Lightolier 26646 User Manual

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL TRACK, CONNECTOR, FEED-IN-KITS, AND ACCESSORY

INSTRUCTION SHEETS BEFORE INSTALLING ANY PROSPEC™ TRACK ITEM.

This fixture is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local or Federal
code specifications. To assure full compliance with codes and regulations, check with your local electrical
inspector before installation. To prevent electric shock, turn off electricity at fuse box before proceeding.

Retain these instructions for maintenance reference.

Recessed Power Extension Connector for use with Recessed ProSpec™ Track System Only.

INSTRUCTION SHEET NO.

IS:26646

A0397 Page 1 of 2

The Power Extension Connector allows power to be jumped from one
track, around or through structural obstacles, to another track unit. It
replaces the Dead End Cover at the end of a Feed Track unit or a run
of track units. Power can be fed into or removed from the Recessed
Power Extension Connector by using any of the power feed-in kits
available for Recessed ProSpec Track. A few examples are shown on
the reverse side.

Caution:

• Turn off power at fuse box before installing the Recessed
Power Extension Connector and track.

• Instructions for grounding must be followed. Failure to do
so may result in a hazardous condition.

• Use only #12 ga. solid copper wire in connectors to
maintain proper track rating.

• Observe polarity, white (neutral) wire must be connected
to terminal marked "NEUT". Failure to observe Polarity may
result in an electrical hazard.

• Do not use Track as a conduit support. Independent conduit
supports (such as suitable conduit straps) must be used to
attach the conduit installation to the building structure.

INSTALLING CONNECTOR INTO TRACK SECTION--Fig.1 & Fig. 2

1. Remove Dead End Cover if necessary by pulling it out of the track
(save Dead End cover).

2. Push connector into the track until there is no gap between the
track unit and connector. Ensure that the contact blades are
aligning with the copper wires in the track during assembly.

3. Tighten the locking screw.

4. Tighten Spline Screws.

POWER FEED TO THE CONNECTOR(S)

DIRECT FEED FROM ABOVE CEILING--Fig.3

1. Remove the bottom cover (if required) by snapping it out of the
connector. Save cover.

2. Remove K.O. plate from the connector.

3. Remove the K.O..

4. Attach the electrical connector onto the K.O. plate using the nut
provided. Align the electrical connector such that the connector is
hidden by the track width.

5. Attach the K.O. plate onto the connector using the screw that was
previously removed.

6. Pass cable or conduit through electrical connector and clamp cable
or conduit to electrical connector.

7. Form the wires to the appropriate screw terminals. Cut and strip
wires and attach to the screw terminals. (See wiring section of
instruction sheet).

8. Snap the bottom cover onto the connector.

Connector

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Electrical

Connector

(by Others)

Knock Out

Fig. 3

Nut

Track Unit

Bottom Cover

Locking Screw

Dead End

Conduit or Cable
(by Others)

K.O. Plate

Bottom Cover

Track Unit

Spline Screw

Track Unit

Dead End

Track Unit

FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS 02720
MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA

© 1997

INSTRUCTION SHEET NO.

IS:26646

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Recessed Power Extension Connector for use with Recessed

ProSpec

™

Track System Only.

WIRING THE CONNECTOR--Fig. 4 & Fig. 5
Note: Multiple circuits can be fed into the Recessed Power Extension

Connector. The Connector is not polarized and can be inserted into the
track in any orientation. Therefore identification of the circuits during
wiring needs to be controlled by the installer or electrician. The brass
screw terminals are for the hot leads, the silver screw terminals are
for neutral leads, and terminals marked "GND" are for the ground. The
individual circuits are arranged vertically (see diagrams).

1. Form the wires to the screw terminals, strip the insulation
back 1/2".

2. Slip the wire under the terminal screw head. Tighten all screw
terminals when wiring is completed.

3. Make sure stripped portion of wires are not touching each other.

4. Snap bottom cover onto the connector to cover the wires.

The floating splice box may be used with this connector and the track.
The floating splice box can be mounted anywhere on the track (not on
the power extension connector). The wires are passed along the top of
the track and into the power extension connector. The floating splice
box may only be used in accessible installations. Floating Splice Box
(cat no. 26660) sold separately. See instructions supplied with 26660
for complete installation details.

Power
Feed

Power
Feed

Power
Feed

Feed Track

Feed Track

Power
Extension
Connector

Power
Feed

Power
Feed

Power
Feed

Plain Track

Mini Coupler or
In-Line Connector

Feed Track

Power
Extension
Connector

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Extension
Connector

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Fig. 4

Neutral 2

Fig. 5

Circuit 2

Power
Terminals

Circuit 1

Neutral 1

Neutral
Terminals

Recessed Power Extension Connector

Use 12 ga. solid copper wire for
feed connections including
ground.

Two wires may be

Ground Terminal

attached to one
screw terminal.

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