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4″ New Construction IC Airtight Housing

18W MAX · 120-277V · Triac/ELV · New Construction · 2 emergency options · Lamp: Designed for use with ELCO 4" LED inserts, LED modules, or PSA37 with 4" MR16 trims

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Dimensions

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Item numbers

2

Both 2 are the same item. Emergency option changes.

Item numberEmergency OptionDrawing
EL490ICA—
EL490ICA-EM5Emergency Battery Backup—

Details

  • IC Airtight for direct contact with insulation, for use in IC and non-IC applications 
  • Housing adjusts in frame to accommodate up to 1 1/2" ceiling thickness
  • Meets Title 24 JA8-2025-E requirements. 
  • EM5 version complies with CEC Title 20 and Title 24 JA8-2025-E
  • Trims and inserts sold separately 
  • Compatible with the Poplar™ LED Module, Koto Module, LED inserts and PSA37
  • With Quick Connect Terminal
  • Construction: ​​

    • Single wall IC rated for direct contact with insulation, for use in IC or non-IC conditions. • Housing adjusts in frame to accommodate up to 1 1/2" ceiling thickness. • Airtight housing with gasket to restrict airflow in accordance with ASTM E-283 air-tight requirements. Installation: Designed for ceiling plenums where 2x6 joists or taller joists are used. High strength hanger bars can easily be nailed to joists. Maximum hole cutout is 4 1/4". Suitable for T-grid and drop ceiling applications. See installation sheet for detailed information. (For trimless applications only: access above the ceiling is required for servicing the fixture after installation.)

  • Junction Box

    Positioned to accommodate straight conduit runs. Seven 1/2" trade size conduit knockouts, four 3/4" knockouts with pry-out knockout slots. 4 Romex pryouts with strain relief.

  • Hanger Bars

    Pre-installed hanger bars with TrueNail facilitate easy installation in regular lumber, engineered lumber, and laminated beams. Integral T-bar slots for easy installation in T-bars. Spans up to 24" and can be repositioned 90°. Score lines allow for tool-free hanger bar size reduction. Integral leveling flange allows for single-person installation while aligning the housings with the joists.

  • Electrical

    Input Voltage: 120V AC. Inherently protected.

  • Dimmability

    Dimmability based on lamp.

  • Lamp

    Designed for use with ELCO 4" LED inserts, LED modules, or PSA37 with 4" MR16 trims.

  • Listings

    cULus Listed for US and Canada. UL Listed (US and Canada) for Damp Location/Wet Location with select trims. UL Listed (US and Canada) for Feed Through. UL Listed (US and Canada) for Direct Contact with Insulation and Combustible Material. Airtight per ASTM E-283. JA8-2025-E Title 24 Compliant. EM5 version complies with CEC Title 20 and Title 24 JA8-2025-E.

  • Warranty

    ELCO Lighting warrants products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 5 years.

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