HOW TO INSTALL TREX ® DECKLIGHTING™/ CONTINUED
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.
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6" (152 mm)
Transformer Capacity by Type
Type of Light
8.3A Transformer (83 DL TRANSFORMER)
2.5A Transformer (2.5 DL TRANSFORMER)
Riser
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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.
Recessed
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Post Cap
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Deck Rail 27 Above listing is for maximum number of each individual light fixture type. For mixing and matching requirements, visit Trex.com and use the interactive Lighting Transformer Calculator (located on the Trex ® Decklighting ™ product page). 79 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.
Making Connections 1. Install splitters to
To Splitter
GFCI Outlet
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.
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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
Dimmer (Optional)
Timer
Transformer
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.
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2 Light connection
Connection wire
Installing Wiring NOTES:
» 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.
Connection wire
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.
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.
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