Installation Guide

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120 White LEDs per meter (36 LEDs per foot)

Model # RF3528120

RibbonFlex Pro

LED Accent Lighting

High Density White LED Tape Light

Welcome to RibbonFlex Pro

LED Tape Lighting

Ultra thin and ﬂ exible, RibbonFlex Pro

white LED lighting is easy

to install in straight, curved and irregular spaces – offering virtually

limitless design and installation possibilities. Using high performance

solid state lighting technology, light output, color accuracy and LED

brightness are exceptional. Fully dimmable and designed to cast a

seamless glow, RibbonFlex Pro creates warm and relaxing environments

or delivers bright task lighting.

120 White LEDs per meter (36 LEDs per foot), model # RF3528120

Good, all-around solution for accent lighting and lower brightness

task lighting.

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Over, under and inside cabinets, and in toe-kick areas

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Indirect lighting for coves and tray ceilings

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Edge lighting under counters and shelving perimeters

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Use in displays and bookcases

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Creative lighting for objects and artwork

Please read these guidelines completely

before installing.

RibbonFlex Pro LED tape is a new and exciting type of lighting. It is

important to read these guidelines completely to understand how the

product works, and how it can be conﬁ gured, cut to size, connected, and

installed so you can design your LED lighting layout.

Installing tape lighting is an easy DIY project, however, basic wiring skills

such as stripping, splicing, extending, and connecting wires are required.

This product operates on low voltage 12V DC power. 12V DC power

supplies are sold separately and are available in different wattages. Some

are dimmable, some are not.

Visit armacostlighting.com for additional installation tips, ideas, and latest

product information.

Cut to Size

Offers unlimited lighting

design options for custom

installations.

Connect with Ease

Use Armacost SureLock

™

Connectors to join strips

and add power wires.

Peel and Stick

Remove 3M tan colored paper

backing from LED tape lighting

and stick in place.

IMPORTANT

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Use only with low voltage 12V DC power source

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Do not stare directly into the LED lights when illuminated

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Do not power LED tape while coiled on reel

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Always observe polarity for 12V connections, positive (+) to positive

and negative (–) to negative

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Do not install this product in areas that are susceptible to direct

exposure to the elements

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Use only insulated staples, plastic ties, or wire support clips to secure

cords and wires

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Route and secure wires so they will not be pinched or damaged

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For any wire runs inside of walls, use properly certiﬁ ed CL2

or better cabling

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Do not install Class 2 low voltage wiring in the same runs as AC main

power. If AC and low voltage wires cross, keep them at 90-degree angles

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, contact a qualiﬁ ed professional.

Planning

RibbonFlex Pro LED lighting is designed for indirect lighting applications.

The light from the LED tape is not to be seen directly by the eye. Every

installation is unique and the illumination effects are personal preference.

Installation location, wall colors, mounting angle, and the light’s reﬂ ection

off of walls, surfaces and objects will affect the ﬁ nal lighting appearance.

Installation considerations

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Where will you locate your power supply?

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How will you switch your LED lighting on and off?

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What is the best layout

conﬁ guration for your

installation?

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How will you run and conceal

the wires to your LED tape

lighting?

Important: Using painter’s tape or

masking tape, temporarily place

the LED light strip into your

desired mounting position. Power

on the LEDs to make sure you

are achieving the desired lighting

effect before removing the 3M

paper backing for ﬁ nal installation.

Optional Soldering of RibbonFlex Pro

Soldering is a fast and easy way to join wires and make splice connections.

It is also the surest method for making extra reliable electrical connections.

Wire Lead Connection Splice Connection

To learn how to solder RibbonFlex Pro, visit armacostlighting.com/installation.

Note: Soldering connections is required for marine or RV applications due to vehicle movement

and vibrations.

Temporarily mounting the LED light

strip using painter’s tape allows you to

experiment with tape light positioning

before permanent installation.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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RibbonFlex Pro LED Accent Lighting ® High Density White LED Tape Light Welcome to RibbonFlex Pro® LED Tape Lighting Ultra thin and flexible, RibbonFlex Pro® white LED lighting is easy to install in straight, curved and irregular spaces – offering virtually limitless design and installation possibilities. Using high performance solid state lighting technology, light output, color accuracy and LED brightness are exceptional.
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Power supply location and voltage drop Calculate the total wattage in your LED lighting system design Voltage drop is the gradual decrease in voltage that occurs from your power supply to your LED lighting. The shorter the 12V DC wire leads between the power supply and the LED lighting, the brighter and more consistent the lighting will be – also do not coil extra wire. If the LEDs farthest from the power supply appear dimmer, it is probably due to voltage drop.
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Cutting, connecting and wiring How to use SureLock Connectors Warning: Do not connect LED tape to household 120V AC power. Only connect to low voltage 12V DC power. Always maintain polarity when connecting LED tape lighting and low voltage power wires. Be sure to connect positive wires to positive (+ to +), and negative wires to negative (– to –). Polarity is easily identified with + and – markings on LED tape as shown.
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■ ■ 3M sticky back tape requires pressure to activate the adhesive. Using a clean dry cloth over your fingers and working from one end to the other, firmly press the tape down the entire length of the strip. Support power wire leads, especially when mounting under cabinets and shelves. Troubleshooting Tape light strip does not light ■ ■ ■ Although RibbonFlex Pro can be installed in curved and irregular spaces, avoid sharp bends or bending on the solder joints as you could damage the LED tape light.