Installing Aurora downlights

[chilluk]

I have purchased some Aurora Enlite EN-DLM918x downlights.

The instructions state that a 75mm hole needs to be made for them. What is confusing me is that as well as the normal springs there are 2 little metal tabs or "ears" in between.

These tabs stick out from the can nearly 10mm and the gap between the bottom edge and the face of the bezel is only about 5mm so these will be against the cut edge of the plaster board. Surely they are going to damage the plaster board? The bezel only overlaps them less than 5mm across the width on each side as well so any damage is likely not to be covered completely.

I have looked at other lights that don't seem to have these extra tabs. I like the look of these lights and the fact they are fire rated and are coverable by insulation. Quality also feels ok. How do I install these without making a mess of my ceiling?!

Thanks

 

[EFLImpudence]

This is the only one I can find. There may be others - hunt around.

http://www.litering.co.uk/styled-2/index.html

 

[chilluk]

I'm not sure they would squeeze in there as I say they must protrude 10mm from the can.

This is a good pic

https://www.directtradesupplies.co....k-ring-fire-rated-downlight--polished-chrome-

 

[EFLImpudence]

If I understand correctly -

When you push the light into the hole the little tabs fold down, parallel to the can, thus pulling the long bit down tight against the plasterboard.

 

[chivers67]

It's the spring he's bothered about higher up

 

[chilluk]

Yep I see that. These lights don't have that they have a spring arm each side plus half way between each arm a little tab that sticks out see the pic on the link I posted. The tab is close enough to the face of the bezel that it will be against the cut edge of the plaster board. On the pic on the link it's the silver bit near the bezel that protrudes from the can. There is one on each side.

 

[EFLImpudence]

Oh sorry.

Do they do anything?

 

[chilluk]

I'm not sure!! The directions don't point them out and the 75mm cut out dimension does not Llow for them!!

 

[EFLImpudence]

Take them off ???

 

[securespark]

Do you mean these?
http://www.bowenelectrical.com/productimages/CCLIP OPTION 1.jpg

 

[chilluk]

No. Have a look at my link it's the little tabs that are on the top face of the can near the bezel. It has the spring arms in place of those bits in your link.

They are riveted on so removal is possible if drilled out but not sure if that will affect operation, obviously it will invalidate any warranty

 

[EFLImpudence]

No. That's what I thought he meant.

It's these bits

 

[chilluk]

Yep cool thanks for that I was trying to work out how to post an edited pic!!

 

[EFLImpudence]

obviously it will invalidate any warranty

Contact the manufacturer and ask what you are supposed to do.

 

[chilluk]

I have contacted the suppliers but not had a sensible reply yet. Was hoping someone might have used them and had some real world advice. I will contact Aurora.