Nora Theia NLTH-81TW-MPW 8 in. LED Downlight — 22W / Up to 2100 lm / Selectable 5CCT / 120V

The Nora Theia NLTH-81TW-MPW is an 8 in. canless LED downlight for new construction or remodels. Choose the preferred white tone at the junction-box switch, then secure the round matte powder white luminaire in the ceiling with its integrated spring clips.

Key Features

• Canless installation: No recessed housing required; spring clips fit 3/8 in. to 5/8 in. ceiling thickness, with a 7.25 in. cutout.
• Selectable CCT: Choose 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, 4000K, or 5000K at the junction box; factory preset is 3000K.
• 22W LED performance: Up to 2100 lumens, a 94° wide-flood beam, and 90+ CRI.
• Dimming: Triac or ELV dimming down to 10% with compatible dimmers.
• Power and driver: 120VAC, 0.197A, 60Hz, with an included Class 2 driver.
• Prewired junction box: Quick-connect fixture leads, four 1/2 in. knockouts, two keyhole slots, and a snap-on cover simplify installation.
• Branch-circuit capacity: Accepts up to four No. 12 AWG or six No. 14 AWG conductors rated for 90°C; fixture leads are 7 1/2 in. and junction-box leads are 10 1/2 in.
• Air-Tight and wet-location construction: Factory-installed gasket restricts airflow to less than 2 CFM under ASTM E283 requirements; cETLus listed for wet locations.
• Insulation contact: IC rated for direct contact with ceiling insulation; no minimum clearance is required.
• Listings: ENERGY STAR certified, California Title 24 JA8-2019 compliant, and FCC compliant.
• Rated life and warranty: 50,000 hours at L70 and a 5-year limited warranty.
• Operating range: 0°C to 35°C ambient temperature.

Construction & Design

The aluminum luminaire has a round matte powder white finish and tension spring clips for a secure ceiling fit. A factory-installed gasket supports the fixture’s Air-Tight and wet-location listings without additional caulking.

Light Output & Performance

The 22W LED source provides up to 2100 lumens, with a 94° wide-flood distribution and 90+ CRI. Select 2700K through 5000K in five CCT settings at the junction box; the factory setting is 3000K. Rated life is 50,000 hours at L70.

Electrical & Installation

Connect to 120VAC, 60Hz power; the fixture draws 0.197A and dims to 10% with compatible Triac or ELV dimmers. No recessed housing is required. The prewired junction box includes a Class 2 driver, quick-connect leads, four 1/2 in. knockouts, two keyhole slots, and a snap-on cover. It accepts up to four No. 12 AWG or six No. 14 AWG branch-circuit conductors rated for 90°C. Fixture leads measure 7 1/2 in. and junction-box leads 10 1/2 in. Spring clips fit 3/8 in. to 5/8 in. ceilings; make a 7.25 in. cutout. The IC rating permits direct insulation contact without minimum clearance. Optional construction frames and plates are sold separately.

Compatible Accessories — Sold Separately

• NF-R725: New-construction frame-in.
• NFP-R725: New-construction plate.

Typical Applications

Use in new construction or remodels in residential and commercial interiors, including wet-location areas and insulated ceilings.

What’s Included

One Nora Theia 8 in. LED downlight in matte powder white, with spring clips, a factory-installed gasket, and a prewired junction box with Class 2 driver and selectable-CCT switch.