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Attaching Light Engines
Plan the layout by measuring the design layout and dividing by 8 ft. (2.44m) to
determine the required quantity of Tetra Contour. Refer to the Cutting Resolution Chart
at right when cutting any Tetra Contour section.
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.
METHOD A - without light guides
CAUTION
Light engine by itself is intended
Risk of damage.
for use in dry indoor application only.
5-8 in. (127-203mm)
Install a mounting clip, using #6 (M2)
1
counter sink screws, every 5–8 inches
(127–203mm) on center until the end
of the run is reached.
Separate wires
+ –
+
–
+
Separate wires and identify outer
4
conductors as positive (+) and
middle conductors as negative (–).
Strip ends back 0.5 in. (13mm).
METHOD B - with light guides
NOTE: Installation methods shown are for straight runs. For custom shapes, refer to the Light Guide Forming Instructions.
18 in. (457mm)
Install a minimum of one clip per 18 in.
1
(457mm) using #10 (M4) screws.
NOTE: Standard neon hardware can
also be used.
NOTE: Installation methods shown are for straight runs. For custom shapes, install
mounting clips at regular intervals throughout the shape to provide adequate
support for the light engine.
NOTE: DO NOT bend the light engine to an inside radius that is tighter than 5/8 in.
(16mm). The light engine is not intended for excessive or repetitive bending.
Push each 16 in. (406mm) light engine
2
segment into the clips. Fold loose
wires behind light engines.
Connect two
negatives (–)
+
Use twist-on wire connectors to join
5
cut wires together. Fold wires behind
light engines.
If required, cut wire loops between
2
sections or through light engine (refer
to the Cutting Resolution table above).
Light Engine Color
Red
Red-Orange
Amber
Green
Blue
White
Warm White
Push into clips
3
Connect four
positives (+)
6
3
Cutting Resolution Table
Cutting Resolution
2.67 in. (68mm)
2.67 in. (68mm)
2.67 in. (68mm)
2.00 in. (51mm)
2.00 in. (51mm)
2.00 in. (51mm)
2.00 in. (51mm)
If required, cut wire loops between
sections or through light engine in the
appropriate area (refer to the Cutting
Resolution table above).
Electrical grade silicone
CAUTION: Anytime light engine or
supply wire is cut and wire is exposed,
electrical grade silicone must be
applied (see list on the next page for
recommendations).
Push the light engine segments down
into the light guide.
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