Installation Sheet

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TRULUX
®
HIGH DENSITY STATIC WHITE (IP54)24V
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
STLHD & HTLHD Series
SAFETY INFORMATION
• Read all installation instructions before beginning; if not qualified, do not
attempt installation. Contact a qualified electrician.
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, pay close
attention to this manual and stay within its guidelines when using this
product. Save these instructions for future use.
• Do not cover this product with paper surface coverings, fabrics,
streamers, or other similar combustible materials.
• Do not operate Trulux on the reel, nor while it is coiled.
• This IP54 rated tape light is suitable for indoor use in dry and damp
locations, but not for direct contact with water or moisture Do not
submerge flexible light in liquids, or use the product in the vicinity of
standing water or other liquids, or where water can accumulate.
• Do not route the cord or tape light through walls, ceilings, doors,
windows, or any similar part of the building structure.
• Secure tape light using only the adhesive provided with the tape
and/or factory recommended mounting clips, mounting track, and
aluminum channel (sold separately).
• Do not secure this product or its cord with staples, nails, or like means
that may damage the outer jacket or cord insulation.
• Do not use if there is any damage to the tape light, diodes or power cord
insulation; inspect periodically.
• Do not install on gates or doors, or where subject to continuous flexing.
• Do not install in airtight tanks or enclosures of any kind.
• Size your 24V DC driver appropriately for your run distance. Be sure not
to load a driver to 100% as this will reduce its eciency; a 90% maximum
load is recommended.
These products may represent a possible shock or fire
hazard if improperly installed or attached in any way.
Products should be installed in accordance with these
instructions, current electrical codes, and/or the current
National Electric Code (NEC).
Use only with 24V DC drivers with a wattage capacity that
can handle the total load. Factory warranty will be void if
used with a non-recommended power supply, transformer
or driver.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to
persons, make sure that the electrical power to the
system is disconnected at the source prior to installation
or any servicing.
Never fold Trulux® or bend past the minimum bending
radius of 1” whether lighted or unlighted.
WARNING
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LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS
Pay close attention to the following maximum run lengths:
Series Wattage Cut Increments Maximum run Reel Length
STLHD Series 2.19W/ft 2.46” 32.8 feet (71.83 watts) 16.4 feet or 100ft
HTLHD Series 3.65W/ft 1.51” 27 feet (98.55 watts) 16.4 feet or 100ft
PRODUCT INFORMATION
IP54 16.4ft reels include attached 3ft lead wires, (3) TL-BLKS connectors, (3) 4-in-1 connector kits (TL-CONKITs) which have 3 feet of 18AWG lead
wire attached, and (3) TL-2PWR-HD heavy duty snap connectors with 6” wires attached (100ft reel include 5 of each). Mount tape light using
the 3M® VHB adhesive on back of tape. Once the VHB protective backing is removed, the tape should be placed on the prepared mounting
surface and not be repositioned, removed, or re-used. For best results, let adhesive cure 24 hours prior to first use.
Trulux® tape light utilizes a
nano-coating for ingress
protection. It is recommended
to scrape o the coating from
each conductor to ensure a
proper connection.