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INSTALLATION GUIDE 

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 DIM-TO-WARM LED TAPE LIGHT 

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 IG090519-1.0 

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INSTALLATION GUIDE

CELESTE DIM-TO-WARM LINEAR LIGHTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom

Common Cause

Tape Light does not 

illuminate

•  Circuit breaker is OFF or tripped.
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Incorrect wiring. Polarity of Low Voltage V+ and V- are reversed. Check connection at every connection point to ensure 

polarity is not reversed.

Tape Light Overheats

•  Ambient temperature above rating. Ensure tape light is installed in environment  

-4° ~ 122°F (-20° ~ 50°C).

•  Voltage input is higher than rated voltage.

Fixture flickers randomly, 

may shut off

•  Connection is not secure. Check connection at Terminal or splice connector and ensure Terminal screws are fastened 

tightly onto Tape Light Solder pads.

Shift in brightness and/

or color

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Review Tape Light maximum series run limit. Exceeding will cause voltage drop, decreasing brightness and/or color shift. 

•  Review Voltage Drop Chart. Incorrect wire gauge may cause voltage drop and noticeable shift in brightness and/or color.

Tape Light turns on/off 

repeatedly

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Driver is overloaded or overheated. An overloaded/overheated driver will trip the internal auto-reset (of driver) repeatedly, 

turning the system on/off. 

Wire 

Gauge

10 W

.42 A

20 W

.83 A

30 W

1.3 A

40 W

1.7 A

50 W

2.1 A

60 W

2.5 A

70 W

2.9 A

80 W

3.3 A

90W

3.75 A

100 W

4. 2 A

20 AWG

85 ft.

43 ft.

27 ft.

21 ft.

17 ft.

14 ft.

12 ft.

11 ft.

9 ft.

8 ft.

18 AWG

134 ft.

68 ft.

45 ft.

33 ft.

27 ft. 

22 ft. 

19 ft.

17 ft.

15 ft.

14 ft.

16 AWG

215 ft.

109 ft.

72 ft.

54 ft.

43 ft.

36 ft.

31 ft.

27 ft.

24 ft.

22 ft.

14 AWG

345 ft. 

174 ft.

115 ft.

86 ft. 

69 ft.

57 ft.

49 ft.

43 ft. 

39 ft.

36 ft.

12 AWG

539 ft.

272 ft.

181 ft.

135 ft.

108 ft. 

90 ft.

77 ft.

68 ft.

61 ft.

56 ft.

10 AWG

784 ft.

397 ft.

263 ft.

197 ft.

158 ft.

131 ft.

112 ft.

98 ft.

97 ft.

82 ft.

24V Voltage Drop & Wire Length Distance Chart

Determine load size. Let’s assume load 

is 55 W. Round up to nearest load.

Determine distance from driver to load. 

Let’s assume the distance is 20 ft. 

Round up to nearest distance.

It’s recommended to install 18 AWG to 

eliminate excess voltage drop.

VOLTAGE DROP CHARTS

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

For best performance and lumen output, ensure proper wire gauge is installed to compensate for voltage drop of low voltage circuits. 

Visit  the  on-line  product  page  at 

www.LucettaLighting.com

 for 

individual  LED  Tape  Light  product  specifications  &  warranty 

information. 

Voltage Drop Chart Guide

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Summary of Contents for LUCETTA CELESTE

Page 1: ...e installed and serviced by a qualified licensed electrician 3 Do not modify or disassemble this product beyond instructions or the warranty will be void 4 Do not submerge or install within 5 feet of a swimming pool 5 All plastics are affected by the elements and may shift in color and other properties after product installation particularly with direct exposure to sun chlorinated water and other ...

Page 2: ...re applicable wire is installed between driver fixture and any controls in between When choosing wire factor in voltage drop amperage rating and type in wall rated wet location rated etc CUT TAPE LIGHT TO DESIRED LENGTH 24V 24V 24V 24V 24V 24V 24 Cut at line indicated with scissors icon PREPARE CONNECTOR Using Phillips Head Screwdriver fasten connector to Strip Light 2 4 V 2 4 V INSERT TAPE LIGHT ...

Page 3: ... mounting MOUNT TAPE LIGHT TURN POWER ON AT CIRCUIT BREAKER SYSTEM WORKING IMPROPERLY Turn power OFF at circuit breaker and verify all connections Review SYSTEM DIAGRAMS and TROUBLESHOOTING or call our Technical Support line at 877 817 6028 Peel off 3M Adhesive Backing Ensure ambient temp is minimum 50 F 10 C or tape will not adhere properly Tear off backing along connector edge Adhere to a smooth...

Page 4: ...ded overheated driver will trip the internal auto reset of driver repeatedly turning the system on off Wire Gauge 10 W 42 A 20 W 83 A 30 W 1 3 A 40 W 1 7 A 50 W 2 1 A 60 W 2 5 A 70 W 2 9 A 80 W 3 3 A 90W 3 75 A 100 W 4 2 A 20 AWG 85 ft 43 ft 27 ft 21 ft 17 ft 14 ft 12 ft 11 ft 9 ft 8 ft 18 AWG 134 ft 68 ft 45 ft 33 ft 27 ft 22 ft 19 ft 17 ft 15 ft 14 ft 16 AWG 215 ft 109 ft 72 ft 54 ft 43 ft 36 ft...

Page 5: ...ide for detailed and up to date wiring instructions Install in accordance with national and local electrical codes Magnetic Dimmable Driver System 1 Driver may not require a fault ground connection Refer to driver specifications for additional information 2 Install a compatible Class 2 driver Refer to each driver specification sheet for full power ratings load deratings 8 See fixture specification...

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