EXISTING CONSTRUCTION (JOIST/ABOVE CEILING ACCESS APPLICATION) INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
4. Place two clips (BB) along the bottom edge of each
side of the housing (A). Place the housing (A) into the
opening, then mount the housing (A) to the joist.
Note: The clips (BB) will ensure the bottom edge of the
housing (A) is flush with the ceiling board.
Hardware Used
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Clip
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x4
5. Use long screws (AA) to screw the housing (A) directly
to the joist using keyhole mounting tab holes or the holes
on the inside of the housing (A). One side of the housing
(A) has four holes and keyhole mounting slots, the other
side of the housing (A) has three holes. Choose the side
that best works for the installation area.
Note: The bottom edge of the housing (A) must be flush
with the finished ceiling.
Hardware Used
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Long Screw
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x 3
or 4
6. Loosen the housing screws (JJ) and extend the hanger
bars (D) to the joist. If the joist space is less than 15 in.,
connect the inside and outside pieces of the hanger bar
(D) at hole A. If the joist space is from 15. to 20 in.,
connect the inside and outside pieces of the hanger bar
(D)
at hole B. Tighten the housing screws (JJ) on the
inside of the housing (A). Secure the hanger bars (D) to
the joist using long screws (AA).
Hardware Used
•
Long Screw
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Housing Screw
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x2
x2
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hole A
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4 holes
hole B
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3
holes
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