Volta 2" LED - Remodel Housing Invisible Trim

Installation Instructions

R2RRL-15, R2RRL-22, R2SRL-15, R2SRL-22

WAC LIGHTING
Responsible Lighting®

Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT: NEVER attempt any work without shutting off the electricity. ⚡️

Read all instructions before installing.

System is intended for installation by a qualified electrician in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local regulations.

Go to the main fuse box, or circuit breaker. Place the main power switch in the "OFF" position and unscrew the fuse(s) or switch "OFF" the circuit breaker switch(es) that control the power to the fixture or room that you are working on.

Place the wall switch in the "OFF" position.

AVERTISSEMENT

IMPORTANT: Coupez l'électricité avant TOUTE manipulation. Lisez toutes les instructions avant d'installer. Système est destiné à être installé par un électricien qualifié en conformité avec le code national de l'électricité et les règlements locaux. Accédez au panneau central de disjoncteurs ou de fusibles de votre demeure et placez l'interrupteur principal en position d'arrêt (« OFF »). Placez l'interrupteur mural en position d'arrêt (« OFF »).

CAUTION: All parts must be used as indicated in these instructions. Do not substitute any parts, leave parts out, or use any parts that are worn out or broken. Failure to follow this instruction could invalidate the ETL/cETL listing of this fixture. ⚠️

Overview

Housing is remodel Non-IC. Housing requires a trim for a finished look. Refer to specification sheets for compatible trim options.

Installation Requirements

Ceiling Thickness vs. Minimum Required Plenum Height

Ceiling ThicknessMinimum Required Plenum Height
1/2"5 1/2"
1"5"

Overall Housing Dimension

Diagram illustrating overall housing dimensions. Key measurements include ceiling thickness, plenum height, and overall housing size. A maximum dimension of 24" is noted, along with knockout details (Ø15/16" Knockout, 4 typical).

Specifications

SpecificationDetails
Input120-277V, 50/60Hz
InstallationNon-IC
DimmingELV(120V)/0-10V

Housing Installation

Step 1: Cut Hole and Prepare

At the point of installation, cut a 4 1/4" round hole for a round trim or a 4 1/4" X 4 1/4" square hole for a square trim (See FIG. 1).

FIG. 1: Illustrates the required cut-out dimensions for both round (4 1/4") and square (4 1/4" x 4 1/4") trims.

Ceiling Thickness Compatibility

HousingTrim ModelTrim DescriptionCeiling Thickness 1/2"Ceiling Thickness 1"
RemodelR2RD2T, R2SD2TDownlightYesYes
R2RD1T, R2SD1TShallow Regressed DownlightYesYes
R2BRT*Wall washYesYes
R2RWT, R2SWTWall washYesYes
R2RAT, R2SATAdjustableYes, to 45°Yes, to 35°
R2RPT, R2SPTPin HoleYes, to 45°Yes, to 35°

Step 2: Feed Wires and Open Junction Box

Pull building supply wires through ceiling cutout and open fixture junction box door (See FIG. 2).

Remove desired housing knockout and feed building wires into housing using appropriate connector.

FIG. 2: Shows pulling wires through the ceiling cutout and opening the junction box, with a detail of a knockout.

Step 3: Connect Fixture Wires

Connect fixture wires to building wires: insert each supply wire into appropriate junction box connector. This fixture features electronic low voltage (ELV) or 0-10V dimming capabilities.

To utilize ELV, wire black (line hot), white (line neutral), and green (ground) in accordance to dimmer specifications.

To utilize 0-10V dimming, wire purple (dim+), gray (dim-), black (line hot), white (line neutral) and green (ground) in accordance to dimmer specifications.

When not using a dimmer, connect black fixture wire to hot, white fixture wire to neutral and green fixture wire to ground. Leave all other wires capped individually (See FIG. 3).

FIG. 3: Illustrates wire connections: Black (Hot), Green (Ground), White (Neutral), Violet (Dim +), Gray (Dim -). Shows how to connect these to building wires.

Step 4: Secure Junction Box

Place all wiring and connectors back in junction box and replace the junction box's cover (See FIG. 4).

FIG. 4: Depicts placing the wired connectors back into the junction box and closing its cover.

Step 5: Secure Housing

Guide junction box through the cut hole and secure appropriately using either internal mounting slots or external key hole (See FIG. 5).

FIG. 5: Shows the junction box being guided through the ceiling cutout and highlights the 'Key Hole' and 'Mounting Slots' for securing the housing.

Step 6: Insert Upper Frame

Insert upper frame through ceiling opening. Angling may be required (See FIG. 6).

FIG. 6: Illustrates inserting the upper frame through the ceiling opening, showing it can be angled. Two versions for Round and Square trims.

Step 7: Attach Invisible Trim Frame

Raise invisible trim frame to ceiling cut out and insert alignment bars into upper frame alignment slots (See FIG. 7).

FIG. 7: Shows the invisible trim frame being raised to the ceiling and its alignment bars being inserted into the slots on the upper frame. "Edge Facing Upwards" is noted for the upper frame.

Step 8: Align and Secure Frame

With upper frame and invisible trim frame flush with both ceiling surfaces, hand bend the alignment bars parallel to ceiling (See FIG. 8).

Insert four provided screws (short screws for up to 1/2" ceiling and long screws for up to 1" ceiling thickness) through countersink holes on invisible trim frame, through ceiling and into holes in upper frame. Do not over tighten screws (See FIG. 8).

FIG. 8: Illustrates hand-bending the alignment bars to be parallel with the ceiling surface after the frames are flush. Also shows screw insertion for securing the frame. Two versions for Round and Square trims.

Step 9: Apply Finish

Insert plaster shield inside trim opening. Apply plaster or spackle over invisible trim frame and sand surface dry for finished look (See FIG. 9).

FIG. 9: Shows inserting the plaster shield into the trim opening, ready for plaster or spackle application.

Step 10: Remove Plaster Shield

Remove the plaster shield when finishing is complete (See FIG. 10).

FIG. 10: Illustrates removing the plaster shield after the plaster/spackle has dried and been sanded, revealing the finished trim.

Step 11: Complete Trim Installation

Refer to installation instructions for appropriate trim to complete the installation.

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