
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PDRDF – Semi-recessed
Dish/Glass
Upon receipt, thoroughly inspect for any
freight damage which should be brought
to the attention of the delivery carrier.
Compare the catalog description listed on
the packing slip with the label on the
carton to ensure you have received the
correct merchandise.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
For Your Protection, Read Carefully
Warning: Risk of fire. Do not install
insulation within 3 inches of fixture
sides or wiring compartment, nor above
fixture in such a manner as to entrap
heat.
Electric current can cause painful
shock or serious injury unless handled
properly. For your safety, always
remember the following:
• Turn off the supply power.
• Ground the fixture to avoid potential
electrical shocks.
• Do not handle an energized fixture or
energize any fixture with wet hands,
when standing on a wet or damp surface,
or in water
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
New Installation - the PDRDF assembly consists of two
shipments: (A) mounting frame with decorative recessed dish
and electrical assembly (see Figure 1) and (B) semi-recessed
glass shade with mounting hardware (see Figure 2).
Lay-in panel T-bar ceilings:
1. Lay mounting frame facing downward and remove socket
assembly from decorative recessed dish by twisting socket
cup loose as shown in Figure 3.
2. Loosen three screws, rotate and remove the dish as shown
in Figure 4.
3. Cut ceiling opening slightly larger than the outside diameter
of the mounting frame aperture.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
4. Position mounting frame through opening in ceiling.
Release clamping latch arms and adjust channel bars to the
correct spacing between T-bar as shown in Figure 5.
Secure channel bars to T-bar by means of wire ties, screws
or by bending ends onto T-bar as shown in Figure 6.
5. Once mounting frame has been secured in structure, adjust
the mounting frame vertically to align the bottom edge to
either flush or slightly above (1/8” max) the ceiling line as
shown in Figure 7. Secure mounting frame into position by
closing the clamping latch arms.
6. If additional security is required, a No. 8 sheet metal screw,
wire tie or wire (not supplied) may be used to tie the latch
arm to the mounting frame as shown in Figure 5.
7. Remove knockouts on junction box to feed power supply to
fixture as shown in Figure 8. Supply wire must meet
applicable electrical codes and be rated for a minimum
90°C. Junction box is thru-wire rated for 8-No. 12 AWG
conductors (4 in – 4 out).
8. Complete necessary wiring connections and snap door onto
junction box as shown in Figure 8.
9. Drop socket cup assembly through aperture as shown in
Figure 9.
10. Reinstall socket cup to decorative dish as shown in Figure
10 and reinstall dish to mounting frame tightening three
screws as shown in Figure 11.
11. Insert mounting bracket (provided with glass shade) inside
glass shade as shown in Figure 12.
12. Align keyhole slots in bracket with screws in dish, rotate and
tighten screws as shown in Figure 13.
Non-accessible ceiling: (plaster, drywall, etc)
1. Lay mounting frame facing downward and remove socket
assembly from decorative recessed dish by twisting socket
cup loose as shown in Figure 3.
2. Loosen three screws, rotate and remove the dish as shown
in Figure 4.
3. Release clamping latch arms and adjust channel bars to the
correct spacing between joists as shown in Figure 5.
4. Mounting channel bars
Flexible Wiring Method
Bend ends of channel bars 90° and mount to joists with
vertical adjustment at its lowest point on the mounting
frame. Make sure bottom of the flange is flush with the
bottom of the joists. Secure mounting frame into position by
closing the clamping latch arm. Channel bars will
accommodate up to 24” O.C. joists.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Open
Figure 5
Figure 7
Closed
Mounting
Frame
Ceiling
Clamping
Latch Arms
Dish
Channel
Bar
Figure 8
Figure 6
Bent Tab
Junction Box
T-Bar
Wire Tie
Non-Flexible Wiring Method
If non-flexible wiring method is used, follow procedure for
flexible wiring method. Then lower mounting frame equal
to the thickness of the finished ceiling or slightly above as
shown in Figure 7.
3. If additional security is required, a No. 8 sheet metal
screw, wire tie or wire (not supplied) may be used to tie the
latch arm to the mounting frame as shown in Figure 5.
4. Remove knockouts on junction box to feed power supply
to fixture as shown in Figure 8. Supply wire must meet
applicable electrical codes and be rated for a minimum
90°C. Junction box is thru-wire rated for 8-No. 12 AWG
conductors (4 in – 4 out).
5. Complete necessary wiring connections and snap door
onto junction box as shown in Figure 8.
6. After ceiling has been installed and finished, refer to steps
9 – 12 on sheet 1 for final installation.
Figure 10Figure 9
Figure 12 Figure 13
Figure 11
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©2011 Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.