How to Install a Recessed Light

Instructions

• 1

  Trace a circle
  
  Take the template that comes with recessed light’s package, place it on the selected location and use a lead pencil to trace all the way around it.

  
• 2

  Make a shallow-cut
  
  Use a sharp utility or putty knife to make a shallow-cut all around the round mark.

  
• 3

  Cut radius lines
  
  Now cut radius lines right from the center of the hole to the edges, using a sharp and pointed drywall-saw.

  
• 4

  Push up the dry wall
  
  Gently push up each piece of the dry wall and use a utility knife to cut their paper baking loose.

  
• 5

  Smooth the edges of the hole
  
  Smooth the edges of the hole and remove all the lumps, using a drywall saw.

  
• 6

  Remove the plastic insulation
  
  Drag cable from the power source to the first recessed light and use a wire-stripper to remove the plastic insulation from the ends of the black and white wires.

  
• 7

  Loosen recessed light’s fixture
  
  Insert a flat bladed-screwdriver into the new recessed light fixture and move it in and out for few times until one of holes loosen and pops out into your hands.

  
• 8

  Insert wire into the hole
  
  Now put in the wiring clam into the hole you just opened up and twist on the retainer nut until tight.

  
• 9

  Tighten the screws
  
  Insert the wire through the clamp and tighten the screws to tightly keep hold of the jacketed wire.
• 10

  Add wire nut to the white leads
  
  Seize the two white leads uniformly together, place the wire nut over the end and twist it until it stops once it touches the end.

  
• 11

  Push wiring into switch box
  
  Now tuck all the wiring back into the switch box and push inside until fits nicely.

  
• 12

  Adjust switch box’s cover
  
  Snap the switch box’s cover in the right position, tabbing the slips into the clot and using spring clip to hold it in place.

  
• 13

  Study the internal side of the recessed light
  
  Study the internal portion of the recessed light so that you can set it thoroughly. The horn shaped tab will be used to mount the baffle and the black clip will be used to retain the recessed light. The clips around the light are for the adjustment of various depths of drywall.

  
• 14

  Insert wiring into the ceiling’s hole
  
  Carefully insert all the wiring (attached to the light) into the hole in the ceiling.

  
• 15

  Insert recessed light’s fixture
  
  Now inset the light until fixture is flush with the ceiling.
  
  

  
• 16

  Pot the Main Clip Down
  
  Hold the clip of the light and gently pop it down a bit in order to unlock it from the fixture and locks thoroughly. Repeat the same procedure for the remaining clips around the internal side of the recessed light.
  
  

  
• 17

  Add a Baffle
  
  Your recessed light project is almost done; add one of your favorite baffles and enjoy the recessed light.