Lightolier 6000 User Manual

Basic Lytespan

Plain Track

Individual Track

Joiner Track

/16"

1-5/32"

2

5

3/4"

1

6

4

3

Joiner Track Joiner Track

96"

45-1/16"
93-1/16"

141-1/16"

21-1/16"
45-1/16"
93-1/16"

23-25/32"
47-25/32"
95-25/32"

96" 96"

3/32"

7 9

Individual Track

8

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1 Circuit Track 6000

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6000NWH

6000NBK

6000NAL

60 01NWH

60 01NBK

60 01NAL

6002NWH

6002NBK

6002NAL

6003NWH

6003NBK

6003NAL

6004NWH

6004NBK

6004NAL

6008NWH

6008NBK

6008NAL

6046NWH

6046NBK

6048NWH

6048NBK

6049NWH

6049NBK

6050NWH

6050NBK

60 51NWH

60 51NBK

6052NWH

6052NBK

6053NWH

6053NBK

6054NWH

6054NBK

6060NWH

6060NBK

60 61NWH

60 61NBK

6062WH

6062BK

6062NAL

6063WH

6063BK

6063NAL

26082

6087

6088

6089

748 0

748 0AL

748 1

7582

7582AL

7584

7586

7586AL

Finishes Individual Track Joiner Track Plain Track

Includes Live End Feed Connector Includes Mini Coupler Includes Dead End

2' Catalog No. 4’ Catalog No. 8’ Catalog No. 8’ Catalog No. 4’ Catalog No. 8’ Catalog No. 12’ Catalog No.

Matte White

Matte Black
Met Aluminum

6000NWH 6001NWH 6002NWH 6003NWH 6004NWH 6008NWH 6 012NWH
6000NBK 6001NBK 6002NBK 6003NBK 6004NBK 6008NBK 6012NBK
6000NAL 6001NAL 6002NAL 6003NAL 6004NAL 6008NAL 6012NAL

Features

Basic Lytespan is a one circuit electrical distribution system designed to sup­port and supply all Lytespan lighting units in a flexible manner. The track can be
installed individually in straight runs or in a variety of pat terns.

1. Basic Lytespan Track: 6063-T5 structural aluminum extrusion.

2. Track Mounting Clips: 0.024 Spring steel, in black or white; furnished with

track units.

3. Toggle Bolt & Screws: furnished with track units.

4. Conductor (2): copper 12 ga. equivalent. “U” shape provides reliable contact

with connectors.

5. Insulating Liner: 0.032" wall, high temperature thermoplastic.

6. Polarity Bead: identifies the neutral conductor.

7. Live End: molded thermoplastic. Contains contacts for power supply leads.

8. Dead End Cover: molded thermoplastic.

9. Mini Coupler: connects track units mechanically and electrically.

Mounting

The track may be surface or stem mounted (see pages 2, 3, and 4) or installed in
a recessed housing (see Specification sheet 7515). The track is not intended to
be cable mounted. All lengths can be field cut.

Finish

All painted finishes are baked enamel.

Electrical

Capacity is 20 amps. at 120 volts per branch circuit (2400 wat ts incandescent
load). The track units are polarized and continuously grounded throughout.
Electrical conductors are concealed in a insulating liner. Intended for wiring to
branch circuit building wire with ground. All wiring must be in accordance with

National and Local Codes.

Mechanical

Track units plug together and lock securely to prevent accidental
separation. Lytespan lighting units can be at tached at any point along
the track.

Labels

cUL; I.B.E.W.; U.S. Patent Nos. 4,096,349; Other Patent Pending

Job Information Type:

Job Name:

Cat. No.:

Lamp(s):
Notes:

Lightolier is a Philips group brand

631 Airport Road, Fall River, MA 02720 • [phone] • Fax [phone]

We reserve the right to change details of design, materials and finish.

www.lightolier.com © 2008 Philips Group • E0908

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4" Octagon
Outlet Box
(by others)

T-Bar

T-Bar Mounting

Clip

Track

Track Mounting Clips

Recommended: 2 clips per 2' & 4' track, 3 clips
per 8' and 12' track units, order separately.
Attaches to track at any point. Clip is nylon
coated. Spaces track 1/16" from ceiling.

Not recommended for wall mounting.

56451WH Matte White
56451BK Matte Black

Set of 10

Direct Mounting

Toggle bolts and nylon insulators are furnished
with Track, two per 2' and 4' track, three per 8'
and 12' track. Mount through existing holes in
track. Top of track sits flush to mounting surface.

Recommended for wall and ceiling mounting.

Regressed Edge Panels and 9/16"- 15/16"
T-Bar Clip is supplied assembled. Mounts
easily onto T-Bars by rotating clips. Use two
per 2' and 4' track, three per 8', and four per
12' track.

6087 (9) Clips

Grid Ceiling Mounting Clips

Square Edge Panels and 9/16"- 15/16" T-Bars
Clip is supplied assembled. Mounts onto

T-Bars by rotating clips. Use two per 2' and
4' track, three per 8', and four per 12' track.

6089 (9) Clips

9/16"-
15/16"

Regressed

Edge Panel

T-Runner

5/16" -

13/32"

9/16" - 15/16"

Square
Edge Panel

T-Runner

Slotted Grid Ceilings such as Donn Fineline

and Chicago Metallic Ultraline 3500 and

3600. Use two per 2' and 4' track, three per
8', and four per 12' track.

6088 (9) Clips

Slotted Grid
Runner

5/16"

9/16"

1/4"

6096WH Matte White
6096BK Matte Black

Toggle Bolt

Nylon Spacer

Screw

Floating Canopy Kit

Mounts to a 4" or 3" octagonal outlet box.
Canopy is positioned anywhere along track,

up to 4' from edge of track extrusion. Power
can be fed to Live End, 'L', 'T', X', In-Line and
Variable Angle Connectors. Mount track using
track mounting clips. Canopy is 3/32" thick
and 4-1/2" square.

1/8" &

3" or 4" Octagonal
Outlet Box
(by others)

Square Canopy

Saddle Canopy Kit

Mounts anywhere along track for power feed
from a 4" or 3" octagon outlet box. Use Track
Mounting Clips or direct mount track. Especially
useful with Plain Track.
Max load 20 amps @ 120V, 60Hz.

6063WH Matte White

End Feed Canopy Kit

3" or 4" Octagon
Outlet Box
(by others)

Fitting Outlet
Box

Canopy

Grid Ceiling Canopy Kit

Mounts to a 4" or 3" octagonal outlet box. Use
two per 2' or 4' track, three per 8' and 12'

track. When making a run of track do not
exceed 4' between stems. Includes a special
outlet box to fit onto runners. Power can be
fed to Feed Track, Live End, "L", "T", "X", and
In-Line connectors. Mounts along runner or at
the intersection of runners.

6060WH Matte White
6060BK Matte Black
6060NAL Aluminum

Mounts directly to Live End, 'L', 'T', X', In-Line
and Variable Angle Connectors. Mounts to a
4" or 3" octagonal outlet box. For track installed
with mounting clips or direct mounted. Canopy
is 3/32" thick and 4-1/2" square.

6061WH Matte White
6061BK Matte Black
6061NAL Aluminum

Track Mounting and Power Feed Systems

Basic Lytespan

®

1 Circuit Track 6000

Lightolier is a Philips group brand

Job Information Type:

631 Airport Road, Fall River, MA 02720 • [phone] • Fax [phone]

We reserve the right to change details of design, materials and finish.

www.lightolier.com © 2008 Philips Group • E0908

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Stem Mounting Kits

Mounts to a 4" or 3" octagon outlet box. Use
two per 2' and 4' track, three per 8' and 12'
track. When making a run of track do not
exceed 4' between stems. Use additional stems
for additional support. Power is fed to the track
with the stem closest to the track feed-in point.
For power feed to Feed Track and Live End, "L",
"T", "X", In-line, and Variable Angle Connectors.
Stem can be field cut.

Not recommended for wall mounting.

18" Stem 48" Stem
Actual length from
ceiling to top of track: 1 7 3/8" 47 3/8"

Stem Extension Kit

Mounts to any stem kit to extend its length
by 48". Cannot be field cut.

Swivel Stem Mounting Kits

Adjusts from 0 to 90. Mounts to a 4" or 3"
octagon outlet box. Use two per 2' and 4' track,
three per 8' and 12' track. When making a run of
track do not exceed 4' between stems. Use
additional stems for additional support. Power is
fed to the track with the stem closest to the track
feed-in point. For power feed to Feed Track and
Live End, "L", "T", "X", In-line, and Variable Angle
Connectors. Can be field cut. 48" stem.

Direct Feed into Connectors

The Live End, "L", "T", "X", In-line, and

Variable Angle Connectors contain a nut with
a 1/2-14 thread to accept a 3/8" or 1/2" (trade
size) electrical connector, 3/8" connector
recommended. Does not require a separate
power feed kit.

Stem Extension
1/2" O.D. Steel
Tube
1/4-18 NPSM
Thread.

Clamp Set

Power Extension Connector

Replaces Dead End Cover at end of track to
permit power continuity around structural
obstacles to another track section.
Accepts same power feed-in kits as Live End.

Through Wall or Column

Track

Power Extention

Connector

Track

Power Extention

Connector

3/8" Connector

Jump

Wall

(Conduit)

Over Beam or Through Beam

3/8"

Connector

Track

Power Extention

Connector

Beam

Jump

Track

Power Extention

Connector

Wall

In-Line Connector

Permits power feed between track units in a
straight run of track. The In-Line Connector is
polarized and pre-wired. KO permits direct
feed with electrical connector.

4-1/8"

Live End

Track Unit

3/8" Connector
(by Others)

Conduit Adaptor

For feeding power to Live End from secure
cable terminating in a 3/8" (trade size)
electrical connector. Conduit must be self
supporting. For use with 6048 and 6046.

7596 Zinc Plate

3/8" Connector (by Others)

Live End

Track Unit

Conduit

Adaptor

3" or 4" Octagon
Outlet Box
(by others)

This end may be
field cut.

Stem 1/4"-18
NPSM Thread

Clamp Set

Track

3" or 4" Octagon
Outlet Box
(by others)

0-90 Ceiling
Slope

This end may be
field cut.

Stem 1/4"-18
NPSM Thread

Clamp Set

Track

Stem mounts to track

not feed connector.

Not recommended for wall mounting.

Stem mounts to track not feed connector.

Matte White 7584 7586

Matte Black 7683 7681

7480 Matte White
7481 Matte Black

7582 Matte White
7680 Matte Black

6054NWH Matte White
6054NBK Matte Black
6054NAL Aluminum

6046NWH Matte White
6046NBK Matte Black
6046NAL Aluminum

Track Mounting and Power Feed Systems

Basic Lytespan

®

1 Circuit Track 6000

Lightolier is a Philips group brand

Job Information Type:

631 Airport Road, Fall River, MA 02720 • [phone] • Fax [phone]

We reserve the right to change details of design, materials and finish.

www.lightolier.com © 2008 Philips Group • E0908

Basic Lytespan

Floating Invisible Feed

Can be mounted anywhere along the track at
a maximum distance of 4' from edge of track
extrusion. Accepts conduit or cable with 3/8" or
1/2" electrical connector (by others) . Can be
used with Live End, "L", "T", "X", and In-Line
and Variable Angle connectors. Use Track
Mounting Clips to mount the track.

26082 Zinc Plated

"X" Connector

The "X" connector is not pre-wired or
polarized. Used to make "X" pattern with
track. 12 ga. copper jumper wires supplied to
make all necessary connections. KO permits

direct feed with electrical connector.

3/8"
Electrical

Fitting

(by others)

Clamp Set

Track

Wire Cover

Ceiling to Wall

Wall

Inside

Corner

Wall

Outside

Corner

Live End

Energizes Track from the beginning of a run.
KO permits direct feed with electrical
connector. It is included with Individual Track
Units. Use with plain track units.

Variable Angle Connector

The Variable Angle Connector is pre-wired and
polarized. It contains a die-cast zinc nut which
accepts a standard 3/8" threaded conduit fitting.
Flexes to any angle between 0-90.

"L" Connector

The "L" connector is polarized and pre-wired.
It may be rotated for right angle or left angle
turn. KO permits direct feed with electrical

connector.

Mini-Coupler

Used to connect two pieces of track together
mechanically and electrically. Power cannot
be fed to the Mini-Coupler. It is included with
Joiner Track Units.

"T" Connector

The "T" connector is not pre-wired or
polarized. Used to make "T" pattern with
track. 12 ga. copper jumper wires supplied to
make all necessary connections. KO permits

direct feed with electrical connector.

Cord and Plug

Energizes track from a polarized 120V
receptacle. Especially useful with plain track.
Supplied with a 15' two conductor 18 ga.
cord and In-Line switch. The switch is supplied
unattached. The track is not to exceed 1200
watts. The switch is rated for 6 amps, 720 watt
with cord and plug attached.

6062WH Matte White
6062BK Matte Black

7-1/4"

0-270

2-5/8"

4-1/8"

4-1/8"

Track Unit

Mini-Coupler

Track Unit

Coupler
Screws

Bottom Cover

Screw

Track Unit

Live End

2-3/4"

Knock Out

6053WH Matte White
6053BK Matte Black
6053NAL Aluminum

6048NWH Matte White
6048NBK Matte Black
6048NAL Aluminum

6049NWH Matte White
6049NBK Matte Black
6049NAL Aluminum

6050NWH Matte White
6050NBK Matte Black
6050NAL Aluminum

6051NWH Matte White
6051NBK Matte Black
6051NAL Aluminum

6052NWH Matte White
6052NBK Matte Black
6052NAL Aluminum

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Track Mounting, Power Feed Systems and Mounting Patterns

®

1 Circuit Track 6000

Lightolier is a Philips group brand

Job Information Type:

631 Airport Road, Fall River, MA 02720 • [phone] • Fax [phone]

We reserve the right to change details of design, materials and finish.

www.lightolier.com © 2008 Philips Group • E0908