Accentuate Housing so that it is flush with the bottom of the
ceiling panel.
10. Bring your electrical supply to the junction box on the plaster frame.
11. Insert the proper lamps.
12. Install the Accentuate Trim.
Trim Frame
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
• Read all the instructions before installation. Save instructions for later use.
• Turn off power at fuse or circuit breaker box before installation or before
doing any maintenance work.
• Product must be grounded to avoid potential electric shock and any other
potential hazards.
• Product must be mounted in locations and at heights and in a manner
consistent with its intended use, and in compliance with National Electrical
Code and local codes. Use of accessory equipment is not recommended.
• Installing contrary to instructions may cause unsafe conditions.
• Do not block light from the trim aperture, in whole or in part, as this may
cause unsafe conditions.
• Warning: Risk of fire. Most dwellings built before 1985 have supply wire
rated at 60°C. Consult a qualified electrician before installation.
• To avoid hazards to children, account for all parts and properly dispose of
all packing materials.
• Call the Technical Support department at ConTech Lighting with any
installation questions: 847.559.5500.
All specifications subject to change without notice.
1-847-559-5500
www.contechlighting.com
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