washlux®
washluX-T
installation instructions
mounting bars
Three kinds of mounting bars may
be purchased as accessories from
Edison Price Lighting.
Standard mounting bars are 27”
long, 3/4” high C channels for use in
suspended ceiling systems.
Residential mounting bars are 18”
and 26” long telescoping bars for
use in wood joist construction.
Caddy #517A bars are 26” long
telescoping bars which attach easily
to many kinds of suspended T-bar.
installation
This fixture is
listed, suitable for use in a fire rated ceiling, and should
be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local
regulations.
Note: Washlux fixtures require an additional 1/2” height clearance to replace
an optional emergency battery pack through the aperture.
WINGNUT
(adjustablewithin
housing)
ADJUSTABLE
MOUNTINGBRACKET
INNERCOVER
•Insert mounting bars through the adjustable mounting
brackets on either side of the fixture.
JUNCTION
BOX
This fixture can be attached to ceiling runners which extend no less than /8”
and no more than 3 3/8” above the finished ceiling surface.
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•Position the fixture so that its mounting bars lie on top of
the ceiling runners. Note: this fixture has a label reading
“MOUNT THIS SIDE TOWARD LIGHTED WALL”.
•When the fixture is correctly located, fasten the mounting
bars securely to the ceiling runners.
•Adjust the fixture to the proper height by loosening the
wing nuts on both adjustable brackets and setting the
fixture so that the bottom edge of the circular plaster
ring will be flush with the surface of the finished ceiling.
Tighten the wing nuts.
WARNING: Do not install ceiling insulation within 3 inches of fixture sides
nor above fixture in such a way to entrap heat.
REFLECTOR
ASSEMBLY
GUIDE
UPPER
REFLECTOR
LABEL
•Wire the fixture following the instructions on the reverse
side of this sheet.
BEADCHAIN
•Peel the protective plastic from the upper reflector. Insert the lamp(s). See the table on reverse side for suitable lamps.
•Pull the lens spring out slightly.
•Place the lens smooth side down on top of the reflector,
with the notch in the edge of the lens under the spring.
•Release the spring gently.
Install the reflector assembly as follows.
•Locate the bead chain inside the housing. Attach the clip
at the free end into the hole in the lens spring.
LENSSPRING
NOTCH
REFLECTOR
ASSEMBLY
PLASTERRING
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withfinishedceiling
LENS
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After all ceiling installation and finishing is complete, install the reflector
assembly. Prepare the reflector assembly as follows.
•Insert the reflector assembly into the housing with the
lens facing the wall. The notch in the reflector assembly
should clear the guide on the inside of the plaster ring.
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wiring
This fixture is
listed, prewired
with a high power factor Class P
ballast, and is approved for eight
#12 wire 75°C branch circuit pullthrough wiring.
•Remove inner cover of
junction box by releasing
spring clip on top of box. •Splice incoming black wire
to the black lead. Splice the
incoming white wire to the
white lead. Splice the incoming green ground wire
to the two green leads.
•Put wire nuts on all open
splices.
•Snap wireway cover back
into place.
Note: For fixtures with optional dimming ballasts (–DM) or emergency battery pack (–EM), refer to separate wiring diagram.
lamping
Lamps are not included. Refer to the table below for suitable lamps. Compact fluorescent fixtures such as this are designed specifically for lamps of a particular
wattage. The socket and ballast are not compatible with lamps of a higher or lower wattage.
Lamps
Required
Watts
GE
Philips
Washlux 213/6
2
13
F13BX
PL–S 13W
Washlux 118/6
Washlux 218/6
1
18
F18DBX
2
PL–C 18W/4P
CF13DD/E
Washlux 118/6–MAG
Washlux 218/6–MAG
1
18
F18DBXT4
2
PL–C 18W
CF18DD
Washlux 126/6
Washlux 226/6
1
26
F26DBX
2
PL–C 26W/4P
CF26DD/E
Washlux 126/6–MAG
Washlux 226/6–MAG
1
26
F26DBXT4
2
PL–C 26W
CF26DD
Washlux-T 126/6
Washlux-T 226/6
1
26
2
Biax T/E
PL–T 26W/4P
F26TBX/4P
Dulux T/E
CF26DT/E
Washlux-T 132/6
Washlux-T 232/6
1
32
2
Biax T/E
PL–T 32W/4P
F32TBX/4P
Dulux T/E
CF32DT/E
Washlux-T 142/6
1
42
Biax T/E
PL–T 42W/4P
F42TBX/4P
Dulux T/E
CF42DT/E
Fixture
Sylvania
CF13DS
Note: These lamps are available in various color temperatures (2700°K, 3000°K, 3500°K, 4100°K and 5000°K), any of which is suitable for this fixture.
maintenance and lens replacement
To relamp and/or clean lens and reflectors, insert fingers in gap between top of
lens and reflector and pull the reflector assembly out of the housing.
Reflectors and lens may be cleaned with a damp, soft lint-free cloth. To remove
fingerprints or dirt, wash with a solution of dishwashing detergent and water, rinse
and dry with a soft lint-free cloth. Avoid wiping reflectors when surface is dry.
LENS
(smooth side)
PULL
Replace lens as follows:
LENS
SPRING
• pull the lens spring out slightly
•place the lens smooth side down on top of the reflector, with
the notch in the edge of the lens under the spring
•release the spring gently so that it fits into the notch in the
lens
Reinstall reflector assembly (see instructions on reverse side).
LIGHTEDWALL