INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
LTR Series Dry Location (Indoor) LED Tape
“Lighting Enhanced by Design”
®
1. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU ENGAGE A QUALIFIED AND
LICENSED ELECTRICIAN FOR YOUR LTR SERIES INSTALLATION.
2. DETERMINE YOUR LAYOUT AND PLACEMENT OF REMOTE
POWER SUPPLY. MOUNT POWER SUPPLY CONCEALING IT FROM
EXPOSURE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER AND MOISTURE. CLEAN
SURFACE WHERE YOU ARE APPLYING TAPE TO MAKE SURE IT IS
FREE OF DUST AND ANY MATERIAL THAT MAY IMPEDE ADHESIVE.
2. MOUNTING DRY LOCATION TAPE:
Roll enough tape that is needed from reel. Return reel to anti-static
bag to keep tape dry and free from static electricity.
(FIG. 1).
You
have the option to connect tape to power supply at this point, or you
can wait until your tape layout is completely mounted. Let’s mount
the tape first.
Remove adhesive backing paper, revealing adhesive material.
(FIG.
2)
. Press tape onto surface firmly, starting at one end and gradually
moving along surface, making sure that tape is smooth and not
creased
(FIG. 3)
.
SEE IMPORTANT NOTE BELOW ON MOUNTING
TAPE IN CHANNELS.
2. CUTTING AND JOINING TAPE
Depending on the tape that you are working with, your cut lines will
be separated by anywhere from 1”, 2” or 4” - refer to the vertical cut
marks
(FIG. 4)
. This is where you will make all your cuts to either
join two sections of tape, or to connect the tape to power supply.
FOR DIRECT TAPE TO TAPE CONNECTION, USE STC-1 (LTR-E
Series), or ESTC-1 (LTR-P or LTR-S Series)
Cut tape at cut mark on both lengths to be joined. Loosen all 4
terminal screws on
Sure-Tite
connector
(FIG. 5)
. Peel back 1/4” of
adhesive backing to expose copper buss on back of tape. Insert cut
ends of tape into connector on each side
(FIG. 6)
. Tighten screws
and insure that connection is tight by gently tugging on both ends of
tape. Secure connector to surface.
For adjustable tape to tape connections (FIG. 7):
Using the same steps that require you to loosen terminal screws and
peel back adhesive back, insert tape into open end of each connector
on both ends. The adjustable connector provides electrical current to
the other Sure-Tite. Tighten screws and positon tape, taking advan-
tage of the up to 60” that the adjustable wired connection allows.
Connecting tape to power supply (Fig. 7):
Cut tape at cut mark at end of your layout or run. Loosen terminal
screws on the two screws facing tape. Insert cut end of tape and
tighten screws. Insure that connection is tight by gently tugging on
tape. Wire other end of
Sure-Tite ESTW-60
to power supply.
NOTE: WE RECOMMEND THAT TAPE BE PLACED IN A GM
LIGHTING SUITABLE MOUNTING CHANNEL FOR PROPER THERMAL
MANAGEMENT. TAPE WILL GET HOT. PLEASE REFER TO
MOUNTING CHANNEL INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH CHANNEL.
DIMMER COMPATABILITY NOTES ON BACK OF THIS INSTRUCTION
SHEET.
BEFORE YOU START:
• Please check local Electrical codes before beginning
• Turn power off before installing
• Make sure to use properly rated wire
FIG. 1
“Lighting Enhanced by Design”
®
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Specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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Tinley Park, IL 60477
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TOOLS NEEDED:
• Screwdriver to connect tape to tape or tape to
power using Sure-Tite™ connectors, or to attach
mounting extrusion channels to surface.
LTR Series Dry Location Tape_121719
FIG. 2
FIG.3
Cut only on
trim marks
FIG. 5
Peel back 1/4” of
3M adhesive strip
paper and discard.
60” of 18-2 AWG wires
(1524mm)
STLK-60
ESTLK-60
DSTLK-60
STC-1
ESTC-1
DSTC-1
STC-90
ESTC-90
60” of 18-2 AWG Wires
(1524mm)
STW-60
ESTW-60
DSTW-60
FIG. 4
FIG. 6
3”, 12”, 24”, 60”
ADJUSTABILITY
FIG. 7
NOTE: FIG. 7 AT RIGHT SHOWS A TYPICAL
TAPE TO TAPE ADJUSTABLE CONNECTOR
EXAMPLE. TAPE TO POWER SUPPLY WORKS
THE SAME WAY - INSTEAD OF A SECOND
SURE-TITE, CONNECTOR WIRES GOES
DIRECTLY TO POWER SUPPLY
