Space mounting clips
18 inches (457mm) apart
Attaching Contour Sections
2
1
Starting from one end, attach the Tetra Contour LS to the
mounting clips. Secure light guide by twisting tie-wire around
the mounting clip and light guide.
NOTE: Wires can be concealed by tucking wires between
mounting clips and Tetra Contour LS system.
Must be used with Tetra 24 Volt
Power Supplies. Refer to the
Power
Supply Installation Instructions
for
more information on the power supply.
Install one mounting clip at each end and then a minimum
of one mounting clip every 18 inches (457mm).
NOTE: Standard neon mounting hardware can also be used.
Electrical Connections
Planning
For planning the layout, measure the perimeter of the building and divide by 8 ft. (2.44m) to determine the required quantity of Tetra
Contour LS systems. See table below for guidelines about cutting resolution.
For seamless designs, accessories are available for straight runs and 90 degree corners.
NOTE: Do not use more than one suffix code for each respective application, as mixing suffix codes may result in appearance variation.
Suffix code can be found on the packaging label.
NOTE: Tetra Contour LS is intended for straight runs.
4
Insert wire connectors into weather
box. Fill with electrical grade silicone
and close box.
NOTE: Examples of electrical grade
silicone include
GE RTV 6700 Series
Sealant, GE White Blanc RTV 162, Dow
Corning 3145, Dow Corning RTV 748
WARNING
Risk of electrical shock.
Turn power OFF
before inspection, installation or removal.
CAUTION
Risk of damage.
Must use electrical grade silicone.
5
Secure the weather box using a
#6 or #8 (M2 or M3) screw.
NOTE: When using twist - on
connectors, weather box is required
for all outdoor electrical connections.
Weather box can be painted
1
If it is necessary to cut the Tetra Contour LS for a better fit,
refer to the Cutting Resolution table above.
NOTE: Tetra Contour LS can only be cut on wires.
NOTE: Tetra Contour LS extension sections can only be cut
on “Cut Here” markings.
Electrical Grade Silicone
2
If Tetra Contour LS sections are cut, apply electrical grade
silicone to exposed wires and attach end cap.
Tetra Contour LS extension
Tetra Contour LS
Tetra Contour LS
Tetra Contour LS extension
Cutting Resolution Table
SKU
Color
Cutting Resolution
GERDXNAA2 - RD
Red
2.67 inches (68mm)
GEGLXNAA2 - GL
Green
2.00 inches (51mm)
GEBLXNAA2 - BL
Blue
2.00 inches (51mm)
GEWHXNAA2 - WH
White
2.00 inches (51mm)
SKU
Color
Cutting Resolution
GERDXNLA2 - RD
Red
8 inches (203mm)
GEGLXNLA2 - GL
Green
8 inches (203mm)
GEBLXNLA2 - BL
Blue
8 inches (203mm)
GEWHXNLA2 - WH
White
8 inches (203mm)
Continue attaching all the sections to the remaining
mounting clips, leaving a 3/8 inch (10mm) gap between
sections to allow for expansion or contraction.
3
4
Plug together all adjacent Tetra Contour LS sections and
tuck wires behind Tetra Contour LS sections or behind
accessory pieces.
3/8 in. (10mm) gap
3
Using twist-on wire connectors,
connect the white wire with red
stripe (+) from the LED strip to the
red wire (+) of the power supply.
Connect the white wire (-) from the
LED strip to the black wire (-) of the
power supply.
NOTE: Grounding and bonding
must be done in accordance with
National Electrical Code (Article
600). See power supply instructions.
White with
red stripe (+)
Red (+)
White ( - )
Black ( - )
To power supply
1
Run a wire from the power supply to
a section of Tetra Contour LS.
NOTE: Power supply connection
must be contained in an acceptable
UL/NEMA enclosure.
Power
supply
To Tetra Contour LS
Red (+)
Black ( - )
2
Cut off the quick connector on
the Tetra Contour LS that you are
connecting to the power supply.
