



Finish
4″ New Construction IC Airtight Housing
Dimensions
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
Item numbers ↓Dimensions
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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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Downloads
- Spec Sheet4″ New Construction IC Airtight Housing
- Installation InstructionEL490IC_Installation_Instructions · 1.2 MB
- BrochureAlpine™ System Catalog (ELCAT1037) · 30 MB
- BrochureLED Housings & Inserts Catalog (ELCAT1041) · 9.8 MB
- BrochureCedar™ System Catalog (ELCAT1047) · 11 MB
- BrochureThe Koto™ System · 17 MB
- OtherKoto™ System Presentation · 11 MB
