American Lighting A56-E26 Series - Manual (Page 2)

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CAUTION: Always make sure power to the fixture is disconnected before beginning removal of
existing lamp and/or trim, or before beginning retrofit installation. Failure to do so can cause
electric shock, which can result in injury or death.
COMPATIBLE HOUSINGS
This retrofit recessed light kit will work with most 5 inch and 6 inch housings (recessed cans). It has a
built-in trim and does not require any additional trim. Use in recessed housing with no open holes.
This retrofit recessed light is intended for installing in the field in recessed type IC luminaries with dimensions
outlined as follows: minimum height for 6” cans is 7-1/2” (19cm); minimum height for 5“ cans is 7-3/4” (19.6cm).
Suitable for wet locations in covered ceiling mount luminaries. The retrofit kit is accepted as a component of a
luminary where the suitability of the combination shall be determined by CSA or authorities having jurisdiction.
INSTALLATION OF 5” & 6“ RETROFIT RECESSED LIGHT INTO RECESSED CANS
1. Confirm the LED trim is compatible with the 5” or 6“ recessed housing as outlined above.
2. Torsion spring brackets are factory set for use with 6” cans. No adjustments are needed. See Figure 2.
3. To adjust for use with 5” recessed cans, loosen mounting bracket retaining screws, slide bracket
toward center along slotted hole and re-tighten mounting bracket retaining screws to secure.
Repeat for both sides. See Figure 3.
Recessed
housing
Ceiling
Figure 4
Edison (E26)
socket adaptor
Figure 2 Figure 3
Mounting bracket
retaining screw
Torsion spring brackets are
pre-set for use with 6” cans.
Adjust torsion spring brackets as
shown for use with 5” cans.
Slide bracket
along slotted hole
4. Remove socket mounting bracket and plate from
inside existing recessed housing (if installed).
5. Remove socket from plate and discard plates.
6. Screw Edison base (E26) socket adaptor into back of
recessed housing. See Figure 4.
LED Retrofit Recessed Downlight for 5” & 6” Housings
Installation instructions for A56-E26 Series
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