ConTech Lighting LVN3916MH User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

For the Con-Tech Non-IC 3" Metal Halide Varia Series

LVN2016MHX and LVN3916MHX Models

FOLLOW NEC AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES WHEN INSTALLING
PRODUCTS. CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN TO ENSURE
PROPER INSTALLATION

CAUTION – RISK OF FIRE

Insulation must not be used in direct contact with fixture. Provide 3” space
between any part of fixture and insulation.

MOUNTING:

1. Remove bag containing “Wing Type Mounting Brackets” from carton.

2. Mount longer “L” bracket to side of mounting plate with J-box. (See fig. 1)

3. Install brackets by fitting the key hold slots over the (4) setscrews on
mounting plate. Adjust to desired length and tighten screws.

4. Mount the wing-style to the vertical slot with the open end facing out.
(See fig. 2)

5. The style mounting bracket will accept flat hanger bars (Con-Tech HB-24),
C-channel hanger bars (Con-Tech HBC-24), or the electrician can use 1/2"
conduit.

6. Plaster frame edge should be even with the finished ceiling and wing nuts
can be firmly tightened to secure mounting bracket. (See figure 3)

7. Loosen housing set screws.

8. Adjust housing flush to finish ceiling and tighten screws.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS:

WARNING: Power source must conform to the requirements of the fixture

(see labels on fixture), and all NEC and local electrical codes. Before starting
the wire connections, disconnect power at circuit breaker or fuse, turning
power off at switch leg is not sufficient to prevent electrical shock.

1. Supply wire must be rated at 90°C or higher.

2. Connect power source to fixture junction box.

3. Connect blacks to blacks (hot), whites to whites (neutral), and greens to
greens (ground) with twist type wire connectors (not provided). (See fig. 4)

4. Close junction box cover after wiring (ensure that all wires are within box
before closing).

Wing Type
Mounting

Brackets

Mounting

Plate

Housing

Mounting

Plate

Wing Type Mounting Brackets

Thermal

Protector

Flexible Conduit

Junction

Box

Electronic

CMH Ballasts

TRIM PLATE: (FIG. 3)

1. The trim plate may be mounted after the ceiling is completed.

2. Compress the torsion springs and place them into the slots mounted on
each end of the inside of the housing.

3. Release springs and lightly push upward, the trim plate will be held firmly to
the ceiling surface

LAMPING/TRIMS:

1. Connect ceramic socket provided in trim box to quick connect in housing.

2. Place lamp in trim between retaining clip and lamp holder to seat lamp.

3. If optional lenses are provided, place in lamp holder prior to seating lamp.
(1) additional lens/filter may be used (see trim specification for correct
lens options).

4. Place lamp pins into the 2 holes in ceramic lamp socket. Twist lamp to
make connection.

5. Tuck excess wire leads into housing.

6. Insert mounting springs on trim into trim plate. Push up until trim is seated
firmly in trim plate.

7. Twist trim 1/4 of a turn to secure.

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Housing

Trim Plate