Specification

rev January 6, 2015 11:25 AM
Type
Catalog
Project
14000A
4” Low Voltage Airtight Housing
Product Description
Suitable for new construction in residential and commercial applications.
NON-IC. Insulation must be kept a minimum of 3” from housing.
Housing
Airtight housing limits the exchange of air between ceiling plenum and heated/cooled areas.
Transformer includes integral thermal protector guards against improper lamping and misuse of
insulation materials.
Use low voltage 20W - 50W MR-16 or
JC type lamps (12V) (not included).
Class H 50W transformer, step down from 120V to 12V.
5 1/2” height allows use in 2” x 6” joist construction.
Plaster Frame
Housing is secured to plaster frame with screws and can be removed for access to junction box.
Housing adjusts from 1/2” to 1 1/2” to accommodate ceiling thickness.
Junction Box
Listed for through branch circuit wiring and includes several 3/4” knockouts. Four pryouts
with integral strain relief simplify Romex installation.
Supplied with three push-in wire connectors.
Hanger Bars
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. 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.
Score lines allow bars to be shortened without tools to accommodate a 12” joist span.
14 1/4”
10 1/4”
5 7/8”
8 1/2”
4 1/8”
5 1/2”
10 1/4”
Ordering Information
Catalog Number Description
14000A 4” Low Voltage Airtight Housing
AIRTIGHT
HOUSING