WAC Lighting 4" Low Voltage New Construction Non-IC Housing
Features
- Power: 50W
- Input: 120 VAC, 50/60Hz
- Non IC
- ELV Dimming: 100-10%
- Construction: 20 gauge galvanized steel
- Integral electronic transformer
- J-Box and transformer accessible through ceiling
- Advanced auto-reset, soft start and short circuit protection features
- Supplied thermal protector protects against over-lamping
- Transformer included
WAC Lighting Manufacturer Resources:
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Indoor Lighting
- Product Subgroup:
- Accessories
- Brand Family:
- WAC Limited
- Subcategory:
- Ceiling Lighting
- Segment:
- Lighting
- Product Category:
- Lighting Accessories
WAC Lighting HR-8402E – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can the WAC HR-8402E 4 inch housing be installed in direct contact with insulation?
No. The HR-8402E is a non-IC housing, so insulation has to be held back from it. If the ceiling cavity is insulated and you cannot maintain clearance around the can, you need an IC-rated housing instead.
2) Do I need to buy a separate transformer for the WAC HR-8402E low voltage recessed housing?
No separate transformer is needed. An integral electronic transformer ships with the housing, rated 50W, and it runs on 120 VAC 50/60Hz line voltage, so you feed it standard 120V branch wiring and the housing steps it down for the low voltage lamp.
3) Is the WAC HR-8402E for new construction or can I use it in an existing finished ceiling?
It's a new construction housing, meaning it mounts to joists before the drywall goes up. For a ceiling that is already finished, you want a remodel-type housing that installs through the cut opening instead.
4) Will this 4 inch WAC low voltage housing dim, and on what kind of dimmer?
Yes, down to 10 percent of full output. The integral transformer is electronic low voltage, so it needs an ELV dimmer, not a standard incandescent or MLV control. Pairing it with the wrong dimmer type is the usual cause of flicker or drop-out.
5) Can I get to the junction box on the WAC HR-8402E after the ceiling is closed up?
Yes. Both the J-box and the transformer are reachable through the ceiling opening, so a transformer swap or a wiring fix does not mean cutting drywall. That matters on multi-family and hospitality maintenance where attic access is often nonexistent.
6) What protects this housing if someone installs too high a wattage lamp?
A thermal protector is supplied with the housing and shuts it down on over-lamping. The electronics also carry short circuit protection with auto-reset and soft start, so a bad lamp or a momentary fault does not take the fixture out permanently. Maximum rating is 50W.
7) Does the WAC HR-8402E come with a trim and lamp, or do I order those separately?
The HR-8402E is the housing only, with its transformer. The 4 inch trim and the low voltage lamp are separate orders, so pick the trim style and finish for the space and keep the lamp at or under 50W.
8) How durable is the WAC HR-8402E housing can itself?
The can is 20 gauge galvanized steel, which is the usual construction for a commercial-grade recessed housing and resists corrosion in damp framing cavities during construction.
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Does the WAC Lighting HR-8402E come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The WAC Lighting HR-8402E is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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