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MODEL: Monterey
SPEC SHEET: https://cernogroup.com/wp-content/uploads/Cerno-Monterey-P-SpecSheet.pdf
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DATE CREATED: 6 / 29 / 2026
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CREATED BY: Cerno
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I. General Notes:
 
1. The .ies photometric data file is not included in this Revit family file (.rfa), however, it is available through the website listed above. These files can deliver accurate results for photometric study and, in many cases, offer realistic rendering. In other cases, these absolute .ies files may not offer the best solution for rendering because of factors such as housing geometry and the photometric center of the .ies file. In such cases, changing the .ies file to one/or more alternative light sources may create a better rendering.
2. All Cerno .rfa files may contain minor reductions in geometric complexity. Such reductions are typically internal components or small external elements that would generally not be noticeable in renderings
3.  All Cerno Revit Materials are digital representations and can vary slightly from real-world products.
4. Cerno makes no representation of the completeness or accuracy of any photometric analysis performed with a Family. The visual and calculative performances of Revit models are only as accurate as permitted by the quality of third-party provided .ies files and the performance and stability of Revit itself and any associated third-party software/plugins


II. Family-Specific Notes (Monterey):


    Note: Family-specific notes are often (but not always) associated with parameters listed in the Family's Type Editor.


1. The drop length may be modified in this model. See spec sheet for range of acceptable drop heights.  
2. Monterey has three suspension types: straight, angled, and collared. Monterey also has two size types for the ring. Finally Monterey also has the option to have indirect lighting. This makes 12 standard variations. Each of these variations is controlled through the family type.
3. Only materials and drop length can be modified directly. Everything else is controlled through family type.
4. Do not modify any other dimensional aspects of the model aside from the ones mentioned above.
5. There are two drop lengths in the revit family. The collared drop length and the canopy drop length. Both affect the position of the pendant. Only change the collared suspension length if you have selected that suspension type. 
6. By default the drop lengths are instance parameters meaning if you modify the collar length the change will persist if you switch to another suspension type. This can cause the model to visually break, it is easily remedied by setting the collar length back to 1.5in