Kurt Versen Company
Point Source Lighting
10 Charles Street
Westwood, New Jersey
Telephone: 201 664 8200
Fax: 201 664 4801
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLUSH MOUNT FIXTURES
Models with Round Apertures
1 PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE INSTRUCTION SHEET BEFORE INSTALLATION.
2 DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE WIRING OR SERVICING FIXTURE.
3 WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL INSULATION WITHIN THREE INCHES OF FIXTURE SIDES OR TOP TO ENTRAP HEAT.
PREPARATION
1 Remove plastering plug from aperture
assembly. (See Fig. 1)
2 Loosen 3 screws and separate aperture
assembly from fixture. (See Fig. 2)
3 NOTE: Protect plastering plug and aperture
assembly from any damage by storing them
in a safe place until ready for use.
PLASTERING
PLUG
APERTURE
ASSEMBLY
CEILING THICKNESS
1 Place the rail assemblies (packed separately)
on the fixture. The rail assemblies may be
adjusted to accommodate the following
ceiling thicknesses:
Fig. 1
3/8”, 1/2”, 5/8”, 3/4” & 7/8”
2 Move rail assemblies to the proper slot as
indicated on label and firmly tighten wing nuts.
(See Figs. 3, 4 & 5)
SCREW
3/8”
1/2”
5/8”
3/4”
Fig. 2
7/8”
SHEETROCK
THICKNESS
SETTING
Fig. 4
LABEL
RAIL
ASSEMBLY
WING NUT
STEEL WASHER
SLOT
Fig. 3
Fig. 5
KV5094. UL Listed. Union made IBEW.
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MOUNTING FIXTURE TO CEILING
1 Determine the space where fixture is to be
installed.
2 Measure the space between the joists or
T-rails. (See Figs. 6 & 7)
NOTE: T-rails must be suitable for gypboard
applications.
3 Loosen 8 wing nuts (4 on each side of the rail
assemblies) and set the rail lengths to fit the
measured space. (See Fig. 8)
4 Tighten 4 wing nuts at the top of the rail
assemblies. (See Fig.11)
5 Insert fixture into ceiling space.
NOTE: The perforated portions of the rail
assemblies must lie flush with joists
or T-rails. (See Fig. 10, 11 &12)
6 Anchor rail assemblies as described:
For anchoring to wood joists: Hammer the
forked tabs into joists then nail or screw rail
ends to joists. (See Figs. 9 & 10)
Nailing requires a minimum of 2 nails per rail
end.
(Continued on page 3)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WOOD JOISTFOR FLUSH MOUNT FIXTURES
Fig. 6
T-RAIL
(SUITABLE FOR
GYPBOARD)
Fig. 7
WOOD JOIST
DRYWALL SCREW
(BY OTHERS)
WING NUTS
FORKED TAB
RAIL END
PERFORATED
PORTION OF RAIL
ASSEMBLY
Fig. 8
Fig. 10
FORKED
TAB
LIGHTING
FIXTURE
WINGNUT
RAIL
ASSEMBLY
WOOD JOIST
SQUARE
RAIL END
Fig. 9
PERFORATED
PORTION OF
RAIL ASSEMBLY
Fig. 11
A SQUARE MAY BE USED
TO INSURE THAT BOTH OF
THESE SURFACES ARE
FLUSH WITH EACH OTHER
KV5094. UL Listed. Union made IBEW.
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MOUNTING FIXTURE TO CEILING
(Continued from page 2)
For anchoring to T-rails: Rail assemblies
may be mounted parallel or perpendicular to
T-rails. (See Figs. 13 & 15)
Lock the rails in place with the supplied
self-threading screws. (See Figs. 14 & 18)
LIGHTING
FIXTURE
WING NUT
T-RAIL
SQUARE
Fig. 12
FINAL ADJUSTMENTS (See Fig. 16 & 17)
1 To re-position fixture, loosen 8 wing nuts
on the rail assemblies.
2 Move the fixture along the length of the
Rails to the desired location.
3 Firmly lock all 8 wing nuts.
A SQUARE MAY BE USED
TO INSURE THAT BOTH OF
THESE SURFACES ARE
FLUSH WITH EACH OTHER
WINGNUT
TOP OF
RAIL ASSEMBLY
RAIL
WING NUT
SCREW
Fig. 13
T-RAIL
RAIL
Fig. 16
FIXTURE MAY BE MOVED
SIDE - TO - SIDE
WINGNUT
SCREW
APERTURE PAN
THROAT
T-RAIL
Fig. 14
Fig. 17
SCREW
T-RAIL
Fig. 15
Fig. 18
KV5094. UL Listed. Union made IBEW.
3
KV4569
Fig. 19
DISTANCE WILL
VARY PER MODEL
OF FIXTURE
LABEL
EDGE OF APERTURE
PAN THROAT
PERFORATED
PORTION OF
RAIL ASSEMBLY
(DRYWALL SCREW
TO BE DRIVEN
INTO THIS AREA)
Fig. 20
GYPBOARD
DRYWALL SCREW
(BY OTHERS)
APERTURE PAN
THROAT
WIRING
1 Disconnect electrical power before wiring.
2 All electrical connections must be in
accordance with local codes and the National
Electrical Code.
3 Fixture must be grounded.
4 See fixture installation instruction sheet for
specific wiring instructions and/or wiring
diagrams.
GYPBOARD CEILING INSTALLATION
1 Please read the label located on fixture
aperture pan BEFORE installing gypboard.
The label indicates where the drywall screws
(by others) are to be driven through the
gypboard and into the perforated portion of
the rail assembly. (See Figs. 19 & 20)
2 Opening in gypboard should be cut to provide
½” clearance around aperture pan throat.
3 Mount gypboard to ceiling structure so that
the fixture’s aperture pan throat is centered in
the ceiling opening.
4 Fasten gypboard to ceiling structure.
5 Drive 2 drywall screws (by others) through the
gypboard and into perforated portion of each
rail assembly. (See Figs. 20 & 21)
CAUTION: Driving screws into areas other
than the perforated portions of the rail
assemblies may cause permanent damage to
the fixture and/or undesirable aesthetic
effects.
NOTE: Use 3 drywall screws (by others) per
rail assembly on fixtures with larger apertures.
APERTURE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
1 Insert aperture assembly into aperture pan.
(See Fig. 22)
2 Butt aperture assembly up to gypboard face.
3 Lock in place with 3 screws (provided).
(See Figs. 22 & 23)
Fig. 21
APERTURE PAN
THROAT
SCREW
Fig. 22
APERTURE
ASSEMBLY
Fig. 23
KV5094. UL Listed. Union made IBEW.
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JOINT TAPE
(BY OTHERS)
APERTURE
ASSEMBLY
SCREEN
Fig. 24
PLASTERING
PLUG
SPACKLING COMPOUND APPLICATION
1 Apply joint tape so half of the tape covers the
gypboard and the other half covers the
aperture assembly screen.
(See Fig. 24)
2 Insert plastering plug into aperture assembly.
(See Figs. 25 & 26)
3 Apply spackling compound over aperture
assembly flange up to aperture edge and
feather it out onto gypboard to present a
a smooth blended appearance.
(See Fig. 26)
4 NOTE: It is MOST IMPORTANT to allow
spackling compound to DRY THOROUGHLY.
COMPLETION
1 To avoid cracking of plaster, score the edges
of the plastering plug BEFORE pulling it out of
the aperture.
2 Plug may be cleaned and re-inserted to avoid
over-spray into the fixture while painting the
ceiling.
3 Insert trim into fixture aperture. (See Fig. 27)
Fig. 25
PLASTERING
PLUG
Fig. 26
TRIM
Fig. 27
5
APERTURE PAN
THROAT
TRIM
Fig. 28
TRIM REMOVAL AFTER INSTALLATION
1 Disconnect power to fixture before servicing.
2 Allow trim to cool.
3 NOTE: Gloves should be worn to avoid
marking the trim with fingerprints.
Place finger on top edge of trim and gently
pull the trim downward. (See Fig. 28)
3 Squeeze the torsion spring legs together to
clear the torsion spring bracket and pull the
trim completely out of the fixture.
(See Fig. 29)
4 To remove lensed trim from fixture, insert trim
removal tool between lens and top edge of
trim, then gently pull the trim downward until
the trim flange is exposed. (See Fig. 30)
5 Grab trim by the flange and continue pulling
the trim downward until it is completely out of
the fixture.
TORSION SPRING
BRACKET
TORSION SPRING
LEG
TRIM
Fig. 29
TRIM
TRIM FLANGE
TOP EDGE OF TRIM
LENS
Fig. 30
TRIM REMOVAL TOOL
QUALITY CONTROL
Every effort is made to assure that our products reach the
job in perfect condition. We welcome your comments.
Kurt Versen Company may change construction periodically
without notice as part of its program for product
improvement. Every effort is made to insure accuracy in our
literature but error or omission could occur.
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