Specification Sheet

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© ELCO Lighting 2018. All rights reserved • Rev. 26 Jun 2018 • ELCO Lighting reserves the right to make specification and design changes without notice.
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4" Low Voltage Miniature
Universal Housing
4" new construction housing with a magnetic or electronic transformer. Uses a GU5.3 Bi-Pin socket for use with
Bi-Pin LED MR16 lamps.
Features
Single wall airtight construction.
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Trims sold separately.
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Lamp: 50W MAX 12V MR16 GU/GX5.3 bi-pin LED/Halogen
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(not included).
Lamp Holder: MR16 GU/GX5.3 bi-pin socket.
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Note: Use only dimmers specifically designed for use with
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electronic transformer.
Specifications
Wattage 20W - 50W
Voltage 120V or 277V
Lamp Type GU5.3 BiPin
Damp LocationListed
Technical Details
Construction: 󰾬󰾬
• Single wall new construction.
• Housing adjusts in frame to accommodate up to 1 1/4" ceiling thickness.
• Airtight housing with gasket to restrict airflow in accordance with ASTM E-283 air-tight requirements.
• Steel housing for greater heat dissipation. Stamped galvanized steel frame.
Installation: Designed for ceiling plenums where 2x6 joists or taller joists are used. High strength hanger bars
can easilty be nailed to joists. Maximum hole cutout is 4 1/4". Suitable for T-grid and drop ceiling applications.
See installation sheet for detailed information.
Junction Box: Positioned to accommodate straight conduit runs. Seven 1/2" trade size conduit knockouts, four
3/4" knockouts with pry-out knockout slots. 4 Romex pryouts with strain relief.
Hanger Bars: Pre-installed hanger bars with True Nail facilitate easy installation in regular lumber,
engineered lumber, and laminated beams. Integral T-bar slots for easy installation in T-bars. Spans up to 24"
and can be repositioned 90°. Score lines allow for tool-free hanger bar size reduction. Integral leveling flange
allows for single-person installation while aligning the housings with the joists.
Electrical:
• Input Voltage: 120V AC.
• Output Voltage: 12V AC.
• Magnetic or electronic transformer available.
• Thermally protected against improper lamping.
Trims: Compatible with ELCO 4" MR16 trims.
Dimmability:
• Magnetic transformer dims with MLV type dimmers.
• Electronic transformer dims with ELV type dimmers.
• See dimming compatibility list for a full list of compatible dimmers.
• Note: Lamp used may affect dimmabilty.
Lamp: Designed for use with GU5.3 MR16 LED lamps.
Listings: UL Listed for Damp Location. UL Listed for Wet Location with select trims. UL Listed for Feed
Through. UL Listed for Direct Contact with Insulation and Combustible Material. Airtight per ASTM E-283. Install
a JA8-2016-E lamp/luminaire for Title 24 Compliance.
Warranty: ELCO Lighting warrants products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of 3 years.
Dimensions
Product Numbers
Item Description
Lamp
type
Watts Voltage
EL1499A
Magnetic
Transformer
GU5.3 BiPin 50W 120V
EL1499-20A
Magnetic
Transformer
GU5.3 BiPin 20W 120V
EL1499EA
Electronic
Transformer
GU5.3 BiPin 50W 120V
EL1499-277A
Magnetic
Transformer
GU5.3 BiPin 50W 277V