Installing a remodel type recessed light fixture is a snap, once you run the electrical wires to it.

Step 1: Determine the desired location for the new recessed light fixture and use the template that came with the fixture to mark the mounting position.

Step 2: Use a drill and hole saw to cut an opening into the ceiling for the new fixture.

Step 3: With the power off, pull the electrical wires for the new fixture through the hole in the ceiling.

Step 4: Cut back the wire insulation and strip off the plastic coating on all wires to expose one half inch of bare copper wire on each end.

Step 5: Per the light fixture manufacturer’s instructions, open the cover of the fixture’s junction box.

Step 6: Choose the best position for the wire to enter the box and remove the knockout portion of the box. When installing more than one light fixture, remove a second knockout to accommodate the wires that will run to the next fixture.

Step 7: Attach a cable clamp to the knockout hole and insert the electrical wires into box through the cable clamp.

Step 8: Use the push connection wire nuts that came with the fixture to connect the fixture wires to the electrical wires. Push each of the black wires into one wire nut, push each of the white wires into another nut and push each of the ground wires into a third nut. If the fixture did not come with push type wire nuts, twist each set of matching wires together, twist on an appropriately sized wire nut and cover each connection with electrical tape.

Step 9: Once the wires are securely attached together, carefully press the wires into the junction box.

Step 10: Pull the excess wire out through the knockout and secure the cable clamps onto the wires to hold them safely in place.

Step 11: Secure the junction box cover back into place.

Step 12: Insert the junction box end of the light fixture into the hole in the ceiling, followed by the can portion of the fixture.

Step 13: Per the manufacturer’s instructions, engage the locking tabs from the inside of the can to secure the light fixture into place.

Step 14: If necessary, install the trim ring and light bulb into the fixture. Turn the power on and enjoy.

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