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4

8.

  

Line up polycarbonate
lens with fixture housing.
Twist onto fixture base.
Continue until all wiring
from lights is attached to
splitters and connector
wires are attached in
between splitters.

(See Making Connections
section for details.)

NOTE: 

If railing has already been installed, lead wires will 

need to be fished through the post sleeve to reach the 
desired location for the deck rail light. In some cases, if 
the provided lead wire does not fit (due to connector 
size), the wire connectors can be cut off and wire nuts 
can be used. Test lights with the power on. If lights that 
are wired with this method do not function, then switch 
the connector wires.

Installing Riser Lights

NOTE:

 Install riser lights after stairs and risers have 

been installed.

1.  Mark locations for

each light, generally
4

"

 (102 mm) above tread.

Consult local codes for
lighting requirements.

NOTE:

 If possible, avoid 

locations over stringers  
as holes will be more  
difficult to create.

2.  Drill a 1

"

 (25 mm) diameter hole at least 1

"

 (25 mm)

deep into riser. If riser material is thicker than
1

"

 (25 mm), use a 1/2

"

 (13 mm) drill bit to create a

passage for wires.

3.  Thread wires through hole. Press light into hole,

ensuring lens is horizontal. Make connections behind
stairs from male lead wire from recessed light into

female connection on splitter. Also attach male-
to-male connection wires in between each splitter. 
Continue until all wiring from lights is attached 
to splitters and connector wires are attached in 
between splitters.  

(See Making Connections section for details.)

NOTE: DO NOT 

install riser light or deck rail light into top 

or bottom rails or balusters.

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" (25 mm) 

diameter hole
3/4" (19 mm) deep 
into deck board. Hole
cannot go all the way
through deckboard or
light will fall through. 
Make sure drill bit is
perpendicular to board. 
Drill a 1/2" (13 mm)
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.

Press light into hole
until flush with surface.
Make connections under
deck from male lead
wire from riser light into
female connection on splitter. Also attach male-
to-male connection wires in between each splitter.
Continue until all wiring from lights is attached
to splitters and connector wires are attached in
between splitters. 

(See Making Connections section

for details.)

1

8

2

4"

(102 mm)

4"

(102 mm)

1

2

1

2

3

1

2

1

3

1

2

2

3/4" (19 mm)

TREX

®

 DECKLIGHTING

Installation Instructions

HOW TO INSTALL TREX

®

 DECKLIGHTING

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Summary of Contents for DeckLighting

Page 1: ...ly premature fixture failure and is not covered by the Trex limited warranty You must use a Trex transformer on all Trex lighting installations Never fully drive staples when securing wire Wire should move under staple ALWAYS protect any wire that is close to the ground with conduit or wire loom to prevent rodent damage Cap all unused female connections with caps provided or weather resistant sili...

Page 2: ...d 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 M...

Page 3: ...red height centered on post sleeve for deck rail light location NOTE If deck boards are not installed yet place a deck board on framing to ensure post sleeve is at correct height 2 Drill a 1 25 mm hole through post sleeve Drill deep enough to mark location on pressure treated post 3 Remove the post sleeve from the post 4 Drill out existing hole on pressure treated post 3 4 19 mm deep Drill two add...

Page 4: ...itter Also attach male to male connection wires in between each splitter Continue until all wiring from lights is attached to splitters and connector wires are attached in between splitters See Making Connections section for details NOTE DO NOT install riser light or deck rail light into top or bottom rails or balusters Installing Recessed Deck Lights NOTE Install recessed deck lights after instal...

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