Specification

rev January 5, 2015 4:39 PM
Type
Catalog
Project
14102A
4” Universal Airtight Housing
Product Description
Suitable for new construction in residential and commercial applications.
IC rated. Suitable for direct contact with insulation.
Housing
Aluminum construction provides greater heat dissipation.
Airtight housing limits the exchange of air between ceiling plenum and heated/cooled areas.
Transformer includes integral thermal protector guards against improper lamping and misuse of
insulation materials.
Use low voltage 20W - 50W MR-16 or JC type lamps (12V) (not included).
Class H 50W transformer, step down from 120V to 12V.
7” height allows use in 2” x 8” joist construction
Plaster Frame
Housing is secured to plaster frame with screws and can be removed for access to junction box.
Housing adjusts from 1/2” to 1 1/2” to accommodate ceiling thickness.
Junction Box
Listed for through branch circuit wiring and includes several 3/4” knockouts. Four pryouts with
integral strain relief simplify Romex installation.
Supplied with three push-in wire connectors.
Hanger Bars
Heavy-gauge NICOR captive hanger bars provide greater stability, allowing housing to be
positioned at any point within a 24” joist span, then locked in place with set screws. Unique hanger
bar lip design helps align can to joist.
Four double-headed captive nails provide for ease of installation.
Bars can be repositioned 90° on plaster frame without tools.
Score lines allow bars to be shortened without tools to accommodate a 12” joist span.
14 1/4”
14 5/8”
7”
14 5/8
”
4 1/4”
12 1/2”
Ordering Information
Catalog Number Description
14102A 4” Universal Airtight Housing
AIRTIGHT
HOUSING