Installation Guide

Wafer Thin LED Puck Light
Architectural quality, component-based LED lighting system
Practical configuration, easy to install
LED Wafer Lights are a surface-mounted puck that measures just 1/4 in.
thick to give a sleek recessed look with the ease of a surface mount
installation. Each fixture comes prewired with a color-coded power lead for
easy direct wire connections, an installation template and double-sided
tape to mount without using screws, if desired. Low voltage safe, simply
cut or extend cables to meet any installation need. Lights can be installed
individually, linked together, or combined with Armacost LED tape lighting
in the same circuit. The number of lights installed is limited only by the
output rating of the power supply.
Bright and highly efficient, cool to the touch
LEDs emit very little heat, ensuring they won’t overheat an enclosed space.
Integral diffusers soften the lighting and eliminate glare on adjacent
surfaces. High quality, energy-efficient LEDs are rated for 35,000 hours
and require a 12V DC power supply (sold separately) with enough wattage
to suit the application.
Fully dimmable
Enjoy smooth, soft-start and fade-to-dark professional dimming with any
standard, in-wall AC dimmer when Wafer Lights are used with Armacost
Lighting’s Dimmable LED Drivers/Power Supplies. LED Wafer Lights are
also compatible with Armacost Lighting’s line of 12-volt dimmers. Wireless
dimming controls are available that eliminate the need to run wires from
the LED lighting to the remote dimmer location, useful in situations where
installing new cabling can be difficult. Visit armacostlighting.com/dimming
to learn more about dimming options. Requires a 12V DC power supply.
IMPORTANT
CAUTION: For use only with low voltage 12V DC power source.
Do not connect to 120V AC current.
For dry location only.
Disconnect all power before installing.
Wire runs inside walls must be installed in accordance with national and
local electrical codes, low voltage Class 2 circuit. Use properly certified
CL2 or better cabling. Do not install low-voltage wiring in the same
wire run as AC power. If AC and low-voltage wires cross, keep them at
90-degree angles. If you are unclear as to how to install and wire this
device, contact a qualified electrician.
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Use only insulated staples, plastic ties or clips to secure wires.
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Route and secure wires so they will not be pinched or damaged.
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Failure to observe polarity or shorting of wires may damage the LED lights.
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
Using screws
Use the template to line up the screws. Insert the screws till the threads
are no longer visible and the screw head is sticking up from the surface
~1/16 in. Line up the holes on the back of the light with the screws and
then twist the light clockwise to secure it in place.
Screw
holes
Turn Wafer Light clockwise to lock into place Back view of Wafer Light
Using 3M tape
The light can also be installed to a surface using the supplied 3M double
sided tape. Apply the 3M tape to the center flat portion of the back of the
light and then install at the desired location. Note: Once adhered, the 3M
tape will be difficult to remove if you try to move the light.
With either installation method, the power wire can be (1) inserted through
a drilled hole or (2) fed through a removable section of the wall on the side
of the light. Use pliers to break away the pre-scored slot.
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Typical connection
Simply connect LED lights to the low voltage output of your 12V DC power
supply as shown. Always maintain polarity, red (+) to red, black (–) to black.
Splice and extend power lead cables to meet installation needs. For RV and
boat applications, power the lighting directly by 12V battery.
Be sure to use a 12V DC power supply with sufficient wattage to power the
total number of LED lights connected to your system. At 100% brightness,
each Wafer LED Light uses about 3 watts.
12V DC
POWER
SUPPLY
WAFER
LIGHT
WAFER
LIGHT
WAFER
LIGHT
On very large, multi-LED light installations, be aware of possible voltage drop,
which only becomes undesirable if you notice the brightness in one area of your
lighting is objectionably different than in another area. Do not coil wire; shorter
lengths and thicker wire will mean less voltage drop and higher brightness. For an
online voltage drop calculator, visit armacostlighting.com/voltagedrop
.
Planning for a dimmer
Use only Armacost Lighting LED dimmers or an Armacost AC to DC dimmable
LED power supply with a compatible Lutron
®
or similar in-wall AC dimmer. Be
sure to visit armacostlighting.com/dimming to learn about the types of dimmers
that will work with Armacost LED lighting and power supplies.
Works with other Armacost component-based lighting
Lights can be linked together or combined in the same 12-volt low voltage
circuit with other Armacost lighting products, including white RibbonFlex
Pro
®
LED tape lighting, mini lights, and puck lights.
RIBBONFLEX PRO
®
WHITE LED TAPE LIGHT
12V DC
12V DC
POWER SUPPLY
120V AC
MINI AND PUCK
LED LIGHTS
WAFER LIGHTS
SPECIFICATIONS WARM WHITE BRIGHT WHITE
Input Voltage 12V DC 12V DC
Power Consumption ~3W ~3W
Color Temperature Option ~3000K ~4000K
Light Output (Lumens) 220 250
Lumens per Watt (Efficacy) 80 80
Color Accuracy (CRI) ~80 ~80
Beam Angle 150 150
Limited 3-year warranty. This product is for dry location use only.
Improper installation, improper powering, abuse, or failure to use this
product for its intended purpose will void warranty. Proof of purchase is
required for all returns. Questions? Email [e-mail].
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