Lumination
®
(Tetra
®
Contour - Series)
Installation Guide
Planning First
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METHOD A - Installing Light Engines With Light Guides
Plan the layout by measuring the design layout and dividing by 8 ft . (2.44m) to determine
the required quantity of Tetra Contour. Refer to the Cutting Resolution Table on page 2 when
cutting any Tetra Contour section.
Do not use more than one suffix code for each respective application, as mixing suffix codes
may result in appearance variation. Suffix code can be found on the packaging label.
Installation methods shown are for straight runs. For custom shapes, refer to the Light Guide
Forming Instructions.
Mounting orientation
Installation
18 in. (457mm)
18 in. (457mm)
Install a minimum of one clip per
18 in. (457mm) using #10 (M4)
screws.
1
Using the light guide final length,
measure out the necessary length
of Contour LED light engine
to match. If required, using a
sharp cutting tool, cut wire loops
between sections or through
light engine (refer to the Cutting
Resolution Table on page 2).
2
18 in. (457mm)
Push the light engine segments
down into the light guide.
3
WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT
RISK OF FIRE:
The light engine is not intended
for excessive or repetitive bending or
stretching. If the silicone does crack, replace
the light engine.
RISQUE D’INCENDIE:
Les modules DEL
Contour ne sont pas conçus pour des pliages
excessifs, répétitifs ou pour être étirés. Si le
silicone montre des signes de craquement,
remplacer le module DEL Contour.
3/8in. (10mm)
Cut wiring
at top
Uncut
wiring at
bottom
Fill both end caps with
silicone and install
3/8in. (10mm)
Cut wiring
at top
Uncut
wiring at
bottom
Fill both end caps with
silicone and install
For vertical or near vertical
installations, any cut-end
termination of a Contour piece
shall reside at the top of the
design.
4
Attach Tetra
®
Contour to the
mounting clips, leaving a 3/8 in.
(10mm) gap between sections to
allow for expansion or contraction.
5
3/8in. (10mm)
Cut wiring
at top
Uncut
wiring at
bottom
Fill both end caps with
silicone and install
Secure light guide by twisting
tie-wire around the mounting clip
and light guide.
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