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Important
Please take the time to read this installation guide before you install this Philips LED product and driver. The guide
contains important information regarding installation and operation.
Warranty
Warranty only applies when the appropriate Philips
LED driver and Philips cabling (as described in this
guide and leaflets)
are used. Please visit our website www.philips.com/
OEM or contact your local sales office for more
information.
Warnings and system restrictions
• Do not switch on the LEDFlex S when on the reel.
• This product may require a heatsink.
• The installation guide does not supersede local or
(inter)national regulations for electrical installations.
• This Philips LED product and LED driver must be
installed by a professional electrician in accordance
with the applicable and appropriate electrical codes
and the instructions provided by Philips.
• Do not connect this LED product directly to mains
voltages.
• This is a 24 V DC product and should always be
connected to a SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage)
driver. Ensure proper routing of the cable to avoid
cable damage.
• Do not load the power driver beyond 90% of its
rated maximum power.
• Before installation, maintenance or cleaning, always
first switch off or disconnect the power and follow
the appropriate safety procedures.
• Do not apply force on the electrical components
when applying the LEDFlex S.
• These modules are designed with ESD protection
but please take into account the max level indicated
in the datasheet.
• Do not make sharp bends with electrical wires.
• Avoid contact between cables and sharp edges.
• Due to the variety of designs and brands in which
the Philips LED products can be installed, you may
need to use customized mounting accessories to fit
the specific design you are using.
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Design-in Guide - LEDFlex S system
• The fixing/cooling surface must be cleaned before
installing the LEDFlex S modules to remove all dirt,
dust and grease. Please refer to the instructions of
3M™ for best tape fixation (tape type: 5915 of 5952
family).
• Do not mount on Plasticized Vinyl, EVA,
Polyethylene, Polypropylene, PVF, Silicone, and
PTFE. For an indication of materials that are suitable
for mounting refer to the extensive information from
3M™ (tape type: 5915 of 5952 family).
• None of the components of the LEDFlex S
(substrate, LED, electronic components etc.) may be
exposed to tensile or compressive stresses. Use a
strain relief to prevent shear- and peel forces on the
LED module though the connector and/or wiring.
• Connectors can only be used with our Philips
Fortimo LEDFlex S family.
• These connectors are single use.
• Disclaimer: Philips has chosen the the best suitable
tape in the market at the time of product release.
Philips is not liable for loosening of the tape over
time and/or its consequences. The Datasheet of the
3M™ VHB™ Tape 5915 can be found here: https://
www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b40072037
• If you require further support, please contact your
local Philips sales organization.
System disposal
We recommend that the Fortimo LEDFlex S module
and its components are disposed of in an appropriate
way at the end of their (economic) lifetime. The
modules are in effect normal pieces of electronic
equipment containing components that are currently
not considered to be harmful to the environment. We
therefore recommend that these parts are disposed of
as normal electronic waste, in accordance with local
regulations.
November 2021
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