Specification

rev 10/15/14
Type
Catalog
Project
17002A
6” IC Airtight Housing
Product Description
Suitable for new construction in residential and commercial applications.
IC rated, suitable for direct contact with insulation.
Housing
Airtight housing limits the exchange of air between ceiliing plenum and heated/cooled areas.
Transformer includes integral thermal protector, guards against improper lamping and misuse of
insulation materials.
Adjustable socket bracket assures proper and consistent lamp positioning.
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.
Supplied with three quick connect push-in wire connectors.
Four pry-outs with integral strain relief simplify Romex installation.
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.
6 1/8”
10 7/8”
14 1/4”
7 1/2”
9”
Ordering Information
Catalog Number Description
17002A 6” IC Airtight Housing