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Installation Instructions
MX MR16 GU10 Downlight
! WARNING
Risk of electrical shock. Disconnect power
before servicing or installing luminaire.
! WARNING
Risk of injury or damage. Luminaire will
fail if not installed properly. Follow
installation instructions.
! WARNING
Risk of injury. Wear safety glasses and
gloves during installation and servicing.
Allow ample time to cool before handling.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
–– Read all installation instructions before installing. It is important to save these instructions.
–– Connectors on modules and approved housings are keyed for specific voltage combinations; do not force or attempt to bypass connectors.
–– Observe and follow all label information and instructions regarding dry, damp and wet location listings, proper Intense LED module,
warnings of installation near combustible materials and/or insulation.
–– Turn off power at circuit breaker before attempting to install or perform maintenance on the fixtures.
–– Be sure to connect ground wire to prevent electric shock or other potential hazards.
–– The product must be installed in a manner consistent with the intended use and in compliance with the national electrical codes and local
codes.
–– Do not block the trim aperture as this may cause unsafe operating conditions.
–– WARNING: RISK OF FIRE. Non-IC fixture requires that insulation must be kept at least 3” away from all sides of the fixture. Minimum of
90°C supply conductors. Consult a qualified electrician before installation.
WARNING: Use only Intense Lighting trims listed for use with this fixture. Use of trims other than those listed by Intense Lighting is a violation
of N.E.C 110-3(B) and voids all warranties.
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HOUSING INSTALLATION:
1. Mount fixture housing according to ceiling type.
-- Universal mounting bracket has slot openings for C-channel, flat bar, and 1/2” EMT;
secure to joist or grid using fasteners or wire. C-channel hangers are recommended for
T-Bar ceilings, install with notches facing down to engage T-Bar grid.
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MOUNTING:
Bar hanger mounting brackets offer several height choices depending on installation
requirements. C-Channel, EMT and other joist bars can be ordered for various ceiling types.
Housing lid
Universal mounting
bracket
I100 (C-Channel)
I200 (Flat Bar)
I400 (Wood Joist)
EMT
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WIRING
Metal conduit
knockout
Junction box
cover plate
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS:
1. Make electrical connections through desired knockout for conduit or romex® cable. Use
only UL listed connectors.
2. Connect black wire from fixture to black (HOT) supply wire, white wire from fixture to
white (NEUTRAL) supply wire and connect the ground from fixture to green (GROUND)
supply wire. Use UL listed connectors or wire nuts to make the connections (provided by
others).
3. Close and lock junction box door ensuring all wire connections and wire are contained
within.
Lamp
Note: Insulation detector not
present on IC or CP housings
Hot
Neutral
Ground
Junction box
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120V
connection
wires
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HOUSING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT:
Loosen wingnut to make adjustments so that housing collar is flush with ceiling line.
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CEILING THICKNESS:
Ceiling thicknesses over 5/8” require custom spring clips on trim.
For specific mounting requirements, see submital spec sheet.
Wingnut
Housing
collar
Housing
collar
Ceiling line
Ceiling line
Flush
TRIMLESS INSTALLATION:
1. Screw perforated mud plate to housing with #8 drywall screws (by others).
2. Reinstall plenum cover to prevent paint damage to fixtures.
3. Apply joint compound over perforated mud plate and feather out accordingly.
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TRIMLESS INSTALLATION (B):
1. Screw in mud plate into drywall.
Note: Do not remove plenum cover until mud and
paint has been applied
Mud plate
Plenum cover
Screws
Screw in mud plate into drywall
LAMP INSTALLATION/SERVICING:
1. Remove trim, then remove module from channel and disconnect quick connect.
2. Rotate release cap by turning counter clockwise.
3. Set cap aside and change lamp.
4. Align lamp base to socket in module, insert lamp then twist and lock.
Module
Optic
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MODULE INSTALLATION:
1. Connect female quick connect from housing to male quick connect on module.
2. Snap module into channel and confirm module sits parallel to ceiling line and is
securely fastened into housing.
Quick connect
Socket
Release cap
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Channel
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ADJUSTING HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT:
1. Loosen thumb screw to allow fixture to adjust horizontally.
2. Tighten thumb screw to lock horizontal rotation.
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TRIM INSTALLATION (APPLIES TO ROUND HOUSING ONLY):
1. Position trim label to trim location label in the housing collar.
2. Snap trim into the housing.
Trim label
Trim label
Thumb screw
(Horizontal locking)
TRIM INSTALLATION (APPLIES TO SQUARE HOUSING ONLY):
1. Position trim label to trim location label on the housing collar.
2. To install trim, rotation plate must be parallel with the housing. Note: Trim will not lineup at any other angle than 90º increments.
Rotation
plate
Trim label
Trim label
ACCESSORY HOLDER:
1. Rotate release cap by turning counter clockwise.
2. Install accessories into accessory holder and replace accessory holder’s retaining clip.
3. Place accessory holder and accessory flush against optic and replace release cap.
Module
Accessories
Accessory holder’s
retaining clip
Accessory holder
Release cap
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Housing
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REPLACING ASSEMBLY:
1. Remove module from channel and disconnect quick connect.
2. Unscrew all four 2mm allen key head machine screws on both sides.
3. Remove vertical adjustment assembly by tilting the assembly to assure clearance.
Junction box plate
Module
quick
connect
Assembly
Allen head machine
screws
Ceiling
opening
Accessories and Options
MECHANISM KIT
Converts between Adjustable or Wall Wash
MR16 MODULE KIT
ITEM NUMBER
Consult factory for MR16 modules
IP-MXAJ (MX Adjustable Mechanism)
IP-MXWW (MX Wall Wash Mechanism)
ACCESSORY HOLDER
FILTER MEDIA
Holds two filter media
Requires an accessory holder
ITEM NUMBER
ITEM NUMBER
LH47 (Accessory Holder, Black)
PFLMB-47
PFL4-47
PFL2-47
PFL1-47
WET LOCATION KIT
Converts downlight trims into wet location trims.
SERIES
MXL-RD
MXL-SD
MXL-RP
MXL-SP
LENS TYPE
(Round Downlight)
(Square Downlight)
(Round Pinhole)
(Square Pinhole)
-SL (Solite)
-CR (Clear Tempered)
-FR (Frosted)
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(Hex Louver, Black)
(Solite Lens)
(Linear Spread Lens)
(Prismatic Spread Lens)
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INTENSE LIGHTING WARRANTY
1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Intense Lighting warrants its properly installed products to be free of defects in material and workmanship in normal
use, for a period of one year from the date of our shipment. Certain products may have a longer warranty period as
noted on the product’s specification sheet, Intense Lighting will repair or replace, at its option, any warranted product
returned to it that it determines to be defective. This limited warranty does not include installation or removal, nor does
it include lamps, transformers and ballasts, which are covered by their respective manufacturers. To receive credit for
defective merchandise, product must undergo quality inspection prior to the processing of credit. If the product is found
defective, you will be issued a credit. Product in good working condition will not receive a credit. Please inform your
accounting department not to short pay or issue any debits to our company regarding a return. Testing and evaluation
can take approximately 1-2 weeks based on quantity. At that time you will be notified if credit is granted for your
warranty return.
THE ABOVE EXPRESS WARRANTY STATES THE FULL AND COMPLETE OBLIGATION OF INTENSE LIGHTING. ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
TERM OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL INTENSE LIGHTING ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES WHETHER ARISING OUT OF CONTRACT, TORT, OR STRICT LIABILITY.
5-Year and 10-Year Limited Warranty applies to select LED products. Contact Intense Lighting for more information.
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3340 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806 | tel 714 630-9877 | fax 714 630-9883
©2016 Intense Lighting, LLC. All rights reserved. Subject to change without notice.