Edge Lighting TruLine .5A, 24VDC - Plaster-In LED System User Manual

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22: Using the marked locations on the drywall, carefully make
holes in the channel flange using the provided square drill
with counter sink bit.

23: Secure the channel using drywall screws. Ensure all
screws are flush to the channel.

DRYWALL
SCREWS

CHANNEL

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24: Apply ultra-thin drywall tape along edges of channel to
prevent cracking of plaster after installation.

NOTE:

Test the LED strip before any plaster work is done.

NOTE:

Cover the channel opening with contractor’s tape

before plastering.

ULTRA-THIN
DRYWALL TAPE

CONTRACTOR'S
TAPE

25: Use a 12" compound knife for a smooth compound spread.
Sand, paint, and finish the plaster and drywall before
removing the contractor’s tape.

26: Remove the blue contractor’s tape from the inside of the
channel. Clean the channel surface with alcohol to remove
any dust or debris before continuing.

27: Attach the trap door frame to the junction box using a #4-
40 screw.

28: Attach the trap door to the junction box using a #4-40 screw.

IMPORTANT: Soft strip may not properly adhere to channel
surface unless the channel is cleaned with alcohol prior to
application.

PLASTER

25

CONTRACTOR'S
TAPE

12"
COMPOUND
KNIFE

24

Z10

Z11

Z12

Z13

#4-40
SCREW

TRAP
DOOR

TRAP
DOOR
FRAME

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27

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