Installation Guide

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LIGHTING LAYOUT
TOOLS NEEDED
INSTALLING TREX SOFFIT LIGHT
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Space lights every 6' (1.82 m) or to desired span.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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ALWAYS consult local codes before beginning
a project.
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USE TREX TRANSFORMER ONLY.
Use of any other transformer voids warranty.
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Lights must be installed in a dry area.
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Allow light to cool before removing.
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The light requires an unobstructed cooling zone
around and above the light. Under no circumstance
is this 2" zone to be reduced either through
insulation or construction materials.
PLANNING
NOTE: When designing your deck, plan locations of lights,
power supply, timer, and dimmer. These should be accessible
for service. Installing a GFCI outlet is REQUIRED to help
prevent damage to lighting from electrical surges.
1. The dimmer remote
will work in a 30' (9.1 m)
radius of the unit.
2. Dimmer should be
installed in a dry location.
3. Timer must be installed
vertically with receptacle
facing downwards. Timer
must be at least 1' (.30 m)
from ground level when installed
as per federal safety code
height regulations. Timer
must be in view of the sun
to use the dusk/dawn feature.
NOTE: For installations where the transformer is hardwired
to an AC switch please consult a licensed electrician
MEASURING
1. Measure joist length and divide by 5.
2. Measure deck width and divide by 5.
3. Take the answer from #1 and multiply by the
answer of #2 = the total number of lights.
NOTE: It is better to over light your area. A dimmer
switch can be added later to soften the lighting.
If you need help determining the material list,
visit our material estimator at:
trexrainescape.com/materials-estimator
or call 1-877-348-1385.
2
2
3
1
6"
(15.2 cm)
Post
Post
Sleeve
1
2
1
2
GFCI
Outlet
Timer
TREX Transformer
To Splitter
Dimmer
(Optional)
6"
(15.2 cm)
1
2
Light
connection
Connection
wire
Connection wire
TRANSFORMER CAPACITY BY TYPE
8.3A Transformer
(83 DL TRANSFORMER)
Type of Light
2.5A Transformer
(25 DL TRANSFORMER)
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Above listing is for maximum number of each individual light. If mixing and matching
lighting, contact Trex to determine if more than one transformer is required.
INSTALLING WIRING
NOTE: It is recommended to install wiring and
splitters before decking and railing is installed.
» Use male-to-male connection wire (lengths vary)
that will connect to each required splitter.
1. Wiring must be run through deck joist at desired
location.
DO NOT
run wires between deck boards
and joists. Staple to frame with cable staples at
least 1/4" (0.6 cm) wide.
DO NOT
crush wire
insulation with staple.
GFCI
Outlet
TREX
Transformer
4-5/8" (120 mm)
HOLE SAW
JIG SAW HAMMERCAULKING GUN
= SPLITTER
= LIGHT
SOFFIT LIGHT