Product Description - A7/LED/SH/R/IC/AT 5"/6" Type IC Air-Tight Shallow Recessed Remodel LED Housing

A7/LED/SH/R/IC/AT 5"/6" Type IC Air-Tight Shallow Recessed Remodel LED Housing

The A7/LED/SH/R/IC/AT is a high-performance, 5"/6" universal recessed remodel housing engineered specifically for retrofit applications with strict vertical space limitations. This low-profile fixture installs directly from below into existing drywall, plaster, or wood ceilings, completely eliminating the need for above-floor attic access or structural disruption. Code-engineered with an Insulation Contact (Type IC) rating, the heavy-duty housing is certified safe for direct, continuous contact with loose-fill, batt, or rolled ceiling insulation. Its ASTM-E283 certified Air-Tight construction effectively seals the ceiling plenum, minimizing airflow leakage to optimize building HVAC heating and cooling costs. Equipped with four robust snap-in remodel clips, an adjustable collar mechanism accommodating ceiling depths up to 1-3/8", and a versatile pre-wired junction box listed for through-branch circuit runs, this shallow retrofit platform provides a rock-solid, code-approved foundation for high-efficacy 5" or 6" LED retrofit downlight kits in modern residential, hospitality, and California Title 24 commercial renovations.

Key Features

• Universal 5" & 6" Retrofit Core: Specifically optimized to provide a stable rough-in canister foundation for high-efficacy 5-inch and 6-inch LED retrofit downlight kits.
• Ultra-Shallow Clearance Profile: Specially engineered compact vertical footprint fits seamlessly into tightly configured ceiling joist spaces, soffits, and low-clearance plenums where standard-height canisters cannot fit.
• Type IC Insulation Safety Rating: Certified safe for direct, continuous burial within ceiling insulation without posing fire, heat buildup, or combustion risks.
• Certified Air-Tight ASTM-E283 Boundary: Meets rigorous energy efficiency standards to block airflow leakage through the ceiling aperture, reducing building energy loss and drafts.
• Tool-Free Below-Ceiling Installation: Installs quickly and entirely from beneath the ceiling line using four high-tension remodel clips—ideal for historical retrofits, low-clearance finished basements, and renovations with zero above-floor access.
• Adjustable Multi-Drywall Depth Collar: Deep-reach integral housing collar adjusts smoothly from 5/8" to 1-3/8" to flush perfectly against varying configurations of standard ceiling materials.
• Pre-Wired Through-Branch Junction Box: Robust code-approved splicing center listed for feed-through branch circuit wiring, containing one 1-1/8" knockout, six 7/8" knockouts, and four Romex pryouts with built-in strain reliefs.
• California Title 24 & Energy Star Compliant: Fulfills strict regional environmental efficacy parameters and municipal energy codes for modern green building energy upgrades.

Product Specifications

Applications

• Restricted Clearance Ceiling Remodels: Fits cleanly inside older residential townhomes, multi-family renovations, and low-clearance soffit plenums where standard framing limits canister depth.
• Drop Ceilings, Soffits & Low Basements: Streamlines renovations in structures with tighter structural framing clearance areas, including finished unconditioned basements and drop-ceiling utility bulkheads.
• High-Efficiency Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations: Utilizing its damp location listing, it forms a safe, moisture-resistant rough-in barrier above kitchen workspace islands and washroom perimeters.
• Retrofit Commercial Office & Retail Downlighting: Enhances commercial interiors with a robust, code-compliant recessed platform that updates easily to modern aesthetic criteria.
• Insulated Ceiling Spaces (IC Applications): Eliminates the need for protective drywall fire-boxes or uninsulated clear zones by mounting directly against standard loose-fill or batt insulation.
• Title 24 Compliant Electrical Renovations: Replaces baseline incandescent recessed cans to provide an energy-saving, green-building approved infrastructure that satisfies local building grid compliance.

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