TREX
®
DECKLIGHTING
™
Installation Instructions
General Information
»
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. Installing a GFCI outlet is
REQUIRED to help prevent damage to lighting from
electrical surges.
1. The dimmer remote will work in
a 30' (9 m) radius of the unit.
2. Dimmer should be installed in a
dry location.
3. Timer must be installed
vertically with receptacle facing
downwards. Timer must be at
least 1' (.305 m) from ground
level when installed as per
federal safety code height regulations. Timer must be
in view of the sun to use the dusk/dawn feature.
Installing Wiring
NOTE:
It is recommended to install wiring and splitters
before decking and railing have been installed.
» Use male-to-male connection wire (lengths vary)
that will connect to each required splitter.
1. Wiring must be run under
decking structure and
behind stringers.
DO NOT
run wires between deck
boards and joists. Staple
to frame with cable staples
at least 1/4
"
(6 mm) wide.
DO NOT
crush wire
insulation with staples.
2. Wiring can be run under deck and behind risers.
Staple to frame with cable staples at least 1/4
"
(6 mm) wide.
DO NOT
crush wire insulation with
staples.
3. Remove 5' (1.52 m) lead wire that is connected to post
cap and attach wire to post with male connection at
top of post (female connection would be at bottom of
post and connect into splitter). Avoid running wire on
side of post where railing brackets or deck rail lights
will be installed. Leave approximately 6
"
(152 mm) of
lead at top to make connections. Staple to frame and
posts with cable staples at least 1/4
"
(6 mm) wide.
DO NOT
crush wire insulation with staples.
Making Connections
1. Install splitters to
inside of framing using
hardware provided.
Install at every post
base where lighting is
present and depending
on spacing in between
each riser and recessed
light.
2. Attach male lead from lights to female connections
on splitter. Also attach male-to-male connection
wires in between each splitter. Continue until all
wiring from lights are attached to splitters and
connector wires are attached in between splitters.
3. Cap off all unused female connections on splitters
using caps provided or weather-resistant silicone.
GFCI
Outlet
Timer
Transformer
To Splitter
Dimmer
(Optional)
1
3
6"
(152 mm)
1
1
2
2
Light
connection
Connection
wire
Connection wire
3
2
TRANSFORMER CAPACITY BY TYPE
8.3A Transformer
(83 DL TRANSFORMER)
Type of
Light
2.5A Transformer
(2.5 DL TRANSFORMER)
Riser
285
90
Recessed
285
90
Post Cap
85
22
Deck Rail
285
90
Above listing is for maximum number of each individual types of lights.
If mixing and matching lighting, contact Trex to determine if more than
one transformer is required.
HOW TO INSTALL TREX DECKLIGHTING/
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