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TDL-1110

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TREX

®

 DECKLIGHTING™

How to Install

Installing Recessed Deck Lights  

Note: 

Install recessed deck lights after installing decking.

1.   Mark locations for lights in deck boards.  

Note:

 If possible, avoid locations 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 damage wires or led.

4.   Press light into hole until 

flush with surface. Make 
connections under deck 
with the provided wire nuts. 

See Making Connections 
on page 2

.

 

 

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3/4(1.9 cm)

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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