6 in. Housing for New Construction Applications, No Bracket, IC Rated
This 6″ IC rated housing is suitable for new construction in residential and commercial applications and for direct contact with insulation. The airtight housing limits the exchange of air between ceiling plenum and heated/cooled areas. Integral thermal guards protect against improper lamping and wi…
This 6″ IC rated housing is suitable for new construction in residential and commercial applications and for direct contact with insulation. The airtight housing limits the exchange of air between ceiling plenum and heated/cooled areas. Integral thermal guards protect against improper lamping and with lamp wattage ratings and apertures based off trim selection. The housing adjusts from 0.5” to 1.5” to accommodate ceiling thickness and its 7.5” height allow it to be used in 2” x 8” joist construction.
- IC-rated housing is approved for direct contact with insulation, making it ideal for energy-efficient residential and commercial new construction projects
- Airtight construction helps reduce air leakage between conditioned living spaces and ceiling plenums for improved energy performance
- Integrated thermal protection guards against overheating and improper lamping for enhanced safety and reliability
- Adjustable housing accommodates ceiling thicknesses from 0.5 inch to 1.5 inches, providing flexibility for a variety of ceiling assemblies
- Low-profile 7.5-inch housing height fits standard 2-inch x 8-inch joist construction and supports multiple trim and aperture configurations based on application needs
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Specifications
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Wattage150
Listings & certifications
- cULus Listed
- IC-Rated
- Airtight (ASTM E283)
- UL Feed-Through
- Damp-Location
- Listed for through branch circuit wiring
Features
Construction
- Suitable for new construction in residential and commercial applications
- IC Rated. Suitable for direct contact with insulation
- Facilitates socket installation in fixed-socket trims
- 7.5” height allows use in 2” x 8” joist construction
- Housing is secured to plaster frame with screws and can be removed for access to junction box
- Housing adjusts from 0.5” to 1.5” to accomodate ceiling thickness
Electrical
- Integral thermal protector guards against improper lamping and misuse of insulation materials
- Supplied with three push-in wire connectors
Installations
- Four pry-outs with integral strain relief simplify Romex installation
- Unique hanger bar lip design helps align can to joist
- Four double-headed captive nails provide for ease of installation
- Bars can be repositioned 90° on plaster frame without tools
- Bars fit onto T-bar spine for quick alignment and can be permanetly secured
- Score lines allow bars to be shortened without tools to accommodate a 12” joist span
- Heavy-gauge NICOR captive hanger bars provide greater stability, allowing housing to be positioned at any point within a 24” joist span, then locked in place with set screws
Full Listings
- Washington State Energy Code approved to meet restricted airflow requirements
- Airtight housing limits the exchange of air between ceiling plenum and heated/cooled areas
- Listed for through branch circuit wiring and includes several 0.75” knockouts
- UL Listed
- UL Feed-Through
- CUL Listed
