READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING TRACK
INSTRUCTION SHEET NO.
This fixture is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local or Federal code
specifications. To assure full compliance with codes and regulations, check with your local electrical inspector
before installation. To prevent electric shock, turn off electricity at fuse box before proceeding.
IS:26600
Save these instructions for maintenance reference
and refer to them when additions to or changes in the track configuration are made.
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Installation Instructions for ProSpec Track Lighting--
Recessed Feed Track and Plain Track Units.
ProSpec™ track lighting is designed to support and energize ProSpec™ Lytespots® which can be
attached anywhere along the track. It is a four conductor system, continuously grounded through-
out, to be supplied by two single 120V, 20 amp, 60Hz branch circuits. It is not intended for use with
a power cord or convenience receptacles. ProSpec™ is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. It
may only be used with electrical fittings identified for use with ProSpec™ track.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all Track, Connector, Feed-in Kits, and Accessory Instruction Sheets before
installing any ProSpec™ Track item. When installing or using this track system, basic
safety precautions should be followed:
Read all instructions before installing the track system.
• Do not install in wet media (concrete, plaster, etc.).
• This track system is intended for installation in accordance with the National
Electrical Code and Local or Federal Codes.
• Do not install this track in wet or damp locations.
• Do not install any part of this track system less than 5 feet above floor.
• Do not install any fixture assembly closer than 6 inches from any curtain, or similar
combustible material.
• To prevent electrical shock, turn off electricity at fuse box before installing the track
or adding to or changing the configuration of the track.
• Instructions for grounding per instruction sheet of the feed-in kit used must be
followed. Failure to do so may result in a hazardous condition.
• Use #12 ga. AWG solid wire only (not stranded wire) for supply to track.
• Observe polarity, white supply lead (neutral) to contact marked “NEUT” on screw
terminal connectors.
• Do not exceed 4 feet between mounting points.
• Do not attempt to energize anything other than track lighting fixtures on the track.
To reduce the risk of fire and electrical shock, do not attempt to connect power tools,
extension cords, appliances and the like to the track.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS 02720
MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA
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INSTRUCTION SHEET NO.
Instructions for Recessed ProSpec Track
Power Feed to Track
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DIRECT POWER FEED TO "FEED" TRACK
Use solid 12 ga. copper wire when feeding the track. The feed track accepts
two separate 120 V, 60 Hz branch circuits. Each circuit must not exceed the
20 amp capacity of the track system.
Electrical
Connector
Top Plate
Knock out
FEED FROM ABOVE TRACK (Fig E):
•Remove Bottom cover and save.
•Remove Knockout in Top Plate.
•Remove Top Plate from Track
FeedTrack
•Secure electrical connector (by others; 3/8 size recommended) to Top
Plate using the Nut provided. Position connector locking screws such
that the screws will be hidden behind the track width.
•Attach Top Plate to track.
Bottom Cover
•Pass wires through connector and secure the cable or conduit to the
connector. The track must not support the cable. Use separate support
for securing the cable to the building structure.
FIG. E
Use 12 ga. solid copper wire for feed
connections including ground.
•Secure the track to the ceiling (see mounting on previous page).
•Form the wires in the Feed track to the connector terminals
(see FIG. F). Cut and strip each wire. Attach wires to the screw
terminals. Wires must be tightly held in the screw terminals. Neutral
wires must be attached to screw terminals marked "NEUT”. Ground
wire must be attached to the green ground screw.
Circuit 2
Neutral 2
Circuit 1
Neutral 1
•Snap Bottom Cover into the track.
Neutral
Terminals
Power
Terminals
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Two wires may be
attached to one
screw terminal.
Ground Terminal
FIG. F
FEEDING ALONG THE TRACK LENGTH (Fig. G)
A floating splice box may be used to feed the "Feed Track" from along the
tracks length. The floating splice box can be mounted anywhere on the track
up to 4' from the end of the track. The wires are passed along the top of the
track and into the feed end of the track. The floating splice box may
only be used when there is accessibility to the splice box after the
installation is complete.
FloatingSpliceBox
Dead End
Floating Splice Box (Cat. no. 26660) sold separately. See instructions
supplied with 26660 for complete installation details.
Wire Cover
FeedEnd
Feed Track Unit
FIG. G
INSTRUCTION SHEET NO.
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Recessed ProSpec Track
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Structural
Impediment
Power
Feed
POWER CONTINUITY FROM
A STRAIGHT RUN OF TRACK
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t
Mini Coupler or
In-Line Connector
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Power
Feed
P
This can be accomplished by using Feed Tracks coupler together, by using
Feed Track with a power extension connector, or by using Plain Track with
multiple Power Extensions. The Power Extension Connector is sold
separately (CAT, NO. 26646WH). See instructions with the power extension
for installation details.
Feed Track
Feed Track
Feed Track
or Power Extension
Connector
NOTE: THIS TRACK SYSTEM IS NOT POLARIZED. Connectors can be
installed into both sides of the Plain Track and in any orientation. There is
no key that will prevent insertion of the connectors. Connectors cannot be
attached to the feed side of the Feed Track. Electrical polarity is maintained
by proper wiring of the circuits. (See Fig F.)
Power
Feed
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t
o
Power
Feed
P
Feed Track
Power
Extension
Connector
Feed Track
or Power Extension
Connector
Power
Feed
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t
Power
Feed
o
P
Power
Extension
Connector
Plain Track
Power
Extension
Connector
Feed Track
or Power Extension
Connector
Power Extension
Connector
FIG. H
FIELD CUTTING TRACK
Aluminum Track Housing
•Remove and save the Dead End Cover.
•Cut the track using a metal cutting blade (preferably in a miter box to
obtain a square cut)
•Remove ALL burrs and sharp edges from the cut surface of the track
being careful not to destroy the integrity of the track geometry. There
should be no burrs between the copper wire(s) and the aluminum track
housing.
Open copper conductor
gap after cutting
•If an electrical connector is being installed into the cut section, open
the GAP of all copper wires using a wedging tool (such as a flat blade
screwdriver). CAUTION; DO NOT OPEN THE GAP MORE
THAN 3/16" FROM THE EDGE OF THE TRACK EXTRUSION.
•Insert the Dead End Cover into the end of the track run.
Open gap 3/16" max.
from track edge. Typical
for all copper wires.
Dead End
FIG. I
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