Instructions / Assembly

The black baffle trim cannot be
easily removed once installed
Premium Downlight Kit
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WARNING – Risk of fire of electric shock. Disconnect power at fuse or
circuit breaker before installing or servicing.
1. WARNING – Risk of fire or electric shock. Lighting installation
requires knowledge of electrical systems. If not qualified, do not
attempt installation. Contact a qualified electrician.
2. WARNING – To prevent wiring damage or abrasion, do not expose
wiring to edges of sheet metal or other sharp objects.
3. This product is designed to be used with NM (Romex) cables only.
Strain relief slots are provided to accommodate the NM cables. Do not
use BX (armored) cables. They will not fit into the strain relief slots.
4. This fixture is an IC type fixture. Some insulation types that
meet this requirement are blanket batting/roll and blown-in loose
fill. Do not install in a ceiling with spray foam type insulation. Any
part of the fixture may come in direct contact with combustible
material, such as a ceiling joist or floor board.
5. This fixture requires an existing ceiling surface, such as drywall, for
installation. To install this fixture, a hole needs to be made into the
ceiling surface at the desired location. Then, power supply wiring (NM
cable) needs to be installed from the power source to the hole.
6. This fixture is designed for ceiling surfaces that are 1 1/4’’ thick or
less. Do not use this fixture on ceiling surfaces that are thicker than 1
1/4’’.
7. This fixture may be installed over a wet or damp location such as a
shower stall or bathtub enclosure. The area above the ceiling surface
must, however, be a dry location.
8. Min. temperature rating of -25°C.
9. Do not make or alter any open holes in an enclosure of wiring or
electrical components during kit installation.
Installing the fixture
1. Choose the location for the fixture, taking into consideration the 5’’
depth clearance requirement, the location of ceiling joists and the
accessibility for the electrical supply. Mark the selected location with a
circle using the provided template.
2. Using a keyhole saw to cut out a hole in the ceiling surface (Fig. 1).
For cutout dimensions, refer to Table 1 below. Note: Be sure not to
make the hole any larger than specified by the table. An oversized
hole may not allow for proper installation.
3. Run non-metallic (NM) cable (also known as Romex) from your
source power to the first hole, providing 6’’ (15.2cm) to 8’’ (20.3cm) of
slack extending below the hole. Cable up to 12 AWG may be used
(Fig. 2) (Warning – Use cables having wires rated 90˚C or more.).
4. Loosen one of the Phillips head screws on the junction box cover
and swivel the cover open. Insert 5”-6” of the NM cable into the
junction box through one of the provided strain-relief slots (Fig. 3).
5. Remove at least 3" of the cable’s outer sheath and remove the
plastic or paper over-wrap. Strip approximately 3/8" of insulation from
the ends of all supply wires. Using the wire connectors, make the
following wire connections within the junction box (Fig. 3). NOTE: This
fixture does not require a ground wire. Secure supply ground wire
end(s) together with a wire connector.
WHITE Fixture Wire to WHITE (NEUTRAL) Supply Wire
BLACK Fixture Wire to BLACK (HOT) supply wire
6. Carefully push the wires and the wire connections into the junction
box. Close to the junction box cover. Tighten the fastening screw.
7. Adjust brightness and light color settings to the desired level (Fig.
4).
A) Brightness Settings:
The brightness settings adjust the lumen output of the light. The size,
number, and layout of lights in a space will determine the need for
higher or lower lumen outputs. Since the KODO Premium downlights
are considered “high-lumen,”
adjusting the maximum brightness may be desired so that a user will
not have to install a dimmer, or so that a user will not have to
continually dim lights that are too bright for an application. For
example, the 5” Premium downlight delivers over 1,100 lumens at the
highest setting (see see Wattage and Lumen Performance chart at
end of installation instructions). Mounted at 8’ in a living room or
bedroom might be too much light. A typical downlight delivers around
700 lumens. For these types of applications, consider a low or
medium setting. In a kitchen or areas with high ceiling heights, a
higher lumen output may be desired, so the high setting may be best.
Keep in mind that no matter what brightness setting is chosen, the
lights are still dimmable down to 10% output with an approved wall
switch dimmer.
B) Light Color Settings:
The light color settings adjust the color temperature (K) of the LEDs.
Product Model Cut Out Diameter
3’’ Premium Downlight Kits 3 1/2’’
4’’ Premium Downlight Kits 4 1/4’’
5’’ Premium Downlight Kits 5 1/4’’
3’’ Premium Gimbal Kits 3 3/4’’
4’’ Premium Gimbal Kits 4 1/2’’
(Table 1)
Light Color
Daylight
Warm Light
Brightness
High
Med
5000K
4000K
3500K
3000K
2700K
Low
10. Continue inserting the fixture into the hole, while continuing to
squeeze the spring-loaded clips. When the clips are mostly through
the hole, release them and push the fixture until both clips flip down
onto the backside of the ceiling surface (Fig. 6).
11. If you are installing the Premium Gimbal Kit, pull out the gimbal
head and twist to desired direction (Fig. 7). The gimbal can be rotated
to 40 degrees vertically and 350 degrees horizontally. Use the
indentation shown below to assist in pulling the gimbal head out of the
housing (Fig. 8).
Dimming
Dimming performance may depend on the dimmer, the dimmer range
adjustment setting (for dimmers with brightness range adjustments),
the wiring method, and/or the number of LED modules installed onto
the dimmer circuit.
● For dimmer selection, it is recommended to use one of the following
dimmers:
● Before turning on the LED lights, set dimmer position at maximum
before adjusting to a lower light level.
● Please follow the dimmer control manufacturer’s instructions for the
installation of all dimming controls.
● For the most up-to-date dimmer recommendations, please visit
www.KODO.co
Five-year Limited Warranty
KODO warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for five years from the original date of purchase by the
consumer. This warranty is limited to the counter replacement at the
time of purchase, with the original purchase receipt. KODO will not be
liable for the loss or damage of any kind, incidental or consequential
damages of any kind, whether based on warranty contract or
negligence, and arising in connection with the sale, use or repair of
the product claimed to be defective. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the
above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state
to state. Misuse, accident, improper installation or maintenance will
also void the warranty.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION: Any changes made to the electronics circuit will void his
equipment’s compliance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and should not
be operated.
For product questions or feedback, please visit: www.KODO.co
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Light Color
Daylight
Warm Light
Brightness
High
Med
5000K
4000K
3500K
3000K
2700K
Low
Fig. 5
8. Raise the Premium Kit up to the ceiling hole, while simultaneously
pushing the excess NM cable into the ceiling (Fig. 5).
9. Flip up and squeeze the spring-loaded clips against the junction
box, as shown, and insert the fixture into the hole, junction box first
(Fig. 5).
Fig. 6
Fig. 7 Fig. 8
350Deg
40Deg
12. Continue steps 3-11 for each additional light being installed.
Installation of the Optional Black Baffle trim
Wattage and Lumen Performance
No. Brand Dimmer Family Model
1 Lutron Skylark CTCL-153PDH-WH
2 Leviton Sure Slide R62-06674-P0W
3 Eaton Sky AL SAL06P-LA-K
4 Lutron Caseta P-PKG1W-WH-R
5 Lutron Maestro MACL-153MH-WH
6 Lutron Diva DVCL-153PR-WH
7 Eaton AL Series AAL06-C1
8 Leviton Decora R12-06672-1LW
9 Leviton IllumaTech R50-1PL06-10M
10 Lutron Toggler TGCL-153PH-WH
2700K 3000K 3500K 4000K 5000K
White w/o black trim 750 760 780 790 810
Other Finish >550 >550 >550 >550 >550
White w/o black trim 600 610 620 630 640
Other Finish >405 >405 >405 >405 >405
White w/o black trim 500 510 520 530 540
Other Finish >350 >350 >350 >350 >350
White w/o black trim 950 960 980 1000 1020
Other Finish >650 >650 >650 >650 >650
White w/o black trim 750 760 780 790 810
Other Finish >550 >550 >550 >550 >550
White w/o black trim 600 610 620 630 640
Oth
er Finish >400 >400 >400 >400 >400
High 16 White w/o black trim 1100 1110 1140 1160 1180
Medium 11.5 White w/o black trim 850 860 880 895 915
Low 9.5 White w/o black trim 700 710 725 735 755
High 10.5 All Finish
650
680 730 760 790
Medium 8 All Finish 500 520 560 590 610
Low 7.5 All Finish 450 470 510 530 550
High 12 All Finish 750 785 845 885 915
Medium 10.5 All Finish 650 680 730 760 790
Low 9 All Finish 550 575 615 645 665
Finish
Lumens (lm)
PRM DLKG 3IN 10.5W 90CRI MC DIM
PRM DLK 3IN 11.5W 90CRI MC DIM
11.5
9
7.5
High
Medium
PRM DLK 4IN 14W 90CRI MC DIM
14
10.5
8.5
PRM DLK 5IN 16W 90CRI MC DIM
PRM DLKG 4IN 12W 90CRI MC DIM
Power (W)
Low
High
Medium
Low
Model
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indentation
Premium Downlight Kit Options
Model Power (W) CCT (K) Light Color Finish
2700
Soft White3000
Warm White
Soft White
Warm White
Soft White
Warm White
Soft White
Warm White
Soft White
Warm White
3500 Neutral White
4000 Cool White
5000 Daylight
2700
3000
3500 Neutral White
4000 Cool White
5000 Daylight
2700
3000
3500 Neutral White
4000 Cool White
5000 Daylight
2700
3000
3500 Neutral White
4000 Cool White
5000 Daylight
2700
3000
3500 Neutral White
4000 Cool White
5000 Daylight
White
Copper
Brushed Nickel
Dark Bronze
White
Copper
Brushed Nickel
Dark Bronze
10.5
8
7.5
12
10.5
9
PRM DLKG 3IN 10.5W
90CRI MC DIM
PRM DLKG 4IN 12W
90CRI MC DIM
16
11.5
9.5
PRM DLK 5IN 16W
90CRI MC DIM
11.5
9
7.5
White
Copper
Brushed Nickel
Dark Bronze
White
Copper
Brushed Nickel
Dark Bronze
White
14
10.5
8.5
PRM DLK 3IN 11.5W
90CRI MC DIM
PRM DLK 4IN 14W
90CRI MC DIM
The KODO Premium downlights adjust in color temperature from
2700K (warm white) all the way to 5000K (daylight). Application type
and personal preference usually dictate the color temperature needed.
Most residential applications utilize 2700K or 3000K- more of a
yellowish hue. Commercial offices and outdoor settings typically use
4000K or 5000K- more of a bluish hue. While most consumers will
choose the factory setting of 2700K, it is mostly personal preference.
USV3