Installation Instructions for
920E6RLI-I
Round or Square Type IC Housing for
Regressed Flangeless Trims, with Incandescent Lamp
E6_LR-II-_
1.0
INCANDESCENT - ROUND/SQUARE FLANGELESS
GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION:
This product is suitable for wet locations.
This product can be dimmed with a standard incandescent
dimmer.
CAUTION - RISK OF FIRE
This instruction shows a typical installation.
This product requires installation by a qualified
electrician. Before installing be sure to read all
instructions and DISCONNECT POWER TO THE
ELECTRICAL BOX.
Install the Housing with Adjustable Bars
1A
1B
HOUSING
JOIST
NAIL
NAIL
2
5
1
5
INNER ADJUSTABLE BAR
HOUSING CLASP
OUTER ADJUSTABLE BAR
4
STOP POINT
TRIM HOLDER
5
2
4
TAB
NOTE: If using the butterfly brackets, omit these
NOTE: The adjustable bars can be mounted to
steps and refer to "Install the Housing with
Butterfly Brackets" on page 2.
joists that are spaced 16" - 24" apart.
NOTE: The trim holder is 1/2” high. When
1
Slide the inner adjustable bar completely through the
three housing clasps. Make sure that the attached nail is
located on top.
2
Slide and push the outer adjustable bar completely onto
the inner adjustable bar so that the tab clicks into place
behind the stop point. This will prevent the adjustable bars
from coming apart.
3
installing the adjustable bars to joists, make sure
the bottom of the trim holder matches with
bottom of the drywall.
Repeat steps 1 & 2 for the other side of the housing.
1
4
Align the adjustable bars so that the trim holder is exposed
below the joists just enough to match with the drywall
thickness.
5
Level the adjustable bars and, with a hammer, tap the nails
completely into the joists to secure the adjustable bars in
place.
Install the Housing with Butterfly
Brackets
1C
2B
6
SLOT
HOUSING
ADJUSTABLE BAR
2
WING NUT
TRIM HOLDER
BEVELED
CORNER
1
BUTTERFLY
BRACKET
NOTCH
NOTE: Skip to Page 3 if installing the housing
with adjustable bars.
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NOTCH
1
Loosen (Do not remove) the wing nut.
2
Slip the button head screw through the large opening in
the housing slot. Make sure the beveled corners of the
butterfly bracket are toward the bottom of the housing.
3
Slide the butterfly bracket within the slot to the desired
height, and tighten the wing nut to secure the bracket.
4
Repeat steps 1-3 for the other side.
5
Use the butterfly brackets to mount the housing, according
to local building codes and electrical codes.
HOUSING
TRIM HOLDER
SELF TAPPING SCREW
6
7
7
NOTE: Notches in trim holder can be used to
Adjust the horizontal position of the trim holder by sliding
the housing on adjustable bars.
align multiple housings using a laser or string.
When the desired location is achieved, tighten the two selftapping screws to lock the housing onto the adjustable
bars.
NOTE: Notches in trim holder can be used to
align multiple housings using a laser or string.
2
Connect Power to the Housing
3C
3A
TABS
6
ELECTRICAL
BOX COVER
1
4
5
Push up the tabs on the electrical box and remove the
electrical box cover.
1
4
Connect the neutral power line wire to the white fixture
wire with the included lever nut.
5
Connect the black fixture wire to the hot power line wire
with the included lever nut.
6
Connect the bare wire to a suitable ground according to
local electrical codes.
7
Replace the electrical box cover. Make sure that the top
edge of the cover snaps under the tabs.
3B
CONDUIT
2
NOTE: Before installing insulation, drywall, or
acoustic panel, power up and run the Element
fixture(s) for 10 minutes to make sure that all
electrical connections are tight and secure. Refer
to page 6 to install the lamp.
2
Install the conduit to the housing electrical box.
3
Run the power line wires into the housing electrical box.
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE. When using the
housing electrical box for power feed through,
use MAX 8 - #12 AWG branch circuit wires.
3
Install Drywall
4C
4A
6-3/8"
1a
TAB
TAB
6-3/8"
1b
3
3
3
3
ROUND PLASTER RING
ROUND TRIM HOLDER
1a
SQUARE PLASTER RING
SQUARE TRIM HOLDER
For housings with round trim holder, mark a 6-3/8"
diameter circle on drywall or acoustic panel. Cut out the
marked section.
1b For housings with square trim holder, mark a 6-3/8" square
4
on drywall or acoustic panel. Cut out the marked section.
4B
3
3
CUT OUT
4
3
3
CUT OUT
3
Line up the two tabs in back of the plaster ring with the
two cut out sections of the trim holder inside edge.
4
Push the plaster ring tabs into the cut out sections of the
trim holder edge.
DRYWALL
2
Align the cut out section of drywall or acoustic panel with
the trim holder and install drywall (or acoustic panel).
4
4D
#8-32 SCREW
5
5
8
NOTE: Do not overtighten the screws!
Overtightening may bend the plaster ring,
causing the plaster surface to come away from
the drywall.
4E
LENS LOCK
LENS LOCK
6
6
Plug the trim holder with the provided dust shield.
7
Properly plaster onto the plaster ring and drywall.
5
Finish around the trim to match drywall.
LENS LOCK
8
5
Secure the plaster ring in place with the two provided flat
head #8-32 screws. Make sure that the screws penetrate
through the drywall into the housing screw holes.
6
LENS LOCK
8
LENS LOCK
LENS LOCK
5
5
4F
#8-32 SCREW
Install the Trim and Lamp
5C
5A
CLIP
CLIP
REFLECTOR
REFLECTOR
1
3
NOTE: This section illustrates a square trim.
Round trim pieces install the same way.
1
Turn the reflector clips 90 degrees and lower the reflector
from the fixture. Use a flathead screwdriver or pliers to turn
the clips if they are too difficult to turn by hand.
3
Return the reflector to the housing and turn the clips 90
degrees to secure it.
5D
5B
LAMP
HOOP (INSIDE)
4
CARABINER
4
Screw the lamp completely into the socket.
SAFETY
CABLE
Use MAX 90 Watt Medium Base
Incandescent Lamp.
HOOP
2
CARABINER
SAFETY
CABLE
2
Clip the carabiner onto the hoop inside the housing.
6
SAFETY CABLE
Replacing the Lamp
5E
6A
LENS
5
1
5
Line up the trim with the trim holder, and push the trim
completely into the trim holder. Arrows on the trim and in
the trim holder indicate the proper orientation.
LIP
1
Push up slightly on the lens to reveal the inside lip.
2
Grab the trim by the lip and pull the trim out of the trim
holder.
3
Unscrew the lamp and follow steps 4-5 in section 5 to
replace the lamp.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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