9. INSTALLING TREX RAINESCAPE SOFFIT LIGHTS
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. (9A)
REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION Purchase of TREX LED Transformer, TREX 10' Lighting Extension Wire, and TREX Transformer 6-way Splitter for operation. All sold separately.
TOOLS NEEDED
To Splitter
GFCI Outlet
CAULK GUN
HAMMER
JIG SAW
4-5/8" (120 mm) HOLE SAW
Dimmer (Optional)
9A LIGHTING LAYOUT
Timer
SPLITTER
LIGHT
TREX Transformer
1. The dimmer remote will work in a 30' (9.1 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' (.30 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. NOTE: For installations where the transformer is hardwired to an AC switch, please consult a licensed electrician. INSTALLING WIRING NOTE: It is recommended to install wiring and splitters before decking and railing is installed. »Use male-to-male connection wire (lengths vary) that will connect to each required splitter. 1. Wiring must be run through deck joist at desired location. DO NOT run wires between deck boards and joists. Staple to frame with cable staples at least 1/4" (0.6 cm) wide. DO NOT crush wire insulation with staple.
Light connection
TREX Transformer
GFCI Outlet
»S pace lights every 6' (1.82 m) or to desired span.
Connecti
GENERAL INFORMATION » ALWAYS consult local codes before beginning a project. » USE TREX TRANSFORMER ONLY. Use of any other transformer voids warranty.
»Lights must be installed in a dry area. »Allow light to cool before removing.
»T he light requires an unobstructed cooling zone around and above the light. Under no circumstance is this 2" zone to be reduced either through insulation or construction materials.
MEASURING 1. Measure joist length and divide by 5. 2. Measure deck width and divide by 5.
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TRANSFORMER CAPACITY BY TYPE
2.5A Transformer (25 DL TRANSFORMER)
8.3A Transformer (83 DL TRANSFORMER)
Type of Light
3. Take the answer from #1 and multiply by the answer of #2 = the total number of lights. (9B) NOTE: It is better to over light your area. A dimmer switch can be added later to soften the lighting.
So t Light
23
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Above listing is for maximum number of each individual light. If mixing and matching lighting, contact Trex to determine if more than one transformer is required.
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