Intended use: Recessed housing rated IC or Non-IC. For new construction or remodel1 applications. Approved for all ceiling types, except air handling plenums. Not for pulling wires. Romex only. Approved for direct burial in insulation. Construction: Air-tight standard. Tested to meet current energy codes. Aluminum housing with engineering-grade thermoplastic frame. Galvanized bar hangers span up to 24” o.c. and feature stepped shank nail and positioning guide with integral T-bar locks. Two locking screws hold fixture in position. Engineering-grade thermoplastic junction box with four built-in romex clamps; five 7/8” knockouts with slots for pryout. Maximum 8 (4in, 4out) No 12 AWG conductors. Rated for 90° C. Ground wire provided. Pre-assembled poke-home connectors for ease of wiring. Tilt-up captive J-box doors for easy access. Trim retention (clips): Retaining clips riveted to top of reflector hold trim inside housing. Trim retention (TOR): Two-side mounted torsion springs on the trim and 2 receiving brackets in the can ensure a consistently tight fit with the ceiling. Electrical: Durable medium base porcelain socket with nickel-plated copper alloy screw shell and contact. Socket clips to top of housing to prevent paint overspray in socket screw shell. Socket attaches to reflector to ensure proper and consistent lamp position. Thermal protection provided against improper lamp usage. 120 volt only. Installation: Air-tight housing suitable for air-tight installations. Refer to energy codes for proper installations. 2 x 8 wood joist or T-bar installation. Expandable bar hangers allow for off-center mounting in wood joist or T-bar ceilings. Length of 25-1/4” maximum 13-1/4” minimum or cut to fit 9” on center joist construction. Vertical adjustment of housing allows for flush mounting with ceiling face. Suitable for ceilings up to 1-½” thick. Listings: UL listed to US and Canadian safety standards. Damp location listed. See trim selection for wet location listing.