Installation
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Preparing the assembly location
Before removing the 3M paper backing, it is important to test the LED strip in the space you intend to light.
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Power the LED tape light and temporarily hold or tape into position with painter's tape or masking tape - do not remove the 3M
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paper backing.
Adjust the lighting to various angles and positions to get the desired level of illumination and lighting appearance. If the LEDs create
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undesirable light spots on walls, or re ections, reposition the tape light strip farther away from surfaces or try a different mounting angle.
Once you have determined your nal mounting position, clean the suface to ensure the 3M self-adhesive backing will adhere properly. The
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surface should be clean and dry, free from dust and oils, rubbing alcohol or acetone can be used to clean surfaces.
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Installing the LED tape light
Working from one end to the other, remove the 3M paper backing and press into place. Press between the LEDs to help ensure secure
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contact with the mounting surface. Avoid pressing on the individual LEDs as this could damage the LED solder connections.
Support the 12V power feed wire using peel-and-stick wire support clips.
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Fixing the LED tape
Note: Although the LED tape can be installed in curved and irregular spaces, avoid sharp bends or bending on the
solder joints as you could damage the LED tape light. If an LED is inadvertently damaged and fails to light, the remaining
LEDs will continue to operate. The LED tape is made with three LEDs connected as one series. If you experience a failure,
you can cut out and remove the damaged three-LED series and splice together new LED tape.
Note :
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a. Use an angle greater or equal to 90 degrees when there is an LED chip on the corner
while placing the strip in a concave position. (Angle 90 )
b. Use an angle greater or equal to 60 degrees when there is no LED chip on the corner
while placing the strip in a concave position. (Angle 60 )
c. Use an angle greater or equal to 60 degrees when there is an LED chip on the corner
while placing the strip in a convex position. (Angle 60 ) In the convex position the
angle should not reach 90 degrees. See above diagram.
WARNING: When you nished the installation, please check the end of wires to see whether the copper wires
are exposed, if yes, please must seal the wires one by one using electrical tape, heat-shrink tubing, crimp
connectors, terminal blocks or wire nuts, etc.
b.
LED Chip
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Angle 90
Angle 60
IMPORTANT: Once the 3M paper backing is removed and
the lighting is fully installed, you cannot reposition or move
the LED tape light to another location. The tape may not stick
securely.
Fixing the wire
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Correct
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