Armacost Lighting RibbonFlex home 421500 Installation

SAFETY INFORMATION

DANGER: Risk of eye damage. Do not stare directly at the LED chips
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of this LED strip.
CAUTION: Do not power LED tape while coiled on reel.
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IMPORTANT: Always observe polarity for 12-volt connections,
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+ to +, – to –.
IMPORTANT: Do not install Class 2 low voltage wiring in the same runs
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as AC main power. If AC and low voltage wires cross, keep them at
90-degree angles. Use only insulated staples, plastic ties, or wire
support clips to secure cords and wires.
NOTICE: LED flexible tape lighting rating: 12VDC 2A.
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Only use the 12-volt LED lighting power supply which has been
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provided with this kit.
Do not bend, crush or pull the cable. Protect from sharp edges,
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oil and heat.
For indoor/dry location use only.
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Electrical waste should not be disposed of with household waste.
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Please recycle where facilities exist.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Wall mount
power
supply
RF receiver and 16 feet LED tape light (pre-assembled)
Wire connectors (optional use)

INSTALLATION

See armacostlighting.com/knowledge-center for more installation tips.

Cutting the tape to length

Cut the LED tape with scissors in the center of copper pads (position
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A) as shown. The tape can also be cut at silver solder joints (position
B), but this cut point should be used for soldered connections only.
Cut tape
at center of
copper pads
IMPORTANT: Make sure to
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observe polarity when making
connections, positive to positive
and negative to negative. Check
to see that the wire colors and
the polarity markings printed
on the tape line up.
NOTE: Be sure all 12-volt connections are secure and protected from electrical
shorting. Options include electrical tape, small wire nuts, crimp connectors, etc.
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RF remote control
Wire support clips
Okay to cut at silver
solder joints, but
do not use connector
Positive
Negative
White LED Tape Light Kit

How to use included connectors

The wire connectors are used to join two sections of LED tape. They
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can also be spliced and extended for gaps of any size. 18-20 AWG
wire is recommended for custom lengths (not included).
Add wire to fit needs
Open the lid of the connector opposite the wire.
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Peel about 1/4 inch of the paper from the LED strip adhesive backing
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at the connection point.
Use a gentle side-to-side motion to slide the strip into the connector,
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making sure the tape slides under the internal connector contact points.
Perform a power test to be sure the connection is secure. If the LEDs
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flicker or do not light, repeat the steps in this guide.
Insert tape into
channel under
contact tabs

Soldering the LED tape (optional)

Soldering is another method for joining wires to the tape light and
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joining sections of tape light directly together.
Wire Lead Connection

Preparing the assembly location

Power the LED tape lighting and temporarily hold or tape into
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position with painter's tape or masking tape – do not remove the
adhesive paper backing.
Adjust the lighting to various angles and positions to get the desired
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level of illumination and lighting appearance. If the LEDs create
undesirable light spots on walls, or reflections, reposition the tape light
strip farther away from surfaces or try a different mounting angle.
Once you have determined your final mounting position, remove
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any dirt and dust present where the tape will be applied. Mounting
surfaces should be clean, completely dry, and as dust-free as
possible. For best results, install when temperatures are above 60ºF
(15ºC). When installing on painted surfaces, paint should be fully
cured based on manufacturer's cure time.

Installing the LED strip

Working from one end to the other, remove the paper backing protecting
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the adhesive and firmly press the LED tape down with your fingers or a
clean cloth, taking care not to press on the individual LEDs.
Support and secure the power cables leading to the tape light with
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the included wire support clips.
NOTE: Although the LED tape can
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be installed in curved and irregular
spaces, avoid sharp bends or bending
on the solder joints as you could
damage the LED tape light. If an LED
is inadvertently damaged and fails to
light, the remaining LEDs will continue to operate.
Item 421500
Be sure tape Press down
slides into lid until it
channel groove snaps closed
Splice Connection