Luminous HE 282/284
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
LUMINOUS HE FIXTURE IN SHEET ROCK
CEILING. 1, 2 & 3 LAMP T5/T5HO & T8
282(2'X2');284(2'X4') HOUSING SIZE
Warning : Before starting any work ensure that
all sources of power are turned off. All work
must meet local/national codes and be performed
by a certified electrician. Do not mount fixture
vertically.
EXPLODED VIEW AND PART CALL OUT
CUTOUT DIMENSIONS
ON PAGE 2
CEILING BRACING
(BY OTHERS)
SHEET ROCK
METALUX DF SERIES
FRAME KIT
S282 (2'X2')
FIXTURE SHOWN
FIXTURE SIZE
2' X 2'
2' X 4'
FRAME KIT PART #
DF-22W-U
DF-24W-U
ASSEMBLING THE METALUX DF SERIES FRAME KIT
A
DETAIL "A"
1. TO ASSEMBLE METALUX DF SERIES FRAME KIT, FIRMLY INSERT CORNER BRACKET INTO ONE SIDE
OF LONG SECTION. ENSURE CORNER BRACKET IS FACING THE INSIDE TO THE EXTRUSION SECTION
AS SHOWN IN DETAIL "A". CORNER BRACKET WILL LOCK INTO PLACE WHEN FULLY POSITIONED.
2. FIRMLY INSERT SHORT SECTION TO OTHER SIDE OF CORNER BRACKET. REPEAT UNTIL CEILING
BRACKET IS FULLY ASSEMBLED
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Luminous HE 282/284
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
LUMINOUS HE FIXTURE IN SHEET ROCK
CEILING. 1, 2 & 3 LAMP T5/T5HO & T8
282(2'X2');284(2'X4') HOUSING SIZE
Warning : Before starting any work ensure that
all sources of power are turned off. All work
must meet local/national codes and be performed
by a certified electrician. Do not mount fixture
vertically.
HOLE CUTOUT DIMENSIONS
2' X 4'
24 3/16"
+1/8"; -0"
2' X 2'
24 3/16"
+1/8"; -0"
24 1/4"
+1/8"; -0"
48 1/4"
+1/8"; -0"
CUTOUT DIMENSIONS ARE EXACT. IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE PRECISION FIT OF THE METALUX
DF SERIES FRAME KIT, BRACING IN CEILING MUST PRECISELY MATCH ABOVE DIMENSIONS.
SHIMS MAY BE USED TO MAINTAIN TOLERANCES.
SECURING METALUX DF SERIES FRAME KIT TO STRUCTURE
SECTION VIEW
BRACING
(BY OTHERS)
SHEET ROCK
CEILING
METALUX DF SERIES
FRAME KIT
APPROPRIATE
FASTENERS
3. AFTER APPROPRIATE CUTOUT IS MADE IN SHEET ROCK, INSERT METALUX DF SERIES FRAME KIT
INTO CUTOUT AND SECURE BRACKET TO BRACING USING APPROPRIATE FASTENERS (BY OTHERS).
USE SHIMS TO PREVENT THE BRACKET JOINTS FROM OPENING.
TM
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Luminous HE 282/284
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
LUMINOUS HE FIXTURE IN SHEET ROCK
CEILING. 1, 2 & 3 LAMP T5/T5HO & T8
282(2'X2');284(2'X4') HOUSING SIZE
Warning
: Before starting any work ensure that
all sources of power are turned off. All work
must meet local/national codes and be performed
by a certified electrician. Do not mount fixture
vertically.
HOUSING
HANDLE FIXTURE
ON SIDE FLANGES ONLY
CENTER LENS RAILS
LAMPS (UP TO 3)
T5 (T5HO) OR T8
SIDE LENS (2X)
CENTER LENS
INSTALLATION WARNING NOTICE:
DO NOT LIFT FIXTURE
BY CENTER RAILS.
LIFT FIXTURE
BY SIDE EDGES ONLY!
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Luminous HE 282/284
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
LUMINOUS HE FIXTURE IN SHEET ROCK
CEILING. 1, 2 & 3 LAMP T5/T5HO & T8
282(2'X2');284(2'X4') HOUSING SIZE
Warning : Before starting any work ensure that
all sources of power are turned off. All work
must meet local/national codes and be performed
by a certified electrician. Do not mount fixture
vertically.
WIRING THE FIXTURE
CEILING
POWER FEED FROM
JUNCTION BOX
(BY OTHERS)
ACCESS PLATE
METALUX
DF SERIES
FRAME KIT
NUT
GROUND SCREW
282 FIXTURE
4. UNLESS TOP ACCESS IS AVAILABLE, FIXTURE MUST BE WIRED PRIOR TO INSTALLING INTO METALUX
DF SERIES FRAME KIT.
5. REMOVE ACCESS PLATE FROM FIXTURE AND ATTACH POWER FEED (SUPPLIED BY OTHERS) TO ACCESS
PLATE.
6. LOOSEN GROUND SCREW AND SECURE GROUND WIRE TO ACCESS PLATE. ATTACH APPROPRIATE WIRES
ENSURING ALL CONNECTIONS ARE PROPERLY MATCHED.
7. SECURE ACCESS PLATE TO FIXTURE.
INSTALLING THE PRE-WIRED FIXTURE
SECTION VIEW
BRACING
SHEET ROCK
ACRYLIC INSERT
7. AFTER WIRING FIXTURE AND CHECKING CONNECTIONS, CAREFULLY ROTATE FIXTURE AND LIFT IT
INTO METALUX DF SERIES FRAME KIT. PRE-INSTALLED ACRYLIC INSERT WILL REST ON EDGE OF
METALUX DF SERIES FRAME KIT.
TM
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Luminous HE 282/284
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
LUMINOUS HE FIXTURE IN SHEET ROCK
CEILING. 1, 2 & 3 LAMP T5/T5HO & T8
282(2'X2');284(2'X4') HOUSING SIZE
Warning : Before starting any work ensure that
all sources of power are turned off. All work
must meet local/national codes and be performed
by a certified electrician. Do not mount fixture
vertically.
INSTALLING SIDE LENSES
SIDE LENS
8. CAREFULLY FLEX SIDE LENS INTO SIDE APERTURE WITH SHINY SIDE FACING LAMPS.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO SCRATCH THE LENS FRAME.
SNAP SIDE LENS INTO PLACE, UNTIL THE LENS LAYS FLUSH TO FRAME.
9. REPEAT THIS OPERATION WITH SECOND SIDE LENS.
INSTALLING T8 LAMPS INTO FIXTURE
SWING LAMP INTO
OTHER SOCKET
AND TWIST
TO ENGAGE.
DOGHOUSE
T8 LAMPS
INSTALLED
VIEW
LAMP IN
DOGHOUSE CORNER
DOGHOUSE
1) BEGIN WITH LAMP CLOSEST TO SIDE LENS
2) INSERT LAMP INTO DOGHOUSE CORNER AND INSERT INTO SOCKET
3) SWING LAMP INTO THE OPPOSITE SIDE SOCKET AND TWIST TO ENGAGE.
4) REPEAT STEPS 2-3 WITH SECOND AND THIRD LAMP (IF NEEDED).
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Luminous HE 282/284
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
LUMINOUS HE FIXTURE IN SHEET ROCK
CEILING. 1, 2 & 3 LAMP T5/T5HO & T8
282(2'X2');284(2'X4') HOUSING SIZE
Warning : Before starting any work ensure that
all sources of power are turned off. All work
must meet local/national codes and be performed
by a certified electrician. Do not mount fixture
vertically.
INSTALLING T5 LAMPS INTO FIXTURE
T5 LAMPS
INSTALLED
VIEW
T5 LAMP
1) SLIDE LAMP CONTACT INTO SOCKETS AT BOTH ENDS OF FIXTURE AND ROTATE LAMP TO SECURE
IN SOCKET.
2) REPEAT STEP 1 WITH SECOND AND THIRD LAMP (IF NEEDED).
INSTALLING CENTER LENS INTO FIXTURE
CENTER LENS
8. REMOVE PROTECTIVE FILM ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CENTER LENS
9. CAREFULLY FLEX AND ANGLE CENTER LENS INTO CENTER APERTURE WITH SHINY SIDE FACING
DOWN.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO SCRATCH THE LENS FRAME. PLACE CENTER LENS ON THE CENTER RAILS
SO THAT LENS IS FLUSH TO THE LENS FRAME.
* 95HT DOES NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE FILM; 95R AND 95RE HAS A CLEAR PROTECTIVE FILM
ON ONE SIDE AND A PINK PROTECTIVE FILM ON THE OTHER SIDE; 95N HAS A BLUE
PROTECTIVE FILM ON ONE SIDE AND A PINK PROTECTIVE FILM ON THE OTHER SIDE.
TM
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Luminous HE 282/284
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
LUMINOUS HE FIXTURE IN SHEET ROCK
CEILING. 1, 2 & 3 LAMP T5/T5HO & T8
282(2'X2');284(2'X4') HOUSING SIZE
Warning : Before starting any work ensure that
all sources of power are turned off. All work
must meet local/national codes and be performed
by a certified electrician. Do not mount fixture
vertically.
Easy Re-Lamping of Luminous HE 282 and 284 fixture
Removal
T8 lamp
Installation
Swing lamp from
socket opposite
to doghouse and
remove from fixture
DOGHOUSE
T5 lamp
installed view
Swing lamp to
socket opposite
to doghouse and
twist to engage
LAMP IN
DOGHOUSE CORNER
Doghouse
Doghouse
Fixture with T5 lamp
has no doghouse.
1) Push center lens up and slide it over to the left or right side of the fixture. Place center lens on the
side lens while re-lamping the fixture.
FOR T8 RE-LAMPING:
2a) Begin with lamp closet to side lens. Pull T8 lamp from socket, swing T8 lamp to corner of doghouse and remove lamp
from fixture. Repeat steps with second and third lamps (if needed).
3a) To install T8 lamps begin with lamp closet to side lens. Insert lamp into doghouse corner and insert into socket. (if needed).
Swing T8 lamp into opposite side socket and twist to engage. Repeat this operation with second and third lamps
FOR T5 RE-LAMPING:
2b) Begin with lamp closet to side lens. Rotate T5 lamp to unsecure from sockets and remove from fixture.
3b) Slide lamp T5 contact into sockets at both ends of fixture and rotate lamp to secure in sockets.
4) Reinstall center lens with shiny side down and lay on the center rails so that it is flush to the lens frame.
Easy Ballast Maintenance of Luminous HE 282 and 284 fixture
REFLECTOR SCREW
REFLECTOR
CENTER LENS
SIDE LENS
REFLECTOR
BALLAST
RIGHT SIDE LENS
LEFT SIDE LENS
CENTER LENS
1) Move side and center Lens to opposite side; remove Lamps
2) Remove reflector by unscrewing the center screw
3) Place reflector on to the opposite side for access to the ballast
4) Replace ballast
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REFLECTOR SCREW
LAMPS
4 ) Screw reflector back into place
5) Snap side lens into place, until lens lays flush to frame
6) Locate Center Lens in Frame.
*Repeat steps for adjacent side ballast if required
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