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E27RICAT
6” IC, Air-Tite,
Shallow Remodel Housing
E26 Screw base housing
Dimensions
Specification Features
Description
The E27RICAT is a compact and efficient shallow recessed remodel
housing optimized and listed for EISA compliant tungsten-halogen,
CFL and LED lamps as well as incandescent. Housing is suitable
for residential or light commercial shallow ceiling applications. For
installation in insulated ceilings* and non-insulated ceilings with airtight
code compliant construction. Use with a variety of trims and finishes to
create different lighting effects or to match any decor. May be retrofit
with compatible HALO LED lighting systems.
Housing
Single wall die-formed shallow
aluminum housing
Housing features a precision rolled
interlocking collar which maintains
aperture geometry for greater
assurance of installation results
Integral Air-Tite gasket for code-
required gasket between fixture
and finished ceiling - seals aperture
without need for additional caulk
Shipped with socket overspray
protector installed
For installation from below the
finished ceiling. Integral flange
secures fixture against ceiling.
Remodel Retention System - Speed
Clamps
Exclusive two integral speed clamps
securely lock housing to ceiling,
accommodating 3/8” to 2” ceiling
materials
Socket Plate
Rigid socket plate adjusts and locks
without tools for various lamp sizes.
Socket plate and bracket may
be removed when using socket
supporting trims
Includes:
Remodel Speed Clamps
(2) Exclusive integral speed clamps
Speed clamp tabs securely lock to
ceiling
Speed clamps can be loosened for
easy repositioning
Speed clamps feature internal drive
screws – a power screwdriver
speeds installation
Two-tier tabs adjust for 3/8” to 2” of
various ceiling materials
Attached-Arm Design
Attached arm gets into tight spaces
Ease of installing through the ceiling
aperture
Smaller footprint for packing and
distributor shelf space
Hinged junction box w/
Slide-N-Side™
(4) ½” conduit pry-outs
(2) Slide-N-Side™ Non-Metallic (NM)
wire traps, allow wiring outside the
box
For 14-2, 14-3, 2-2, 12-3 U.S. and
14-2, 14-3, 12-2 Canadian
Hinged door for easy access
Quick Connect™ Wiring Tray
(3) Color coded push wire nuts
in captive tray for one-handed
connection
Aids in speed & reliability
Clear caps for wire connection
visibility
cULus Listed
Compact 10 in
3
box volume
Listed for maximum (6) No. 12 AWG
or (8) No. 14 AWG 90˚ C splice
conductors in box
Remodel Flange
Die formed flange maintains precise
whole circumference
Integral flange secures fixture
against the ceiling
Air-Tite™ code compliant
Certified under ASTM E283
Exclusive gasket seals aperture,
frame & ceiling
No additional caulk required
Socket
Porcelain socket with nickel plated
brass screw shell
Snap-in springs secure socket to
socket plate, and may be detached
when using socket supporting trims
Thermal Protector
Self resetting thermal protector
deactivates fixture if overheating
occurs due to improper lamping or
misapplied insulation
Trims
Halo Fit-All concept offers
multiple trim options in a variety
of design styles, and functional
beam distributions to control
beam angle and lumen delivery in
accommodating various lamp types
including Halogen, CFL and LED
Compliance
cULus Listed 1598 Luminaire
cULus Listed Damp Location
cULus Listed for Wet Location,
covered ceiling, with select trims
cULus Listed for direct contact with
insulation and combustible material*
Air-Tite code compliant. Certified
under ASTM E283; not exceeding
2.0 cfm (0.944 L/s) air leakage rate
tested at a 1.57 psf (75 Pa) pressure
differential
RoHS compliant
*Not to be used in direct contact with
spray foam insulation (Consult NEMA
LSD57-2013)
FOR USE IN INSULATED
CEILINGS
FOR DIRECT CONTACT
WITH INSULATION*
TD518054EN
2/24/2016
Special Features
Hinged J-Box with Slide-N-Side™
Quick Connect™ push wire nuts
Air-Tite™ code compliant
1/2"
[1
3mm]
5-3/16"
[132mm]
6-1/4"
[159mm]
10-1/2"
[268mm]
7"
[178mm]
Ceiling opening to
match template
supplied
1/2"
[13mm]
5-3/16"
[132mm]
6-1/4"
[159mm]
10-1/2"
[268mm]
7"
[178mm]
Ceiling opening to
match template
supplied

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