Installation Steps
If soldering is needed, refer to steps 4a-6a
Mounting surface must be free
of dust, dirt or grease. Clean
mounting surface with alcohol
before installation and allow to dry.
Measure and cut Tetra
®
flexible
tape to the desired length using
scissors. Cut only on the scissor
markings and stay within the
limit lines.
Peel away a portion of the tape
backing at cut end. Press fit
an end cap fully to the open
end and apply electrical grade
silicone (see examples above).
End cap
Tape backing
Silicone
Clean
mounting
surface
At the cut end, carefully peel
back the silicone cover over the
soldering pads. Make sure not to
remove the silicone over the LED.
Using UL certified 18AWG wire
or approved equivalent, solder
a red wire to the (+) pad and a
black wire to the (–) pad.
Heat shrink
Silicone cover
Red (+)
Black (–)
Seal the soldering points with
electrical silicone. Replace the
silicone cover and secure it by
shrinking a piece of ¼” heat
shrink over the end.
1
4a
5a
6a
2
3
If connector is needed, refer to steps 4b-6b
Stopper
Connector cover
is open
Red
“Click”
+
–
Black
Check the connector for
cosmetic issues. Open the
cover. Remove the stopper
from the tape guide.
NOTE: If the stopper is
missing and the connector
cover has been locked, please
change to another one.
Partially remove the tape
backing on the end to be
connected. Align red lead with
the (+) contact on the tape
and the black lead with the (-)
contact. Fully insert the tape into
the open end of the tape guide
with the LEDs facing the cover.
Press the cover down onto
the tape guide until a “click”
is heard. Visually check
the connection for correct
polarity, good continuity, and
secureness.
4b
5b
6b
Tetra
®
LED Tape Gen 2
Installation Guide
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