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How to use included connectors
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The wire lead connectors are used to join two sections of LED tape.
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Open the lid of the connector opposite the wire.
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Peel about 1/4 inch of the paper from the LED strip adhesive backing
at the connection point.
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Use a gentle side-to-side motion to slide the strip into the connector,
making sure the tape slides under the internal connector contact points.
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Perform a power test to be sure the connection is secure. If the LEDs
fl icker or do not light, repeat the steps in this guide.
Insert tape into
channel under
contact tabs
Be sure tape
slides into
channel groove
Press down
lid until it
snaps closed
Soldering the LED tape (optional)
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Soldering is another method for joining wires to the tape light and
joining sections of tape light directly together.
Wire Lead Connection
Splice Connection
Preparing the assembly location
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Power the LED tape lighting and temporarily hold or tape into
position with painter’s tape or masking tape – do not remove the
adhesive paper backing.
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Adjust the lighting to various angles and positions to get the desired
level of illumination and lighting appearance. If the LEDs create
undesirable light spots on walls, or refl ections, reposition the tape light
strip farther away from surfaces or try a different mounting angle.
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Once you have determined your fi nal mounting position, remove
any dirt and dust present where the tape will be applied. Mounting
surfaces should be clean, completely dry, and as dust-free as
possible. For best results, install when temperatures are above 60ºF
(15ºC). When installing on painted surfaces, paint should be fully
cured based on manufacturer’s cure time.
Installing the LED strip
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Working from one end to the other, remove the paper backing
protecting the adhesive and fi rmly press the LED tape down with
your fi ngers or a clean cloth, taking care not to press on the
individual LEDs.
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Support and secure the power cables leading to the tape light with
the included wire support clips.
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NOTE: Although the LED tape can be installed in curved and irregular
spaces, avoid sharp bends or bending on the solder joints as you
could damage the LED tape light. If an LED is inadvertently damaged
and fails to light, the remaining LEDs will continue to operate.
Installing the power supply
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IMPORTANT: Do not power the LED tape while on the reel, as the LEDs
will overheat.
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Connect the AC power cord to a live outlet.
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If connected to a switched outlet, be sure the power is switched ON
for proper remote operation.
MOUNTING OPTIONS
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To surface mount the LED tape light under a set of cabinets in one
continuous run, you may need to drill a 1/2 in. hole through any
cabinet side lip that may be present. Install LED tape light through
the hole and surface mount as a continuous run.
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For maximum light output and to focus light on the work surface,
mount the tape light 1-2 inches behind the front cabinet lip. This
mounting position works best with dull or matte fi nished countertops.
The LED tape has
a wide beam angle
Mount on inside of cabinet
lip to reduce refl ections
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To eliminate bright spots from highly refl ective countertops, mount
the tape light on the inside back of the cabinet lip frame facing
towards your backsplash. Because of the wide beam angle of the tape
light, this mounting position will still provide ample lighting.
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When mounting under a cabinet or a shelf with no lip to hide the LED
tape light strip, create a visual barrier using a piece of quarter round
molding or any angle trim to hide the LEDs.
