Installation Guide

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LIGHTING
A
B
C
D
E
HOW TO INSTALL TREX DECKLIGHTING
PARTS
A
A
Pyramid Post Cap Light
Riser Light SplitterDeck Rail Light Recessed Deck Light
B C D E
x2x2 x2x2
Flat Post Cap Light
1/2"
(13 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
NOTE: All wiring and splitters are mounted to inside of
framing. Picture is just representation of where to place
these in general.
WARNING:
» DO NOT INSTALL DECKLIGHTING IN CLOSE
PROXIMITY TO POOLS OR HOT TUBS AS
CHEMICALS FROM THE WATER CAN DAMAGE
LIGHTING FIXTURES.
» DO NOT INSTALL WIRING UNDER HEAVY
WEIGHT OR LOAD AS THIS CAN DAMAGE
WIRING.
Lighting and Wiring Overview
TOOLS NEEDED
» 5ft, 10ft, 20ft, 40ft, and 60ft connection/extension
wires sold separately (these are male-to-male
connection wires).
HELPFUL TIPS
» Please note that Trex lighting operates on DC
power. NEVER mix AC and DC fi xtures on the
same circuit. Doing so will result in extremely
premature fi xture failure and is not covered by
the Trex limited warranty. You must use a Trex
transformer on all Trex lighting installations.
» Leave slack in wire to make fi xture terminations.
» Recessed lights work well spaced 4' (1.22 m) to
6' (1.83 m) on center around perimeter of deck.
» Deck rail lights work well at changes in levels of a
deck—at the top or the bottom of the stairs, or in
conjunction with post cap lights.
» Recommended riser light placement is two lights
per standard width tread. Otherwise, spacing of
2' to 3' is considered optimal.
» Drill holes perpendicular to the surface, being
careful to hold drill steady, to avoid producing an
enlarged hole. If hole is enlarged, light fixture will
have a loose fit. Use of a flexible outdoor semi-
permanent adhesive (silicone caulk) may be
required to anchor light in place.
» Riser and deck rail light holes can be through
holes. However, recessed light holes should be
drilled to a depth of 3/4" (19 mm). Over-drilled
recessed light holes will require use of silicone
caulk to anchor light in place.
» Splitters should be placed under the deck at the
base of each post that has lighting installed. If not
installing lighting on posts, splitter spacing will be
dependent on spacing of light fixtures.
» Cap all unused female connections with caps
provided or weather-resistant silicone to prevent
water damage or corrosion.
» The splitter is cross-linked so there is no specified
plug for lights versus lead wires.
» Leads attached to each light are approx. 5' 6"
(1.5 m to 1.8 m) in length and have male terminals
to plug into splitter.
» Use a separate dimmer control for each light type
for maximum control (5-way transformer splitter
may be required).
» It is recommended to have power source installed
and turned on when installing lights to ensure all
components work.
» When installing wiring, avoid extreme angles,
pressure, or tension on the wiring, as this can
cause pinching of the wiring and create a
lighting failure.
NOTE: Avoid railing brackets and locations for deck rail
lights when running wires up posts.
NOTE: It is recommended to install wiring and splitters
before decking and railing have been installed. DO NOT
run wires between joists and deck boards.