SAFETY INFORMATION
• Read all installation instructions before beginning; if not qualified, do not
attempt installation. Contact a qualified electrician.
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, pay close
attention to this manual and stay within its guidelines when using this
product. Save these instructions for future use.
• Do not cover this product as the covering may cause rope to overheat,
melt, or ignite.
• Do not operate Trulux on the reel, nor while it is coiled.
• This IP54 rated tape light is suitable for indoor use in dry and damp
locations, but not for direct contact with water or moisture Do not
submerge flexible light in liquids, or use the product in the vicinity of
standing water or other liquids, or where water can accumulate.
• Do not route the cord or tape light through walls, ceilings, doors,
windows, or any similar part of the building structure.
• Secure tape light using only the mounting clips provided or factory
recommended mounting track (sold separately).
• Do not secure this product or its cord with staples, nails, or like means
that may damage the outer jacket or cord insulation.
• Do not use if there is any damage to the tape light, diodes or power cord
insulation; inspect periodically.
• Do not install on gates or doors, or where subject to continuous flexing.
• Do not install in tanks or enclosures of any kinds.
• Size your 24V DC driver appropriately for your run distance. Be sure not
to load a driver to 100% as this will reduce its efficiency; a 90% maximum
load is recommended. See SELECTING POWER SUPPLY on page 2 and
use driver chart as directed. HTMR Series tape light is not compatible
with LP-DR series drivers. Recommended operation is with LED-DR
series or ELV series drivers only.
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).
Use only with 24V DC drivers with a wattage capacity
that can handle the total load; see page 2 for more
details. Factory warranty will be void if used with a non-
recommended power supply, transformer or driver.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to
persons, make sure that the electrical power to the
system is disconnected at the source prior to installation
or any servicing.
Never fold Trulux® or bend past the minimum bending
radius of 1” whether lighted or unlighted.
Risk of fire or injury to persons: HTMR Series tape light is
not compatible with LP-DR series drivers. Recommended
operation is with LED-DR series or ELV series drivers only.
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TRULUX
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HIGH OUTPUT MAX
24V
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
HTMR Series
LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS
Pay close attention to the following maximum run lengths:
Series
Maximum run
Reel Length
Comments
HTMR Series 65.6 feet (95.8 watts)
65.6 feet
The 4-in-1 connector blocks are compatible with HTMR (See Figures 1 and 2)
IP54 snap style jumpers are available in 6”, 12”, and 24” lengths (TL-2JUMP-.5, TL-2JUMP-1, AND TL-2JUMP-2 respectively, sold separately) or
build your own custom length jumpers (See Figure 2) using 4-in-1 connector blocks (TL-BLKS, sold separately as bags of 10 connectors). See
also Product Information below.
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
PRODUCT INFORMATION
HTMR reels include (3) 4-in-1 connector blocks and (3) connector kits (TL-CONKITs) which have 3 feet of 18AWG lead wire attached to each
block. Mount tape light using the 3M® VHB adhesive. Once the VHB protective backing is removed, the tape should be placed on the prepared
mounting surface and not be repositioned, removed, or re-used. For best results, let adhesive cure 24 hours prior to first use.
Trulux® controllers are available to dim and control power to single color Trulux®. They use Radio Frequency (RF) signals that are detected by a
receiver. Each controller requires a receiver (REC-5A-4Z, sold separately). See controller instructions for more details.