Recessed prospec, Track, Field cutting track – Lightolier ProSpec IS:26600 User Manual
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FIELD CUTTING TRACK
•Remove and save the Dead End Cover.
•Cut the track using a metal cutting blade (preferably in a miter box to
obtain a square cut)
•Remove ALL burrs and sharp edges from the cut surface of the track
being careful not to destroy the integrity of the track geometry. There
should be no burrs between the copper wire(s) and the aluminum track
housing.
•If an electrical connector is being installed into the cut section, open
the GAP of all copper wires using a wedging tool (such as a flat blade
screwdriver). CAUTION; DO NOT OPEN THE GAP MORE
THAN 3/16" FROM THE EDGE OF THE TRACK EXTRUSION.
•Insert the Dead End Cover into the end of the track run.
IS:26600
INSTRUCTION SHEET NO.
A0397
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Recessed ProSpec
™
Track
POWER CONTINUITY FROM
A STRAIGHT RUN OF TRACK
This can be accomplished by using Feed Tracks coupler together, by using
Feed Track with a power extension connector, or by using Plain Track with
multiple Power Extensions. The Power Extension Connector is sold
separately (CAT, NO. 26646WH). See instructions with the power extension
for installation details.
NOTE: THIS TRACK SYSTEM IS NOT POLARIZED. Connectors can be
installed into both sides of the Plain Track and in any orientation. There is
no key that will prevent insertion of the connectors. Connectors cannot be
attached to the feed side of the Feed Track. Electrical polarity is maintained
by proper wiring of the circuits. (See Fig F.)
FIG. H
Power Extension
Connector
Dead End
Open copper conductor
gap after cutting
Aluminum Track Housing
Open gap 3/16" max.
from track edge. Typical
for all copper wires.
Power
Feed
Po
wer
Out
Plain Track
Feed Track
or Power Extension
Connector
Power
Extension
Connector
Power
Feed
Power
Feed
Po
wer
Out
Feed Track
Feed Track
or Power Extension
Connector
Mini Coupler or
In-Line Connector
Feed Track
Power
Feed
Power
Feed
Po
wer
Out
Feed Track
Feed Track
or Power Extension
Connector
Power
Extension
Connector
Power
Extension
Connector
Power
Feed
Structural
Impediment
FIG. I