Trex 5449190 Installation Guide
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1. Light into top or bottom rails or balusters 5 Line up polycarbonate lens with fixture housing Twist onto fixture base Have Questions NOTE Construction methods are always improving Please ensure you 3 1 800 BUY TREX have the most up to date installation instructions by visiting trex com TDL 110 TREX DECKLIGHTING Trex Deck Lighting How to Install Installing Recessed Deck Lights NOTE Install recessed deck lights after installing decking 1 Mark locations for lights in deck boards NOTE If possible avoid locations over joists as holes will be more difficult to create 2 Drilla1 2 5 cm diameter hole 3 4 1 9 cm deep into deck board Hole cannot go all the way through deckboard or light will fall through Ensure drill bit is perpendicular to board Drill a 1 4 0 6 cm diameter hole in base of the first hole through deck board 3 Thread wires through hole DO NOT pull LED into hole by pulling on wires This may damage wires or LED 4 Press light into hole until flush with surface Make connections under deck with the provided wire nuts See Making Connections on page 2 Have Questions NOTE Construction methods are always improving Please ensure you 1 800 BUY TREX have the most up to date installation instructions by visiting trex com TDL 1N102. and railing have been installed DO NOT run wires between joists and deck boards ee ee eee ee eee Have Questions NOTE Construction methods are always improving Please ensure you 1 1 800 BUY TREX have the most up to date installation instructions by visiting trex com TDL 110 TREX DECKLIGHTING Trex Deck Lighting How to Install Installing Wiring Making Connections NOTE It is recommended to install wiring before decking Polarity must be maintained through wiring system and railing have been installed Always attach the same side of the 18 gauge wire to the red wires on the lights The red wires are positive Use 18 gauge stranded outdoor wire available from The wire nuts supplied by Trex are gel filled and Trex to connect wires from each light waterproof These wire nuts can safely attach four wires 1 Wiring must be run under the decking structure and behind stringers DO NOT run wires between deck boards and joists Staple to frame with cable staples at least 1 4 0 6 cm wide DO NOT crush wire insulation with staple 1 Strip wires to 5 8 1 6 cm Align any frayed strands of the conductors Pre twisting is unnecessary 2 Place stripped wires together with insulation even Twist connector onto wires pushing firmly until hand tight DO NOT over torque Wipe sealant in and around conductors and connector opening while tightening DO NOT reuse Timer Operation Instructions 1 Select the mode of
3. operation Dusk to Dawn 1 8 hours 2 Wiring can be run under the deck and behind risers Always On Staple to frame with cable staples at least 1 4 0 6 cm Off wide DO NOT crush wire insulation with staple Program repeats daily When power is flowing to lights green light above POWER is on Installing Post Cap Lights NOTE Install post cap lights after the railing system post sleeve skirt and post sleeve have been installed 3 Run wire up the outside of each post that will have either a post cap light or a deck rail light Avoid running wire on the side of post where railing brackets or deck rail lights will be installed Leave a 6 15 2 cm loop at top to make connections Staple to frame and posts with cable 1 Cut the wire loop at the top of the post Strip the wire staples at least 1 4 0 6 cm wide DO NOT crush wire ends Make connections with the provided wire nuts insulation with staple See Making Connections above 2 After verifying wiring is correct by turning lights on NOTE After installing wiring finish installing your Trex attach the cap to the top of the post with silicone caulk decking and railing by following the Trex Installation Guide Have Questions NOTE Construction methods are always improving Please ensure you 2 1 800 BUY TREX have the most up to date installation instructions by visiting trex com TDL 110 TREX DECKLIGHTING Trex Deck Lighting How
4. to Install Installing Deck Rail Lights Installing Riser Lights NOTE Install deck rail lights after the railing system post NOTE Install riser lights after stair and risers have sleeve skirt and post sleeve have been installed been installed Mark desired height centered on post sleeve for deck rail light location Drill a 1 2 5 cm hole through post sleeve Use care to stop drill before cutting into post 1 Mark the locations for each light generally 4 10 2 cm above the tread Consult local codes for lighting requirements NOTE If possible avoid locations over stringers as holes will be more difficult to create 3 y 3 Fish wire from deck rail light through hole and up to top of al P post Cut wire loop at the top of the post Strip the two wire ends Make connections with the provided wire nuts See Making Connections on page 2 4 Push back housing and wires into hole Align holes for screws vertically and attach fixture base to post with 2 Drilla 1 2 5 cm diameter hole at least 1 2 5 cm deep provided screws as indicated above into riser If the riser material is thicker than 1 2 5 cm use a 1 4 0 6 cm drill bit to create a passage for the wires 3 Thread wires through hole 4 Press light into hole ensuring lens is horizontal Make connections behind the stairs with the provided wire nuts See Making Connections on page 2 NOTE DO NOT install Riser Light or Deck Rail
5. TREX DECKLIGHTING Trex Deck Lighting Site Preparation and Planning PARTS General Information ALWAYS consult local codes before beginning a project A maximum of 60 lights can be powered by one 60W transformer If your project requires more than 60 OC lights contact 1 800 BUY TREX for transformer sizing Straight runs over 100 30 5 m may require larger wire 0x2 0x2 such as 16 or 14 gauge Use Trex Transformer only Use of any other Post Cap Deck Rail Riser Recessed transformer voids warranty Light Light Light Deck Light Planning NOTE When designing your deck plan locations of lights power supply timer and dimmer These should be accessible for service 1 The dimmer remote will work TT To Lights in a 30 9 m radius of the unit GFcI amp 2 The dimmer must be installed Outlet P in a dry location Keep dimmer remote ID in a safe place in A pi oj immer a a remoteiS Timer Optional 3 The timer must be installed vertically with the receptacle facing downwards Ji D and not reaching ground level Transformer The timer must be in view of the sun to use the dusk dawn feature NOTE Avoid railing brackets and locations for deck rail lights when running wires up posts SY s ay J 1 1 I 1 i I I I 1 i I 1 I I 1 I Li I I a NOTE It is recommended to install wiring before decking
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