Peerless Lighting F1 Installation guide

Brand: Peerless Lighting

Model: F1

Category: Wall & ceiling mounts accessories

Type: Installation guide

Peerless Lighting F1 is a versatile and reliable mounting kit designed to provide a secure and stable installation for your lighting fixtures. It offers flexible mounting options for both on-grid and off-grid applications, making it suitable for a wide range of ceiling types and lighting configurations. The F1 kit includes adjustable brackets, a J-box assembly, strain reliefs, and all necessary hardware for a complete installation. Whether you're installing recessed or surface-mounted fixtures, the F1 kit provides a secure and professional-looking solution.

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General Installation Instructions

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of death, injury or property damage from fire, electric shock, cuts, abrasions, falling parts and other

hazards:

• Service of the equipment must be performed by qualified service personnel.

• Installation and maintenance must be performed by a person familiar with the construction and operation of this product

and any hazards involved. All applicable codes and ordinances must be followed.

• Read this document before installing, servicing or maintaining this equipment or installing a lamp. These instructions do

not cover all installation, service and maintenance situations. If your situation is not covered, or, if you do not

understand these instructions or additional information is required, contact Peerless Lighting or your local Peerless

Lighting distributor.

• Read and follow all warnings and instructions provided by the lamp manufacturer.

WARNING

Before installing, servicing or maintaining this equipment, follow these general precautions. To reduce the risk of

electrocution:

• Make sure the equipment is properly grounded.

• Always de-energize the circuit and/or equipment before connecting to, disconnecting from or servicing the equipment.

To prevent luminaire row from over-current:

• By adding the input current of each luminaire section marked on the luminaire, the total current per power feed must not

exceed the maximum line wire amperage marked on the luminaire and the power feed cord/wire amperage rating

whichever is the least.

To reduce the risk of fire:

• Keep material away that can burn from hot lamp.

• Make sure lamps are correctly installed.

• Use supply conductors with a minimum installation temperature rating as specified on equipment.

To reduce the risk of personal injury from cuts, abrasions or falling parts:

• Wear gloves to prevent cuts or abrasions from sharp edges when removing from carton, handling and maintaining this

equipment.

• Do not use abrasive materials, glass cleaners or other solvents on reflector or lens. These substances may damage

equipment and cause parts to eventually break and fall.

• Do not install a damaged fixture.

CAUTION

Observe lamp manufacturer’s recommendations and restrictions on lamp operation including but not limited to ballast

type, burning position, replacement and cycling. Use only lamps that comply with applicable ANSI standards.

NOTICE:

If lamp is marked

it contains mercury. Follow disposal laws. See www.lamprecycle.org

Peerless Lighting, a division of Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc., assumes no responsibility for

claims arising out of improper or careless installation or handling of this product.

SAVE THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Part Number: PIN004100 Revision: E Effective Date: 07/2012 ECO3665

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PIN000101

UNIVERSAL MOUNTING KIT F1A4

FEED LOCATION INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTION

Rev. C 11/11 ECO 3751

2246 5TH STREET, BERKELEY CA.94710

TEL: 510-845-2760 FAX: 510-845-2776

WEB SITE: WWW.PEERLESS-LIGHTING.COM

PEERLESS LIGHTING

CEILING MUST BE LEVEL

OR <=10° SLOPE

A) Parts Not Provided by PEERLESS

Depending on ceiling mounting type, contractor must obtain some or all of the following parts to complete installation (see parts list):

A1 ¼-20 steel zinc plated hex head bolt (see Section D for bolt length).

A2 Caddy Bar (CADDY #512A or equal) for Off-Grid Mounting (see page 3).

B) On-Grid Installation

B1. PARTS LIST

These installation instructions are for installing the F1A Mounting Kit at FEED Location.

WARNING

: RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRICAL SHOCK. THIS PRODUCT TO BE INSTALLED ONLY BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

A) Parts Not Provided by PEERLESS ---------------------------------------------------------------- page 1

B) On-Grid Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ pages 1-2

C) Off-Grid Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ page 3

D) Bolt and Nut Selection -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 4

CAUTION: IT IS CRITICAL THAT SUPPORT LOCATIONS

RE LOCATED ACCURATELY. WE RECOMMEND THAT A LASER

DEVICE BE USED TO LINE UP THE SUPPORT LOCATIONS ON FIXTURES HAVING MORE THAN ONE SECTION. IF NOT

ALIGNED PROPERLY, A NOTICEABLE “BEND” MAY BE APPARENT WHEN VIEWED FROM THE END OF THE RUN.

NOTE: THIS MOUNTING ASSEMBLY IS UL AND C−UL LISTED WITH THE LUMINAIRE (UL FILE 48952).

4” SQUARE

GASKETED BOX

COVER WITH #8-32 X

1/2 SCREWS

CP OPTION

(CHICAGO

4” SQUARE X 1-½”

DEEP PLENUM J-

BOX ASY AND 5/8”

BLACK BUSHING

(1)

(2)

BRACKET A

BRACKET B

CEILING GRID

¼-20X3/4” BOLT OR

NUT (FOR RECESSED

GRID ONLY)

CANOPY

ADJUSTABLE

CABLE GRIPPER SET

CABLE STUD SET

CORD

4” SQUARE X 1-½”

DEEP J-BOX ASY WITH

BLACK BUSHING AND

#8-32 X 5/8 SCREWS

OR SEE CP OPTION (1)

STRAIN RELIEF

#10 THREAD

CUTTING SCREW

#10 THREAD

CUTTING SCREW

4” SQUARE

BOX COVER

OR SEE CP

OPTION (2)

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PIN000101

UNIVERSAL MOUNTING KIT F1A4

FEED LOCATION INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTION

Rev. C 11/11 ECO 3751

2246 5TH STREET, BERKELEY CA.94710

TEL: 510-845-2760 FAX: 510-845-2776

WEB SITE: WWW.PEERLESS-LIGHTING.COM

PEERLESS LIGHTING

Seal hole

with tape

4B. For CP J-box. Hang J-box

assembly on bracket tab. Screw

J-box to brackets. Seal the hole

with aluminum tape.

Strain Relief

1/2 White bushing

Grounding

Screw Hole

B2. ON-GRID INSTALLATION STEPS:

1. Insert bolt into bottom hole of

Bracket A, then hook Bracket

A onto grid.

2. Hook Bracket B onto Bracket A

4. Hang J-Box assembly on bracket

tab. For single feed, screw J-Box

to brackets.

3. Adjust brackets to proper

location then screw the brackets

from A to B together. Secure the

brackets to the structure above.

Bend tabs straight if there

is interference with grid

For Recessed Grid

Only (See Section D)

Structure

Wires

5. Insert feed cord into J-Box

through bushings and canopy.

Attach strain relief on the cord.

6. Place canopy flush with ceiling

tile. Thread cable retainer onto

bolt no less than ¼”.

¼” MIN

4A. For dual feeds, hang first J-box

with long screw on the bracket A.

Take center knock-out on the

second J-box. Screw second J-

box to bracket B. Then add nut to

connect two boxes together.

Bracket A

7. Connect wires and install the

cover to J-Box with screws.

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PIN000101

UNIVERSAL MOUNTING KIT F1A4

FEED LOCATION INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTION

Rev. C 11/11 ECO 3751

2246 5TH STREET, BERKELEY CA.94710

TEL: 510-845-2760 FAX: 510-845-2776

WEB SITE: WWW.PEERLESS-LIGHTING.COM

PEERLESS LIGHTING

C2. OFF-GRID INSTALLATION STEPS

C) Off-Grid Installation

C1. PARTS LIST

3. Adjust brackets to proper location

then screw the brackets from A to

B together. Secure the brackets

to the structure above.

2. Slide hanger onto Caddy Bar and

fit Caddy Bar into upper slots in

bracket.

1. Insert bolt into Bracket A. Hook

Bracket B onto Bracket A. Secure

with nut (DO NOT TIGHTEN).

Upper slots

BRACKET A

BRACKET B

CEILING GRID

¼-20X3/4” BOLT OR

NUT

CANOPY

ADJUSTABLE

CABLE GRIPPER

CABLE FERRULE FOR CABLE GRIPPER

(SEE FIXTURE INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS)

NOTE: THIS APPLIES TO 1/16” DIA.

CABLE ONLY

CABLE STUD SET

CORD

WHITE BUSHING

STRAIN RELIEF

#10 THREAD

CUTTING SCREW

STRAIN RELIEF

#10 THREAD

CUTTING SCREW

4” SQUARE X 1-½” DEEP J-BOX

ASY WITH BLACK BUSHING

AND

#8-32 X 5/8 SCREWS

OR SEE CP OPTION (1)

4” SQUARE BOX

COVER

OR SEE CP

OPTION (2)

Bracket A

Structure

Wires

4” SQUARE GASKETED

BOX COVER WITH

#8-

X 1/2 SCREWS

CP OPTION

(CHICAGO PLENUM)

4” SQUARE X 1-½”

DEEP PLENUM J-BOX

SY AND 5/8” BLACK

BUSHING

(1)

(2)

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PIN000101

UNIVERSAL MOUNTING KIT F1A4

FEED LOCATION INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTION

Rev. C 11/11 ECO 3751

2246 5TH STREET, BERKELEY CA.94710

TEL: 510-845-2760 FAX: 510-845-2776

WEB SITE: WWW.PEERLESS-LIGHTING.COM

PEERLESS LIGHTING

Strain Relief

1/2 White bushing

D) Bolt and Nut Selection

TYPICAL GRID & TILE TYPE

ON-GRID OFF-GRID

¼-20X3/4” HEX BOLT

B<5/16

¼-20 HEX BOLT

B>5/16

¼-20

HEX NUT

¼-20X3/4” HEX BOLT

A<1.5 & B<5/16”

¼-20 HEX BOLT

A>1.5” OR B>5/16

¼-20

HEX NUT

YES

TYPE 1

TYPE 2

TYPE 3

YES

Use proper bolt

length to meet

min. ¼”

engagement

Use proper bolt

length to meet

min. ¼”

engagement

Use proper bolt

length to meet

min. ¼”

engagement

Use proper bolt

length to meet

min. ¼”

engagement

4B. For CP J-box. Hang J-box

assembly on bracket tab. Screw

J-box to brackets. Seal the hole

with aluminum tape.

4. Hang J-Box on bracket A tab.

For single feed, screw J-Box to

bracket A.

7. Insert feed cord into J-Box

through bushing and canopy.

Attach strain relief on the cord.

Grounding

Screw Hole

¼” MIN

4A. For dual feeds, hang first J-box

with long screw on bracket A.

Take center knock-out on the

second J-box. Screw second J-

box to bracket B. Then add nut to

connect two boxes together.

Seal hole

with tape

5. Place canopy flush with ceiling

tile. Thread cable retainer onto

bolt no less than ¼”.

6. Connect wires and install the

cover to J-Box with screws.

Peerless Lighting F1 Installation guide

Brand: Peerless Lighting

Model: F1

Category: Wall & ceiling mounts accessories

Type: Installation guide

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