BEGA 50444.1 Recessed Ceiling Downlight Instruction Manual

: June 12, 2024
: BEGA

Table of Contents

50444.1 Recessed Ceiling Downlight
Application
Product description
Safety
Overvoltage protection
Lighting technology
Installation
Cleaning · Maintenance
Accessories
References
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50 444.1
Recessed ceiling downlight for indoor use
Instructions for use

50444.1 Recessed Ceiling Downlight

BEGA 50444.1 Recessed Ceiling Downlight - Fig1

Application

Recessed ceiling downlight · Interior luminaire with symmetrical narrow beam light distribution for connection to an external LED power supply unit.
For flush-mounting installation in indoor suspended ceilings of 5-25 mm thickness.

Product description

Recessed luminaire without power supply unit
Luminaire housing made of cast aluminium
The recessed housing is made of glass fibre
reinforced synthetic material
Centre-plate made of rigid polystyrene foam
Reflector surface made of pure aluminium
Optical silicone lens · BEGA Hybrid Optics® Ceiling trim ring made of metal, Colour white Safety glass
Recessed opening ø 184 mm
Required installation depth 130 mm
1 connecting cable with strain relief and plug connector system for BEGA power supply unit, on/off or DALI
Safety class III
– Conformity mark
Weight: 1.5 kg
This product contains light sources of energy efficiency class(es) D

Safety

The installation and operation of this luminaire are subject to national safety regulations.
Installation and commissioning may only be carried out by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage caused by improper use or installation. If subsequent modifications are made to the luminaire, the person responsible for these modifications shall be considered the manufacturer.

Overvoltage protection

The electronic components installed in the luminaire are protected against overvoltage in accordance with DIN EN 61547.
To achieve an additional protection against e. g. transients, etc. we recommend separate overvoltage protection components.
You can find them on our website at www.bega.com.

Lighting technology

Half beam angle 18°

Lamp

Notice prior to installation:
Additional filler is required for the flush installation of the recessed housing in the suspended ceiling.

Installation

A separate power supply unit is required to operate the luminaire.
For connection to external LED-power supply unit – accessory 13 145 or 13 171 – the luminaire is equipped with a 2-pin connector.
Note operating instructions of the LED-power supply units.
LED are high-quality electronic components!
Please avoid touching the light output opening of the LED directly during installation or revamping.
The recessed housing is fixed in the recessed opening by screwing it to the ceiling from below.
Installation in suspended ceilings:
A recessed opening of 184 mm with a minimum depth of 130 mm is required.
The lateral clearance between the recessed housing and parts of the building must be at least 50 mm.
Make the appropriate cutout in the suspended ceiling. The ceiling cutout must have an all-round chamfer of 45°, depending on the thickness of the ceiling panel.

BEGA 50444.1 Recessed Ceiling Downlight - Fig2

Remove the ceiling mounting plate by turning it upwards and out of the thread of the adjusting sleeve, move it through the ceiling cutout and place it on the suspended ceiling.
Secure the ceiling mounting plate with screws (Ø 3.5 to 4 mm) suitable for gypsum plasterboard panels from below through the suspended ceiling.
When doing so, hold the ceiling mounting plate through the ceiling cutout.

BEGA 50444.1 Recessed Ceiling Downlight - Fig3

Place the enclosed centre-plate made of rigid polystyrene foam on a plain surface with the chamfer facing upwards.
Position the adjusting sleeve above the centerplate and press it in so that it is flush with the surface – see drawing.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to use this centre-plate in order to guarantee the correct installation of the luminaire in the ceiling!
Turn the adjusting sleeve into the thread of the previously fitted ceiling mounting plate until it is exactly flush with the ceiling.
Fill the 45° chamfer of the ceiling cutout with standard filler and smooth it so that it is flush.
Allow the filler to set completely! Press the centre-plate about 5 mm upwards into the adjusting sleeve and then pull it down carefully to remove it from the adjusting sleeve.

BEGA 50444.1 Recessed Ceiling Downlight - Fig4

Connect to the LED power supply unit.
Route the LED power supply unit through the installation housing and place it in the suspended ceiling.
Connect the 2-pin plug connector between luminaire and external LED power supply unit.
Press together the two internal fixing sliders inside the luminaire housing.
Push the luminaire housing to the end of the installation housing and then release the fixing sliders.
This mechanism ensures that the luminaire housing sits securely inside the installation housing.
Please use the protective gloves provided for the installation to prevent finger prints on the reflector.
Place the reflector with silicone lens on the ceiling trim ring. Twist the ceiling trim ring complete with the attached reflector to the right to fix the assembly inside the luminaire housing.

Cleaning · Maintenance

Clean luminaire regularly with solvent-free cleansers from dirt.
Replacing the LED module
The designation of the LED module is noted on a label in the luminaire.
The light colour and light output of BEGA replacement modules correspond to those of the modules originally fitted. The module can be replaced by qualified persons using standard tools.
Disconnect the system and open the luminaire.
Please follow the installation instructions for the LED module.
Close the luminaire.

Accessories

Power supply units for LED luminaires
220-240 V · 0/50-60 Hz with strain relief and plug connector system.
13 145 Power supply unit on/off
13 171 Power supply unit DALI
The power supply units are only suitable for the operation of one LED luminaire.
For the accessories a separate instructions for use can be provided upon request.