Add up total length of system
If necessary, join two strips together using a
jump connector or a soldered wire connection.
Follow steps 4b-6b for each end of the jump
connection, or 4a-6a for each end of the
soldered wire connection.
Remove tape backing and stick Tetra
®
flexible
tape in place. Ensure the tape is firmly attached.
NOTE: Securing with electrical grade silicone is
also acceptable.
To avoid water ingress or shorting to the mating
surface, all product should be inspected for
breaks in the adhesive backing or silicone cover
prior to installation and any damaged product
should be not be installed.
Do not remove, reposition, or lift the tape once
the adhesive backing has made contact with the
mounting surface.
Mounting surface
Jumper
connector
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.
Add up total footage of the system to
determine the appropriate number of 12VDC
Class 2 Tetra
®
power supplies to use based on
the Power Supply Loading chart on last page.
If installing multiple power supplies, keep them
at least 2” (50.8mm) apart end to end and 4”
(101.6mm) apart along the sides.
Electrical Connections
4”
2”
Power supply
Power supply
Power supply
Power supply
NOTE: Do not use connectors pre-filled with silicone
grease/mineral base protective grease or use silicone
grease to seal connections.
4b
7
1
2
8
5b
6b
Tetra
®
LED Tape Gen 2
Installation Guide
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