Installing The Led Strip - Armacost Lighting RibbonFlex Pro Manuel D'instructions Et D'installation

IMPORTANT: Always use the + / – indicators printed on the tape light to
maintain the same polarity (+ to + and – to –).
Positive
Negative
Using connectors
Connectors are used to join two sections of LED tape.
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Use a wire lead connector to make turns and go around corners. 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).
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length to fit needs
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NOTE: Be sure all 24-volt connections are secure and protected from
electrical shorting. Options include electrical tape, small wire nuts,
crimp connectors, etc.
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 before closing the connector. If the LEDs flicker
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or do not light, repeat the steps in this guide.
SureLock connector: Close and lock pressure pad door. Use a flat head
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screwdriver to securely lock door if necessary.
Continuous White connector: Press the top of the connector down to close.
Be sure pressure pad
door snaps securely
into connector grooves
Positive
Negative
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( – ) ( – )
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Note: Once
connector is
closed it cannot
be re-opened.
Splice Connectors
Splice connectors are used to join two strips, creating a continuous run
of LED lighting. Use the + / – indicators printed on the tape light to
maintain the same polarity (+ to + and – to –).
( + ) ( + )
( – ) ( – )
If the + / – marks do not line up, flip the tape and use the opposite end
for proper alignment.
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
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protecting 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 be installed in curved and irregular
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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.
Support power wire leads, especially when mounting under cabinets
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and shelves.
Wire
support
clip
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