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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 i

n 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 grounde

d 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 e

quipment 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.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

IBX5S

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 your 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.

7. FOR AIR-TIGHT APPLICATIONS: This Prescolite product is Air-Tight approved per ASTM E283 testing standards and

complies with Washington State Energy Code Requirements. To complete the installation of this Air-Tight product, the

opening between the housing (3) and drywall ceiling (22) must be sealed by the installer using silicone caulking, tape, or

any other means acceptable to the local codes official. Prescolite accessory gasket kit G6 (purchased separately) can be

used for this purpose (Fig. 6).

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)! For trim installation, refer to trim installation instructions.

INSTRUCTION SHEET MUST BE REMOVED FROM FIXTURE PRIOR TO ENERGIZING.

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