American Lighting X34 Series - Manual

Denver, CO 80231 • www.americanlighting.com © 2013
Interchangeable Series LED Recessed Downlight
Installation instructions for X34 Series (3”/4” adjustable retrofit)
WARNING: These products may represent a possible shock or fire hazard if improperly
installed or attached in any way. Products should be installed in accordance with these
instructions, current electrical codes and/or the current National Electric Code (NEC).
CAUTION: To reduce risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons:
1. Make sure that the electrical power to the fixture is disconnected prior to any installation or retrofit.
2. This light is suitable for wet locations.
3. Use with 3” or 4” recessed cans (recessed housings) only. Do not attempt to alter for other sizes or purposes.
4. Each fixture consumes 7 watts. See page 3 for dimming information.
WARNING: Risk of fire or electric shock. For use only with 3” or 4” recessed housings, such as AL3-ICAT for 3“ trim kits; or
AL4-ICAT for 4” trim kits. When using with existing cans, confirm X34 assembly will fit before installation by checking the interior of
the housing for a manufacturer’s part number and specifications; or measure the diameter of the housing. The recessed housing
must have a measured inside diameter (opening) of 3” to 3-1/4“ for X3-aaa-bb-X34 trim accessories with a minimum clearance
height of 3-3/4”; or a measured inside diameter (opening) of 3-7/8” to 4-1/4“ for X4-aaa-bb-X34 trim accessories with a minimum
clearance height of 4” . The minimum clearance height is measured from the can flange to the socket at the back of the housing. If
the existing housing does not have sufficient clearance, loosen the wingnut inside the can and detach the adjustable socket plate
from the socket. See Figure 1.
Each X34 light module includes an attached lead wire with a 120V plastic connector for use with either an E26 or
GU24 adaptor. The E26 adaptor is included; the GU-24 adaptor is sold separately. Each light module requires a trim
kit to make a complete recessed downlight. Trim kits are sold separately. Compatible versions are part numbers
X3-aaa-bb-X34 or X4-aaa-bb-X34, where aaa denotes the style and bb denotes the finish. See Figure 2.
Do not make or alter any open holes in a wiring enclosure, nor in any electrical components during kit
Do not use these products in luminaires located where elevated ambient temperatures exist.
determine whether power supply is 120V AC at the luminaire before installation.
WARNING: To prevent wiring damage or abrasion, do not expose wiring to edges of sheet metal or other
sharp objects.
THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE INSTALLATION CODE BY A
PERSON FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT AND THE HAZARDS INVOLVED.
THE RETROFIT ASSEMBLY IS ACCEPTED AS A COMPONENT OF A FLUORESCENT LUMINAIRE WHERE THE
SUITABILITY OF THE COMBINATION SHALL BE DETERMINED BY CSA OR AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION.
FUTURE LAMP REPLACEMENT & GU24 ADAPTORS
X34 Series models, GU24 adaptors (item #AL-GU24) and GU10 adaptors (item #AL-GU10) are available from American
Lighting, Inc. Contact (800) 880-1180 or visit www.americanlighting.com to find a local distributor.
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Figure 2
120V plastic connector for use with either
an E26 or a GU24 adaptor
E26 adaptor GU24 adaptor
Trim kit
Figure 1
(included) (sold separately)
Minimum
clearance
height
Opening
X34 light
module
Wingnut
Adjustable
socket plate