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Aperture w/ EcoPlus
Installation Instructions

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EcoPlus LED luminaire
Luminous SkyTile
Trim ring

Installation Packet Includes:
Aperture w/ EcoPlus Installation Instructions
Drop Ceiling and Hard Ceiling Cross-Sections included
One of three Custom EcoPlus Electrical Packets
Custom EcoPlus Electrical Packet (24PS HLG)
Custom EcoPlus Electrical Packet (HLG)
Custom EcoPlus Electrical Packet (Fixture Only)
Luminous SkyTile Installation
SkyTile Layout
Grid Plan GR1
Suspension Layout SP1
Electrical Layout EL1
Electrical Layout EL2
Grid Detail DE2-4

If any of these documents are missing, please contact the Sky Factory for replacements before beginning installation.
Important: All subcontractors involved must have a copy of these specifications. All specifications must be followed in all stagesof on-site manufacture or installation or warranty may be voided. Any deviation in the installation specifications may alter the
final product and could result in a major increase in cost. Please review all documents enclosed before installation.

For technical support at any time during the installation, please call us toll free at 866-759-3228.
We want your installation to go as smoothly as possible. Thank you for choosing Sky Factory.
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Table of Contents
Installation Requirements
Tools and Parts.................................................................. 2-4
Location Requirements...................................................... 5
Suspension Requirements................................................. 6
Electrical Requirements..................................................... 7
Fixture and SkyTile Orientation......................................... 7

Installation Instructions

Step 1: Create ceiling opening........................................... 8
Step 2: Plan for electrical.................................................. 8
Step 3: Determine SkyTile orientation............................... 9
Step 4: Attach suspension cables to building structure..... 9
Step 5: Lift fixture into position........................................ 9
Step 6: Secure fixture to suspension system..................... 10

Step 7: Connect power..................................................... 10
Step 8: Draw fixture up against grid or finished ceiling... 11
Step 9: Center fixture in opening..................................... 12
Step 10: Align trim and attach safety cables.................... 12
Step 11: Engage trim clips............................................... 13
Step 12: To disengage trim clips (where required)........... 13
Step 13: Trim joint alignment (5x8 only)......................... 14
Final Inspection List......................................... 15
Care and Maintenance..................................... 15
Gripple Butterfly Trapeze Installation Guide..... 16
Appendix A: How to free stuck Gripple cables.... 17
Grid Ceiling Cross Section................................. 18
Hard Ceiling Cross Section................................ 19

Installation Requirements
Tools and Parts
Tools Needed:
Tools to attach suspension system to building structure
Needlenose pliers, measuring tape, level and other hand tools
Tools for installing electrical and running conduit (where required)

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Parts Provided:
Aperture fixture*

SkyTileEcoPlus light box
ceiling stop & centering knob

trim panel clip
Gripple suspension

trim safety cable*AP-CIR-5 shown
trim****AP-CIR-3, -4, -5, & AP-ELP-4x6 are one piece
AP-ELP-5x8 is four pieces

trim sidewall

Dimmer switch (optional)

Sky Factory 24PS HLG Power System**Lutron Diva DVSTV(North America)orJung 240-10(International)*optional MeanWell HLG
or client-provided
Gripple suspension cable

Gripple Butterfly Trapeze kit (backup only)*
2

1

x4

+
B

loop type end

x1

B

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED:ASCALE: 4:1 WEIGHT:

1

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED:DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHESTOLERANCES:
FRACTIONALANGULAR: MACHBEND
TWO PLACE DECIMAL
THREE PLACE DECIMAL
INTERPRET GEOMETRICTOLERANCING PER:PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL

MATERIAL

USED ON

NEXT ASSYFINISHDO NOT SCALE DRAWING

x4
REV

NAME

SHEET 1 OF 1

B

DATE

A

DRAWN
CHECKED

TITLE:ENG APPR.
MFG APPR.
Q.A.
COMMENTS:SIZE DWG. NO.

REV

WIP_Aperture_5_GrippleSpacer_V2
NRA* Gripple Butterfly Trapeze+ 10-32 fastener + 1/4” spacer
APPLICATION2Sky Factory

SIZE DWG. NO.

WIP_Aperture_5_GrippleScrew_V2
NR
A

DO NOT SCALE DRAWING

2

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THISDRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF<INSERT COMPANY NAME HERE>. ANY
REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLEWITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF<INSERT COMPANY NAME HERE> IS
PROHIBITED.

A

TITLE:COMMENTS:FINISHAPPLICATION

1

MFG APPR.
Q.A.

MATERIAL

USED ON

NEXT ASSYDATECHECKED
ENG APPR.

INTERPRET GEOMETRICTOLERANCING PER:

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THISDRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF<INSERT COMPANY NAME HERE>. ANY
REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLEWITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF<INSERT COMPANY NAME HERE> IS
PROHIBITED.

B

A* 5’ (1.5m) cable length

NAME
DRAWN

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHESTOLERANCES:
FRACTIONALANGULAR: MACHBEND
TWO PLACE DECIMAL
THREE PLACE DECIMAL

2
PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL+

Trim safety cable*

SCALE: 4:1 WEIGHT:

SHEET 1 OF 11

* 2 - 8 depending on model
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Parts Needed:

for AC Source power
Conduit* where required

Electrical wire

1/2” trade size box connector**as per application and codeand in-line switch
where no dimmer is specified

Standard 2x4 wall box+

for DC power
Electrical wire

Conduit* where required

1/2” trade size box connector**as per application and code

Suspension
Hardware to attach Gripples to ceiling deck

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Location Requirements
Aperture SkyCeilings require selecting a location for the following components:•

SkyCeiling••

Dimmer or in-line power switch

AC to DC power supply

SkyCeiling••••suspension anchor points must meet local and national codes
must be dry and accessible for periodic cleaning
can be installed in ceiling grid or imbedded in finished ceilingminimum space required above finished ceiling or grid: 6 7/8” (17.5cm)
not including means to connect suspension to building structure

Junction Box

Source AC

Dimmer24PS HLG
Power System

Power system

Dimmer••wall box not provided•

Lutron Diva dimmer shown•must be dry, dust-free andaccessible for periodic cleaning
SkyFactory 24PS HLG shown

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Suspension Requirements
Fixture Suspension
Gripple Butterfly Trapeze suspension system (provided)5’ (152cm) stainless steel cable with loop end anchored to building structure• Suspension anchor points not provided and must meet local and national codes
See drawing SP1 for suspension locations

Trim Suspension
Sugatsune suspension system (provided)
Panel clips secure trim to fixture
Safety cables with 5” reach help secure trim during installation and provide backup once trim is fully secured

SkyCeiling Dimensions and Weights
AP-CIR-3
7 3/8” high
32 1/2” EcoPlus light box outside dia.
36” trim outside dia.
23 lbs ; 5.8 lbs per suspension point

AP-CIR-3-M
18.8cm high81cm EcoPlus light box outside dia.
90cm trim outside dia.
10.5kg; 2.7kg per suspension point

AP-CIR-4
7 3/8” high
44 1/2” EcoPlus light box outside dia.
48” trim outside dia.
40 lbs; 10 lbs per suspension point

AP-CIR-4-M
18.8cm high111cm EcoPlus light box outside dia.
120cm trim outside dia.
18.2kg; 4.6kg per suspension point

AP-CIR-5
7 3/8” high56 1/2” EcoPlus light box outside dia.
60” trim outside dia.
63 lbs; 15.8 lbs per suspension point

AP-CIR-5-M
18.8cm high141cm EcoPlus light box outside dia.
150cm trim outside dia.
28.6kg; 7.2kg per suspension point

AP-ELP-4X6
7 3/8” high
44 1/2” x 68 1/2” EcoPlus light box outside dim.
48” x 72” trim outside dim.
61 lbs; 15.3 lbs per suspension point

AP-ELP-4X6-M
18.8cm high111cm x 171cm EcoPlus light box outside dim.
120cm x 180cm trim outside dim.
27.7kg; 7.0kg per suspension point

AP-ELP-5X8
7 3/8” high56 1/2” x 80 1/2” EcoPlus light box outside dim.
60” x 84” trim outside dim.
101 lbs; 16.9 lbs per suspension point

AP-ELP-5X8-M
18.8cm high141cm x 231cm EcoPlus light box outside dim.
150cm x 240cm trim outside dim.
45.9kg; 7.7kg per suspension point

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At 24V DC:
AP-CIR-3 Series @ 01.6A, 38.4W
AP-CIR-4 Series @ 2.9A, 69.6W
AP-CIR-5 Series @ 4.7A, 112.8W

AP-ELP-4X6 Series @ 4.8A, 115.2W
AP-ELP-5X8 Series @ 8.2A, 196.8W

See one of three electrical packets:
Custom EcoPlus Electrical Packet (24PS HLG),
Custom EcoPlus Electrical Instructions (HLG), or
Custom EcoPlus Electrical Instructions (Fixture Only)
Electrical work must be performed by a qualified electrician who is familiar with DC lighting systems
and must conform to all local and national codes.

Fixture and SkyTile Orientation
Fixtures MUST be installed so the SkyTile fits the SkyTile Layout.
SkyCeiling images are composed with a head/foot orientation.
See SkyTile Layout included.

Important:
Quick release label is for installation
purposes only.
It orients the location and directionof tile in the ceiling.
Label MUST be removed
once the SkyCeiling is fully installed
and checked for proper orientation.

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Installation Instructions
Step 1: Create ceiling opening
Frame opening or prepare grid in accordance with all local and national codes.
See also Suspension Requirements on page 6, cross sections on pages 18-19, and installation specific drawings
GR1, SP1 and DE2-4 provided
6 7/8”(17.5cm)

IMPORTANT: TRIM OVERLAP IS MINIMAL. OPENING MUST BE +/- 1/4” (0.64cm)
TEMPLATE PROVIDED FOR ELLIPSES
finished openings:
AP-CIR-3
35” sidewall to sidewall or
15/16” grid on 3’ center

AP-CIR-3-M
87.5cm sidewall to sidewall or
2.5cm grid on 90cm center

AP-CIR-4
47” sidewall to sidewall or
15/16” grid on 4’ center

AP-CIR-4-M
117.5cm sidewall to sidewall or
2.5cm grid on 120cm center

AP-CIR-5
59” sidewall to sidewall or
15/16” grid on 5’ center

AP-CIR-5-M
147.5cm sidewall to sidewall or
2.5cm grid on 150cm center

AP-ELP-4X6
47” x 71” sidewall to sidewall or
15/16” grid on 4’ and 6’ center

AP-ELP-4X6-M
117.5 x 177.5cm sidewall to sidewall or
2.5cm grid on 120 x 180cm center

AP-ELP-5X859” x 95” sidewall to sidewall or
15/16” grid on 5’ and 8’ center

AP-ELP-5X8-M
147.5 x 237.5cm sidewall to sidewall or
2.5cm grid on 150 x 240cm center

Step 2: Plan for electrical

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See:•

Location Requirements on page 5•

Step 7: Connect Power•

Custom EcoPluS Electrical Packet provided
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Step 3: Determine SkyTile orientation•

See page 7•

IMPORTANT: Be sure to orient the fixture following the SkyTile Layout sheet. If the SkyTile is improperly oriented, thefixture will have to be removed from the SkyCeiling and re-installed in the proper orientation.

Step 4: Attach suspension cables to building structureSee:•

SP1 for SkyCeiling suspension points•“Suspension Requirements” on page 6 for SkyCeiling weights

Attach cables to building structure following all local and national codescable provided
has loop type end

Ensure cables extend at least 3” (8cm) below Gripple when fully installed.

Step 5: Lift fixture into position
IMPORTANT: Lift fixture by sidewall or ceiling stops. DO NOT LIFT AGAINST SKYTILE.
Do not overflex fixture when positioning. Too much flexion could crack SkyTile.

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Step 6: Secure fixture to suspension cables
Operating the Gripple Butterfly Trapeze suspension system•

See also Gripple installation sheet on page 16.
Thread cable down through Gripple,
then lift fixture and pull on tailTo adjust load upward:

To adjust load downward:

Lift up on fixture
to remove load

Pull on cable tailto release internal wedge

Pull down on pin
to free cable

IMPORTANT: DO NOT FORCE PIN
Gripple safety mechanism – release pin will break loose
if forcefully pulled under load.
If cable is wedged too tight and won’t release,
see Appendix A: How to Free Stuck Gripple Cables

Step 7: Connect power
See Custom EcoPluS Electrical Packet provided for wiring details•

Must conform to all local and national codes

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Test electrical before Step 8

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Step 8: Draw fixture up against grid or finished ceilingDo not overflex fixture when snugging up cables. Work from Gripple to Gripple
lifting fixture 3-4” (7-10cm) at a time
NOTE: Install trim safety cables before seating fixture against finished ceiling.
Cables will hang from bracket, and push up once attached to trim.

ceiling stop•

sets height of fixture in relation to bottom of grid orfinished ceiling so trim will seat properly•

in finished ceiling applications only, stops fixture from lifting
when trim is snapped into place. See SP1 and GR1.

IMPORTANT: Stop needs to be snug only against ceiling.
If Gripple is pulled too tight, it can be hard to release.
See Step 6 and Appendix A.

IMPORTANT: Bottom edge of fixture must sit in same plane for trim to secure properly.

Once fixture is firmly seated against ceiling or grid,stow loose suspension cables out of the way above the ceiling
DO NOT CUT CABLES! LEAVE FOR FUTURE MAINTENANCE, IF NEEDED!
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Step 9: Center fixture in opening

adjust knobs on ceiling stops to center fixture.

in ceiling grid applications, knob may ride against gridor against cut acoustical tiles

Step 10: Align trim with fixture sidewall and attach safety cables

ALIGN

line up label on fixture sidewallwith label on trim
ALIGN

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thread end of safety cable
into nut inserted
on top of trim

(AP-CIR-3,-4,-5 only)

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Step 11: Engage trim clips

IMPORTANT:For AP-ELP-5x8 –before attaching trim, see Step 13
for trim alignment

NOTE: Make sure all suspension cables are stowed out of the way
Make sure fixture sits in a single plane. If panel clips do not engage,
fixture suspension may need adjusted.
panel clips

panel clips

NOTE: In ceiling grid applications, fixture must be
manually held down when engaging clips
trim plastic sidewall

to engage clips:•

line up male clip on trim to female clip on fixture•

push up firmly on trim RIGHT BELOW CLIP
IMPORTANT:DO NOT PUSH UP ON TRIM
WITHIN 2 1/2” FROM INSIDE EDGE

NOTE: Grid applications may require final height adjustment after trim is installed

Step 12: To disengage trim clips (where required)trim plastic sidewall

to disengage clips:•

gently but firmly pull down on trim in clip location
IMPORTANT:PULL DOWN AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE
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Step 13: Trim joint alignment (5x8 only)

back plate

Alignment plates sit on inside ledge of trim
and lock togetherAA

inside edge of trim

front plate
trim plastic sidewall

Pinch joint so two sides line up horizontally

Rotate back plate into position first –straight leg should be perpendicular to joint

Then rotate front plate into position –straight leg should be perpendicular to joint

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Is the trim seated up against the grid flange or finished ceiling?
•  If not, make sure all panel clips are engaged.
•  Height of fixture in relation to finished ceiling or grid may need to be adjusted.
If Ap-Elp-5x8, have trim joint alignment clips been adjusted?
•  If not, make sure all alignment clips are engaged and trim lines up at joints.
In grid ceiling applications, does the fixture sit evenly in the grid?
•  If not, fixture alignment may need adjusting.
•  If grid is not installed square, fixture may sit unevenly in the opening. If so, adjust grid so it is square.
Is the image evenly lit?
•  If not, contact Sky Factory.
Does the SkyCeiling image match the SkyTile Layout image?
•  If the SkyTile Layout has a head location, make sure the SkyCeiling is properly oriented in the room.  If
not, it should be reinstalled.
Has the arrow-label been removed once the image has been verified? If not, remove it now.
•  Quick release label MUST be removed once the SkyTile is fully installed and checked
for proper orientation.

Care and Maintenance•

Avoid scratching SkyTile and Trim when cleaning.

•

Once installed, SkyTile and Trim can be cleaned in place.

•

Use a mild soap and water solution, and a soft, damp-only, non-abrasive cloth.

•

DO NOT wet edges of SkyTile. Water may cause image film to de-laminate.

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Butterfly Trapeze Hanger
Cable hanger with one-way fastener or the fast suspension of rectangular duct and similiar equipment in anindoor stationary setting. NOT suitable for use in chlorinated / swimming pool environments.

FEATURES / BENEFITS
•
•
•
•
•
•

Attaches to side of duct with self-drilling screws (not provided)
Rubber pad prevents air leakage and dampens vibration
Simple height adjustment using the built-in release pin prior to applying load
Conforms to DW144 Class D
Ideal for rectangular duct suspended close to the ceiling; can also be used
for multi-tiered installations
Supplied as a ready-to-use kit comprising a length of cable with preattached end fixing

INSTALLATION & ADJUSTMENT
2.

1.

3.

Adjust.

1. Remove load
2. Pull tail cable

Ensure a minimum 3 inches of tail cable exit the hanger.

3. Activate Pin

SIZE SPECSAVAILABLE END FIXINGS
A

D

B C

E

For more options on available end fixings
please contact us or visit www.gripple.com

Dimension(inches)

Dimension(inches)

A

1.54

D

0.35

B

1.50

E

2.00

C

0.71

Safe Working Load:
No.2 - up to 100 lbs @5:1 safety factor

PI-BTRAPEZE-US

www.gripple.com
Gripple’s policy is one of continuous development and innovation.
We therefore reserve the right to alter specifications, etc. without notice.

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Galvanized high tensile steel cable to EN12385.
Standard lengths from 5ft-30ft, other lengths canbe made to order.
No.2

FASTENER SPECS
Housing - Type ZA2 Zinc
Wedge - Sintered steel hardened to min. 56 Rockwell C
Spring - Stainless Steel (Type 302)
End Cap - UV stabilized homopolymer propylene
Rubber Pad - EPDM 40±5 SHORE A
Pin - A2 Stainless SteelCABLE SPECS

Cable Diameter

5/64”

Strand Configuration

7x7Min. Breaking Load

500 lbs

Max. Safe Working Load

100 lbs

Tensile Strength (lbs/sq.in.)

256,700

>60°
>60°

>60°

>60°

Gripple Inc | 1611 Emily Lane | Aurora, IL 60502 | USA
Tel +1 866 474 7753 Fax +1 800 654 0689 Email grippleinc@gripple.com

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Appendix A: How to Free Stuck Gripple Cables

If cable is wedged too tightly and won’t release::

Step 1:
Support fixture
so cable is not carrying load

Step 2:
Grip cable with pliers
against bottom of Gripple

Step 3:
Gently roll cable sideways
while wedging pliers against Gripple

Step 4:
When cable is loosened
pull down on pin

NOTE: If a Gripple is damaged beyond repair,an extra Gripple with stand-offs and machine screws is included

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