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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MAC_F-1785_090418
RECESSED FLANGE FIXTURES
1. To ensure an adequate seal between the flange
and the ceiling system, it is important to have a
square opening and a flat ceiling surface. When
gypsum is used as the base material it should
have adequate thickness to resist bowing.
See appropriate specification sheet or contact
Kenall directly for recommended ceiling cutout
dimension. The cutout opening should be
accurate to within a 1/16 of an inch.
2. Framing around the entire opening is
recommended and should start at the rough opening. Typically, “C” shaped 16 gauge galvanized cold rolled
channel used to frame the opening because of its straightness.
3. Gypsum board shall be secured to the framing material around the opening. The ceiling surface around the
opening shall be flat and smooth and not run (deviate from a straight edge) more than 1/32 inch over 2 feet.
The opening should always be cut into whole pieces of gypsum. Ceiling seams and joints shall be outside of
fixture cutouts. Framing members running under the gypsum shall be whole pieces around the cutouts and run
the length of the cutout, not just under the yoke bracket.
4. After creating the rough opening, frame the opening on the plenum side of the ceiling.
5. The yoke will span the width of the rough cutout and must be secured to C channel or framing material. Fasten
the carriage bolt to the yoke with the nut in the hardware bag. Then, locate and secure the yoke bracket to
the “C” channel, located so that the carriage bolts will engage the holes in the housing when the fixture is
installed.
6. Connect the appropriate flexible raceway system to the wiring access hole and raise the fixture into
the opening.
7. Apply a bead of caulk to the ceiling side of the housing flange, to seal the fixture housing to the ceiling. All 4
bolts will pass into the housing. Attach neoprene washer (if supplied), nylon washer and nut to the bolt to hold
the housing in place.
8. Tighten all 4 nuts until fixture is firmly seated in the cutout.
RECESSED GRID FIXTURES
1. Fixture is designed for use with 1.00"/1.50" T bar grid systems with vertical grid T thickness’ of less than ¼"
with a maximum height of 2". Grid systems can be installed with standard 12, 24 or 48 inch center line spacing
of grid.
2. Fixture housing lays into grid.
