Skip to content
6″ IC Airtight New Construction Housing

6″ IC Airtight New Construction Housing

Medium Base (E26) · 90W · 120V · 2 socket bracket options · Lamp: Designed for use with Medium Base (E26) PAR lamps up to 90W

Item numbers ↓

Dimensions

1 drawing · click to open full size

Item numbers

2

Both 2 are the same item. Socket bracket changes.

Item numberSocket BracketDrawing
EL7ICAWith Socket Bracket—
EL7ICANBwithout Socket Bracket

Details

  • 6" Airtight IC Universal Housing for direct contact with ceiling insulation.
  • Integral thermal protector guards against improper lamping.
  • Adjustable socket bracket allows for different lamp types/sizes and proper and consistent lamp positioning.
  • Lamp: PAR
  • UL Listed (US and Canada) for damp location and for feed through.
  • Construction: ​​ •

    IC rated for direct contact with insulation, for use in IC or non-IC conditions. • Housing adjusts in frame to accommodate up to 1 1/4" ceiling thickness. • Airtight housing with gasket to restrict airflow in accordance with ASTM E-283 air-tight requirements. • Aluminum housing for greater heat dissipation. Stamped galvanized steel frame.

  • Installation

    Designed for ceiling plenums where 2x8 joists or taller are used. High strength hanger bars can easily be nailed to joists. Maximum hole cutout is 6 3/8". Suitable for T-grid and drop ceiling applications. See installation sheet for detailed information.

  • Junction Box

    Positioned to accommodate straight conduit runs. Seven 1/2" trade size pryout conduit knockouts, 4 Romex pryouts with strain relief.

  • Hanger Bars

    Pre-installed hanger bars with True Nail facilitate easy installation in regular lumber, engineered lumber, and laminated beams. Integral T-bar slots for easy installation in T-grids. 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 housing with the joists.

  • Electrical

    • Input Voltage: 120V AC. • Thermally protected against improper lamping.

  • Trims

    Compatible with ELCO 6" Line Voltage PAR trims.

  • Lamp

    Designed for use with Medium Base (E26) PAR lamps up to 90W.

  • Listings

    • UL Listed (US and Canada) for Damp Location. • UL Listed (US and Canada) for Feed Through. • cUL Listed for Direct Contact with Insulation and Combustible Material. • Airtight per ASTM E-283. • Install a JA8-2025-E lamp/luminaire for Title 24 Compliance.

  • Warranty

    ELCO Lighting warrants products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 3 years.