Specification

rev January 6, 2015 12:05 PM
Type
Catalog
Project
15006A
5” Airtight Housing
Product Description
Suitable for new construction in residential and commercial applications.
IC rated. Suitable for direct contact with insulation.
Housing
Aluminum construction provides greater heat dissipation.
Airtight housing limits the exchange of air between ceiling plenum and heated/cooled areas.
Integral thermal protector guards against improper lamping and misuse of insulation materials.
7 1/2” height allows use in 2” x 8” 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 pry-outs 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.
11 7/8”
14 1/4”
7 1/2”
10 1/4”
5 1/2”
Ordering Information
Catalog Number Description
15006A 5” Airtight Housing
AIRTIGHT
HOUSING