Installation Guide

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LIGHTING
8. 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 o 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
di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 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
di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 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 is 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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