Attaching Light Engines
1
Push each 16 in. (406mm) light engine
segment into the clips. Fold loose
wires behind light engines.
2
Install a mounting clip, using #6 (M2)
counter sink screws, every 5–8 inches
(127–203mm) on center until the end
of the run is reached.
5-8 in. (127-203mm)
Electrical grade silicone
3
1
Push the light engine segments down
into the light guide.
Install a minimum of one clip per 18 in.
(457mm) using #10 (M4) screws.
NOTE:
Standard neon hardware can
also be used.
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 Chart
at right when cutting any Tetra Contour section.
NOTE:
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.
METHOD A - without light guides
If required, cut wire loops between
sections or through light engine in the
appropriate area (refer to the Cutting
Resolution table above).
3
Use twist-on wire connectors to join
cut wires together. Fold wires behind
light engines.
6
5
CAUTION:
Anytime light engine or
supply wire is cut and wire is exposed,
electrical grade silicone must be
applied (see list on the next page for
recommendations).
METHOD B - with light guides
2
Push into clips
If required, cut wire loops between
sections or through light engine (refer
to the Cutting Resolution table above).
NOTE:
Installation methods shown are for straight runs. For custom shapes, refer to the
Light Guide Forming Instructions.
18 in. (457mm)
Connect two
negatives (–)
Connect four
positives (+)
NOTE:
Installation methods shown are for straight runs. For custom shapes, install
mounting clips at regular intervals throughout the shape to provide adequate
support for the light engine.
NOTE:
DO NOT
bend the light engine to an inside radius that is tighter than 5/8 in.
(16mm). The light engine is not intended for excessive or repetitive bending.
Cutting Resolution Table
4
Separate wires and identify outer
conductors as positive (+) and
middle conductors as negative (–).
Strip ends back 0.5 in. (13mm).
+
+
+
+ –
–
Separate wires
CAUTION
Risk of damage.
Light engine by itself is intended
for use in dry indoor application only.
Light Engine Color Cutting Resolution
Red
2.67 in. (68mm)
Red-Orange
2.67 in. (68mm)
Amber
2.67 in. (68mm)
Green
2.00 in. (51mm)
Blue
2.00 in. (51mm)
White
2.00 in. (51mm)
Warm White
2.00 in. (51mm)
