HP-WG Post-Ceiling T-Bar Installation Instructions
Overview
NOTES
HELPFUL
VIDEO
• All power connections should be installed according to
local/national codes by a Certified Electrician.
• This installation requires proper support as each luminaire
is being installed.
• DO NOT attempt to join luminaires together on the floor.
Damage may result when lifted.
0-10V
Dimming
Simple
Plug-Together
Wiring
Step 1
Mounting Locations & Methods
Page 2
Step 4
Mounting Starter to Structure
Pages 6-7
Stud
Step 5
Joining Luminaires
Page 8
Step 6
Closing Luminaires
Pages 9-10
Step 3
Feed Locations & Options
Pages 4-5
Wall
Step 2
Identification & Preparation
Page 3
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T-Bar
Patent Pending
Finelite, Inc. • 30500 Whipple Road • Union City, CA 94587-1530 • (510) 441-1100 • Fax: (510) 441-1510 • www.finelite.comThis is a hypothetical build to show the capabilities of this luminaire family and mount type. Your build may vary.
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Step 1 - Mounting Locations & Methods
Max. 3/8"
Wall
1/2"
Z
Luminaire Depth Rough In Opening (in)
2", 4" & 6" Z = 6-1/2
B. Mounting Locations A. Create Rough In
2"
1/2"
Endcap
Top View Side View
Mounting Location Top Feed (standard)
1/2"
Wall
Endcap
A
Luminaire Length A (in) B (in)
2' 3 18
3' 3 30
4' 6 36
8' 6 84
B
Endcap Information (Side Views) :
The Wall-to-Wall Endcap adds 1/8" per endcap.
Endcap
1/8"
The Pocket Slot Endcap adds 1-1/4" for Spackle Flange and 1" for
T-Bar per endcap.
Spackle Flange T-Bar
Drywall Screw
Ceiling Tile
Drywall
1-1/4"
1"
Alternative "L" Bracket Mounting (by others) Alternative Mount to Structure (by others)
Use appropriate hardware (by others)
to secure "L" Bracket to luminaire.
"L" Bracket
(by others)
Wall
1/2"
Luminaire Depth Y (in)
2" 5-1/8
4" 7-1/8
6" 9-1/8
T-Bar
Support Wire
(by others)
Y
Luminaire
Tab
In addition to alternative mounting
methods, luminaire must be
secured to structure by support
wire (by others) per building code.
Wall
Luminaire Depth X (in) Y (in)
2" 6-5/8 5-1/8
4" 6-5/8 7-1/8
6" 6-5/8 9-1/8
X
1/2"
Structural Blocking (by others)
T-Bar
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Step 2 - Identification & Preparation
A. Identify Luminaires
Bottom-Up View
Arrange luminaires in order
according to ID# at their
install locations.
CAUTION
Unique Luminaire
ID Number
Job Name
Factory Order
Number
Starter
Flexible Mounting Plate
ABC Corporation - A12345
ID: 1
HP-WG - 6W - 4D - X' STARTER
HP-WG - 6W - 4D - 32' - S - 830 - 120V - SC - TR
Luminaire Type
and/or Run Length
• Identify all luminaires by their ID label that can be found on the box and inside the luminaire.
• NOTE: Exact location of labels in these areas may vary.
• Remove all luminaires from their box.
• Refer to Record Drawings that can be found in the hardware kit.
Full Catalog
Order ID
Luminaire
Section Type
Kitted Hardware
• Finelite has provided items
listed here, with their Finelite
part numbers. These items
can be found in separate
boxes shipped with the
luminaire.
• Account for all parts and set
aside until they are needed.
• All other hardware needed
for this installation will be
by others.
#8-18 x 1/4" Screw
Part# 69026
Feed Locations & Options
p. 4, Step 3
Mounting Starter to Structure
p. 6-7, Step 4
Joining Luminaires
p. 8, Step 5
Closing Luminaires
p. 9-10, Step 6
#10-32 Screw
Part# 94144
Feed Locations & Options
p. 4, Step 3
Extrusion Joiner Bracket
Part# 11302
Joining Luminaires
p. 8, Step 5
ID Label
T-Bar Bracket
Part# 11303
Closing Luminaires
p. 10, Step 6
Cover Sleeve
Part# 10719
Closing Luminaires
p. 10, Step 6
'
ABC Corporation - A12345
HP-WG - 6W - 4D - X STARTER
HP-WG - 6W - 4D - 32' - S - 830 - 120
ID: 1
V - SC - TR
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Step 3 - Feed Locations & Options
WIRING LEGEND
Black Hot Line Voltage
White Neutral Line Voltage
Green Ground
Grey Dimming 0-10V DC
Purple Dimming 0-10V DC
1/4"-20 Threaded Rod (by others)
Top Feed (standard)
Power Feed
#10-32 Screw
(provided)
Wall Feed (optional)
Power Feed
Endcap Feed (optional)
#8-18 x 1/4" Screw
(provided)
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#8-18 x 1/4" Screw
(provided)
CONTINUED
#10-32 Screw
(provided)
0-10V
Dimming
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Step 3 - Feed Locations & Options
Top Feed
Luminaire Length C (in)
Top Feed Location (standard)
• Use chart above to find measurement of C for feed location.
• NOTE: For tailored length luminaire power feed locations, contact factory.
Wall Feed Endcap Feed
Top View
2"
2' 5
3' 5
4' 12
8' 12
Back View Side View
C
Top Feed (standard)
6"
Wall
Wall Feed (optional)
D
5-9/16"
1/4"-20 Threaded Rod (by others)
Luminaire Depth D (in)
2" 3-5/16
4" 5-5/16
6" 7-5/16
G
Wall
F
Luminaire Width F (in) G (in)
6" 2 13/16
Endcap Feed (optional)
T-Bar
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Step 4 - Mounting Starter to Structure
A. Open Kickplate B. Remove CarrierBottom-Up View Side View
Starter
Housing Bracket
Driver
Wall
Safety Cable
Carrier
#8-18 x 1/4" Screw (provided)
Housing
Bracket
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Kickplate
• Make electrical connections according to feed location and options.
• To access carrier, open kickplate by unsnapping along the whole length of the luminaire (about every 6").
#8-18 x 1/4" Screw
(provided)
Kickplate
• Once kickplate has been opened, remove the #8-18 x 1/4" screw and slide carrier toward wall to detach from housing.
• NOTE: The carrier will be suspended by safety cables but you can remove them for complete open access.
CONTINUED
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Step 4 - Mounting Starter to Structure
C. Mount Luminaire
Standard Option 1 Option 2
Bottom-Up View
1/4"-20 Threaded Rod
Starter
Flexible Mounting Plate
1/4" Washer (by others)
1/4"-20 Nut (by others)
Side View Side View
"L" Bracket (by others)
Appropriate Fastening Hardware (by others)
Structural Blocking (by others)
Appropriate Fastening Hardware (by others)
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MOUNT TO THREADED ROD (Standard)
• Mount the luminaire to structure using a 1/4"-20 nut and washer on a threaded rod.
• NOTE: The flexible mounting plate can move for a precise fit.
• If there is no joiner/ender, then tighten nuts fully. PROCEED TO STEP 6.
#8-18 x 1/4" Screw
(provided)
1/4"-20 Nut
(by others)
MOUNT TO "L" BRACKET (Optional)
• Mount the luminaire to structure using an "L" bracket with appropriate fastening hardware.
• NOTE: The flexible mounting plate can move for a precise fit.
• If there is no joiner/ender, then tighten nuts fully. PROCEED TO STEP 6.
1/4" Washer
(by others)
1/4"-20 Lag Bolt
(by others)
"L" Bracket
(by others)
MOUNT TO STRUCTURE (Optional)
• Mount the luminaire to structure using appropriate fastening hardware.
• NOTE: The flexible mounting plate can move for a precise fit.
• If there is no joiner/ender, then tighten fully. PROCEED TO STEP 6.
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Step 5 - Joining Luminaires
A. Install Joiner/Ender
DO NOT attempt to join
luminaires together on the floor.
Damage may result when lifted.
CAUTION
Follow these instructions.
Ceiling
T-Bar
Bottom-Up View C. Plug-Together Wiring Bottom-Up View
B. Secure Joiner Brackets Side View
#8-18 x 1/4" Screw
(provided)
Aligner Plate
Joiner/Ender
Top
Ceiling
Starter
Joiner/Ender
Aligner Plate
T-Bar
Joiner/
Ender
Plug-Together Wiring
Starter
Wall
• Slide the joiner/ender luminaire over the aligner plate on the installed luminaire.
• See Step 3C for how to secure a joiner/ender luminaire to structure.
• NOTE: Slightly tilt starter and joiner/ender luminaires before installing onto wall.
#8-18 x 1/4" Screw
(provided)
Extrusion Joiner Bracket
(provided)
#8-18 x 1/4" Screw
(provided)
Bottom
• Ensure that the holes are aligned on the plate.
• Fasten the joiner/ender luminaire to the aligner plate using a #8-18 x 1/4" screw.
• Secure the joiner brackets using a #8-18 x 1/4" screw.
• CAUTION: Do not over-tighten.
Joiner Bracket
Starter
Wall
• Connect the plug-together wiring.
• Secure all luminaires by tightening all nuts to threaded rods.
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Simple
Plug-Together
Wiring
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Step 6 - Closing Luminaires
A. Replace Carrier
Housing Bracket
Side View
B. Secure Carrier & Snap Kickplate Side View
Housing Bracket
Carrier
Carrier
• Hook carrier to the housing brackets.
#8-18 x 1/4" Screw
(provided)
#8-18 x 1/4" Screw (provided)
• Secure carrier with #8-18 x 1/4" screw.
• Rotate kickplate and snap back into place along the whole length of the luminaire (about every 6").
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Kickplate
CONTINUED
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Step 6 - Closing Luminaires
C. Secure to Structure D. Final Step - Install Cover SleeveSide View Side View
T-Bar Bracket (provided)
Bend Here
#8-18 x 1/4" Screw
T-Bar Bracket (provided)
(provided)
T-Bar Bracket (provided)
T-Bar Extrusion
T-Bar
Self-Drilling Screw (by others)
FOR T-BAR:
• Gently bend T-Bar bracket so it aligns with T-Bar.
• Secure T-Bar bracket to T-Bar extrusion using #8-18 x 1/4" screw.
• Secure T-Bar bracket to T-Bar using self-drilling screws.
Wall
#10 Screw (by others)
FOR WALL:
• Secure T-Bar bracket to wall using appropriate #10 screws.
Carrier
1
Cover Sleeve (provided)
• 1. Hook back edge of cover sleeve over edge of carrier.
• 2. Snap front edge of cover sleeve in place along the whole length of the luminaire (about every 6").
• Once cover sleeve is in place, turn power on to luminaire.
2
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T-Bar Bracket
(provided)
#8-18 x 1/4" Screw
(provided)
#10 Screw
(by others)
Cover Sleeve
(provided)
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