LF Illumination VF100 Series Installation Instructions Manual

VF100 Series

DUAL TRIM INSERT

Warnings:

* Risk of fire or electric shock.

* Disconnect all power before installing or servicing.

* Installation Instructions for qualified electricians only.
* Install per National Electrical Code and local regulations.
* Read Installation Instructions completely before installation.
* Failure to follow Installation Instructions may void warranties.

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Pre-Installation Note: The trim insert and housing are packaged and shipped in separate cartons. Set the trim unit aside in a

clean and undamaging environment. The trim unit will be put in place after housing / ceiling installation. For joist installations or where
wiring access to housing is limited, it is advised to pre-wire the housing with leads before installation.

Butterfly Mounting (Commercial):

Step 1. Fixture comes equipped with Universal BUTTERFLY

MOUNTING BRACKETS and take common 1” or 1-1/2” Black
Iron or Galvanized MOUNTING CHANNELS (Supplied By Others).

Step 2. POSITION FIXTURE so the MOUNTING CHANNELS lie on

top of ceiling runners.

Step 3. Fasten MOUNTING CHANNELS securely to the ceiling

runners with wire tie downs.

Step 4. Secure MOUNTING CHANNELS to the UNIVERSAL

BUTTERFLY MOUNTING BRACKETS with wire tie downs.

Step 5. ADJUST ELEVATION OF FIXTURE so that the surface of

the PERFORATED HOUSING PLATE SITS FLUSH with the top of
the finished ceiling surface AND THE TRIM COLLAR EXTENDS
FLUSH WITH THE FINISHED CEILING AND MUD PLATE.

Joist Installation:

HANGER BARS required for installation. (Supplied)

Step 1. Extend HANGER BARS to fit between joist and

attach to joist or frame member using appropriate hardware for
material. See Fig 2, Detail 2A.

Step 2. ADJUST ELEVATION OF FIXTURE so that the surface of

the PERFORATED HOUSING PLATE SITS FLUSH with the top of
the finished ceiling surface AND THE TRIM COLLAR EXTENDS
FLUSH WITH THE FINISHED CEILING AND MUD PLATE.

See Fig 1. Step 6.

Step 3. Position housing horizontally by sliding on hanger bars.

Secure housing in position using wire tie downs.

THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE

INSTALLATION CODE BY A PERSON

FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSTRUCTION AND

OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT AND THE

HAZARDS INVOLVED.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Step 6. The perforated housing plate is adjustable from 1/2” to

1” ceiling thickness. Fine adjustments can be made by loosen­ing the two (2) 1/4” HEX SCREWS on both UNIVERSAL
BUTTERFLY MOUNTING BRACKETS and set collar depth
accordingly Fig 1 / Fig 5 Detail.

Mounting Channel
(By Others)

Universal Butterfly
Mounting Bracket

Perforated
Housing Plate

(2) 1/4” Hex Screws

Trim Collar

Align Collar
to Ceiling

Perforated
Housing Plate

FIGURE 1

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HEADQUARTERS

9200 Deering Avenue

Chatsworth CA 91311

Finished
Ceiling Material

Hanger Bars
(Supplied)

Telephone: [phone]

Toll Free: 855-885-1335

Fax: [phone]

FIGURE 2

Detail 2A

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Trim Collar

DUAL TRIM INSERT

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION:

The housing features an easy access junction box for
simplified field wiring installation.

DO NOT modify the factory wiring settings as it may cause
the luminaire to malfunction and void warranty.

Notes: The junction box will accept 3/4˝ trade size fittings.
Review fixture labeling to make sure it is rated for the voltage
installation being used. Make sure no bare wires are

exposed outside wire connectors.

Step 1. Provide electrical service according to the “National

Electrical Code” or your local electrical regulations from a
suitable junction box. Supply wire insulation must be rated for
at least 90°C.

Step 2. Remove junction box cover Fig 3.

Step 3. Remove appropriate round knockout and connect

conduit to junction box with proper connector (not included).

Step 4.

Non-Dimmable or Phase Dimmable:

120V or 277V AC Supply: Connect white to white, black to
black and green (from electrical service) to the green copper
wire located in the junction box.

0-10V Dimmable:

Connect PURPLE wire to D+ and GREY wire to D-. If not
dimmed, these wires should be capped. For other dimming
please contact factory.

TRIMLESS INSTALLATION ASSEMBLY

Perforated
Housing Plate
Adjustable

Trim
Collar

Drywall
Screws

Finished

Ceiling

Perforated

Mud Plate

FIGURE 4

CEILING INSTALLATION:

Step 1. CUT A CLEAN SQUARE OPENING in the CEILING MATERIAL to fit

the trim collar. Install the ceiling material below housing as shown in

Fig 1. Ceiling Cut-Out - 4.13” x 8.13”

Step 5. Place all connections and excess wiring into the

junction box and replace cover Fig 3.

Junction Box

Junction Box Cover

FIGURE 3

Cover
Screw

Step 2.

capturing ceiling between the perforated housing plate and perforated
mud plate. Secure using drywall screws (4) places as shown in

PLACE the PERFORATED MUD PLATE around collar opening,

Fig 4.

Step 3. SPREAD MUDDING COMPOUND from trim collar opening and

mud plate onto the finished ceiling. Feather back at least 12” on to the
finished ceiling. See detail Fig 5.

Aperture
Wall

Mud Finish to Aperture

Housing

Perforated
Housing Plate

Drywall Ceiling
Perf. Mud Plate

TRIMLESS DETAIL

FIGURE 5

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