Assembly & Installation Instructions
Read instructions carefully and turn electricity off at main
circuit breaker panel before beginning installation.
CAUTION:
PAGE 1 of 4
Assembly & Installation Instructions
Read instructions carefully and turn electricity off at main
circuit breaker panel before beginning installation.
CAUTION:
P831-AT
PAGE 1 of 4
WARNING:
When using special control devices with this fixture, follow instructions carefully to ensure N.E.C.
compliance. For more help, contact a qualified electrical contractor.
WARNING
: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects
and/or other reproductive harm. Thoroughly wash your hands after installing, handling, cleaning, or otherwise
touching this product.
WARNING:
To complete the installation, choose only UL listed Progress trims from the label inside the
housing. The use of any trim not listed in this fixture is a violation of N.E.C. article 110-3(B) and voids all
warranties.
WARNING:
Thermal insulation may be installed in direct contact with the fixture, but DO NOT install insulation
in excess of eight inches deep above fixture. Greater depth may cause the thermal protector to cycle the fixture
on and off.
WARNING:
National Electrical Code, Article 110-3 (b), states that “Listed or labeled equipment shall be used or
installed in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling”. Use only Progress UL listed
trims. Use of other trims not listed in this fixture, including those that are UL classified, is a violation of N.E.C.
110-3 (b) and voids all warranties.
1. For Wooden Joists: Extend the Bar Hangers (6), use joist alignment tabs (4) to locate fixture and position
underneath support joist (8). Drive the 4 Nails (7) into Joists (8) (Fig. 1). Drive additional nails through holes in
Bar Hanger for alternate support if required.
2. For Suspended Ceilings: Place the Fixture on the ceiling grid with the "T" Bars (9) running through the Bar
Hanger Notches (10). Using a flat head screwdriver or other tool, bend the integral t-bar mounting tabs (11)
downward to a vertical position (Fig. 3). Secure housing to the support structure with tie wire (supplied by
others) in the holes supplied. Sheetmetal screws (supplied by others) can also be used in the holes supplied
(20). (Fig. 2 & 3)
3. Locate Housing along Bar Hanger in desired position and, using pliers, squeeze the 4 Locking Tabs (12) on
the Plaster Frame (13) tightly over the Bar Hangers to prevent further Housing movement. Screws (1) are
provided that can be tightened to lock Housing on the Hanger Bars.
4. As desired, hanger bars (6) may be shortened at score mark to fit tight mounting conditions and joist
alignment tabs removed to adjust vertically as needed by breaking off with pliers.
5. Unsnap Junction Box Cover (14) by lifting the Leaf Spring (24). (Fig. 6)
6. Run supply wires through UL Listed connectors (not supplied) in one of the five Pryouts (15) on the Junction
Box (16) or Type NM cable (ROMEX) through an Opening above the Wire Retaining Plate (17). Connect
Supply Wires (19) as shown in (Fig 4 & 5). Replace Cover.
7. FOR AIR-TIGHT APPLICATIONS: This Progress product is Air-Tight approved per ASTM E283 testing
standards and complies with Washington State Energy Code Requirements. To complete the installation of this
Air-Tight product, the opening between the housing (3) and drywall ceiling (22) must be sealed by the installer
using silicone caulking, tape, or any other means acceptable to the local codes official. Progress Lighting
Gasket Kit P8588-01 (purchased separately) can be used for this purpose (Fig. 6).
8. Select a Trim from the Wattage Label inside the Housing. Use Only Lamp Types approved for the Trim
chosen.
DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM LISTED WATTAGE(S)
! For trim installation, refer to trim installation
instructions.
9. To gain access to junction box (16) after ceiling is finished, remove screw (2) and access door (5) inside of
fixture. Junction box cover plate (14) can now be removed for service (Fig. 6).
SOCKET CAP AND INSTRUCTION SHEET MUST BE REMOVED FROM FIXTURE PRIOR TO
ENERGIZING.
