Installation Instructions
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General Product Mounting Instructions
ATTENTION
Please read all Information below before Installation
Important:
This product is designed and intended
for use as auxiliary lighting only. It is NOT intended
to replace any original equipment lighting installed
on the vehicle and should not be used for that pur-
pose.
This product must be wired so that it does not
interfere with any original equipment lighting.
Note:
Please read all instructions before beginning
installation. Some wiring knowledge and soldering
experience will be helpful. Consult your vehicle
detailed service manual for wiring information and
color codes. Use a meter or test light to verify wiring
before cutting or tapping any vehicle wiring. If the
steps contained within are beyond your skillset, do
not attempt installation, contact a qualified mechanic
or dealership to assist you.
Safety First:
Always wear appropriate safety gear
including safety glasses when performing any elec-
trical work. It is highly recommended that safety
glasses be worn throughout this installation process.
Turn fuel supply valve to the off position before
starting installation. Be sure vehicle is on level sur-
face, secure and cool.
Warning:
Disconnect negative battery cable from
battery; refer to owner
’
s manual. Failure do to so
may result in electrical shock, injury, or fire. Secure
negative battery cable away from positive side of
battery and all other positive voltage sources on
vehicle.
Note:
TruFLEX® products are very flexible but will
NOT accommodate hard 90 degree angles. Doing
so can cause stress to the board and the LEDs. The
product also does not flex from side
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to
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side, it must
be installed in a straight line. Damage or failure from
these types of incorrect installation is not covered
under warranty.
Recommendation:
To increase the adhesion pow-
er of the 3M mounting tape, it is recommended to
use 3M Adhesion promotor, sold separately.
Note: 3M Adhesion promotor is classified as a sensitive
chemical and cannot ship any carrier by Air or international.
Custom Dynamics may not be able to ship promotor with
orders in these cases. Contact us for details.
Important:
It is recommended that the installation of
this product should be performed in a controlled
environment of 65 F or above. Allow 24 hours for
the tape to properly adhere before riding or washing
the bike.
1.
Choose the desired location to mount the LED strip(s).
2.
Clean the surface thoroughly before mounting with appro-
priate cleaning method and rubbing alcohol.
3.
Note: It is recommended to apply 3M adhesion promotor to
the mounting surface to increase tape adhesion, sold sepa-
rately. If 3M Promotor ampule was purchased, open the vile
and apply generously to the mounting surface. Allow 3
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4
minutes to dry.
4.
Inspect the vehicle and plan the route the wiring will make
to the connection point. Keep in mind each unit has
36”
of
wiring. Consult vehicle detailed service manual for vehicle
wiring information and wire color codes. Use a meter or test
light to verify vehicle wire functions before connecting.
5.
Drill holes if necessary in the mounting surface to allow for
the wiring to pass. Feed the wiring through the holes.
6.
Remove the Red backing from the Tape and carefully
mount in the desired location, paying attention to the de-
sired level and center. Take care in this step as once the
tape adheres to the surface, it will be very hard to remove
and re
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apply and is not recommended.
7.
Dress the wiring with shrink tubing (not included) as needed
to protect wiring from sharp metal or openings, then run the
wiring along the chosen route from step 4. Make sure wiring
cannot be accidently cut, pinched, or frayed by moving or
sharp parts. Keep wiring from coming in direct contact with
high heat components.
8.
Once you have reached the chosen connection point, trim
any excess wiring from LED wires the and prepare the wir-
ing ends by stripping back the insulation.
Wiring the Connections
1.
All single color TruFLEX® are a 2 wire power system.
Black is always Ground, which should be connected to a
suitable ground wire in the vehicle
’
s wiring harness or di-
rectly to the Negative [
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] terminal of the battery. The Col-
ored wire is always the Power [ + ] which should be con-
nected to the vehicle turn, brake, or running light positive
power wire depending on desired application.
2.
All dual color and 2 or 3 section TruFLEX® will have more
wires depending on configuration, but the same color rules
apply. Black is ground and colored wires are positive.
3.
Depending on the type of TruFLEX® you have purchased
(see page 1 for product listing) and which converters pur-
chased, please refer to the corresponding pages for wiring
diagrams and scenarios.