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3" Halogen/CMH Fixed Downlight
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- Type IC Down Light with Halogen Lamp
- Type Non-IC and Chicago Plenum Down Light with Halogen Lamp
- Type IC Down Light w/Remote Transformer
- Type Non-IC and Chicago Plenum Down Light w/Remote Transformer
- E3 Flanged Trims
- E3 Flangeless Trims
- Wood Ceiling Option Flangeless Trim
- Replacing Electronic Transformers
- Replacing Magnetic Transformers
"Why ELEMENT" Downlight Brochure
3" Mud/Plaster plate LED/Halogen options
Product Information
3" HALOGEN/CMH FIXED DOWNLIGHT
Small aperture recessed straight downlight with architectural appearance and optimized lamp positioning. Utilizes the same trims as the low-profile 3" halogen housing so it can be used in applications where varying housing depths are required while maintaining a uniform below the ceiling appearance.form below the ceiling appearance.
Every ELEMENT trim is die cast aluminum. No seams. No warping. No sagging.




Finishes available in antique bronze, black, satin nickel, white (paintable).
Flangeless housings (non-wood ceiling option) include die cast plaster plate with no-fill collar that installs after the ceiling to prevent cracking by unifying the plate, ceiling, and housing. Plaster plate is to be mudded over, directly up to the aperture for seamless appearance.
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AVAILABLE FINISHES




Flangeless housings (non-wood ceiling option) include die cast plaster plate with no-fill collar that installs after the ceiling to prevent cracking by unifying the plate, ceiling, and housing. Plaster plate is to be mudded over, directly up to the aperture for seamless appearance.


Housings
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Flangeless Installation
Installing ELEMENT is easy. Product includes butterfly brackets and adjustable steel hangar bars.Flanged trims have minimal thickness.Flangless trims include a crack-resistant plaster plate with no-fill collar that installs after the ceiling to prevent plaster cracking by unifying the plate, ceiling, and housing.Integral gunsights for positioning with laser levels ensure consistent alignment during installation.
Install housing to the ceiling joists with the adjustable steel hanger bars (shown below).

Mount wall board to ceiling and walls.

Attach plaster plate to the aperture using supplied hardware.

Skim coat around the plaster plate and up to the aperture for a seamless appearance.
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