Surface Mount Bracket

    Engineered Products Company’s (EPCO) Surface Mount Bracket (SMB) is a contractor-friendly solution designed for fast, secure installation of 2-foot, 4-foot, or 8-foot fluorescent or LED narrow-body linear luminaires. The SMB allows you to easily mount the luminaire directly under a junction box, simplifying ceiling or wall installations in commercial, industrial, or wet location environments. 

    BENEFITS 

    • Streamlined Installation: Eliminates the need for a fixture whip and junction box cover plate, reducing installation steps.
    • Labor & Cost Savings: Speeds up the installation process, helping contractors save time and reduce labor costs.
    • Sealed & Protected Connection: Provides a water- and bug-resistant seal that safeguards the area between the junction box supply conductors and the luminaire—without adhesive sealant or gasket materials.
    • Professional Appearance: Creates a clean, polished finish with no exposed fixture whip running across the ceiling.
    • Wet Location Rated: Maintains UL Listing for “wet” location applications when used with EPCO Narrow Body Linear Luminaires.
    • Code-Compliant: Fully compliant with 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC) Article 410.24(A)(B) for secure surface mounting. 

    FEATURES 

    • Universal Compatibility: Designed for 2-foot, 4-foot, and 8-foot fluorescent or LED narrow-body linear luminaires.
    • Direct Junction Box Mounting: Allows the luminaire to be installed directly under a junction box for clean, professional surface mounting.
    • Pre-Drilled Housing: Factory pre-drilled hole ensures a precise fit for pulling supply conductors—no field drilling required.
    • Wet Location Protection: Maintains UL “wet location” rating, making it ideal for commercial kitchens, warehouses, parking garages, and other damp or wet environments.
    • Durable Construction: Engineered to provide a long-lasting, secure luminaire mounting solution that meets NEC requirements.
    • No Sealant Required: Creates a water- and bug-resistant seal without the need for additional gasket material or adhesives.
    • Custom Fit: Each bracket is installed to order, ensuring a perfect alignment for the luminaire housing and junction box.
    • Labor-Saving Design: Reduces installation time and eliminates the need for fixture whips, S-hooks, or extra mounting accessories. 

    IMPORTANT ORDERING INFORMATION 

    • The Surface Mount Bracket (SMB) is a factory-installed option only and is not sold as a separate accessory or available for field retrofit.
    • EPCO will pre-drill the luminaire housing at the designated location to pull supply conductors from the junction box into the luminaire.
    • Once pre-drilled, the luminaire becomes a custom order and is non-returnable.
    • When adding the Surface Mount Bracket (Option Y) to your part number, always ensure corresponding number is included (e.g., Y, Y1, Y2, or Y3).
    Surface Mount Bracket for 2-Foot Narrow Body Linear Luminaire
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    Option - Y
    Large Bracket
    Surface Mount Bracket for 4-Foot Narrow Body Linear Luminaire
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    Option - Y1
    Large and Small Bracket
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    Option - Y2
    Large Bracket
    Surface Mount Bracket for 8-Foot Narrow Body Linear Luminaire 
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    Option - Y1
    Large and Small Bracket
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    Option - Y2
    Large and Small Bracket
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    Option - Y3
    Large and Small Bracket (2)
    Surface Mount Bracket (SMB) - Installation Cost Analysis (4-Foot Luminaire)
    Without Surface Mount Bracket vs. With Surface Mount Bracket
     Without SMBWith SMB
    1. Surface Mount Bracket (Linear Luminaire Option Adder)n/a$18.20
    2. 4" Square Junction Box Cover Plate with 1/2" Knockout$0.54/ea.n/a
    3. 90 Degree Metallic Liquid Tite Connector, 1/2"$3.77/ea.n/a
    4. Metallic Straight Connector, 1/2"$2.53/ea.n/a
    5. 3-Feet 1/2" Liquid Tite Conduit (@ $0.57 per foot)$1.71n/a
    6. 4-Feet of 14 AWG THHN - Black (@ $0.05 per foot)$0.20n/a
    7. 4-Feet of 14 AWG THHN - White (@ $0.05 per foot)$0.20n/a
    8. 4-Feet of 14 AWG THHN - Green (@ $0.05 per foot)$0.20n/a
    9. Conduit Hangers; 2 @ $0.31/each$0.62n/a
    10. Linear Luminaire Mounting Hardware$7.44n/a
    Total Materials:$17.21$18.20
    Total Labor*:$48.75$16.25
    Total Installed Cost:$65.99$34.45
    42% Material and Labor Savings when using the EPCO Surface Mount Bracket vs Traditional Conduit and Wire Method
    Note: 1. The Cost Analysis is based on installing the Surface Mount Bracket using a Powder Actuated Fastening Method and a minimum of two (2) fasteners.
             2. *Installation Time: Without SMB - 0.75 hour @ $65.00/HR; With SMB - 0.25 hour @ $65.00/HR
    Frequently Asked Questions
    Question

    What is the EPCO Surface Mount Bracket (SMB) used for?

    Answer

    The SMB is designed to mount 2-foot, 4-foot, or 8-foot fluorescent or LED narrow-body linear luminaires directly under a junction box, allowing for a secure ceiling or wall installation.

    Question

    Can I retrofit the SMB to an existing luminaire in the field?

    Answer

    No. The SMB is a factory-installed option only. EPCO pre-drills the luminaire housing during manufacturing for a precise fit, and custom orders cannot be field-retrofitted or returned.

    Question

    Does the SMB maintain the luminaire’s wet location rating?

    Answer

    Yes! The Surface Mount Bracket maintains the UL Listed “wet location” rating, ensuring water- and bug-resistant protection—ideal for commercial kitchens, garages, and damp environments.

    Question

    How does the SMB save installation time?

    Answer

    The SMB eliminates the need for fixture whips, junction box cover plates, and adhesive sealants, significantly reducing labor time and simplifying the installation process.

    Question

    Is the SMB compatible with all EPCO linear luminaires?

    Answer

    The SMB is specifically designed for EPCO Narrow Body Linear Luminaires. It is available as a factory-installed option for 2-foot, 4-foot, and 8-foot models.

    Question

    What code compliance does the SMB meet?

    Answer

    The SMB installation is compliant with the 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC) Article 410.24(A)(B), ensuring safe and code-compliant electrical installations.