Intex Newel Installation Instructions

LED Newel Cap Installation Instructions
Before Getting Started
Installation may vary based on the circumstances at the installation site. Retrofitting an existing deck or patio will
require a different method than installing lighted caps in an area where posts and railing have yet to be installed. Please
contact your local Sales representative or reach out to INTEX Millwork Solutions for assistance in planning your
installation. It is generally recommended to estimate about 10-20' of wiring per cap required depending on the
installation scenario. It is also recommended to purchase a few extra gel connectors (INTEX Part # LED-SPLICE) for field
adjustments and corrections during installation.
Warranty Disclosure
INTEX Millwork Lighted Cap Warranty will not be honored if 3 rd party parts and accessories are substituted during
installation. INTEX Millwork supplied Lighted Caps, wires, connectors, and transformers must be installed in accordance
with INTEX Millwork Lighted Cap Installation Instructions in order maintain warranty coverage. Using any accessories or
electrical equipment not specified by INTEX Millwork in this instruction will void all warranties associated with the
product. Please see full warranty information at www.intexmillwork.com
1. Planning your Installation
Determine the number of lights required and plan your layout. The 150W Transformer supports up to 40 lights in total,
but it is recommended that these are split over several output terminals. For best results, limit installation to no more
than 12 caps per output terminal, and evenly distribute the number of caps per output terminal. See Figure 1 at the end
of this instruction for reference.
Plan the location of the transformer. Bear in mind that if a Timer/Photocell combo is being used, the power supply will
need to be located in a position where there is sufficient ambient light to trigger the sensor (i.e. not under a deck or
inside an enclosure.)
Determine the method required to run the wiring from post to post. It is generally advised to run wiring underneath the
deck or structure and up through the newel posts to make a connection. If posts are already installed or there is no
access underneath the structure, wiring can be run through top railing sections. This will require drilling holes in the
newel posts faces to run the wiring, which will then be covered once the top rail is installed. Refer to the images below
for hole locations and sizes if running cabling through INTEX railing.
RS35 Dartmouth RS40 Hampton
RS60 Liberty
Drill 5/16" hole in newel and pass Drill two 3/16" holes Drill 5/16" hole in newel just above bracket, centered
wire through notch at bracket. to split wire and pass or offset depending on which rail cap is being used.
leads over bracket.
Requires making small
notches in the rail cap
for clearance.
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