CALI alumLEDs ALS500T-RMW-MI Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 4

CALIFORNIA ACCENT LIGHTING, INC.

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1 / 29 / 2021 / Rev 2

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ALS

500T-RMW-MI

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Mounting (Hanging Bracket Assembly ) 1 of 2

Countersink Screw

Rail Bracket

Hex Nut

8-32 x 2”

Hex Head Bolt

Lock Washer

Slot

Hanging Bracket Arm

Determine number of Hanging Brackets required.

Note:

 Refer to the diagrams on page 10 as a guide.     

4

If applicable, assemble Hanging Bracket Arms. Insert Hex Head Bolts through 
slots on Hanging Bracket Arms and secure with washers and hex nuts. 

5

Mark locations where each Rail Bracket will be installed along reference line. 
Align the bottom of the Rail Bracket with the reference line and pre-drill using 
proper drill bit for surface and screw size. Each rail must be mounted with a 
minimum of two screws. Drill additional holes in Rail Brackets if necessary. 

Note:

 Use 8/32 x 2” Countersink Screw (By others)

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If applicable, install end caps to ends of runs.

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6-15/16”

Projected Location of 

Hard Ceiling 5/8” Drywall

5/8” Drywall

Wall Stud

Ceiling Line

1/16”

Ceiling Line

4”

Top of drywall

Mark Wall Stud

1/16”

Ceiling Line

Mount Wall Trim

Install concealed ceiling system grid. Assemble the grid so there is a continuous 
6-15/16” opening where luminaires will be installed. The installation area must 
have at least 10” of overhead space from ceiling line.

Note:

 Do not hang ceiling drywall before luminaires are installed. Luminaires 

must be mounted prior to installation of ceiling drywall to allow top access.

1

Hang or cut drywall along installation area so it is 1/16” above ceiling line. 
Measure exactly 4” above ceiling line and mark each wall stud in the installation 
area. Use a laser level to ensure accurate relation to ceiling line, then draw a 
reference line connecting each mark along the wall studs.

Note:

 Drywallers must hang drywall to the specifications. Only cut if necessary.

2

Mark locations along Wall Trim extrusion where it will be mounted to wall studs, 
then drill holes as needed and mount to wall studs. 

Note:

 Mount Wall Trim extrusion using at least 1 screw per 2’, rounded up.

3

Install Hanging Bracket Arms to luminaire by sliding inverted Hex Head Bolts of 
Hanging Bracket into the channels pictured below.
Do not slide into any other channels.

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Summary of Contents for alumLEDs ALS500T-RMW-MI

Page 1: ...d 24VDC Output Voltage To calculate driver size determine Watts per Foot Example 4W per Foot Determine Length in Feet Example 20 To calculate Load Multiply Watts per Foot x Length in Feet Example 4W x...

Page 2: ...Power Source To Power Source Circuit 2H White Circuit 1H Gray KEY A Standard Length Luminaire runs are constructed in 8 segments B Custom Length Any required length that is not 8 Typically the last se...

Page 3: ...t prior notice 1 29 2021 Rev 2 Page 3 of 16 ALS500T RMW MI INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Diagram of Assembly Hanging Bracket Assembly Wall Stud Rail Bracket Hex Head Screw 8 32 x 2 Hex Screw Channel Hard...

Page 4: ...nds of runs 8 6 15 16 Projected Location of Hard Ceiling 5 8 Drywall 5 8 Drywall Wall Stud Ceiling Line 1 16 Ceiling Line 4 Top of drywall Mark Wall Stud 1 16 Ceiling Line Mount Wall Trim Install conc...

Page 5: ...for details 13 If applicable position the driver in the center of luminaire and secure using set screws by others Do not mount drivers between luminaires Note Driver size and location of mounting hol...

Page 6: ...ight to make changes or withdraw specifications without prior notice 1 29 2021 Rev 2 Page 6 of 16 ALS500T RMW MI INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Diagram of Assembly Aircraft Cable Assembly 5 8 Drywall 1 8 M...

Page 7: ...6 above ceiling line Note Drywallers must hang drywall to the specifications Only cut if necessary 2 Mark locations along Wall Trim extrusion where it will be mounted to wall studs then drill holes as...

Page 8: ...ve been mounted Note Refer to steps on page 12 for details 12 Install Ceiling Trim after all luminaires have been mounted and connected Note Follow the steps on page 13 to install Ceiling Trim 13 Hard...

Page 9: ...nnecting luminaire to power source Refer to page 15 for continuity test step by step 17 Verify driver wire colors from wiring diagram then connect luminaires to power source Drivers used for this prod...

Page 10: ...et Rail Bracket ALS500T RMW 6 8 Hanging Bracket Rail Bracket For luminaires 1 long use 1 Rail Bracket and 2 Hanging Brackets Install 2 Hanging Brackets 2 from each end of 1 Rail Bracket Align the 1 Ra...

Page 11: ...1 5 Aircraft Cable Assembly 4 ALS500T RMW 6 8 Aircraft Cable Assembly 4 For luminaires 1 5 long use 2 Aircraft Cable Assemblies per luminaire Install each assembly about 4 from each end of luminaire N...

Page 12: ...le Block to meet the Female Block Tighten Allen Screws using provided Allen Wrench to close the gap until luminaires meet Only tighten screws until extrusion edges meet with no gaps Over tightening sc...

Page 13: ...between trim and fixtures not aligned Install Trim Retention Springs to ceiling trim Use one clip per 2 or two clips per segment under 4 Install clips 4 from each edge evenly spaced 3 Measure and cut...

Page 14: ...URES MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS REFLECTANCE 550NM 97 5 0 8 ASTM E1164 L VALUE 98 9 ASTM E308 A VALUE 0 35 0 25 ASTM E308 B VALUE 0 90 0 30 ASTM E308 GLOSS 60 5 0 ASTM D2456 THICKNESS 205 m 15 Ono Sokk...

Page 15: ...ath is formed between the positive and negative wires the multimeter will beep flash or read 0 ohms Troubleshoot to identify the malfunction in the line If there is no conductive path the multimeter w...

Page 16: ...ctory for any malfunctions Do not attempt to repair Only use alumLEDs with specified rated voltages Do not exceed the specified voltage for any alumLEDs luminaire Do not use alumLEDs extrusion as a ra...

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