Schluter®-KERDI-BOARD-SNLT Shower niche with LIPROTEC LED lighting PLANNING GUIDE 1
Design Your Lit Shower Niche The Schluter®-KERDI-BOARD-SNLT shower niche with integrated Schluter®-LIPROTEC LED lighting is comprised of three key components designed to integrate for a code-compliant installation: the shower niche with LED light strip, the power supply/driver, and the connection cable.
Step 1: Choose Your Niche Size KERD-BOARD-SNLT is available in 3 sizes designed for a vertical installation and integrates with the Schluter®-Shower System for a watertight assembly. Includes Mounting profile with LIPROTEC LED light strip (warm white) 12" x 12" 12" x 20" Inte g cab rated w le co a nne terproo ctio n bo f x. Metal connection box with cover 12" x 28" Largest size includes a prefabricated tile-ready shelf.
Step 2: Choose Your Power Supply With LIPROTEC, you have two options when it comes to a power supply: the LIPROTEC-ECX all-in-one driver and dimmer switch or the LIPROTEC-ECD dimmable driver. Here are some key features to consider when choosing one that best fits your requirements.
OPTION 2 Schluter®-LIPROTEC-ECD Key Features: • In-line dimmable driver that is hard wired into your electrical • Customize your space - Compatible with a range of popular dimmer switches including smart dimmers*, enabling you to match light switches throughout your bathroom • Can control multiple KERDI-BOARD-SNLT niches (up to 24 watts) • UL listed in USA and Canada * Dimmer switch must be purchased separately, refer to the dimmer compatibility list on page 6.
Schluter®-LIPROTEC-ECD Dimmer Compatibility List The following tables include a list of dimmer switches that are compatible with our LIPROTEC-ECD driver.
Step 3: Choose Your Cable Length Once you have selected your KERDI-BOARD-SNLT shower niche and power supply, the right LIPROTEC-CW cable length for your project needs to be determined. Schluter®-LIPROTEC-CW LIPROTEC-CW is a low voltage cable that connects the LIPROTEC-ECX or ECD driver to the LED strip at the top of the shower niche. The cable features a preinstalled waterproof snap-in gland for a secure connection to the top of the niche, and connectors to attach the LED strip.
Selecting the Right Cable Length for your Project: The length of the LIPROTEC-CW cable is dependent upon where the power supply/driver and niche are located. It is necessary to determine where the power will be installed, how the cables are to be run to the niche. EXAMPLE 1 Connecting the niche and the LIPROTEC-ECX all-in-one driver and dimmer switch.
EXAMPLE 2 Connecting the niche and the LIPROTEC-ECD dimmable driver. In this example, the LIPROTEC-ECD driver is installed in a closet on the opposite side of the wall where the niche is located. • 120V supply cable is run to the dimmer on the wall and from the dimmer switch to the LIPROTEC-ECD driver (black line). • The LIPROTEC-CW cable is run from the ECD driver to the shower niche (red line).
LIPROTEC-CW Calculation Sheet This product must be installed by a qualified person in accordance with the installation instructions and with the Canadian Electrical Code Part I (Canada) or the National Electrical Code (U.S.) as applicable. All electric connections must be made by a qualified person, according to the electrical and building codes effective in your region.
Calculate your Cable Length 1. Draw your bathroom layout. 2. Mark the position of the top of the niche. 3. Mark the position of your power supply/driver (LIPROTEC-ECX or ECD). 4. Draw the routing of the LIPROTEC-CW cable to make the connection between your driver and the top of the niche. Make sure to consider any obstacles such as door frames, air ducts, etc. 5. Measure the total distance between the driver and the niche, based on the cable route. 6.
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