Lightolier ProSpec IS:26600 User's Manual
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1. FIELD CUTTING TRACK e Remove and save the Dead End Cover Cut the track using a metal cutting blade preferably in a miter box to obtain a square cut e Remove ALL burrs and sharp edges from the cut surface of the track being careful not to destroy the integrity of the track geometry There should be no burrs between the copper wire s and the aluminum track housing e f an electrical connector is being installed into the cut section open the GAP of all copper wires using a wedging tool such as a flat blade screwdriver CAUTION DO NOT OPEN THE GAP MORE THAN 3 16 FROM THE EDGE OF THE TRACK EXTRUSION e Insert the Dead End Cover into the end of the track run Recessed ProSpec Track lt Structural Mini Coupler or Out Impediment In Line Connector Se 7A Feed Track Te VW Ds i Feed Track or Power Extension Connector Feed Taek Extension Feed Track Connector i or Power Extension Connector Extension Plain Track Connector Power Extension TRS Connector Feed Track or Power Extension Connector Connector Aaaa Track Housing SS s LY 2 Open copper conductor gap after cutting lie Open gap 3 16 max from track edge Typical for all copper wires Dead End2. Do not install in wet media concrete plaster etc e This track system is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electrical Code and Local or Federal Codes Do not install this track in wet or damp locations Do not install any part of this track system less than 5 feet above floor Do not install any fixture assembly closer than 6 inches from any curtain or similar combustible material To prevent electrical shock turn off electricity at fuse box before installing the track or adding to or changing the configuration of the track Instructions for grounding per instruction sheet of the feed in kit used must be followed Failure to do so may result in a hazardous condition Use 12 ga AWG solid wire only not stranded wire for supply to track Observe polarity white supply lead neutral to contact marked NEUT on screw terminal connectors Do not exceed 4 feet between mounting points Do not attempt to energize anything other than track lighting fixtures on the track To reduce the risk of fire and electrical shock do not attempt to connect power tools extension cords appliances and the like to the track SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS l i Cs l TOI j R FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS 02720 I i a MONTREAL QUEBEC CANADA INSTRUCTION SHEET NO 1 26600 A0397 Page 2 of 4 MOUNTING PROSPEC TRACK There are three methods of mounting the track to a surface Fig A B amp C 1 Direct mounting
3. Fig A Mark centerline for track location Add mounting holes to the track n the center of the track drill the appropriate number of mounting holes The holes should be 3 16 in diameter Recommended two holes per 4 track three holes per 8 track and four per 12 track ever use one mounting hole per track length Additional holes may be added for more support The holes should be evenly spaced along he track length CLEAN ALL METAL AND PLASTIC CHIPS FROM THE TRACK Mount the track to the structure using 6 flat or round head screws and plastic washers Use a screw appropriate for the material For example use a 6 flat head wood screw if you are mounting into a wood beam Plastic washers are included screws are not included 2 Mounting Straps Fig B e Mark centerline for track location e Remove the Dead End from one end of the track and save e Slide the mounting straps into the groove in the side of the track An equal number of straps should be on each side of the track Always use more then one strap per side e Wrap the straps around the building structure or nail the straps to the structure e Push Dead End into the track at the end of the track run 3 Hanger Clips sold separately Cat 26090 set of 4 Fig C e Slide or snap the hanger clips onto the track e Assemble the screws and nuts onto the mounting clips e Recommended two clips per 4 track three clips per 8 track and four per 12 track Always
4. READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING TRACK INSTRUCTION SHEET NO 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 i a 26600 before installation To prevent electric shock turn off electricity at fuse box before proceeding Save these instructions for maintenance reference A0397 Page 1 of 4 and refer to them when additions to or changes in the track configuration are made Installation Instructions for ProSpec Track Lighting Recessed Feed Track and Plain Track Units ProSpec track lighting is designed to support and energize ProSpec Lytespots which can be attached anywhere along the track It is a four conductor system continuously grounded through out to be supplied by two single 120V 20 amp 60Hz branch circuits It is not intended for use with a power cord or convenience receptacles ProSpec is listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc It may only be used with electrical fittings identified for use with ProSpec track IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all Track Connector Feed in Kits and Accessory Instruction Sheets before installing any ProSpec Track item When installing or using this track system basic safety precautions should be followed Read all instructions before installing the track system e
5. ns for Recessed ProSpec Track INSTRUCTION SHEET NO Power Feed to Track S 26600 A0397 Page 3 of 4 DIRECT POWER FEED TO FEED TRACK Use solid 12 ga copper wire when feeding the track The feed track accepts two separate 120 V 60 Hz branch circuits Each circuit must not exceed the Electrical 20 amp capacity of the track system Connector FEED FROM ABOVE TRACK Fig E Knock out e Remove Bottom cover and save e Remove Knockout in Top Plate e Remove Top Plate from Track ae e Secure electrical connector by others 3 s size recommended to Top i f ae 5 Fead Mank Plate using the Nut provided Position connector locking screws such that the screws will be hidden behind the track width e Attach Top Plate to track e Pass wires through connector and secure the cable or conduit to the connector The track must not support the cable Use separate support for securing the cable to the building structure e Secure the track to the ceiling see mounting on previous page Use 12 ga solid copper wire for feed e Form the wires in the Feed track to the connector terminals conectionsiineluding grduna see FIG F Cut and strip each wire Attach wires to the screw SO te terminals Wires must be tightly held in the screw terminals Neutral pce Grau wires must be attached to screw terminals marked NEUT Ground Neutral 2 Neutral 1 wire must be attached to the green ground screw e Snap Bottom Cover into the track Ne
6. use more then one clip per track length Additional clips may be added for more support The clips should be evenly spaced along the track length e Tighten the clip on the track by tightening the screw and nut Pass cable through hole in hanger clip Level track and tie cable to support the track STRAIGHT CONTINUOUS RUN OF TRACK e Remove the Dead End from one end of the track that will be joined e Slide the spline 1 2 its total length into the side channels of the track unit e Install the spline screws into the spline and tighten e Use an Invisible Coupler 26049WH to join two tracks together mechanically and electrically Fig D Power cannot be fed into the coupler See the instructions provided with the coupler prior to installation e Use an In Line connector 26654WH to feed power between two track units Additional splines are not required when using the In line Connector The connector comes with the splines attached Fig D See instruction sheet provided with the In line connector prior to installation Tighten all spline screws e Push Dead End into the track at the end of the track run Recessed ProSpec Track Mounting Methods FIG A 1 7 8 jee Structural Mounting Material 6 Screw appropriate to Mounting Material Plastic Washer FIG C Hanger Cli Nut 9 Screw L Track Unit Instructio
7. utral Terminals Power Terminals Two wires may be attached to one screw terminal FEEDING ALONG THE TRACK LENGTH Fig G A floating splice box may be used to feed the Feed Track from along the tracks length The floating splice box can be mounted anywhere on the track up to 4 from the end of the track The wires are passed along the top of the track and into the feed end of the track The floating splice box may only be used when there is accessibility to the splice box after the installation is complete Floating Splice Box Cat no 26660 sold separately See instructions supplied with 26660 for complete installation details Floating Splice Box Feed Track Unit INSTRUCTION SHEET NO 1 26600 A0397 Page 4 of 4 POWER CONTINUITY FROM A STRAIGHT RUN OF TRACK This can be accomplished by using Feed Tracks coupler together by using Feed Track with a power extension connector or by using Plain Track with multiple Power Extensions The Power Extension Connector is sold separately CAT NO 26646WH See instructions with the power extension for installation details NOTE THIS TRACK SYSTEM IS NOT POLARIZED Connectors can be installed into both sides of the Plain Track and in any orientation There is no key that will prevent insertion of the connectors Connectors cannot be attached to the feed side of the Feed Track Electrical polarity is maintained by proper wiring of the circuits See Fig F
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