6. INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING
6.1 ASSEMBLY AND PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS
• The
processing temperature
range of the AQUALUC mini is between 15°C and 35°C. Tem-
peratures below this can negatively influence the flexibility of the lightline and can result in
damage. If the AQUALUC mini was previously exposed to lower or higher temperatures, then
it must be
slowly
brought into the processing temperature range.
• Please note that the AQUALUC mini can marginally expand or contract with
changes in
temperature
at the installation location. This is not a defect in the product but a normal
physical process. Specifically, this means that there is a linear thermal
expansion
of
approx. 1 mm per meter and 15 °C change in temperature. This extra expansion gap should
always be taken into consideration prior to installation.
• To avoid damaging the AQUALUC mini, especially during
unrolling
or
mounting
, it is import-
ant that
two people
install the product. This is especially valid for a length of one meter
(1 m) or more. Care should be taken that the product does not sag otherwise irrevocable
damage can occur (see illustration 1). Furthermore, the encapsulation of the product may
not be damaged otherwise a sufficient protection of the LED lightline cannot be ensured.
It is important to never exceed the minimum bending radius!
• The
minimum bending radius
of the AQUALUC mini is 50 mm. The minimum bending radius
may not be exceeded and the lightline may not be bent, otherwise the AQUALUC mini could
be damaged (see illustration 2).
• The AQUALUC encapsulation materials have successfully passed various test series in which re-
sistance to salt, water, UV radiation, abrasion, dust and chemicals were tested. Each AQUALUC light
line is ideally suited for indoor and outdoor illumination. For example on facades and bridges, in well-
ness oases and swimming pools, from maritime areas to industrial applications and vehicle techno-
logy - AQUALUC is already being used successfully everywhere. Despite the use of high quality ma-
terials and a robust design, there are chemical-related limitations in the areas of application. Please
refer to the following link:
https://www.barthelme.de/shared/download/katalog/AQUALUC-
Chemische-Mittel-Chemical-Agents.pdf
Separate the mains voltage and power supply voltage of the power supply unit before ins-
tallation and connection!
The electrical connection may only be conducted by a trained electrician who has knowledge
of the applicable regulations!
Switch off the automated circuit breakers and unscrew the fuse. Also switch off the ground fault
circuit interrupter so that the mains supply line is separated from the mains voltage. Secure
the ground fault circuit interrupter so that it can’t inadvertently be switched on - either with a
lock or with a warning sign.
Subsequently ensure that there is no voltage in the line with an appropriate voltage tester (e.g.
digital multi-meter).
A correctly dimensioned power supply unit and controller (extended functions) are required
for the operation of the LED light line.
For this see: Recommended controllers for the operation of the LED light line
