AZEK Lighted Post Cap - Manual (Page 2)

LIGHT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES for
AZEK Premier AZEK Trademark
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To Power
From Transformer
Junction Box
Bus Bar (x2)
12 Gauge Wire
To lights
Black is always
negative
Red positive
on Post Cap
NOTE: Polarity must be maintained
12 Gauge Wire
Layout Overview
Lighted Post Caps
(x10) Illuminated Post Cap GFI
Transformer
Junction Box
12 Gauge Wire
12 Gauge Wire
Split Chain
For decks with limited access to underside of deck.
The transformer provided should not deliver more than 80%
of the its rated wattage. Calculate the total wattage of your
layout using the following values. Villa Post Cap draws 0.53
watts, Island Post Cap draws 2.2,
Example 1: A maximum of 12 lighted Island Post Caps can
be powered using a 35 watt transformer. 35 watts x 80% =
28 watts. 28 watts ÷ 2.2 watts per cap = 12.72 or 12 caps.
Example 2: A maximum of 52 lighted Villa Post Caps can
be powered using a 35 watt transformer. 35 watts x 80% =
28 watts. 28 watts ÷ 0.53 watts per cap = 52.83 or 52 caps.
Requirement: Each powered 12 ga. wire from the
transformer can drive a maximum of (10) lighted Post Caps.
Split Chain for Lighted Post Caps
Island Post Cap
35 Watt Transformer
4x4 wood post must be at least 2 inches below
the top of the sleeve to accommodate wiring.
x 52
Villa™ Post Cap
35 Watt Transformer
x 12
Example 1 Example 2
Villa Wire
Connection
Island
Wire Connection
Transformer Connections
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Post Size Options
1/2”
5 x 5 post configuration 4 x 4 post configuration
Corners must be planed or routed
to allow wires to feed up along post.
18 Gauge LED
Wire
12 Gauge Wire 12 Gauge Wire
18 Gauge LED Wire
For integration with Under Top Rail Lighting, please refer to the complete AZEK
Lighting installation guide at www.azek.com.
If leads have plastic connector, cut
connector off of leads
Strip wires and connect to 12
Gauge wire
NOTE: Polarity is not an issue. Either wire can be connected to positive or negative
wire on 12 Gauge wire
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