Specification Sheet
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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
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Single wall die-formed shallow
aluminum housing
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Housing features a precision rolled
interlocking collar which maintains
aperture geometry for greater
assurance of installation results
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Integral Air-Tite gasket for code-
required gasket between fixture
and finished ceiling - seals aperture
without need for additional caulk
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Shipped with socket overspray
protector installed
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For installation from below the
finished ceiling. Integral flange
secures fixture against ceiling.
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Remodel Retention System - Speed
Clamps
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Exclusive two integral speed clamps
securely lock housing to ceiling,
accommodating 3/8” to 2” ceiling
materials
Socket Plate
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Rigid socket plate adjusts and locks
without tools for various lamp sizes.
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Socket plate and bracket may
be removed when using socket
supporting trims
Includes:
Remodel Speed Clamps
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(2) Exclusive integral speed clamps
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Speed clamp tabs securely lock to
ceiling
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Speed clamps can be loosened for
easy repositioning
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Speed clamps feature internal drive
screws – a power screwdriver
speeds installation
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Two-tier tabs adjust for 3/8” to 2” of
various ceiling materials
Attached-Arm Design
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Attached arm gets into tight spaces
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Ease of installing through the ceiling
aperture
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Smaller footprint for packing and
distributor shelf space
Hinged junction box w/
Slide-N-Side™
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(4) ½” conduit pry-outs
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(2) Slide-N-Side™ Non-Metallic (NM)
wire traps, allow wiring outside the
box
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For 14-2, 14-3, 2-2, 12-3 U.S. and
14-2, 14-3, 12-2 Canadian
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Hinged door for easy access
Quick Connect™ Wiring Tray
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(3) Color coded push wire nuts
in captive tray for one-handed
connection
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Aids in speed & reliability
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Clear caps for wire connection
visibility
cULus Listed
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Compact 10 in
3
box volume
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Listed for maximum (6) No. 12 AWG
or (8) No. 14 AWG 90˚ C splice
conductors in box
Remodel Flange
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Die formed flange maintains precise
whole circumference
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Integral flange secures fixture
against the ceiling
Air-Tite™ code compliant
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Certified under ASTM E283
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Exclusive gasket seals aperture,
frame & ceiling
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No additional caulk required
Socket
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Porcelain socket with nickel plated
brass screw shell
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Snap-in springs secure socket to
socket plate, and may be detached
when using socket supporting trims
Thermal Protector
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Self resetting thermal protector
deactivates fixture if overheating
occurs due to improper lamping or
misapplied insulation
Trims
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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
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cULus Listed 1598 Luminaire
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cULus Listed Damp Location
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cULus Listed for Wet Location,
covered ceiling, with select trims
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cULus Listed for direct contact with
insulation and combustible material*
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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
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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