Installation Instructions for
920E6RFN-E
Round or Square Type Non-IC Housing for Regressed Flanged Trims, with
Compact Fluorescent Lamp and Emergency Ballast
E6_FR-F32EMN_
1.1
COMPACT FLUORESCENT - ROUND/SQUARE FLANGED
GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION:
This product is suitable for wet locations.
This instruction shows a typical installation.
CAUTION - RISK OF FIRE
This product must be installed in accordance with
the applicable installation code by a person familiar
with the construction and operation of the product
and the hazards involved.
Use minimum 90°c supply conductors.
Install the Housing with Adjustable Bars
1A
INNER ADJUSTABLE BAR
1B
HOUSING
NAIL
NAIL
5
5
2
4
4
NAIL
1
OUTER ADJUSTABLE BAR
JOIST
TRIM HOLDER
HOUSING CLASP
STOP POINT
5
2
4
TAB
NOTE: If using the butterfly brackets, skip 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 the attached nail is 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
2A
6
HOUSING
ADJUSTABLE BAR
SLOT
2
WING NUT
TRIM HOLDER
NOTCH
BEVELED
CORNER
1
BUTTERFLY
BRACKET
7
NOTCH
NOTE: Skip to Page 3 if installing the housing
with adjustable bars.
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
7
6
Adjust the horizontal position of the trim holder by sliding
the housing on adjustable bars.
7
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.
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
3
ELECTRICAL
BOX COVER
1
4
7
6
1
Push up the tabs on the electrical box and remove the
electrical box cover.
5
3B
3
Run the power line wires into the housing electrical box.
4
Connect the neutral power line wire to both white wires
with the included lever nut.
5
Connect the switched power line wire to the black wire
with the included lever nut.
6
Connect the unswitched (always hot) power line wire to
the loose red wire with the included lever nut.
7
Connect the green wire and the fixture ground wire to a
suitable ground according to local electrical codes.
CONDUIT
2
NOTE: Before installing drywall or acoustic
2
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.
Install the conduit to 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
3
Install Drywall or Suspended Ceiling
Install Remote Test Switch
4A
5A
6-3/8"
1
1a
1b
ROUND TRIM HOLDER
1a
1-9/16"
6-3/8"
SQUARE TRIM HOLDER
For housings with round trim holder, mark a 6-3/8"
diameter circle on the drywall or acoustic panel. Cut out
the marked section.
Use a 1-9/16" hole saw to cut out the ceiling or wall
where the test switch will be installed.
1
1b For housings with square trim holder, mark a 6-3/8" square
5B
on drywall or acoustic panel. Cut out the marked section.
4B
2
FLEXIBLE
CONDUIT
4
#6-32 SCREW
3
BACK RING
DRYWALL
2
Align the cut out section with the trim holder and install
drywall or acoustic panel.
CAP
5
WARNING: Risk of Fire: The housing is not
intended to be in contact with or covered with
combustible materials and insulation. Do not
install insulation within 3 inches of the housing
sides or above in such a manner to entrap heat.
4
2
Bring the flexible conduit out of the 1-9/16” hole.
3
Unscrew the #6-32 screws to remove the back ring.
4
Screw the back ring (from the face with two holes) to
the flexible conduit.
5
Unscrew the cap from the switch.
5F
5C
BACK RING
WING SCREW
WING SCREW
8
WING
6
7
12
WING
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
12 Tighten the two phillips screws (an electric screwdriver
will help) until the wings secure the port into the hole.
6 Connect the brown and violet wires in the switch to the
same color wire in the flexible conduit.
7 Connect one of the black switch wires to the red wire in
the flexible conduit.
5G
8 Connect the other black switch wire to the black wire in
the flexible conduit.
5D
11
10
#6-32 SCREW
BACK RING
9
13
CAP
WING SCREW
13 Replace and tighten the cap.
9
Replace the back ring onto the port so the end of the
wing screws are properly placed in the two blind holes.
10 Replace and tighten the #6-32 set screws to secure the
back ring onto the port.
11 Push the port completely into the hole.
5
Install the Trim and Lamp
6C
6A
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.
6D
6B
LAMP
HOOP (INSIDE)
4
SAFETY CABLE
CARABINER
4
SAFETY
CABLE
Push the lamp base completely into the socket.
Use MAX 32 Watt GX24Q-3 Base
Compact Fluorescent Lamp.
6E
HOOP
2
CARABINER
5
SAFETY
CABLE
5
2
Clip the carabiner onto the hoop inside the housing.
6
Line up the trim with the trim holder, and push the trim
completely into the housing. Arrows on the trim and in the
trim holder indicate the proper orientation.
Replacing the Lamp
7A
LENS
1
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
housing.
3
Unplug the lamp and follow steps 4-5 in section 6 to
replace the lamp.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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