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TM PROFESSIONAL GRADE LED LIGHTING www.aspectled.com 2-6.3 Copyright 2012-2016. aspectled, Inc. 1

OVERVIEW aspectled s recessed LED lights are bright, energy efficient, attractively styled, and designed to fit into the tightest of spaces, making them perfect for virtually any residential or commercial application. We designed these lights with the installer in mind. Due to their compact size, these recessed lights can fit into tight spaces that a traditional recessed can light won t, such as ceilings with ductwork / piping / obstructions, hot-roof ceilings with limited vertical clearance, and tight soffits. Installation is very straight-forward and is very similar to the same process you would use to install any light fixture. If you have any questions during your installation, please feel free to contact our electrician s helpdesk at 888-503-1317 option 3 or via e-mail at support@aspectled.com. SPECIFICATIONS Model SKU Overall (Trim) Size Cut-Out Hole Size Wattage 2 AL-RL-D-2 1 15/16 Diameter 1 5/8 Round 3 Watts 2.25 AL-RL-S-225 2 1/4 Diameter 1 7/8 Round 3 Watts 3.15 AL-RL-D-315 3 1/16 Diameter 2 5/8 Round 3 or 9 Watts 3.5 AL-RL-S-35 3 9/16 Diameter 3 Round 3, 9, or 10 Watts 4.2 AL-RL-S-42 4 3/16 Diameter 3 5/8 Round 6 Watts 5.2 AL-RL-S-52 5 3/16 Diameter 4 3/4 Round 12 Watts 5.4 AL-RL-S-54 5 3/8 Diameter 4 7/8 Round 9 or 27 Watts 5.5 AL-RL-S-55 5 5/8 Diameter 4 3/4 Round 15 Watts TOOLS YOU LL NEED Tape Measure Wire Stripper Jab Saw Screw Driver Drill w/ Hole Saw (optional) Copyright 2012-2016. aspectled, Inc. 2

BEFORE YOU BEGIN We know how boring it can be to read instructions, so we ll keep this installation guide as short and sweet as possible. Before you begin with your installation, be sure to fully read these instructions. They contain many useful tips and pointers that will help to ensure a perfect installation, save you time, and ensure your safety. It is important that you install this product (and all other electrical products) in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC) and all applicable local building and electrical codes for your area. If you are unfamiliar with the NEC, your local building/electrical codes, and/or the proper installation methods for electrical devices, you should hire a qualified and licensed electrician to do the work for you. Before beginning any electrical work, always disconnect power at the fuse or circuit breaker. Copyright 2012-2016. aspectled, Inc. 3

PLANNING YOUR LAYOUT Most electricians space recessed lights equally apart from each other forming a grid pattern on the ceiling. The distance between each light generally depends on the LED wattage of your light. Here are a few rough rules of thumb for spacing when using the lights as primary lighting (if you are using the lights as accent lighting or you have other lights in your room, you can space them further apart): LED Wattage Incandescent Equivalent Recommended Spacing 3 Watts 25 Watt 3W fixtures are generally used for accent/cabinet lighting and are not usually used as general room lighting. If you do use them as general lighting, you ll want to space them roughly 2-3 feet apart. 6 Watts 50 Watt 6W fixtures are generally laid out in a grid such that they are 2-3 off each wall and 4-5 apart from each other. 9 Watts 65 Watt 9W fixtures are generally laid out in a grid such that they are 3 off each wall and 5-6 apart from each other. 12 Watts 75 Watt 12W fixtures are generally laid out in a grid such that they are about 4-5 off each wall and about 6-7 apart from each other. 18 Watts 125 Watt 18W fixtures are generally laid out in a grid such that they are 5-6 off each wall and about 8-10 apart from each other. For more layout suggestions and assistance, visit www.aspectled.com/pages/support-recessed-led-lights Copyright 2012-2016. aspectled, Inc. 4

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Light/Driver Extension Cables These cables are used for the low clearance (remote driver) installation method, to extend the distance between the light fixture and the driver. Light/Driver extension cables are available in 2, 5, 10, and 25 lengths. New Construction Rough-In Plate/Bracket These rough-in brackets make installing recessed LED lights in new construction applications a breeze. Simply install the rough-in plates at your designated locations before installing drywall, have your drywallers cut/router the holes for your lights using the rough-in plate as a guide, and then snap your recessed light into place after drywalling is completed. Copyright 2012-2016. aspectled, Inc. 5

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS This fixture is suitable for use in dry, damp, or wet locations When using this fixture in damp or wet locations, it must be installed in a ceiling where it is protected from rain or other moisture by a roof or floor above. This fixture is IC rated for direct contact with insulation This fixture is a Type IC fixture. This fixture is rated and approved for direct contact with insulation. The driver must be inside of an approved junction box with a blank cover plate. Copyright 2012-2016. aspectled, Inc. 6

LOW VOLTAGE (12/24VDC) WIRING DIAGRAM LINE VOLTAGE (120VAC) WIRING DIAGRAM Copyright 2012-2016. aspectled, Inc. 7

CHOOSING BETWEEN LOW VOLTAGE & LINE VOLTAGE With the advent of energy efficient LED technology, light fixtures now consume much less power (up to 90% less!) than traditional light bulbs/fixtures. Since light fixtures now draw much less current, so they can use lower voltage and much smaller wire. Because of this standard line voltage (120vac) light circuits are becoming less and less common. There are many advantages to low voltage, class 2 wiring, which include: - Low voltage installations do not require a junction box at each light location - Stranded low voltage wire is less expensive than romex or BX/MC wire - Wiring requirements are less stringent for low voltage wire, making it easier/faster to run your wire There are still many applications where line voltage (120VAC wiring) makes sense. If you already have 120VAC wiring at or near the light location, or if you don t have a place to locate your power supply (transfomer), line voltage lights may be a good option. This installation guide covers both low voltage and line voltage installations. If you plan to use low voltage, skip to page 9. If you plan to use line voltage (120vac), skip to page 13. NEW CONSTRUCTION For new construction applications, we recommend using aspectled s Rough-In Bracket/Plates. You can purchase these items at www.aspectled.com. Before installing drywall, layout your light locations and securely fasten the rough-in plate to your joists at each light location. The rough-in brackets have convenient slots in them allowing you to make minor adjustments to the bracket positioning after you ve mounted them. Run wire (following the conventional or low clearance installation instructions in this document) to each of your light locations before drywalling. Before drywalling, double check the location of each light. Once you ve drywalled, you won t be able to adjust the positioning. Instruct your drywallers to cut-out the holes for each light using the rough-in bracket as a template. Then, once drywall is finished, install your lights by following the remainder of the conventional or low clearance installation instructions in this document. Copyright 2012-2016. aspectled, Inc. 8

LOW VOLTAGE RECESSED LIGHTS INSTALLATION 1 Find a place to locate your power supply With a low voltage installation, you ll put one or more power supplies (also called transformers) in a remote location and then you ll run low voltage wiring out to your lights. Most electricians will find a nearby place where they can hide this power supply. Typically this is in a utility room, unfinished room/basement, cabinet, closet, or other location. It is important that you locate this power supply in a place where you can access it in the future, as electrical codes will require that it remain accessible without tearing apart things to get to it. When choosing the location for your power supply, remember that your power supply should ideally be located within about 100 of your lights. 2 Choose the right power supply for your application We offer two types of power supplies, dimmable and non-dimmable. If you want to dim your low voltage lights, you ll need a low voltage LED power supply. The first important consideration is to make sure that the voltage output of your power supply matches the input voltage of your lights. In today s world, most customer choose 24VDC. To figure the size of your power supply, simply multiply the wattage of each light fixture by the total number of fixtures and then add 20%. As an example, if you are using the 3.5 9W fixture, this fixture consumes 9 watts. If you had 6 of these, fixtures, your total consumption would be 9 watts X 6 fixtures = 54 watts. Then, add 20%. 54 watts X 1.2 = 64.8 watts. So, you ll need at least a 64.8 watt power supply, so you can simply round up to the next nearest size power supply, in this case, an 80W. Remember that it never hurts to have a power supply that is larger than you need, and your power supply will only consume the amount of current (watts) necessary to power the lights that you have connected to it. For example, if you have 64 watts connected to an 80W power supply, the consumption will only be around 64 watts. If you have an undersized power supply, your lights won t work properly. If you re looking at dimmable power supplies, remember that you should never use an MLV style power supply with recessed lights. You can view a complete list of our available power supplies at: http://www.aspectled.com/collections/power-supplies-drivers 3 Layout your light locations on the ceiling Using a tape measure and the layout/grid design that you ve decided on (see page 4), layout the location of each light on your ceiling and mark the center of each light location with a small pencil mark. The old adage of measuring twice and cutting once is worth thinking about as you re marking your light locations. No one wants to repair or patch a ceiling because they cut their hole in the wrong spot. Copyright 2012-2016. aspectled, Inc. 9

LOW VOLTAGE RECESSED LIGHTS INSTALLATION (continued) 4 Cut the hole that you ll install the fixture into Using the table on page 2, find the cut-out size that you ll need to make for your recessed LED light fixture. Draw the appropriately sized cut-out hole (round or square, depending on your fixture) on your ceiling using a pencil. Then, using a jab saw (or optionally, a drill with a holesaw for round cutouts), make a hole in your ceiling that is the correct size and shape for your light. 5 Run low voltage wire to the light location Run appropriately sized low voltage wire from your central driver location to each light location. You can daisy chain wiring from the power supply to your first light, from your first light to the second, to the third, etc. But, we never recommend exceeding 80 watts on a single wire run. If you choose to run your own low voltage wire from the driver box to each light, we always recommend using a 2 conductor stranded wire with a voltage rating of at least 300V. Many electricians and professionals choose to use low voltage in-wall stranded speaker wire, which tends to work excellent. Always consult a voltage drop chart that factors the wattage of the fixture (load) and the distance from the driver to the light (run length) in order to determine the appropriate size your wires. You ll need a little bit of slack in your wire at the light location to allow you to install the light (and to remove it if you ever need to), so be sure to leave about 6-8 of wire sticking out of your hole at the light location. Also, be sure to leave some extra wire at the driver/junction box location, so you have enough slack to neatly organize your wires. Copyright 2012-2016. aspectled, Inc. 10

6 LOW VOLTAGE RECESSED LIGHTS INSTALLATION (continued) Mount your power supply and run 120VAC power to this location At the location where you ve decided to install your power supply (see step 1), securely mount your power supply and run your electrical wire from the switch/dimmer location to the power supply. Be sure to check your local code for which type of wire to run from your dimmer/switch to the power supply, most electrical codes require NM (also called Romex), BX, or MC wire. Once you ve run your power, connect the 120VAC wires (line [typically black or red], neutral [typically white] and ground [typically green or bare copper]) to the input wires on your power supply. Then, connect the low voltage wires that you ve ran to your lights to the output wires (positive [typically red] and negative [typically black]). 7 Connect the low voltage wires to each light Now, at each light location, go ahead and connect the incoming low voltage wires to the LED driver that for each light fixture using wire nuts or crimp connectors. 8 Install your light into the hole Gently lift upwards on the retention clips on each side of your light fixture and carefully push it into your cutout hole. Once the light fixture is in the hole, allow the spring-loaded retention clips to come down, holding the light firmly in place against the drywall or ceiling material. The maximum ceiling material thickness that these lights are designed to work in is 1.25. Copyright 2012-2016. aspectled, Inc. 11

LOW VOLTAGE RECESSED LIGHTS INSTALLATION (continued) 9 That s it! You re finished! Congratulations! You ve successfully completed the low clearance installation process. Once your light is installed into the ceiling, your project is finished. Now is a great time to take a moment to sit down and enjoy your favorite beverage while giving yourself a pat on the back for a job well done. If you ever need to remove the light in order to access anything in the ceiling cavity above, simply grab hold of the sides of the light and gently pull downwards until the light comes about 1/2 down out of the hole. Before pulling the light all the way out of the hole, be sure to get a firm grip on the retention clips, so you can hold them upwards in order to avoid getting your fingers snapped in the springs. Then, pull the light the rest of the way out of the hole and gently let the retention clips back down. Remember, the retention clips have a similar strength to your average mousetrap! Be careful not to snap your fingers inside of the springs! Copyright 2012-2016. aspectled, Inc. 12

LINE VOLTAGE (120VAC) INSTALLATION There are two different methods that you can use to install your 120VAC aspectled recessed LED lights. The amount of vertical clearance that you have at the light location, and whether the cut-out hole for your light is large enough to accommodate your junction box, will help you to decide which method to choose. Conventional Line Voltage (120VAC) Installation First, assess whether you ll be able to access the junction box for your fixture from above. If you installation above a cabinet or in an area, such as an attic, where you can easily get to the fixture/driver from above, this method is ideal. If you don t have access from above, begin by consulting the cut-out hole size specification for the recessed light that you ve chosen. Then, identify the junction box that you plan to use. The size of your junction box will depend on the number of wires coming into the box, the size of those wires, and the size of your driver. Most electricians tend to prefer using a single gang handybox when possible. It is important that you cut-out hole size gives you enough room to fit your junction box up and through the hole. So, be sure that the junction box you plan to use will fit through the cut-out hole for your fixture. Remember that you can usually make the cut-out hole slightly larger than the recommended cut-out hole size, as leave a bit of room so that the trim of the light fully covers your hole. If your junction box will fit through the hole, you can utilize the conventional (line voltage) installation. Remote Driver Line Voltage (120VAC) Installation If the light that you plan to use is too small to fit a junction box through its cut-out hole, and if you don t have access from above, you ll need to remotely locate the driver for you light in a location where you can access it. For fixtures that are 3.15 or smaller, you typically won t have room to fit a junction box through the cut-out hole. Skip to page 14 for the conventional line voltage installation instructions. Copyright 2012-2016. aspectled, Inc. 13

LINE VOLTAGE (120VAC) CONVENTIONAL INSTALLATION METHOD If you have access to the fixture from above, or enough room to fit a junction box through your cut-out hole, this will be the fastest and most straight-forward installation method. If you don t yet have drywall on your ceiling, please review page 8 (new construction applications). 1 Layout your light locations on the ceiling Using a tape measure and the layout/grid design that you ve decided on (see page 4), layout the location of each light on your ceiling and mark the center of each light location with a small pencil mark. The old adage of measuring twice and cutting once is worth thinking about as you re marking your light locations. No one wants to repair or patch a ceiling because they cut their hole in the wrong spot. 2 Cut the hole that you ll install the fixture into Using the table on page 2, find the cut-out size that you ll need to make for your recessed LED light fixture. Draw the appropriately sized cut-out hole (round or square, depending on your fixture) on your ceiling using a pencil. Then, using a jab saw (or optionally, a drill with a holesaw for round cutouts), make a hole in your ceiling that is the correct size and shape for your light. 3 Run your wire to the light location Run your electrical wire from the switch/dimmer location to your light fixture. Be sure to check your local code for which type of wire to run, most electrical codes require NM (also called Romex), BX, or MC wire. Leave about 12-16 of wire sticking out of your hole, which will give you enough wire to connect to your driver within your junction box. Copyright 2012-2016. aspectled, Inc. 14

LINE VOLTAGE (120VAC) CONVENTIONAL INSTALLATION (contin- 4 Make your electrical connections Choose an appropriately sized electrical junction box that will allow you to fit the driver inside of the box, with enough room to make your electrical connections. We recommend using a metal junction box, but many codes will allow a fiberglass, plastic or metal box. If using a metal box, make two knockouts on your junction box and install the appropriate type of connector. For NM/Romex wire, you will typically use a NM/clamp connector. For BX or MC, you ll use a connector specific to the wire that you ve used. For the output cable (from the driver to the light), you ll use an NM/clamp connector. Install the driver into your junction box, running the output wire out through an NM/clamp connector. Bring your incoming wire into the junction box and strip the black and white wires. If using a metal box, be sure to ground the electrical box using a green grounding screw. Connect the black wire on your driver to the incoming hot/line wire (usually black) using UL listed wire nuts. Connect the white wire on your driver to the incoming neutral wire (usually white) using UL listed wire nuts. Fast fact: Because the low voltage output wire/cable is rated for up to 300V, you do not need to install a box separator to separate the line voltage from the low voltage wiring inside of your junction box. Once you ve finished making your electrical connections, install a blank cover plate over the face of the box, so that it is enclosed. Copyright 2012-2016. aspectled, Inc. 15

5 Connect the driver to the light LINE VOLTAGE (120VAC) CONVENTIONAL INSTALLATION (continued) Connect the driver cable plug to the plug on your light. Be sure to pay close attention to the arrows located on plug (there is one small arrow molded into the plug on the light side of the cable and one small arrow molded into the plug on the driver side of the cable). These arrows must point towards each other. Also, if you look inside the plug, you ll notice a groove on the light side and a bump/key on the driver side. Be sure that the bump/key fits nicely into the slot. Screw the connectors together. It is important to remember that each model light has its own specific driver and drivers are NOT interchangeable between different model lights. 6 Tuck the junction box through the hole Carefully tuck the junction box up through the hole and allow it to sit on the ceiling at or near the light location. Don t fasten the junction box to anything, unless your confident that you will be able to get to it later. The code requires that this junction box be accessible by removing the light, thus allowing you to inspect the connections or driver at any time without physically damaging your ceiling or other building materials. 7 Install your light into the hole After you ve verified that your light cord is connected to the driver output cord, gently lift upwards on the retention clips on each side of your light fixture and carefully push it into your cut-out hole. Once the light fixture is in the hole, allow the spring-loaded retention clips to come down, holding the light firmly in place against the drywall or ceiling material. The maximum ceiling material thickness that these lights are designed to work in is 1.25. Copyright 2012-2016. aspectled, Inc. 16

8 That s it! You re finished! LINE VOLTAGE (120VAC) CONVENTIONAL INSTALLATION (continued) Congratulations! You ve successfully completed the conventional installation process. Once your light is installed into the ceiling, your project is finished. Now is a great time to take a moment to sit down and enjoy your favorite beverage while giving yourself a pat on the back for a job well done. If you ever need to remove the light in order to access your junction box (or anything in the ceiling cavity above), simply grab hold of the sides of the light and gently pull downwards until the light comes about 1/2 down out of the hole. Before pulling the light all the way out of the hole, be sure to get a firm grip on the retention clips, so you can hold them upwards in order to avoid getting your fingers snapped in the springs. Then, pull the light the rest of the way out of the hole and gently let the retention clips back down. Remember, the retention clips have a similar strength to your average mousetrap! Be careful not to snap your fingers inside of the springs! Copyright 2012-2016. aspectled, Inc. 17

LINE VOLTAGE REMOTE DRIVER INSTALLATION METHOD 1 Find a place to locate your drivers With the low clearance installation method, you ll put all of your drivers together (or in groups) in a remote location. Most electricians will find a nearby place where they can hide this larger junction box. Typically this is in a utility room, unfinished room/basement, cabinet, closet, or other location. It is important that you locate this junction box in a place where you can access it in the future, as electrical codes will require that it remain accessible without tearing apart things to get to it. When choosing the location for your drivers, remember that your drivers should be located within 100 of your lights. If you have multiple lights, you ll probably be using a larger junction box. Some common sizes are 6 x 6, 8 x 8 and 10 x 10. The size junction box that you will use will depend on the number of drivers that you plan to install into the box. Be sure to select a box that is large enough to fit all of your drivers and which leaves you plenty of room for safely and neatly making your wire connections. 2 Layout your light locations on the ceiling Using a tape measure and the layout/grid design that you ve decided on (see page 4), layout the location of each light on your ceiling and mark the center of each light location with a small pencil mark. The old adage of measuring twice and cutting once is worth thinking about as you re marking your light locations. No one wants to repair or patch a ceiling because they cut their hole in the wrong spot. 3 Cut the hole that you ll install the fixture into Using the table on page 2, find the cut-out size that you ll need to make for your recessed LED light fixture. Draw the appropriately sized cut-out hole (round or square, depending on your fixture) on your ceiling using a pencil. Then, using a jab saw (or optionally, a drill with a holesaw for round cutouts), make a hole in your ceiling that is the correct size and shape for your light. Copyright 2012-2016. aspectled, Inc. 18

LINE VOLTAGE REMOTE DRIVER INSTALLATION (continued) 4 Run extension cables or low voltage wire to the light location Run aspectled recessed light extension cables, or low voltage wire from your central driver location to each light location. Remember that you must run one aspectled extension cable (or run of low voltage wire) for each light. You can not daisy chain multiple lights together. If you are using aspectled extension cables, always purchase the appropriate length cable and never connect multiple extension cables together. If you choose to run your own low voltage wire from the driver box to each light, be sure to use a 2 conductor stranded wire with a voltage rating of at least 300V. By using a wire with a voltage rated at 300V or higher, most codes will not require to separate the line voltage wire and low voltage wire in your junction box using a box divider. Always consult a voltage drop chart that factors the wattage of the fixture (load) and the distance from the driver to the light (run length) in order to determine the appropriate size your wires. If you use the aspectled extension cables, we ve already done the sizing for you. You ll need a little bit of slack in your wire at the light location to allow you to install the light (and to remove it if you ever need to), so be sure to leave about 6-8 of wire sticking out of your hole at the light location. Also, be sure to leave some extra wire at the driver/junction box location, so you have enough slack to neatly organize your wires. 5 Mount your junction box and run 120VAC power to this location At the location where you ve decided to install your junction box and drivers (see step 1), securely mount your junction box. Run your electrical wire from the switch/dimmer location to this junction box. Be sure to check your local code for which type of wire to run, most electrical codes require NM (also called Romex), BX, or MC wire. Leave enough wire to connect to your drivers within your junction box. Make a knockout in the box for you to bring your 120VAC power feed into the box. For NM/Romex wire, you will typically use a NM/ clamp connector. For BX or MC, you ll use a connector specific to the wire that you ve used. Make enough knockout holes to accommodate the output cables, which will feed each of your lights (from the driver to the light). You ll use an NM/clamp connector to hold these wires securely in place as they exit your junction box. Copyright 2012-2016. aspectled, Inc. 19

LINE VOLTAGE REMOTE DRIVER INSTALLATION (continued) 6 Install & wire your drivers Install the drivers into your junction box, using self-tapping sheet metal screws, strong double stick tape, or other secure fasteners. Neatly connect your 120VAC power feed to each of the drivers, connecting all of the black (hot/line) wires from your drivers to the incoming hot/line wire, which is typically black or red. Then, connect all of the white (neutral) wires from your drivers to the incoming neutral wire, which is typically white. If using a metal box or conduit, be sure to appropriately ground the box by connecting your incoming ground wire to a ground screw (usually green) on the box. Spending a few minutes to layout your junction box and neatly space your drivers and route your wiring will be well worth the investment if you ever need to access or service your junction box or drivers. You may find it necessary or desirable to make pigtails between drivers and/or to group drivers together. Also, we highly recommend labeling each driver with the location of the light that it feeds. One aspectled Extension Cable (or customer-supplied low voltage wire) for each light Incoming 120VAC from Dimmer/Switch Copyright 2012-2016. aspectled, Inc. 20

LINE VOLTAGE REMOTE DRIVER INSTALLATION (continued) 7 Connect the driver to the light Connect the extension cable plug to the plug on your light. Be sure to pay close attention to the arrows located on plug (there is one small arrow molded into the plug on the light side of the cable and one small arrow molded into the plug on the driver side of the cable). These arrows must point towards each other. Also, if you look inside the plug, you ll notice a groove on the light side and a bump/key on the driver side. Be sure that the bump/key fits nicely into the slot. Screw the connectors together. If you used your own wire for extending the distance between the driver and the light, cut off the aspectled supplied connector on the light and driver and strip the black and red wires, then connect to your extension wire, being careful to keep the polarity consistent. We recommend using wire with a red and black conductor, making it easy to keep track of which wire is positive and negative. It is important to remember that each model light has its own specific driver and drivers are NOT interchangeable between different model lights. 8 Install your light into the hole Gently lift upwards on the retention clips on each side of your light fixture and carefully push it into your cutout hole. Once the light fixture is in the hole, allow the spring-loaded retention clips to come down, holding the light firmly in place against the drywall or ceiling material. The maximum ceiling material thickness that these lights are designed to work in is 1.25. Copyright 2012-2016. aspectled, Inc. 21

LINE VOLTAGE REMOTE DRIVER INSTALLATION (continued) 9 That s it! You re finished! Congratulations! You ve successfully completed the low clearance installation process. Once your light is installed into the ceiling, your project is finished. Now is a great time to take a moment to sit down and enjoy your favorite beverage while giving yourself a pat on the back for a job well done. If you ever need to remove the light in order to access anything in the ceiling cavity above, simply grab hold of the sides of the light and gently pull downwards until the light comes about 1/2 down out of the hole. Before pulling the light all the way out of the hole, be sure to get a firm grip on the retention clips, so you can hold them upwards in order to avoid getting your fingers snapped in the springs. Then, pull the light the rest of the way out of the hole and gently let the retention clips back down. Remember, the retention clips have a similar strength to your average mousetrap! Be careful not to snap your fingers inside of the springs! Copyright 2012-2016. aspectled, Inc. 22

DIMMING If you re using the low voltage aspectled recessed LED lights, consult the instruction guide for your power supply in order to determine the appropriate dimmer switches to use. aspectled dimmable power supplies are designed to function with most standard incandescent-style dimmer switches. If you using the line voltage (120VAC) aspectled recessed LED lights, and you ve selected the dimmable option, make sure use an ELV style (LED) dimmer switch. This will be reverse phase dimming. A few popular dimmers that we have thoroughly tested are: Lutron Skylark SELV-300P, Leviton Vizia VRE06-1LZ, Devine Slide Dimmer - DE06P, and the Lutron Diva DVELV-300P. HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED ASSISTANCE? We re always here to help! Feel free to contact our electrician s helpdesk at (888) 503-1317 option 3, or support@aspectled.com. Copyright 2012-2016. aspectled, Inc. 23