Instructions / Assembly

Fixtures are classied for insulated ceilings-type IC and type
T-and for suspended ceilings-type S. To insure safe and
reliable operations. Make sure the fixture corresponds to
the carefully before beginning installation
Before attempting installation of any recessed lighting
xture check your local electrical code. This code sets the
wiring standards for your locality and should be carefully
studied befor starting work
Insulated Ceiling
The insulted ceiling or I.C. approved
recessed xture is one that can be inst-
alled in direct contact with insulation
Airtight installation
This housings certied under ASTM E283 are supplied with a pre-installed
gasket or supplied with a ready-to-install self adhesive gasket.
Step 1. Lay gasket at and peel protective paper backing from gasket to
expose adhesive side.
Step 2. Apply supplied gasket to ceiling lip and wrap gasket around inside
of housing to form seal of the ceiling opening or apply caulk per
state / local code. When properly installed, Nora housings provide
compliance with restricted air-ow regulations.
Type
IC
Standard Joist Ceilings:
• Use bar hangers to attach xture between ceiling joists. Each end
of the bar hanger is equipped with a nail-in barbed tab. Additional
hardware such as screws or nails may be used if extra support is
necessary.
• For steel studs, use steel piercing screws in place of nails or barbed
tabs.
• Remove shipping screw from underneath side of plaster frame.
T-Bar Ceilings:
• If mounting to a T-Bar type ceiling, mount xture onto grid by
placing notches on the bottom of each end of the bar hanger over
the grid.
• Tie xture to grid with structural wire going through both the
circular knockout on the end of the bar hanger and nearest
accompanying knockout on the ceiling grid.
TO INSTALL HOUSING
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
CUTTING A HOLE
Locate the center of proposed opening on your tile or ceiling
material and mark it.
Use a compass to draw a circle shown below diameter
around the center point. Cut along this circular line.
3.5” HOUSING 3.7” HOUSING
4” HOUSING 5” HOUSING 6” HOUSING
Power Feed
Ground wire
Connect -
• Black - Supply Voltage
• White - Neutral
• Green Grounding J-Box Wire - Copper
or green grounding wire
120V
Input
Output
LED PCB
Input Control Dimmer Switch (120V)
LED
Driver
Dimmer
Switch
WIRING FOR USING DIMMER
T-BarJoist
Connect 1/2 inch trade size steel conduit to junction box with
appropriate tting. If using Romex-type shielded wiring, use
rectangular pry-out strain reliefs located on upper corners of
junction box.
Junction Box Wiring
3 ⅝"
4 ½"
3 ⅞"
5 ¼"
6 ½"
Fire Rated Housings
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
NICOR, Inc. 2200 Midtown Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 P: 800.821.6283 F: 800.892.8393 www.nicorlighting.com January 14, 2019 5:00PM rev 1.0