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If using outdoors, use a liberal amount of clear, silicone-based
adhesive to thoroughly seal the cut end to prevent water ingress.
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IMPORTANT: Make sure to observe polarity when making connections,
positive to positive and negative to negative. Check to see that the
wire colors and the polarity markings printed on the tape line up.
Positive
Negative
NOTE: Be sure all 24-volt connections are secure and protected from
electrical shorting. Options include electrical tape, small wire nuts,
crimp connectors, etc.
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 RF receiver
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Remove the adhesive backing from the receiver. On a clean and dry
surface, place the RF receiver into the desired position and press to
ensure proper adhesion to the surface. For some outdoor installations,
it is recommended to supplement this bond with silicone adhesive
Mounting surface
Installing the power supply
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Plug the power supply into the wall and then use the remote to turn
the LEDs on.
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If connected to a switched outlet, be sure the power is switched ON
for proper remote operation.
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WARNING: If using the power supply outdoors where it could be
exposed to rain, snow, or solid objects less than 1mm, to protect
against electric shock, install only to a Class A GFCI receptacle that
has a weatherproof enclosure with the attachment plug cap inserted
or removed.
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WARNING: The power supply is not for use with receptacles that are
weatherproof only when the receptacle is covered (the attachment
plug cap is not inserted and the receptacle cover is closed).
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WARNING: Risk of electric shock. Mount the power supply at a height
greater than 30 cm / 11.8 in. from the ground surface.
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.
