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LEGO® EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 

#21046 LIGHT KIT

INSTALLATION GUIDE

Summary of Contents for 21046

Page 1: ...LEGO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...e We re here to help you get started on the LEGO Empire State Building 21046 Light Kit This PDF details the instructions for the LED light kit only If you are wishing to purchase this product please click here to view the product page If you run into any issues please refer to the troubleshoot ing section towards the end of this guide Have fun and enjoy ...

Page 3: ... Bit Light 2x 6 Port Expansion Board 1x 8 Port Expansion Board 4x Adhesive Squares 4x Round Plate 1x1 Open Stud Black 4x Plate 1x1 Mod Rounded w Handle Black 4x Tile 1x1 W Clip Round Edges Black 2x Tile 1x2 Black 4x Plate 1x1 Black 4x Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2 3 Trans Clear 4x Bracket 1x1 1x1 Inverted Dark Grey 2x Round Plate 1x1 Open Stud Light Grey 2x 30cm Connecting Cable 1x USB Power Cable Power Sour...

Page 4: ...LEGO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE CONTENTS 4 Contents Before You Begin Blueprint Instructions Final Product Troubleshooting Contact 5 8 9 38 39 44 ...

Page 5: ...a cable can result in damaging 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 inse...

Page 6: ...nnector don t force it Doing 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 ...

Page 7: ...YOU BEGIN 7 Before You Begin 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 ...

Page 8: ...LEGO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 8 BLUEPRINT ...

Page 9: ... 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 9 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 ...

Page 10: ...LEGO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 10 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 1 ...

Page 11: ...LEGO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 11 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 2 Tile 1x2 Black ...

Page 12: ...LL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 12 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 3 Tile 1x2 Black Black Round Plate 1x1 w Open Stud Warm White 30cm Large Bit Light Black 1x1 Plate Modified Plate Rounded w Handle ...

Page 13: ... STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 13 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON x4 4 Black 1x1 Tile w Clip Rounded Edges Plate 1x1 Black ...

Page 14: ...LEGO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 14 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 5 ...

Page 15: ...LEGO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 15 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON ...

Page 16: ...LEGO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 16 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 6 ...

Page 17: ...O EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 17 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 7 8 Port Expansion Board USB Power Cable ...

Page 18: ...STRUCTIONS 18 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 30cm Connecting Cable Warm White LED Light String 2x Adhesive Squares Put the 30cm Connecting Cable and the Warm White LED Light String through the hole ...

Page 19: ...O EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 19 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 8 Grab the wire from the USB Power Cable ...

Page 20: ...ry Pack sold separately Ensure the large black section of the LED Light String is in the open space If you experience 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 expan...

Page 21: ...LEGO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 21 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON ...

Page 22: ...LDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 22 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 10 Ensure LED Light String wire is to the bottom of the cream coloured brick ...

Page 23: ...LEGO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 23 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 6 Port Expansion Board 11 ...

Page 24: ...old separately If you experience 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 in our troubleshooting section 12 Bracket 1x1 1x1 Inverted Dark Gre...

Page 25: ...21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 25 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON Bracket 1x1 1x1 Inverted Dark Grey Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2 3 Trans Clear White 15cm Bit Light ...

Page 26: ...ry Pack sold separately If you experience 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 in our troubleshooting section 30cm Connecting Cable 13 Ex...

Page 27: ...LEGO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 27 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 6 Port Expansion Board ...

Page 28: ...LEGO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 28 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 14 White 30cm Bit Light ...

Page 29: ...GO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 29 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 2x Round Plate 1x1 Open Stud Light Grey ...

Page 30: ...LEGO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 30 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 15 Warm White 30cm Large Bit Light ...

Page 31: ...LEGO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 31 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 16 ...

Page 32: ...INSTRUCTIONS 32 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 17 2x Bracket 1x1 1x1 Inverted Dark Grey White 15cm Bit Light Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2 3 Trans Clear Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2 3 Trans Clear White 15cm Bit Light ...

Page 33: ...LEGO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 33 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 18 ...

Page 34: ...sold separately If you experience 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 in our troubleshooting section 20 2x Adhesive Squares Partially li...

Page 35: ...LEGO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 35 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON ...

Page 36: ...LEGO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 36 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 21 ...

Page 37: ...k USB Wall Adaptor or USB to AA Battery Pack sold separately If you experience 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 in our troubleshootin...

Page 38: ...LEGO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE FINAL PRODUCT 38 FINAL PRODUCT This finally completes installation of the Light My Bricks Empire State Building 21046 Light Kit ...

Page 39: ...ctly To 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 h...

Page 40: ...ck to see if the batteries have been inserted correctly into the battery pack 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 fl...

Page 41: ...case for the stacked battery pack ensure that BOTH batteries have the symbol facing upwards 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 ope...

Page 42: ...l when 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 ex...

Page 43: ...maged port not work but 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 s...

Page 44: ...ry 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 ...

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