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TREX
®
DECKLIGHTING™
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
TREX
®
DECKLIGHTING™
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO INSTALL TREX
®
DECKLIGHTING™/
CONTINUED
Timer Operation Instructions
1. Select the mode of operation:
» Dusk to Dawn
» 2 - 8 hours
» Always “ON”
» “OFF”
Program repeats daily.
When power is flowing to lights,
green light above POWER is on.
Installing Post Cap Lights
NOTE: Install post cap lights after the railing system,
post sleeve skirt, and post sleeve have been installed.
1. Connect male lead from wiring to female connector
from cap. Also attach male-to-male connection
wires in between each splitter. Continue until all
wiring from lights are attached to splitters as well as
connector wires are attached in between splitters.
(See Making Connections section for details.)
2. A f t e r verifying wiring is correct by turning lights on,
attach cap to top of post with silicone caulk.
Installing Deck Rail Lights
NOTE: Instructions shown below are for new deck
installation and are shown BEFORE railing system has
been installed.
1. P l a c e post sleeve over
pressure-treated post
and mark desired
height, centered on post
sleeve for deck rail light
location.
NOTE: If deck boards are
not installed yet, place a
deck board on framing to
ensure post sleeve is at correct height.
2. Drill a 1" (2.5 cm) hole through post sleeve. Drill deep
enough to mark location on pressure treated post.
3. Remove the post sleeve from the post.
4.
Drill out existing hole on pressure treated post 3/4"
deep. Drill two additional holes vertically below
main hole - this will allow space for wiring after post
sleeve is attached.
5. L e a v e enough slack at top of lead wire and attach
lead wire to post using staples. Attach lead wire to
splitter under decking.
TIP: Use painters tape to hold lead wire in place at
drilled out location.
Installing Deck Rail Lights
6. S l i d e post sleeve back over post. If using a post
sleeve skirt, make sure to install the skirt first.
Connect plug on deck rail light to lead wire and tuck
wiring into previously drilled out pockets on post.
7.
Align holes for screws horizontally
and attach fixture
base to post with provided screws.
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Note: Construction methods are always improving.
Please ensure you have the most up-to-date installation instructions by visiting trex.com TDL-1015
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Line up polycarbonate
lens with fixture housing.
Twist onto fixture base.
Continue until all wiring
from lights is attached to
splitters and connector
wires are attached in
between splitters. (See
Making Connections
section for details.)
NOTE: If railing has already been installed, lead wires
will need to be fished through the post sleeve to reach
the desired location for the deck rail light. In some
cases, if the provided lead wire does not fit (due to
connector size), the wire connectors can be cut off and
wire nuts can be used. Test lights with the power on. If
lights that are wired with this method do not function,
then switch the connector wires.
Installing Riser Lights
NOTE: Install riser lights after stairs and risers have
been installed.
1. M a r k locations for
each light, generally
4" (10.2 cm) above tread.
Consult local codes for
lighting requirements.
NOTE: If possible, avoid
locations over stringers
as holes will be more
difficult to create.
2. Drill a 1" (2.5 cm) diameter hole at least 1" (2.5 cm)
deep into riser. If riser material is thicker than
1" (2.5 cm), use a 1/2" (1.27 cm) drill bit to create a
passage for wires.
3. Thread wires through hole. Press light into hole,
ensuring lens is horizontal. Make connections behind
stairs from male lead wire from recessed light into
female connection on splitter. Also attach male-
to-male connection wires in between each splitter.
Continue until all wiring from lights is attached to
splitters and connector wires are attached in between
splitters. (See Making Connections section for details.)
NOTE: DO NOT install riser light or deck rail light into top
or bottom rails or balusters.
Installing Recessed Deck Lights
NOTE: Install recessed deck lights after installing decking.
1. Mark locations for lights
in deck boards.
NOTE: If possible, avoid
locations over joists as
holes will be more difficult
to create.
2. Drill a 1" (2.5 cm)
diameter hole 3/4"
(1.9 cm) deep into
deck
board. Hole
cannot go all the way
through deckboard or
light will fall through.
Make sure drill bit
is perpendicular to
board. Drill a 1/2"
(1.27 cm) diameter hole in base of the first hole
through deck board.
3. Thread wires through
hole. DO NOT pull LED
into hole by pulling
on wires. This may
damage wires or LED.
Press light into hole until
flush with surface. Make
connections under deck
from male lead wire from
riser light into female
connection on splitter. Also attach male-to-male
connection wires in between each splitter. Continue
until all wiring from lights are attached to splitters and
connector wires are attached in between splitters.
(See Making Connections section for details.)
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DECKLIGHTING™/
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