Velleman VDLRL28x - Manual (Page 4)

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4. Use a heat gun to shrink the heatshrink over the connector.
7.2 Cutting Rope Lights
1. Make sure the mains power is switched off.
2. The rope light can be cut at specific intervals. These are indicated with following symbol:

.
Cut the wires only at the marks

.
3. Use a sharp cutter and make a clean straight cut.
7.3 Assembling the Connectors
See section Technical Specifications below for product codes.
The maximum length of the rope light assembly is 45 m. Exceeding the maximum length may cause
overheating and fire.
1. Make sure the mains power is switched off.
2. Use connectors (in-line, L, T, or X-shaped) to connect the rope light sections.
3. Always check that the pins are correctly inserted into the fitting.
4. Apply some glue and push the 2 parts together making sure that it fits well. Apply glue only on the
plastic parts – not on the conductive parts.
5. Let the glue dry for about 15 minutes before using the unit.
7.4 Attaching End Caps
See section Technical Specifications below for product codes.
Attach the end caps as follows:
1. Apply the special glue to the rope light.
Apply glue only on the plastic parts – not on the conductive parts.
2. Gently push the end cap on the rope light end.
3. Important: Let the glue dry for about 15 minutes before using the unit.
7.5 Shaping the Rope Light
1. Switch off the mains power before you continue.
2. The maximum length of the rope light assembly is 45 m.
Exceeding the maximum length may cause overheating and fire.
3. The bending radius of the rope light is at least 30 cm, do not make sharp bends. Use connectors to
make sharp angles.
Bending radius r = min. 30 cm
8. Installing
1. When you have shaped the rope light, test it again as described above.
2. If the shaped rope light works correctly, you can proceed with mounting. Keep the light plugged in
to warm up the plastic. This makes it more pliable when installing.
3. Switch off the mains power before you actually install the rope light.