Prescolite BX5 - Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Follow label information
and instructions concerning Wet or Damp Locations, installation near combustible materials, insulation, building materials,
and proper lamping. Do not install in areas subject to combustible vapors or gases. Before wiring to power supply and
during servicing or relamping, turn off power at fuse or circuit breaker. All servicing or relamping must be performed by
qualified service personnel. Product must be grounded to avoid potential electric shock or other potential hazard.
Product must be mounted in locations and at heights and in a manner consistent with its intended use, and in
compliance with the National Electrical Code and local codes. The use of accessory equipment not recommended by
the manufacturer or installed contrary to instructions may cause an unsafe condition. Do not block light emanating from
product in whole or part, as this may cause an unsafe condition. Do not allow items such as drapes, curtains, screens or
the like to come into contact with the product or to block light from the product, as this may cause an unsafe condition.
93010066
Sheet 1 of 2
2012 09/25/12
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BX5
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE: Recessed portions of recessed housing, other than at point of support, shall be
spaced at least ½” from combustible material. Thermal insulation shall not be installed within 3” of the
recessed housing, or junction box, and shall not be so installed above fixture as to entrap heat, and prevent
the free circulation of air.
WARNING: If any special control devices are used with this fixture, follow the instructions carefully to assure
full compliance with N.E.C. requirements. If there are any questions, contact a qualified electrical contractor.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects,
and/or other reproductive harm. Thoroughly wash hands after installing, handling, cleaning, or otherwise
touching this product.
CAUTION: National Electrical Code, Article 110-3 (b), states that “Listed or labeled equipment shall be used or
installed in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling”. Use only Prescolite UL listed
trims. Use of other trims not listed in this fixture, including those that are UL classified, is a violation of N.E.C.
110-3 (b) and voids all warranties.
Follow this instruction sheet carefully. Be sure electricity is OFF before starting installation.
1. For Wooden Joists: Use the Centering Notches (4) located on the Plaster Frame to position the Fixture.
Extend the Bar Hangers (6), use joist alignment tabs to locate fixture and hammer the 4 Nails (7) into Joists (8)
(Fig. 1). Drive additional nails through holes in Bar Hanger for alternate support if required.
2. For Suspended Ceilings: Place the Fixture on the ceiling grid with the "T" Bars (9) running through the Bar
Hanger Notches (10). Using a flat head screwdriver or other tool, bend the integral t-bar mounting tabs (11)
downward to a vertical position (Fig. 3). Secure housing to the support structure with tie wire (supplied by
others) in the holes supplied. Sheetmetal screws (supplied by others) can also be used in the holes supplied
(20).
3. Locate Housing along Bar Hanger in desired position and, using pliers, squeeze the 4 Locking Tabs (12) on
the Plaster Frame (13) tightly over the Bar Hangers to prevent further Housing movement. Bar Hangers (6)
may be installed in alternate Slots (23) if mounting conditions require.
4. As desired, hanger bars (6) may be shortened at score mark to fit tight mounting conditions and joist
alignment tabs removed to adjust vertically as needed by breaking off with pliers.
5. Unsnap Junction Box Cover (14) by lifting the Leaf Spring (24).
6. Run supply wires through UL Listed connectors (not supplied) in one of the five Pryouts (15) on the Junction
Box (16) or Type NM cable (ROMEX) through an Opening above the Wire Retaining Plate (17). Connect
Supply Wires (19) as shown in Fig 4 & 5. Replace Cover.
8. Loosen Screws (21) to adjust Housing (3) for variations in ceiling thickness. Bottom of Housing should be
flush with ceiling (22) within tolerance.
9. Select a Trim from the Wattage Label inside the Housing. Use Only Lamp Types approved for the Trim
chosen. DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM LISTED WATTAGE(S)!
INSTRUCTION SHEET MUST BE REMOVED FROM FIXTURE PRIOR TO ENERGIZING.