Installation Guide

24
LIGHTING
HOW TO INSTALL TREX
®
DECKLIGHTING
™
/CONTINUED
2. Place stripped wires
together with insulation
even. Twist connector
onto wires pushing
firmly until hand-tight.
DO NOT over torque.
Wipe sealant in and
around conductors and
connector opening while
tightening. DO NOT reuse.
Timer Operation Instructions
1. Select the mode of operation:
» Dusk to Dawn
» 1 - 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. Cut wire loop at top of post. Strip wire ends. Make
connections with provided wire nuts. See Making
Connections on page 23.
2. After verifying wiring is correct by turning lights on,
attach cap to top of post with silicone caulk.
Installing Deck Rail Lights
NOTE: Install deck rail lights after the railing system,
post sleeve skirt, and post sleeve have been installed.
1. Mark desired height, centered on post sleeve for
deck rail light location.
2. Drill a 1" (2.5 cm) hole through post sleeve. Use care
to stop drill before cutting into post.
3. Fish wire from deck rail light through hole and up to top
of post. Cut wire loop at top of post. Strip the two wire
ends. Make connections with provided wire nuts. See
Making Connections on page 23.
4. Push back housing and wires into hole. Align holes
for screws vertically and attach fixture base to post
with provided screws as indicated above.
5. Line up polycarbonate lens with fixture housing.
Twist onto fixture base.
Installing Riser Lights
NOTE: Install riser lights after stair and risers have
been installed.
1. Mark 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
1
2
2
2
3
1
6"
(15.2 cm)
1
2
Post
Post
Sleeve
1
1
4
2
6"
(15.2 cm)
3
1
2
5
4"
(10.2 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
1