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LIGHT MY BRICKS 43197 Installation Manual

LIGHT MY BRICKS 43197 Installation Manual

Lego the ice castle light kit

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LEGO® THE ICE CASTLE #43197
LIGHT KIT
INSTALLATION GUIDE

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  • Page 1 LEGO® THE ICE CASTLE #43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE...
  • Page 2 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Light My Bricks LEGO® THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE Hi There! We’re here to help you get started on the LEGO® The Ice Castle (43197) Light Kit. This PDF details the instructions for the LED light kit only. If you are wishing to purchase this product, please click here to view the product page.
  • Page 3 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE PACKAGE CONTENTS: LEGO PIECES: • 4 x 2x2 Plate 2x2 W Rounded Bottom - Trans Clear • 2 x Round Plate 1x1 Open Stud - White 20 x Cool White 30cm Large Bit Light*...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Contents Before You Begin Blueprint Instructions Final Product Troubleshooting Contact CONTENTS...
  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Before You Begin Laying cables in between Connecting Cable and underneath bricks Connectors To Expansion Boards Cables can fit in between and underneath LEGO® bricks, plates, and tiles providing Take extra care when inserting connectors they are laid correctly between the to ports of Expansion Boards.
  • Page 6 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Before You Begin Connecting Cable Connecting Micro Cable Connectors To Strip Lights Connectors To Micro Expansion Board Ports Take extra care when inserting connectors to ports on the Strip Lights. Connectors Take extra care when inserting the can be inserted only one way.
  • Page 7 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Before You Begin Installing Bit Lights Under Lego® Bricks And Plates When installing Bit Lights under LEGO® pieces, ensure they are placed the correct way up (Yellow LED component exposed). You can either place them directly on top of LEGO®...
  • Page 8: Blueprint

    LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE BLUEPRINT INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 9: Instructions

    LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS To ensure a smooth installation of your light kit, please read and follow each step carefully. If you run into any issues, please refer to the online troubleshooting guide. INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 10 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Legend CONNECT / DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 11 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Use the LEGO Removal Tool to push the door open Legend CONNECT / DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 12 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Cool White 30cm Bit Light 2 x Cool White 30cm Large Bit Light Legend CONNECT / DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 13 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Legend CONNECT / DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 14 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE 8-Port Expansion Board USB Power Cable Legend CONNECT / DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 15 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE If you experience any issues with the lights not working and suspect an issue with a component, please try a different port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies (with the light or expansion board).
  • Page 16 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Pull the LEGO Cool White 30cm Large Bit Light Round Plate 1x1 pieces outwards to Open Stud - White remove them Legend CONNECT / DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID...
  • Page 17 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Legend CONNECT / DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 18 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE If you experience any issues with the lights not working and suspect an issue with a component, please try a different port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies (with the light or expansion board).
  • Page 19 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE 30cm Connecting Cable Twist all the Bit Lights together excluding the Connecting Cable and USB Power Cable Pull the USB Power Cable downwards Legend CONNECT / DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL...
  • Page 20 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE 8-Port Expansion Board Legend CONNECT / DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 21 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Cool White 30cm Bit Light Legend CONNECT / DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 22 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE 2 x Cool White 30cm Large Bit Light Legend CONNECT / DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 23 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Legend CONNECT / DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 24 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE If you experience any issues with the lights not working and suspect an issue with a component, please try a different port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies (with the light or expansion board).
  • Page 25 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Pull the LEGO pieces outwards to remove them Legend CONNECT / DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 26 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Cool White 30cm Large Bit Light Round Plate 1x1 Open Stud - White Legend CONNECT / DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 27 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Cool White 30cm Large Bit Light Legend CONNECT / DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 28 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE If you experience any issues with the lights not working and suspect an issue with a component, please try a different port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies (with the light or expansion board).
  • Page 29 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Multi Effects Board Set the switch to the left for the “flash effect”. Set the speed of the flash to the fastest speed by turning the dial clockwise Connect the 5cm...
  • Page 30 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Slightly lift the two tiles so that we can thread the 30cm Connecting Cable underneath Legend CONNECT / DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON...
  • Page 31 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Twist the cables excluding the 5cm Connecting Cable Ensure the 30cm Pull the loose Connecting Cable is 30cm Connecting threaded below the Cable upwards, out of the door door 30cm Connecting Cable...
  • Page 32 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE If you experience any issues with the lights not working and suspect an issue with a component, please try a different port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies (with the light or expansion board).
  • Page 33 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Cool White 30cm Large Bit Light Trans Clear Round Plate 2x2 w/ Rounded Bottom Legend CONNECT / DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT...
  • Page 34 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Cool White 30cm Bit Light Legend CONNECT / DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 35 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Leave excess cable from the LED as shown before reconnecting the Liftarm Slightly disconnect the Liftarm Ensure the LED is Cool White 30cm Large Bit Light facing upwards Legend CONNECT /...
  • Page 36 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Cool White 30cm Bit Light Legend CONNECT / DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 37 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Slightly disconnect the Liftarm Cool White 30cm Bit Light Cool White 30cm Large Bit Light Leave excess cable from the LED as shown before reconnecting the Liftarm Legend CONNECT / DISCONNECT...
  • Page 38 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE To reconnect the two pieces, connect the top and bottom end as shown, then push the middle to fully secure Cool White 30cm Large Bit Light Trans Clear Round Plate 2x2 w/ Rounded Bottom...
  • Page 39 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Apply heavy pressure to ensure the Bit Light is stuck in a secure manner Adhesive Square Cool White 30cm Large Bit Light Legend CONNECT / DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID...
  • Page 40 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Cool White 30cm Large Bit Light To reconnect the two pieces, connect the top and bottom end as shown, then push the middle to fully secure Apply heavy pressure to ensure...
  • Page 41 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Group all the cables at the top of the ground/first floor together from the connector head Legend CONNECT / DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON...
  • Page 42 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Thread the grouped cables through the gap on the second floor Ensure the LED Cool White 30cm Large Bit Light is facing towards the LEGO pieces Legend CONNECT / DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP...
  • Page 43 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE If you experience any issues with the lights not working and suspect an issue with a component, please try a different port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies (with the light or expansion board).
  • Page 44 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Cool White 30cm Large Bit Light Trans Clear Round Plate 2x2 w/ Rounded Bottom Temporarily disconnect the upper part in order to remove the bed Legend CONNECT / DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP...
  • Page 45 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE 6-Port Expansion Board Reconnect the Bed but one stud forward from its original position - in front of the curtains Legend CONNECT / DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID...
  • Page 46 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Cool White 30cm Bit Light Connect the Twinkle Effects Board Cool White 30cm Bit Light to the ‘OUT’ port on the Twinkle Effects Board Legend CONNECT / DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP...
  • Page 47 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE 5cm Connecting Cable Connect the 5cm Connecting Cable to the ‘+5V’ port on the Twinkle Effects Board Connect the Cool White 30cm Bit Light other end of the 5cm Connecting Cable to the 6-Port...
  • Page 48 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Connect the Cool White 30cm Bit Light to the ‘OUT’ port on the Twinkle Effects Board 30cm Connecting Cable Connect the Cool White 30cm Bit Light to the ‘OUT’ port on the Twinkle...
  • Page 49 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Cool White 30cm Bit Light Trans Clear Round Plate 2x2 w/ Rounded Bottom Legend CONNECT / DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 50 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Cool White 30cm Large Bit Light Legend CONNECT / DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 51 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Cool White 30cm Large Bit Light Legend CONNECT / DISCONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RECONNECT INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 52 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Reconnect the top level by first threading the 30cm Connecting Cable through the gap on the previous level Connect the Cool White 30cm Large Bit Light to the ‘OUT’ port on...
  • Page 53 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE If you experience any issues with the lights not working and suspect an issue with a component, please try a different port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies (with the light or expansion board).
  • Page 54: Final Product

    LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE FINAL PRODUCT This finally completes installation of the Light My Bricks Ice Castle 43197 Light Kit. FINAL PPRODUCT...
  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING Light My Bricks lighting To prevent unnecessary If you are experiencing kits contain individual damage to components, issues with your Light components that are very we highly recommend that My Bricks set, watch our...
  • Page 56 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Troubleshooting Firstly, ensure that the Check For CR2032 Batteries batteries have power using a Using The Flat Battery Pack battery charge gauge. Inside the battery pack is a symbol indicating which side the (round) CR2032 If the batteries have no power, battery should be inserted.
  • Page 57 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Troubleshooting Check For Cr2032 Batteries Check for AA batteries Using The Round Battery using the AA battery pack Pack Inside the battery pack are symbols indicating which direction the AA battery Inside the battery pack is a symbol indicating should be inserted.
  • Page 58 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Troubleshooting Check Your Wires In order for Light My Bricks components to fit If the wiring is detached from the LED itself, the in between and underneath LEGO® bricks, the light will not operate.
  • Page 59 LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE Troubleshooting Check Your Expansion Board A short circuit can also result in overheating of the board, cable or Ports/ Strip Light Ports / batteries. If you suspect a short circuit, Effects Board Ports...
  • Page 60: Contact

    LEGO THE ICE CASTLE 43197 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE CONTACT US If you have an enquiry regarding the online shop, our products or a general enquiry please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions webpage here. Alternatively, you can contact our Customer Services team by visiting our online support portal here.
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