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Aurora Limited, 6 Little Burrow, Burrowfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4SW, United Kingdom
Website: www.auroralighting.com
Document version – AU-ST100IP_V1_17 ENG&FRE.doc
AU-ST100IP - 12V DC IP68 FLEXIBLE LED STRIP LIGHT
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION
LEAVE A COPY FOR THE USER / MAINTENANCE ENGINEER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION
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Installation should be carried out in accordance with the latest edition of the National Wiring Regulations. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
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The LED Strip operates at
12V DC.
A 12V DC LED Driver is required (not included).
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When connecting to an LED Driver ensure that the polarity is correct. The strip may be damaged if connected incorrectly.
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Please note that the strip is IP68 but any user made connections or joints cannot be guaranteed to be IP rated.
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Insure that ALL electrical connections are tight with no loose strands, including factory connections.
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A soldering iron and heat gun are required for installation (not supplied).
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Before commencing installation or maintenance, ensure electricity is switched off at the mains.
1.
To install the LED Driver please refer to its own instructions.
2.
A maximum of 10m of can be connected in a continuous length. For runs of over 10m connect individual lengths in parallel.
3.
The AU-ST100IPCK is used to connect the strip to a 12V DC Driver
4.
Connection details, see also Diagram 1
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Slide a length of the heat shrink sleeve onto the end of the strip to be connected to the LED Driver.
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At the strip connection carefully cut away the plastic sheath to reveal the +Ve and -ve connection points.
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The copper track is lacquered which will need to be removed so that the solder will take to the copper track. Use a knife to carefully scrape away the
lacquer from the surface of the copper track.
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‘Tin’ the copper track and the AU-ST100IPCK connection wires.
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Carefully solder the wires onto the LED strip.
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Apply the glue to the connection and slide the heatshrink sleeve in place over the connection.
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Gently apply heat to the sleeve with a heat gun until it shrinks over the connection. As this is a user made connection an IP rating cannot be guaranteed.
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Slide a heatshrink sleeve onto the end of the strip apply glue to the end and gently heat to shrink the sleeve to seal the end. As this is a user made seal
an IP rating cannot be guaranteed.
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Connect the wires from the connector to the LED Driver; ensure that the polarity is correct.
5.
When the installation is complete switch on the mains supply.
Environmental Protection (W.E.E.E.) – Aurora’s WEEE Reg.No. WEE/BG0130YX
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Regulations (WEEE) requires that any of our products showing this marking (left) must not be disposed of with other
household or commercial waste. Aurora does not levy any WEEE disposal charges to its customers for affected WEEE related products. To prevent possible
harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate any such product from other waste types and recycle it
responsibly at your local facilities. Check with your Local Authority, Recycling Centre or retailer for recycling advice. If, when you purchased any Aurora
product, your supplier included a WEEE disposal fee, you should then contact your supplier for advice on his take back of the product for the correct disposal.
WARRANTY
See www.auroralighting.com for full details of warranties and Extended Warranty Terms and Conditions. The warranty is invalid in the case of improper use, tampering, and
removal of the Q.C. date label, installation in an improper working environment or installation not according to the current edition of the National Wiring Regulations. Should
this product fail during the warranty period it will be replaced free of charge, this is subject to correct installation and return of the faulty product. Aurora does not accept
responsibility for any installation costs associated with the replacement of this product. This warranty is in addition to the statutory rights in your country of purchase.
Aurora reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice.
Solder the connection
wires to the strip
AU-ST100IP LED Flexible Strip
+
-
+
-
L
N
240V ~
50Hz
Output
12DC
Remove the plastic sheath to expose
the copper track
Heat shrink
sleeve
LED Driver
Diagram 1 - Connections