Armacost Lighting RibbonFlex LUX Installation Instructions

SAFETY INFORMATION
DANGER: Risk of eye damage. Do not stare directly at the LED chips of this
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LED strip.
CAUTION: Do not power LED tape while coiled on reel.
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IMPORTANT: Always observe polarity for 24-volt connections, + to +, – to –.
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IMPORTANT: Do not install Class 2 low voltage wiring in the same runs as AC main
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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: 24VDC 1.5A.
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Only use the 24-volt LED lighting power supply which has been provided
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with this kit.
Do not bend, crush or pull the cable. Protect from sharp edges, oil and heat.
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For indoor/dry location use only.
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Electrical waste should not be disposed of with household waste. Please
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recycle where facilities exist.
INGESTION HAZARD: This product contains a button cell
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or coin battery.
DEATH or serious injury can occur if ingested.
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A swallowed button cell or coin battery can cause
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Internal Chemical Burns in as little as 2 hours.
KEEP new and used batteries OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
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Seek immediate medical attention if a battery is
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suspected to be swallowed or inserted inside any part of the body.
Remove and immediately recycle or dispose of used batteries according to
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local regulations and keep away from children. Do NOT dispose of batteries
in household trash or incinerate.
Even used batteries may cause severe injury or death.
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Call a local poison control center for treatment information.
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Use only CR2032 DC 3V replacement battery.
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Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
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Do not force discharge, recharge, disassemble, heat above 113° F or
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incinerate. Doing so may result in injury due to venting, leakage or explosion
resulting in chemical burns.
Ensure the batteries are installed correctly according to polarity (+ and –).
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Do not mix old and new batteries, different brands or types of batteries, such
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as alkaline, carbon-zinc, or rechargeable batteries.
Remove and immediately recycle or dispose of batteries from equipment not
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used for an extended period of time according to local regulations.
Always completely secure the battery compartment. If the battery
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compartment does not close securely, stop using the product, remove the
batteries, and keep them away from children.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Plug-in power
supply
RF receiver and 16.4 feet
LED tape light (pre-assembled)
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 A) as
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shown. The tape can also be cut at silver solder joints (position B), but this
cut point should be used for soldered connections only.
Tape to tape connectors (optional use)
RF dimmer
remote
Continuous White LED Tape Light Kit
Cut tape at
center of
copper pads
IMPORTANT: Make sure to 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 24-volt connections are
secure and protected from electrical shorting.
Options include electrical tape, small wire nuts, crimp connectors, etc.
How to use included connectors
The wire connectors are used to join two sections of LED tape. They can
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also be spliced and extended for gaps of any size. 18-20 AWG wire is
recommended for custom lengths (not included).
Peel about 1/4 inch of the paper from the LED strip adhesive backing at the
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connection point.
Insert tape into connector fully, making sure that the copper pads are over
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the "teeth."
Press firmly to close door.
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Soldering the LED tape (optional)
Soldering is another
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method for joining wires
to the tape light and
joining sections of tape
light directly together.
Preparing the assembly location
Power the LED tape light and temporarily hold or tape into position with
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painter's or masking tape – do not remove the adhesive paper backing.
Adjust the lighting to various angles and positions to get the desired level of
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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 any dirt
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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.
Wire
Installing the LED strip
support
clips
Working from one end to the other, remove the paper backing protecting the
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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 the
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included wire support clips.
A
Okay to cut at solder
joints, but do not
use connector
length to
( + ) ( + ) ( + )
fit needs
( – ) ( – ) ( – )
Wire Connection
B
Positive
Negative
( + )
( – )
Splice Connection