Installation Guide

LED Downlight
Architectural quality, component-based LED lighting system
Practical configuration, easy to install
LED Downlights can be a surface-mounted puck or a sleek recessed light.
High quality all metal construction, each fixture comes prewired with a
36 in. color-coded power lead for easy direct wire connections. 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 reduce glare on adjacent surfaces. High-
quality, energy-efficient LEDs are rated for 50,000 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 Downlights are used with Armacost
Lighting’s Universal Dimming LED Drivers. LED Downlights are also
compatible with Armacost Lighting’s line of 12-volt Wireless, WiFi, and
Slimline Touch Dimmers. Wireless dimming controls can 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 your dimming options.
Requires a 12V DC power supply. Each LED cabinet down light uses
about 3.2 watts. Choose an adequately rated power supply based on the
number of installed lights.
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
First, remove trim ring by grasping ring and then firmly pushing on back
side of LED light.
Flush mount
Cut a 2-1/2 in. diameter hole at desired location
and insert light. Tension clips will hold the light
in place. No trim ring required.
Surface mount
Keeping power cable
threaded through trim ring,
install ring using supplied
screws. Insert light into
trim ring until secure.
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 LED light uses about 3.24 watts or 0.27 amps.
12V DC
POWER
SUPPLY
DOWNLIGHT DOWNLIGHTDOWNLIGHT
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 style 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.
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Feed power cable
through cabinet
surface or through
notch in trim ring
Trim
ring
SPECIFICATIONS WARM WHITE NATURAL WHITE
Input Voltage 12V DC 12V DC
Power Consumption ~3.2W ~3.2W
Color Temperature Option ~2700K ~4000K
Light Output (Lumens) 240 280
Lumens per Watt (Efficacy) 80 93
Color Accuracy (CRI) 83 83
LED Count 1W x 3 1W x 3
Beam Angle 60 60
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].
RIBBONFLEX PRO
®
WHITE LED TAPE LIGHT
3 WATT LED
DOWNLIGHTS
12V DC
12V DC
POWER SUPPLY
120V AC
1 WATT
MINI LED LIGHT
Works with other Armacost component-based lighting
Lights can be linked together or combined in the same 12V low voltage circuit with other Armacost lighting products, including white RibbonFlex Pro
®
LED tape
lighting and 1 watt mini lights.
Model QS-301C