Installation Guide

15
LIGHTING
General Information
» Refer to www.trex.com for instructional videos on
how to install Trex DeckLighting.
» USE TREX TRANSFORMER ONLY. Use of any other
transformer voids warranty.
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 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' (.305 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.
Installing Wiring
NOTE: It is recommended to install wiring and splitters
before decking and railing have been installed.
» Use male-to-male connection wire (lengths vary)
that will connect to each required splitter.
1. Wiring must be run under
decking structure and
behind stringers. DO NOT
run wires between deck
boards and joists. Staple
to frame with cable staples
at least 1/4" (6 mm) wide.
DO NOT crush wire
insulation with staples.
2. Wiring can be run under deck and behind risers.
Staple to frame with cable staples at least 1/4"
(6 mm) wide. DO NOT crush wire insulation with
staples.
3. Remove 5' (1.52 m) lead wire that is connected
to post cap and attach wire to post with male
connection at top of post (female connection would
be at bottom of post and connect into splitter). Avoid
running wire on side of post where railing brackets or
deck rail lights will be installed. Leave approximately
6" (152 mm) of lead at top to make connections.
Staple to frame and posts with cable staples at least
1/4" (6 mm) wide.
DO NOT crush wire insulation with staples.
Making Connections
1. Install splitters to
inside of framing using
hardware provided.
Install at every post
base where lighting is
present and depending
on spacing in between
each riser and recessed
light.
2. Attach male lead from lights to female connections
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.
3. Cap off all unused female connections on splitters
using caps provided or weather-resistant silicone.
HOW TO INSTALL TREX DECKLIGHTING/CONTINUED
GFCI
Outlet
Timer
Transformer
To Splitter
Dimmer
(Optional)
1
3
6"
(152 mm)
1
1
2
2
Light
connection
Connection
wire
Connection wire
3
2
TRANSFORMER CAPACITY BY TYPE
8.3A Transformer
(83 DL TRANSFORMER)
Type of
Light
2.5A Transformer
(2.5 DL TRANSFORMER)
Riser 285 90
Recessed 285 90
Post Cap 85 22
Deck Rail 285 90
Above listing is for maximum number of each individual types of lights.
If mixing and matching lighting, contact Trex to determine if more than
one transformer is required.
NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.