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Installation (continued)
3
Preparing the assembly location
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Power the LED tape lighting and temporarily hold or tape into position with painter’s tape or masking tape –
do not remove the adhesive paper backing.
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Adjust the lighting to various angles and positions to get the desired level of illumination and lighting
appearance. If the LEDs create undesirable light spots on walls, or reflections, reposition the tape light
strip farther away from surfaces or try a different mounting angle.
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Once you have determined your final mounting position, remove any dirt and dust present where the tape
will be applied. Mounting surfaces should be clean, completely dry, and as dust-free as possible. For
best results, install when temperatures are above 60ºF (15ºC). When installing on painted surfaces, paint
should be fully cured based on manufacturer’s cure time.
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Installing the LED strip
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Working from one end to the other, remove the paper backing protecting the adhesive and firmly press
the LED tape (B) down with your fingers or a clean cloth, taking care not to press on the individual LEDs.
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Support and secure the power cables leading to the tape light with suitable non-metallic staples.
NOTE:
Although the LED tape can be installed in curved and irregular spaces, avoid
sharp bends or bending on the solder joints as you could damage the LED tape light. If
an LED is inadvertently damaged and fails to light, the remaining LEDs will continue to
operate.
