Installation Guide

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LIGHTING
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8. Line up polycarbonate
lens with fi xture housing.
Twist onto fi xture base.
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.)
NOTE: If railing has already been installed, lead wires
will need to be fi shed through the post sleeve to reach
the desired location for the deck rail light. In some cases,
if the provided lead wire does not fi t (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. Mark locations for
each light, generally
4" (102 mm) above tread.
Consult local codes for
lighting requirements.
NOTE: If possible, avoid
locations over stringers
as holes will be more
diffi cult to create.
2. Drill a 1" (25 mm) diameter hole at least 1" (25 mm)
deep into riser. If riser material is thicker than
1" (25 mm), use a 1/2" (13 mm) 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 are 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 diffi cult
to create.
2. Drill a 1" (25 mm)
diameter hole 3/4"
(19 mm) 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"
(13 mm) diameter hole
in base of the fi rst 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
fl ush 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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HOW TO INSTALL TREX DECKLIGHTING/CONTINUED
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