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1–800–BUY–TREX

Note:

 

Construction methods are always improving. Please ensure you 

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TDL-1110

TREX

®

 DECKLIGHTING™

Site Preparation and Planning

Parts 

 

 

 
 
 
 
tools Needed

 

 

  

 

General Information

 

» 

alWaYs

 consult local codes before beginning a project.

»   A maximum of 60 lights can be powered by one 60W 

transformer. If your project requires more than 60 
lights, contact 1-800-BUY-TREX for transformer sizing.

»   Straight runs over 100

'

 (30.5 m) may require larger wire 

such as 16 or 14 gauge.

»   

Use trex transformer only. Use of any other 
transformer voids warranty. 

Planning

 Note:

 When designing your deck, plan locations of lights, 

power supply, timer, and dimmer. These should be accessible 
for service. 

1.   The dimmer remote will work  

in a 30

'

 (9 m) radius of the unit.

2.   The dimmer must be installed  

in a dry location. Keep dimmer  
remote ID # in a safe place in  
case a replacement remote is  
needed.

3.   The timer must be installed vertically  

with the receptacle facing downwards  
and not reaching ground level.  
The timer must be in view of the sun  
to use the dusk/dawn feature.

A

B

C

D

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x2

x2

1/4" 

(0.6 cm)

1" 

(2.5 cm)

riser
light

deck rail

light

Post Cap

light

recessed 

deck light

A

B

C

D

Note:

 It is recommended to install  

wiring before decking and railing have been installed.  

Do Not

 run wires between joists and deck boards.

Note:

 Avoid railing brackets and locations for 

deck rail lights when running wires up posts. 

GFCI 

Outlet

Timer

Transformer

To Lights

Dimmer

(Optional)

Lighting and Wiring Overview

Summary of Contents for Deck Lighting

Page 1: ...lights power supply timer and dimmer These should be accessible for service 1 The dimmer remote will work in a 30 9 m radius of the unit 2 The dimmer must be installed in a dry location Keep dimmer remote ID in a safe place in case a replacement remote is needed 3 The timer must be installed vertically with the receptacle facing downwards and not reaching ground level The timer must be in view of ...

Page 2: ... After installing wiring finish installing your Trex decking and railing by following the Trex Installation Guide Making Connections Polarity must be maintained through wiring system Always attach the same side of the 18 gauge wire to the red wires on the lights The red wires are positive The wire nuts supplied by Trex are gel filled and waterproof These wire nuts can safely attach four wires 1 St...

Page 3: ...ture base to post with provided screws as indicated above 5 Line up polycarbonate lens with fixture housing Twist onto fixture base Installing Riser Lights Note Install riser lights after stair and risers have been installed 1 Mark the locations for each light generally 4 10 2 cm above the tread Consult local codes for lighting requirements NOTE If possible avoid locations over stringers as holes ...

Page 4: ...s over joists as holes will be more difficult to create 2 Drill a 1 2 5 cm diameter hole 3 4 1 9 cm deep into deck board Hole cannot go all the way through deckboard or light will fall through Ensure drill bit is perpendicular to board Drill a 1 4 0 6 cm diameter hole in base of the first hole through deck board 3 Thread wires through hole DO NOT pull LED into hole by pulling on wires This may dam...

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