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LEGO POLICE STATION 10278 LIGHT KIT INSTALL ATION GUIDE

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 Police Station 10278 

Light Kit Installation Guide

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Page 1: ...INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 LEGO POLICE STATION 10278 LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE Light My Bricks LEGO Police Station 10278 Light Kit Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...e fun and enjoy PACKAGE CONTENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS 5 x White 30cm Bit Lights 6 x White 15cm Bit Lights 4 x Green 30cm Bit Lights 1 x Pink 30cm Bit Lights 1 x Flashing Red 30cm Bit Lights 1 x White Lamp Post w Bit Light Installed 7 x White Strip Lights 1 x 6 Port Expansion Board 1 x 8 Port Expansion Board 1 x 12 Port Expansion Board 4 x 15cm Connecting Cables 2 x 30cm Connecting Cables 3 Wireless Po...

Page 3: ...LEGO POLICE STATION 10278 LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALATION GUIDE 3 Contents 4 Before You Begin 8 Instructions 44 Final Product 45 Troubleshooting 50 Contact CONTENTS ...

Page 4: ...ing the cable and light CONNECTING CABLE CONNECTORS TO EXPANSION BOARDS Take extra care when inserting connectors to ports of Expansion Boards Connectors can be inserted only one way With the expansion board facing up look for the soldered symbol on the left side of the port The connector side with the wires exposed should be facing toward the soldered symbol as you insert into the port If a plug ...

Page 5: ...ng so will damage the plug and the connector CONNECTING MICRO CABLE CONNECTORS TO MICRO EXPANSION BOARD PORTS Take extra care when inserting the micro connectors to micro ports of Micro Expansion Boards Connecting Micro Bit Lights to Micro Expansion Boards is similar to connecting lights and cables to Strip Lights With the expansion board facing up ensure the side of the connector with the wires e...

Page 6: ... 6 INSTALLING BIT LIGHTS UNDER LEGO BRICKS AND PLATES When installing Bit Lights under LEGO pieces ensure they are placed the correct way up Yellow LED component exposed You can either place them directly on top of LEGO studs or in between Before You Begin BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...

Page 7: ...E STATION 10278 LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE Instructions To ensure a smooth installation of your light kit please read and follow each step carefully If you run into any issues please refer to the online troubleshooting guide STEPS ...

Page 8: ...O POLICE STATION 10278 LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION GUIDE 8 LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT 1 STEPS White Lamp Post w Bit Light Installed 2 ...

Page 9: ...OLICE STATION 10278 LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION GUIDE 9 LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT STEPS 3 Dark Bluish Grey Tile 1x2 White 15cm Bit Light ...

Page 10: ...TION GUIDE INSTALLATION GUIDE 10 LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT STEPS 12 Port Expansion Board 5 4 Connect the White 15cm Bit Light and the Lamp Post Cable to the expansion board USB Power Cable ...

Page 11: ... the lights not working and suspect an issue with a component please try a different port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies with the light or expansion board To correct any issues with expansion board ports please view the section addressing expansion board issues on our online troubleshooting guide LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECON...

Page 12: ...LEGO POLICE STATION 10278 LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION GUIDE 12 LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT 7 STEPS White 30cm Bit Light ...

Page 13: ...LEGO POLICE STATION 10278 LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION GUIDE 13 LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT 8 STEPS 9 White 30cm Bit Light x 2 ...

Page 14: ... with a component please try a different port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies with the light or expansion board To correct any issues with expansion board ports please view the section addressing expansion board issues on our online troubleshooting guide LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT 10 ...

Page 15: ...LEGO POLICE STATION 10278 LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION GUIDE 15 LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT 12 13 STEPS ...

Page 16: ...LEGO POLICE STATION 10278 LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION GUIDE 16 LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT 14 15 STEPS Green 30cm Bit Light ...

Page 17: ...ect an issue with a component please try a different port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies with the light or expansion board To correct any issues with expansion board ports please view the section addressing expansion board issues on our online troubleshooting guide LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT ...

Page 18: ...ssue with a component please try a different port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies with the light or expansion board To correct any issues with expansion board ports please view the section addressing expansion board issues on our online troubleshooting guide LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT White Strip Light ...

Page 19: ...xperience any issues with the lights not working and suspect an issue with a component please try a different port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies with the light or expansion board To correct any issues with expansion board ports please view the section addressing expansion board issues on our online troubleshooting guide LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL PO...

Page 20: ...LEGO POLICE STATION 10278 LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION GUIDE 20 LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT STEPS 20 ...

Page 21: ...STALLATION GUIDE 21 LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT 21 STEPS 22 Wireless Power Connectors Tile Side Ensure the cable is facing toward the inside of the building Reconnect tiles in the following new positions ...

Page 22: ...E 22 LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT 24 STEPS 23 15cm Connecting Cable Wireless Connector Plate Side White Strip Lights x 2 Plate 1x6 Any Colour x 2 Ensure the cable is facing toward the inside of the building First Floor ...

Page 23: ...GEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT 25 STEPS 26 Loop and lay the cable underneath the LEGO Plate 1x6 30cm Connecting Cable Loop and lay the cable underneath the LEGO 2x2 rounded bottom plate Thread the cable underneath the White plate ...

Page 24: ...ON GUIDE 24 LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT 27 28 STEPS Plate 1x6 Any Colour 6 Port Expansion Board Dark Bluish Grey Plate 1x2 Take the Dark Bluish Grey Plate 1x2 we discarded from underneath the lamp post in Step 1 ...

Page 25: ...d to verify where the fault lies with the light or expansion board To correct any issues with expansion board ports please view the section addressing expansion board issues on our online troubleshooting guide LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT 30 Test to ensure the Strip Lights underneath the first floor are working ok If you encounter issues check...

Page 26: ...LEGO POLICE STATION 10278 LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION GUIDE 26 LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT 31 STEPS ...

Page 27: ...ue with a component please try a different port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies with the light or expansion board To correct any issues with expansion board ports please view the section addressing expansion board issues on our online troubleshooting guide LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT ...

Page 28: ...le 1x4 33 Connect the 1x4 Tile from the first floor to the top of the ground floor Wireless Power Connectors Tile Side 34 Reconnect tiles in the following new positions Connect to the top of the first floor ensuring the cable is facing toward the inside of the building Light Bluish Grey Tile 1x2 from step 1 Ground Floor First Floor Ground Floor Ground Floor FirstFloor ...

Page 29: ...CONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT STEPS 35 36 Adhesive Squares x 2 Ensure the cable is facing toward the inside of the building Wireless Connector Plate Side White Strip Lights x 3 15cm Connecting Cables x 2 37 Plate 1x6 Any Colour x 2 Second Floor ...

Page 30: ...DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT STEPS Stick the LEGO plates to the middle and right Strip Lights only Loop and lay the cable underneath the LEGO Plate 1x6 38 30cm Connecting Cable Loop and lay the cable underneath the LEGO Plate 1x6 Loop and lay the cable underneath the LEGO Plate 1x6 Plate 1x6 Any Colour ...

Page 31: ...STATION 10278 LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION GUIDE 31 LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT STEPS 39 40 Loop and lay the cable underneath the LEGO Plate 1x6 ...

Page 32: ...OLICE STATION 10278 LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION GUIDE 32 LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT STEPS 41 Adhesive Squares x 2 8 Port Expansion Board ...

Page 33: ... fault lies with the light or expansion board To correct any issues with expansion board ports please view the section addressing expansion board issues on our online troubleshooting guide LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT Green 30cm Bit Light Test to ensure the Strip Lights underneath the second floor are working ok If you encounter issues check t...

Page 34: ...LEGO POLICE STATION 10278 LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION GUIDE 34 LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT STEPS White 15cm Bit Lights x 3 44 45 ...

Page 35: ...ue with a component please try a different port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies with the light or expansion board To correct any issues with expansion board ports please view the section addressing expansion board issues on our online troubleshooting guide LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT ...

Page 36: ...LEGO POLICE STATION 10278 LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION GUIDE 36 LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT STEPS 47 ...

Page 37: ...ION 10278 LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION GUIDE 37 LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT STEPS 48 White 15cm Bit Lights x 2 Black Round Plate 1x1 w Open Stud x 2 ...

Page 38: ...ort on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies with the light or expansion board To correct any issues with expansion board ports please view the section addressing expansion board issues on our online troubleshooting guide LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT Wireless Connector Tile Side Ensure the cable is facing toward the inside of the ...

Page 39: ...KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION GUIDE 39 LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT STEPS 51 Adhesive Squares x 2 Adhesive Squares x 2 52 Dark Bluish Grey Tile 1x2 Dark Bluish Grey Tile 1x1 ...

Page 40: ...10278 LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION GUIDE 40 LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT STEPS 54 White Strip Light Plate 1x6 any colour 53 Wireless Connector Plate Side ...

Page 41: ...278 LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION GUIDE 41 LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT STEPS 56 55 Light Bluish Grey Round Plate 1x1 w Open Stud Flashing Red 30cm Bit Light ...

Page 42: ...STALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION GUIDE 42 LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT STEPS 56 Loop and lay the cable underneath the LEGO Plate 2x16 Loop and lay the cables underneath the LEGO Plate 1x6 ...

Page 43: ...t an issue with a component please try a different port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies with the light or expansion board To correct any issues with expansion board ports please view the section addressing expansion board issues on our online troubleshooting guide LEGEND DISCONNECT TURN FLIP TWIST BRAID DIRECTIONAL POWER ON TEST CONNECT RECONNECT ...

Page 44: ...LEGO POLICE STATION 10278 LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALATION GUIDE 44 Final Product This finally completes installation of the Light My Bricks Police Station 10278 Light Kit FINAL PRODUCT ...

Page 45: ...prevent unnecessary damage to components we highly recommend that the User Guide section Important things to note is read carefully Follow the handling procedures in the User Guide to help prevent faults and damages to your Light My Bricks components If you are experiencing issues with your Light My Bricks set watch our troubleshooting video here or read on for a list of common causes to help you ...

Page 46: ...eries have been inserted correctly into the battery pack Troubleshooting CHECK FOR CR2032 BATTERIES USING THE FLAT BATTERY PACK Inside the battery pack is a symbol indicating which side the round CR2032 battery should be inserted Check that the side of the battery pack has the battery with the symbol facing downwards On the opposite side the side of the battery pack should have the battery flipped...

Page 47: ...battery pack ensure that BOTH batteries have the symbol facing upwards Troubleshooting CHECK FOR AA BATTERIES USING THE AA BATTERY PACK Inside the battery pack are symbols indicating which direction the AA battery should be inserted The flat side of the battery should be paired with the spring side of the battery pack If the batteries have been installed correctly and your kit still isn t operatin...

Page 48: ...removing unpacked components out of the packaging and ensure not to forcibly pull at the wires as this can damage the soldering that attach the wires to the LEDs If the wiring is detached from the LED itself the light will not operate When connecting lights to your LEGO set check that there are no pinched wires underneath or in between bricks and plates When the wires are pinched and the exposed w...

Page 49: ...if the pins inside the port are bent to a point they are touching each other this can result in all other lights in the system to stop working This is a short circuit A short circuit can also result in overheating of the board cable or batteries If you suspect a short circuit DISCONNECT POWER IMMEDIATELY Batteries can fail catch fire or even explode if left connected to a short circuit for too lon...

Page 50: ...regarding the online shop our products or a general enquiry please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions webpage here Alternatively you can contact our Customer Services team by visiting our online support portal here support lightmybricks com We thank you for purchasing this product and hope you enjoy CONTACT ...

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