American Lighting TL-60 Series - Manual

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Figure 2: TL-60 cutting instructions
Cut Marks
Copper conductors
Strip away clear plastic to this line to expose copper
conductors to prepare FlexForm for connector.
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LED FlexForm 30 & 60 - 12V Flexible Tape Light
Installation instructions for TL-30 and TL-60 Series
WARNING:
These products may represent a possible shock or fire hazard if improperly installed or attached in any way. Products should
be installed in accordance with these instructions, current electrical codes and/or the current National Electric Code (NEC).
LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS:
Never fold FlexForm or bend past the minimum bending radius of 1” whether powered off or lighted.
Never light FlexForm when it is coiled on a reel.
Note: The maximum run distance for TL-30 and TL-60 is 16.4 feet (5 meters). To double the coverage, consider
placing a driver in a central location that can power two runs. The consumption for TL-30 is 2.2 watts/ft; for TL-60,
4.4 watts/ft. Calculate the load(s) and make sure to select a driver that can handle the total load. For all plug-in drivers,
a maximum load less than or equal to 80% of its capacity is recommended for maximum driver life.
See also “CONNECTING POWER” on reverse.
1. Determine the location of the FlexForm and length needed for the installation. If any cuts are to be made,
follow “CUTTING FLEXFORM” instructions below.
2. If an intersection is involved, plan ahead by starting the layout there. (”L” and “T” connectors are sold
separately, TL-L and TL-T, respectively.) Prepare the mounting surface by dusting and/or cleaning it, so
that the adhesive tape can adhere to the surface, and so that any marks will be easy to locate. Jumpers are also
available in 6” (TL-JUMP.5), 12” (TL-JUMP1) and 24” (TL-JUMP2) lengths, sold separately.
3. Mark the location(s) of any L and T connector(s), then determine the best length for all sections, keeping in mind
that cut marks are located between groups of three LEDs.
4. Determine the type and best location for the power supply in relation to the FlexForm installation to determine
routing of the power cord(s). See also reverse side “CONNECTING POWER” for details regarding hardwire versus
plug-in power supply connection.
5. Mark the location of the beginning of the run where the power connector will be attached.
CUTTING FLEXFORM:
FlexForm can be cut every three LEDs, only at cutting marks specific to TL-30 versus TL-60 as illustrated below.
1. Determine nearest cut mark that is best suited for the specific installation.
2. Using a good pair of scissors, making sure the cut is square, make appropriate cuts for TL-30 (see Figure 1) or
TL-60 (see Figure 2).
3. If a connector will be added on, go to next step to prepare end for connector. Otherwise, skip to step 5 below.
4. Strip back clear plastic protective cover, gently with one blade of scissors, up to outer line to expose copper
conductors. See appropriate illustration below, depending upon type of Flexform.
5. On back side, carefully cut away 3M® tape up to this same outer line.
Figure 1: TL-30 cutting instructions
Inner Lines Outer Lines
Cut along both inner lines,
removing center material.
Strip away clear plastic to outer line
to expose copper conductors to
prepare FlexForm for connector.
Copper
conductors