ConTech Lighting RA64T6MHE User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

For Con-Tech Non-IC 6" & 8" Metal Halide Pull-Down Housings

Models: RA64__T4MHE, RA64__T6MHE, RA84__MHE

Installation Procedures:

FOLLOW NEC AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES WHEN INSTALLING
PRODUCTS. CONSULT 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. Install brackets by fitting the key hold slots over the (4) setscrews on
mounting plate. Adjust to desired length and tighten screws.

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

4.

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

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

Wing Type

Mounting

Brackets

Housing

Wing Type Mounting Brackets

Flexible
Conduit

6. Loosen housing set screws.

7. 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), 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).

LAMPING/TRIMS:

1. Connect pull down trim assembly provided to quick connect in housing.

2. Remove glass lens.

3. For RA64 style housings: Place lamp pins into the 2 holes in ceramic lamp
socket until seated firmly in socket. For RA84 housings: Screw lamp into
base until firmly seated in socket. Replace glass lens.

4. Tuck excess wire leads into housing.

5. The trim may be mounted after ceiling is completed. (see Fig. 3)

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

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

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