Trex Deck Lighting Installation
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LIGHTING PLANNINGAHEAD 12 Trex® Outdoor Lighting™ LIGHTING & DESCRIPTION ITEM NUMBER DECK LIGHTING Pyramid or Flat Post Cap Light PYRAMID CAPS FLAT CAPS » 4" x 4" LED Post Cap Lig ht BKPYLEDCAP4X4C BKSQLEDCAP4X4C [4.55 in x 4.55 in (115 mm x 115 mm) WTPYLEDCAP4X4C WTSQLEDCAP4X4C actual internal dimensions] FPPYLEDCAP4X4C FPSQLEDCAP4X4C Use with Trex 4 in Composite Railing Posts THPYLEDCAP4X4C THSQLEDCAP4X4C » 5.5 ft (1.67 m) Male LightHub ® Lead VLPYLEDCAP4X4C VLSQLEDCAP4X4C GPPYLEDCAP4X4C GPSQLEDCAP4X4C LIGHTING Aluminum Post Cap Light RSPYLEDCAP4X4C RSSQLEDCAP4X4C » 2.5" x 2.5" LED Aluminum Post Cap Lig ht TEXTURED CHARCOAL BLACK: [2.6 in x 2.6 in (66 mm x 66 mm) actual internal dimensions] BKALCAPLED25 Use with Trex 2.5 in Aluminum Railing Posts TEXTURED BRONZE: BZALCAPLED25 » 5.5 ft (1.67 m) Male LightHub Lead TEXTURED WHITE: WTALCAPLED25 Deck Rail Light TEXTURED CHARCOAL BLACK: BKLAMPLED C » LED Deck Rail Light TEXTURED BRONZE: BZLAMPLEDC [2.75 in (69 mm) OD] TEXTURED CLASSIC WHITE: WTLAMPLEDC » 5.5 ft (1.67 m) Male LightHub Lead Wedge Deck Rail Light » LED Wedge Deck Rail Light TEXTURED CHARCOAL BLACK: BKALPOSTLAMPLED [1.875 in wide x 3 in high (47 mm x 76 mm) actual dimensions] TEXTURED BRONZE: BZALPOSTLAMPLED Compatible with all Trex Railing Posts TEXTURED CLASSIC WHITE: WTALPOSTLAMPLED » 5.5 ft (1.67 m) Male LightHub Lead LED Riser Lights LIGHTING TEXTURED CHARCOAL BLACK: BKRISERLED4PKC » 4 LED Riser Lights TEXTURED BRONZE: BZRISERLED4PKC [1.25 in (31 mm) OD] TEXTURED CLASSIC WHITE: WTRISERLED4PKC » 5.5 ft (1.67 m) Male LightHub Lead Recessed Deck Lights RECESSLED4PKC » 4 LED Recessed Lights [1 in (25 mm) OD] » 5.5 ft (1.67 m) Male LightHub Lead ACCESSORIES Transformer with Timer 8.3A, 100W: DIMMABLE 83DLTRANSFORMERCC 2.5A, 30W : 25DLTRANSFORMER » Output Voltage: 12VDC » Output Power: 100W or 30W » Output Current: 8.3A or 2.5A » Photo-Activated Timer » 20 ft (6.09 m) LightHub Wire Extension Cable Multi-zone Transformer Adapter DL5TFSPLIT1PK Motion Controller And Dimmer BKDLMOTION » 1 Remote WTDLMOTION » 1 Motion Sensor » 2 AAA Batteries » 2 Screws » 5 ft. Male/Male Wire Extension Cable Dimmer DLDIMMER » Single Channel with Remote 1 in (25 mm) Forstner Bit—Pack of 6 DLBIT6PK LightHub Accessories » 3-Way Splitter DL3SPLIT6PK » 6-Way Splitter DL6SPLIT4PK » 5 ft (1.52 m) Wire Extension Cable DL5FTWR4PK » 10 ft (3.04 m) Wire Extension Cable DL10FTWR4PK » 20 ft (6.09 m) Wire Extension Cable DL20FTWR4PK » 40 ft (12.19 m) Wire Extension Cable DL40FTWR2PK » 60 ft (18.28 m) Wire Extension Cable DL60FTWR1PK » Female to Female Adapter DLFADAP6PK 13 HOW TO INSTALL TREX DECKLIGHTING PARTS WARNING: » DO NOT INSTALL DECKLIGHTING IN CLOSE A A PROXIMITY TO POOLS OR HOT TUBS AS CHEMICALS FROM THE WATER CAN DAMAGE LIGHTING FIXTURES. Pyramid Post Cap Light Flat Post Cap Light » DO NOT INSTALL WIRING UNDER HEAVY WEIGHT OR LOAD AS THIS CAN DAMAGE WIRING. B C D E x2 x2 NOTE: Avoid railing brackets and locations for deck rail Deck Rail Light Riser Light Recessed Deck Light Splitter lights when running wires up posts. NOTE: It is recommended to install wiring and splitters » 5ft, 10ft, 20ft, 40ft, and 60ft connection/extension B beforeC deckingD and railing have been installed. DO NOT wires sold separately (these are male-to-male run wires between joists and deck boards. connection wires). x2 x2 x2 x2 HELPFUL TIPS Lighting and Wiring Overview » Please note that Trex lighting operates on DC power. NEVER mix AC and DC fixtures on the same circuit. Doing so will result in extremely A D premature fixture failure and is not covered by LIGHTING the Trex limited warranty. You must use a Trex transformer on all Trex lighting installations. » Never fully drive staples when securing wire. Wire should move under staple. » ALWAYS protect any wire that is close to the B ground with conduit or wire loom to prevent rodent damage. E » Cap all unused female connections with caps provided or weather-resistant silicone to prevent water damage or corrosion. C » Each dimmer operates on a separate remote. » It is recommended to have power source NOTE: All wiring and splitters are mounted to the inside installed and turned on when installing lights to of framing. Picture above is a general representation of ensure all components work. where to place them. » When installing wiring, avoid extreme angles, pressure, or tension on the wiring, as this can cause pinching of the wiring and create a lighting TOOLS NEEDED failure. 1/2" 1" (13 mm) (25 mm) 14 NOTE: Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements. HOW TO INSTALL TREX DECKLIGHTING/CONTINUED General Information 2 3 » 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. TRANSFORMER CAPACITY BY TYPE 6" (152 mm) Type of 8.3A Transformer 2.5A Transformer Light (83 DL TRANSFORMER) (2.5 DL TRANSFORMER) Riser 285 90 2. Wiring can be run under deck and behind risers. Recessed 285 90 Staple to frame with cable staples at least 1/4" (6 mm) wide. DO NOT crush wire insulation with Post Cap 85 22 staples. Deck Rail 285 90 3. Remove 5' (1.52 m) lead wire that is connected Above listing is for maximum number of each individual types of lights. to post cap and attach wire to post with male If mixing and matching lighting, contact Trex to determine if more than one transformer is required. connection at top of post (female connection would be at bottom of post and connect into splitter). Avoid Planning running wire on side of post where railing brackets or NOTE: When designing your deck, plan locations of deck rail lights will be installed. Leave approximately lights, power supply, timer, and dimmer. These should 6" (152 mm) of lead at top to make connections. LIGHTING be accessible for service. Installing a GFCI outlet is Staple to frame and posts with cable staples at least REQUIRED to help prevent damage to lighting from 1/4" (6 mm) wide. electrical surges. DO NOT crush wire insulation with staples. To Splitter 1. The dimmer remote will work GFCI Making Connections Outlet in a 30' (9 m) radius of the unit. 1. Install splitters to 1 2. Dimmer should be installed in inside of framing using a dry location. Dimmer hardware provided. Timer (Optional) 3. Timer must be installed Install at every post 1 vertically with receptacle base where lighting is facing downwards. Timer must present and depending be at least 1' (.305 m) from on spacing in between Transformer ground level when installed each riser and recessed 2 as per federal safety code height regulations. Timer light. must be in view of the sun to use the dusk/dawn feature. 2 3 Light Installing Wiring connection Connection NOTES: wire » 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 Connection wire required splitter. 1 1. Wiring must be run under 2. Attach male lead from lights to female connections decking structure and on splitter. Also attach male-to-male connection behind stringers. DO NOT wires in between each splitter. Continue until all run wires between deck wiring from lights are attached to splitters and boards and joists. Staple connector wires are attached in between splitters. to frame with cable staples 3. Cap off all unused female connections on splitters at least 1/4" (6 mm) wide. using caps provided or weather-resistant silicone. DO NOT crush wire insulation with staples. 15 HOW TO INSTALL TREX DECKLIGHTING/CONTINUED Timer Operation Instructions 2 3 1. Select the mode of operation: » Dusk to Dawn » 2–8 hours » Always “ON” » “OFF” Post Post Program repeats daily. When power is flowing to lights, Sleeve green light above POWER is on. Installing Post Cap Lights 2. Drill a 1" (25 mm) hole through post sleeve. Drill deep NOTE: Install post cap lights after the railing system, post enough to mark location on pressure-treated post. sleeve skirt, and post sleeve have been installed. 3. Remove the post sleeve from the post. 1 2 4 5 1 6" 2 1 (152 mm) 2 3 1 2 3 1. Connect male lead from wiring to female connector 4. Drill out existing hole on pressure-treated post LIGHTING from cap. Also attach male-to-male connection wires 3/4" (19 mm) deep. Drill two additional holes in between each splitter. Continue until all wiring vertically below main hole—this will allow space for from lights is attached to splitters and connector wiring after post sleeve is attached. wires are attached in between splitters. 5. Leave enough slack at top of lead wire and attach (See Making Connections section for details.) lead wire to post using staples. Attach lead wire to 2. After verifying wiring is correct by turning lights on, splitter under decking. attach cap to top of post with silicone caulk. TIP: To hold lead wire in place at drilled-out location, Installing Deck Rail Lights use painters tape. NOTE: Instructions shown below are for new deck installation and are shown BEFORE railing system has 6 7 been installed. 2 2 1. Place post sleeve over 1 pressure-treated post 1 and mark desired height, centered on post 1 sleeve for deck rail light location. NOTE: If deck boards are 6. Slide post sleeve back over post. If using a post not installed yet, place a sleeve skirt, make sure to install the skirt first. deck board on framing to Connect plug on deck rail light to lead wire and tuck ensure post sleeve is at correct height.