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N-Series (NTL) Tube Light Installation Guidelines
Please note that these instructions are guidelines only and in no way supersede any construction or
installation standards. Local building and electrical codes should be consulted before installation.
Warning:
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There is potential danger of electrical shock when operating electrical equipment. Make sure power
is turned off before installation.
Solid State Lighting is sensitive to power fluctuations. Surge protection is highly recommended for
all LED lighting products and should be on a designated circuit to protect against premature failure.
Lack of surge protection will void your warranty
All light is tested before being shipped from our warehouse.
Power Supply/Driver Requirements
The standard Tube Light is 0.25W per lamp and operates on 24V AC. The LED Tube Light operates on 24V
DC with power draw of 0.27 watt per lamp. It is imperative that a regulated DC power supply is used and
Class 2 is highly recommended. Consult the electrical code for details on mounting and installing power
supplies/drivers. Please remember that this is a low voltage product and consult the appropriate section of
the electrical code when selecting wire.
Installation
Tube Lights are manufactured to supplied measurements - they cannot be cut. Any Tube Light over 6 feet
long is "folded over" for shipping purposes. The light may have a “Single Feeds” or “Double Feeds”. Single
Feeds have two lead wires coming out of only one end, while Double Feeds have lead wires coming out of
ends.
1) Remove tape and unfold Tube Light carefully to its full length.
2) Single Feeds should be used when each Tube Light is to be powered individually, as in a step
situation where the power will be brought to each Tube Light.
3) Double Feeds are used in cases where several Tube Lights will be connected in a long run, as in a
situation for ceiling outline or running down an aisle.
4) When joining the tubes together, cut the Feeds to the desired length and solder/heat shrink the
wires.
5) The connection can be buried by drilling a small hole in the mounting surface at point where the
tubes meet.
6) Add a small dab of clear silicone to the applied joint to finish.
7) Place Tube Light into extrusion, snap the lens cap into place over the lighting.
For situations where a tube turns a corner, score the plastic tube with a razor knife.
8) Apply pressure on either side of the score marks and the tube will snap cleanly, allowing for the
turn.
9) Finish off the corner with a clear silicone.
When attaching tubes against gravity such as to a wall or ceiling, press them into a bead of clear
silicone and tape them until the silicone sets.
Notes:
 Long runs are advised to power from the centre of the runs so the power feeds both ways. This will
also avoid voltage drop.
 Care should be taken to avoid hitting the tubes during installation.
 Never cut through the internal wiring.
Consult your floor installer or carpet layer for the installation of the extrusion.
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LED Tube Light
The LED drivers convert AC voltage to a constant DC power supply and transforms from high to low
voltage. It is important to calculate the correct power draw of the LED fixture to determine the wattage of the
LED driver power supply. Incorrect supply may lead to product premature failure.
It is recommended to add 10% as a buffer for power supply calculation.
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Installations must be in accord to your local electrical codes
LED drivers to be installed in approved electrical box
Assembly of Electrical Enclosure for Housing LED Driver(s)
Consult the electrical code for details on wiring requirements.
1) Drill holes on the bottom plate based on the footprint of the LED driver so that the driver may be
mechanically secured to the electrical box.
2) Insert screws and tighten down on the nuts, locking driver in place.
3) Attach electrical box in position with mechanical screws sufficient to hold the weight of the electrical
box.
4) Punch out pre-creased holes of the electrical box and install wire strain relief connectors on
opposite sides of the electrical enclosure. Ensure the wires are secured and do not contact each
other.
Use only suitable cables or wires as per CEC and NEC standards.
5) Insert the 120V cable through conduit and connect ground to the electrical enclosure. Connect up
the remaining wires to the LED driver. Refer to the labels on the LED driver for correct input/output
connections.
6) Insert the 12/24V wires (dependent on the driver/load present in operation), from the load, connect
the wires. Warning: LED loads are polarity sensitive.
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Standard Tube Light
Wiring Guidelines and Placement of Transformers
Consult the electrical code for details on wiring requirements.Transformers must be kept free of moisture;
when installing please ensure they have adequate ventilation and are not subject to extreme temperature.
Please read the manufacturers’ specifications for details. For magnetic transformers it is recommended that
a dampening pad or devise be used, as there is often some humming from the transformer. A large
transformer can be used with multiple legs coming off. Each line must be current protected and limited to 2
Amps.
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Installation of Conduits
Metallic Conduit
1) Cut the holes at desired location
2) Secure the conduit terminal adapter onto the conduit then the conduit connector into the prepared
enclosure hole using the connector locknut.
3) Attach grounding bushing with the proper sized ground wire lug over the connector locknut.
Note: When installing with metallic raceway or metallic cable shealt, a ground bushing listed for grounding
must be connected between each conduit connection and the raceways shall be made electrically
continuous by listed equipment bonding jumpers or other means.
Caution: Bonding between the grounding bushing or between the grounding bushings and the equipment
grounding terminal must be included as part of the installation procedure in accordance with the
NEC/Canadian Electrical Code.
Non-Metallic Conduit
1) Cut the holes at desired location
2) Secure conduit to the conduit connector either before or after the conduit connector is secured into
the prepared hole using the connector locknut (See illustrations below)
Thick walled enclosure
Enclosure with wall thickness less than
0.200”
For all enclosure
Caution: In order to prevent enclosure damage and to attain the enclosure requirements, the conduit should
be aligned so as to prevent unnecessary stress on the enclosure walls. In order to obtain maximum
corrosion protection, with metallic conduit and hub assemblies, cover all exposed metal and seal off the
conduit opening where the conductors enter the enclosure.
Grounding
Install the grounding conductor in accordance with requirements of the local Electrical Code.
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