Edge Lighting Light Channel Trim 1.6 User Manual

1718 W. Fullerton Ave

Chicago, IL 60614

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

www.edgelighting.com

© 2013 Edge Lighting. All Rights Reserved.

[e-mail]

Installation Instructions for Light Channel Trim 1.6

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

- This fixture is wall or ceiling mount.

- This instruction shows a typical installation.

- If modifying channel length, please see “Section

Three: Modifying Channel Length” on Page 4 before
installation.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Section One: Installing The Channel

A

ADJUSTABLE
MOUNTING BAR

VERTICAL

ORIENTATION

JUNCTION
BOX

1

: Mount each adjustable mounting bar to one side of the

junction 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.

LCT1.6-5WDC-_

904-LCT-1_6_02

PHILLIPS
SCREW

HORIZONTAL

ORIENTATION

JUNCTION
BOX

MOUNTING
BRACKET

NOTE: The adjustable mounting bars mount to studs that are

spaced 13" to 24" apart.

2: Select the location between the two studs for the junction
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

CONDUIT

JUNCTION BOX

5

STUD

B

STUD

3

JUNCTION
BOX

ADJUSTABLE
MOUNTING BAR

#8 SCREW

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
junction box.

7: Refer to the instruction provided with the power supply
along with the wiring diagram for proper wiring.

6

ADJUSTABLE
MOUNTING BAR

1

D

LENGTH OF

THE CHANNEL

DRYWALL

2.25"

DREMEL
MULTI-MAX

8

9

9

6" FIXED
JAB SAW

8: Mark the area where the channel will be located on the drywall.

9: Cut out the marked area(s) and install the drywall, using a "Dremel Multi-Max" with the "wood & drywall" cutting bit or a 6"

Fixed Jab Saw.

10: Install & finish drywall.

E

11

11: Mark the location of the studs to the drywall for future reference.

F

12

POWER FEED
JUNCTION BOX

MARKING

STUD

MARKING MARKING

13

ENDCAP

#6 SCREW

12: Connect the red power supply (24VDC+) wires to each red
power wire with a wire nut.

13: Connect the black power supply (24VDC-) wires to each
black power wire with a wire nut.

14: Place the wire nut connections inside junction box.

15: Using the marked locations on the drywall, carefully make a

hole to channel using the provided square drill with counter
sink bit.

16: Secure the channel to the stud and the junction box with the
#6 drywall screws using the provided square recess bit.

NOTE: If channel does not line up with a stud, use the provided
constraint clip kit to install to the drywall. Refer to diagram to the
right for reference. For alternate installation see “Section Two:
Alternate Installation w/Uneven Studs” on Page 4.

BACK
VIEW

TIGHTEN SCREW TO LOCK

CLIP INTO PLACE

16

SIDE
VIEW

CHANNEL

CONSTRAINT
CLIP (CONSISTS
OF A SCREW,
BASE, WING CLIP,
CAGE NUT,
& HEX NUT)

AS SCREW IS
TIGHTENED,
CAGE NUT LOCKS
INTO PLACE
CAUSING
THE WING CLIP TO
SECURE TO
THE DRYWALL.

DRYWALL

CHANNEL

2