Tetra
Contour
®
Installation
5-8 in. (127-203mm)
1
Install a mounting clip, using #6
(M2) counter sink screws, every 5–8
inches (127–203mm) on center until
the end of the run is reached.
+ –
Separate wires
+
–
+
4
Separate wires and identify outer
conductors as positive (+) and
middle conductors as negative (–).
Strip ends back 0.5 in. (13mm).
Connect Power Supply
To Tetra Contour
Black or blue (-)
Power
supply
7
Run a wire from the power supply
to a section of Tetra Contour.
Power supply connection must be
completed in an acceptable UL/
NEMA enclosure. Power supply
loading is described in the power
supply installation instructions.
2
Using the light engine final length,
measure out the necessary length
of Contour light engine. If required,
using a sharp cutting tool, cut wire
loops between sections or through
light engine.
Connect two
negatives (–)
+
5
Use twist-on wire connectors to
join cut wires together. Fold wires
behind light engines.
Red (+)
–
+
8
Separate wires and identify outer
conductors as positive (+) and
middle conductor as negative (-).
Strip ends back 0.5 in. (13mm).
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK:
Turn power OFF before
inspection, installation or removal.
3
Connect four
positives (+)
6
Middle wire (–)
+
Black or blue (-)
9
6
Installation Guide
Push into clips
Push each 16 in. (406mm) light
engine segment into the clips. Fold
loose wires behind light engines.
Do not stretch light engines.
Cut end:
separate wires
For cut end, manually untwist and
separate wires to avoid shorts. Seal
light engine end with electrical
grade silicone. Clean excess silicone.
Outer wires (+)
Red (+)
To power supply
Connect the two outer wires (+)
from the LED strip to the red
wire (+) of the power supply.
Connect the middle wire (-) from
the LED strip to the black or blue
wire (-) of the power supply.
Grounding and bonding must be
done in accordance with National
Electrical Code (Article 600). See
power supply instructions.