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- If
not already in place, slide the end cap into one end of the track
and tighten the attachment screw to secure it.
- Remove
the bottom plate of the end cap, the one that will face into the
room, and set it aside.
- Unscrew
the back cover from the end cap (if there is one) and screw the
plate from the kit onto the cap. This plate is designed to cover
the hole and junction box in the ceiling.
- While
a helper holds the track to the ceiling, mark off locations for
toggle bolts (for a gypsum wallboard ceiling) or anchors and screws
(for a plaster ceiling), Tracks are usually predrilled with holes
for fasteners.
- Drill
holes in the ceiling for toggle bolts or anchors. Insert the fasteners.
- With
help, run the wires from the junction box to the end cap. The
kit will contain information about attaching wires that should
be followed for specifics. Generally, what will be done is to
connect the Romex cable hot (black) wire to the hot (gold) terminal
screw in the cap or to the black track wire extending from the
cap Use a wire connector to attach two wires if that's the setup.
- Connect
the Romex cable neutral (white) wire to the neutral (silver) terminal
screw in the cap or to the white wire extending from the cap.
Then connect the Romex cable green or bare (ground) wire to the
center (ground) screw, or to the green or bare wire in the end
cap.
- Using
toggle bolts or anchor screws, attach the track to ceiling.
- Slide
a fixture onto the track and twist it so it makes contact. Screw
in a bulb, restore power, and flip on the switch to test for light.
If there is none, turn off the power and inspect the work to find
the improperly made or loose connection.
- To
complete the job, turn off the electricity. Then make sure that
the track is firmly secured to the ceiling, screw the bottom plate
to the end cap, insert the switch into the wall, install the switch
plate, and turn the power on.
- If
working with a plaster ceiling, fill the channels with plaster
compound and paint the ceiling.
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