Do not cut the insulators.
Can track lighting be cut to size.
Black linear track lighting section allows you to customize your track lighting design.
As long as the system has been planned out properly there shouldn t be too many problems.
Mar 17 2009 05 15 am cfr what you probalby had was parts for a track lighting system in which each part is separate and the track can be cut.
4 push the conductors back into the insulators and then add the dead end fitting.
The lithonia lighting 8 ft.
The tracks can be cut to size and the components just snap together.
Cut the 120 volt track to any size you need.
Following the manufacturer s directions pull out two copper conductors about 5 16 inch and cut them off.
Step 1 place a step ladder under the portion of the ceiling where you plan to install the track lighting.
If you can t find a track that is the exact length you need buy one that is longer because you can cut it to length later.
A hampton bay unit is sold as a unit complete with end fittings installed that cannot be modified.
The track itself will mount directly to the ceiling or a mounting substrate.
The dead end cap fittings are separate and need to be installed on open ends.
Although track lighting comes in standard 4 and 8 foot lengths you can cut the tracks with a common handsaw to make them fit into smaller installation spaces if needed.
Can be cut to size.
In most instances a track lighting system is easier to install.
Cut the track 1 8 inch shorter than the required dimension to allow for the dead end fitting.