Armacost Lighting RibbonFlex Pro Manuel D'instructions Et D'installation

Please read completely before installing.
It is important to read these guidelines completely to understand how LED
tape lighting works and how it can be configured, cut to size, connected,
and installed so you can properly design your lighting layout.
Installing tape lighting is an easy DIY project. However, basic wiring skills and
tools for stripping, splicing, and connecting wires are required.
IMPORTANT
Use only with low-voltage DC constant voltage power supplies.
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Never connect LED tape light directly to 120-volt household power.
Do not power LED tape while coiled on reel, as the LEDs will overheat.
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The mounting surface will act as a heat sink to dissipate heat.
Do not stare directly into the LED lights when illuminated.
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Never connect more than one power supply to a run of LED lighting.
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Do not install tape light where it can come in direct contact with
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water. Do not use long term in high humidity environments.
Use only insulated staples and plastic clips to secure cords and wires.
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Route and secure wires so they will not become pinched or damaged.
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Use certified CL2 or better cabling for wire runs inside walls.
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Do not install DC wiring in the same runs as 120-volt AC power.
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All wiring must be in accordance with national and local electrical codes,
low-voltage Class 2 circuit. If you are unclear as to how to install and wire
this product, consult a qualified professional.
Planning
RibbonFlex Pro LED lighting is designed for indirect lighting applications.
The LEDs themselves are not intended to be seen directly by the eye. Every
installation is unique, and the desired lighting effect is based primarily upon
personal preference. Installation location, wall colors, mounting angles,
and the light's reflection off walls, surfaces, and objects will affect the final
lighting appearance. Subtle adjustments to the positioning and angle of the
LED tape can greatly impact the overall lighting effect.
Installation considerations
How will you switch your LED lighting on and off?
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Do you want to be able to dim your lighting?
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What is the best layout configuration for your installation?
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Where will you locate your power supply?
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What are the best ways to mount the tape lighting?
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How will you cut, connect, and conceal the wires to your lighting?
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Choosing a power supply
Power supplies come in various sizes with different wattages and are often
referred to as transformers, AC/DC adaptors, or LED drivers. RibbonFlex
Pro LED tape operates on low voltage and requires a power supply to
convert 120-volt household AC power to DC power.
Never connect RibbonFlex LED Tape Lighting directly to 120-volt
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household power
Never use both a 120-volt and a low-voltage dimmer in the
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same circuit
Only use RibbonFlex with Armacost Lighting approved LED drivers
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and power supplies. Using other power supplies will void warranty
The type of power supply you choose will be based on how you want to turn
on/off or dim your lighting.
RibbonFlex Pro LED Accent Lighting
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Dim-to-Warm White, Tunable White, Continuous White LED Tape Light
Using Standard 120-volt AC dimmers
NOTE: Tunable white tape light requires use of tunable white
controller and can't be used with an AC dimmer.
To use an AC dimmer, your Armacost Lighting LED driver/power supply
must clearly state on the packaging and case label that it is dimmable
with 120-volt AC dimmers. Using a 120-volt dimmer with a power supply
model that is NOT dimmable will damage the power supply.
Typical wiring diagram when used with an AC dimmer
Green Wire
Ground
Consult power supply instructions for AC dimmer compatibility
Black Wire
120-volt AC
live HOT
Dimmable LED Driver
White Wire
120-volt AC
neutral
When using a 120-volt AC dimmer, the Dimmable LED Driver/Power Supply
must be direct wired to household current.
Large lighting applications may require the use of multiple LED drivers/
power supplies. For synchronized on/off and brightness control of LED
lighting on multiple power supplies, connect a 120-volt AC dimmer to
multiple Armacost Lighting Dimmable LED Drivers.
AC DIMMER DIMMABLE
(Lutron Style ™ ) LED DRIVERS
Using Armacost Lighting low-voltage LED dimmers
When using Tunable White tape
light or if installing an in-wall AC
dimmer isn't practical for use with
Dim-to-Warm or Continuous White
models, choose an Armacost low-
voltage dimmer. These dimmers
connect on the low-voltage side
anywhere between your power
supply and LED lighting. Wireless model options are available, useful in
situations where installing new wiring can be difficult. Choose from RF
designer-style touch pads or Wi-Fi
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SMARTPHONE OR 120-VOLT LOW-VOLTAGE
WIRELESS TOUCHPAD AC OUTLET DC POWER SUPPLY
For large lighting applications and multi-zone lighting control, use
multiple Armacost dimmers. To learn more, visit armacostlighting.com.
SMARTPHONE OR LOW-VOLTAGE RF DIMMER
WIRELESS TOUCHPAD OR WI-FI RECEIVER
For simple on/off control
(no dimming)
If an AC outlet controlled by a wall switch is not
available for your power supply, use an Armacost
Lighting Wireless Switch. This device adds switched
outlet convenience without running any new wires.
RV, boat, and solar system applications
LED tape lighting can be powered directly by 24-volt battery.
BATTERY FUSE
PROTECTION SWITCH
A low-voltage LED dimmer can also be used with battery powered systems.
(e.g., Lutron style)
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Output to low-voltage
white LED lighting
controllers that work with any smartphone.
LOW-VOLTAGE RF DIMMER
OR WI-FI RECEIVER
LOW-VOLTAGE
LED DIMMER
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