Edge Lighting Cirrus Channel, Square User Manual

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Installation Instructions for Cirrus Channel, Square 1" Lens

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

- This instruction shows a typical installation.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

NOTE: Prior to installing the Cirrus Channel, junction box

must be installed. If using Edge Lighting Slim Profile
junction box (C-1RE-JBOX) follow steps "Install the
Junction Box (C-1RE-JBOX) " below, if using a standard
junction box, continue on to steps "Install the Cirrus
Channel" on page 2.

Install the Junction Box (C-1RE-JBOX)

: Mount each adjustable mounting bar to one side of the

A

PHILLIPS SCREW

ADJUSTABLE
MOUNTING BAR

MOUNTING
BRACKET

1

1

electrical box (mounts to any side of the housing depending
on the orientation of the channel) and secure them with the
mounting brackets and two Phillips screws provided.

904-CC-S1-01

ELECTRICAL BOX

NOTE: The adjustable mounting bars mount to studs that are

spaced 16" to 24" apart.

2:

Select the location between the two studs for the electrical

box to be mounted.

3: Place the adjustable mounting bars between the studs.

4: Make sure the lips on the adjustable mounting bars are

against the studs. Secure the adjustable bars to the
studs with the eight #8 screws.

C

STUD

ADJUSTABLE
MOUNTING BAR

ELECTRICAL
BOX

CONDUIT

5

6

B

4

4

5: Remove a knockout to install the power line conduit.

6: Install the conduit and run the low voltage 24V DC power

wires coming from the remote power supply to the
electrical box.

7: Refer to the instruction provided with the power supply to
properly wiring diagram.

ELECTRICAL
BOX

ADJUSTABLE
MOUNTING BAR

STUD

2

#8 SCREW

4

4

1

D

8: Mark a 4" x 0.7" rectangle on drywall where the electrical

box opening will be located.

4"

9: Cut out the marked square(s) and install the drywall.

9

0.7"

DRYWALL

Omit this section if the channel is made out of a single

NOTE:

piece (120" or less).

NOTE: Prior to installation, Cirrus Channel must be connected to

one another to make proper measurements on surface for
markings.

NOTE: It is recommended more than one person to assist in this

installation

1: Lift a section of the lens at the end of the channels where
the connectors are visible. Slide the channel over the joiner
bracket make sure that the male & female connectors mate
properly.

2: Push the lens back into the channel.

Install the Channel

F

1

POWER FEED END

OF CHANNEL

JUNCTION BOX

Connecting the Channel

E

CHANNEL

MOUNTING
CLIP (C-MCL)

EVERY 20 INCHES

LOCKING CLIPLOCKING CLIP

FEMALE
CONNECTOR

CHANNEL

JOINER
BRACKET

1

LENS

MALE
CONNECTOR

JOINER CHANNEL

MARKING LOCATION

1

CHANNEL

END

BOTTOM OF CHANNEL

NOTE: Remote power supply must be installed within 40ft of

electrical box. The low voltage 24V DC wires must be present in
electrical box before installing the channel. Refer to the
installation instructions provided with the power supply.

1: Lay the channel to the desired location & make all necessary
markings which will consist of the channel ends, locking clips
and mounting clips. Mounting clips must be installed every
20" from each locking clip, locking mounting clips are not

necessary for channels under 2ft.

NOTE: If the receiving bracket interferes with the electrical box,

then relocate the bracket by loosening the set screws and make
the necessary adjustments.

NOTE: The channel must pass through the center of the

electrical box.

2: After all markings and required measurements are done, take
apart channels from each other.

RECEIVING BRACKET

2

G

SURFACE

Steps 3 and 4 are for drywall mounting. Omit these steps

NOTE:

if mounting the clips to a wood surface directly.

3: Tap the anchors onto the marked points up to the threaded
portion with a hammer.

3

ANCHOR

BE FLUSH TO WALL

4

ANCHOR MUST

H

JUNCTION BOX

5: If using the standard Junction box only, mount the
crossbar to the electrical box holes with the two #8-32
screws provided.

I

#6 SCREW &
WASHER

LOCKING CLIP

6

4: Screw in the threaded portion of the anchors with a Phillips

screwdriver.

CROSSBAR

5

5

MOUNTING
CLIP (C-MCL)

7

#8-32 SCREW

6

6: Line up the locking clips & mounting clips to anchor holes

and secure them by tightening the two #6 screws with
washers under the head into each clip.

J

LOCKING CLIP

7: Connect the red power supply (24VDC+) wire to red strip
wire with a wire nut inside the electrical box.

8: Connect the black power supply (24VDC+) wire to black
strip wire with a wire nut inside the electrical box.

9: Snap the wire management clip to hold the cable in place if
necessary.

7

MOUNTING
CLIP (C-MCL)

8

WIRE
MANAGEMENT
CLIP

CORD

CHANNEL

9

3

K

LOCKING CLIP

10

BACK OF CHANNEL

LOCKING
CLIP

10: Carefully snap fixture body into the locking/mounting clips
then slide (2") into receiving bracket to lock in place. Make
sure not to nick the wires.

11: If applicable, connect the remaining channels by following
"Connecting the Channel" on page 2. Then secure by
repeating step 10 (above).

RECEIVING BRACKET

MOUNTING
CLIP (C-MCL)

L

CHANNEL

SCREW

12

12: If using the standard Junction box, Place each canopy

piece against the crossbar and secure it to the electrical box
holes with the provided screws.

CHANNEL

CANOPY

12

4