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TREX

®

 DECKLIGHTING

Installation Instructions

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Pyramid Post Cap Light

Riser Light

Splitter

Deck Rail Light

Recessed Deck Light

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Flat Post Cap Light

NOTE: 

All wiring and splitters are mounted to the inside 

of framing. Picture above is a general representation of 
where to place them.

WARNING: 
»  DO NOT INSTALL DECKLIGHTING IN CLOSE

PROXIMITY TO POOLS OR HOT TUBS,
AS CHEMICALS FROM THE WATER CAN
DAMAGE LIGHTING FIXTURES.

»  DO NOT INSTALL WIRING UNDER HEAVY

WEIGHT OR LOAD AS THIS CAN DAMAGE
WIRING.

Lighting and Wiring Overview

1/2" 

(13 mm)

1" 

(25 mm)

TOOLS NEEDED

»  5ft, 10ft, 20ft, 40ft, and 60ft connection/

extension wires sold separately (these are
male-to-male connection wires).

HELPFUL TIPS

 

»  Please note that Trex lighting operates on DC

power. 

NEVER

 mix AC and DC fixtures on the

same circuit. Doing so will result in extremely
premature fixture failure and is not covered by
the Trex limited warranty. 

You must use a Trex

transformer on all Trex lighting installations.

»

Never fully drive staples when securing wire.
Wire should move under staple.

»  

ALWAYS 

protect any wire that is close to the

ground with conduit or wire loom to prevent
rodent damage.

»  Cap all unused female connections with caps

(provided) or weather-resistant silicone to
prevent water damage or corrosion.

» Each dimmer operates on a separate remote.
»  It is recommended to have power source

installed and turned on when installing lights to
ensure all components work.

»  When installing wiring, avoid extreme angles,

pressure, or tension on the wiring, as this can
cause pinching of the wiring and create a
lighting failure.

NOTE: 

Avoid railing brackets and locations for deck rail 

lights when running wires up posts.

NOTE: 

Install wiring and splitters before decking and rail-

ing have been installed. 

DO NOT

 run wires between joists 

and deck boards.

HOW TO INSTALL TREX

®

 DECKLIGHTING

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Summary of Contents for DeckLighting

Page 1: ...ly premature fixture failure and is not covered by the Trex limited warranty You must use a Trex transformer on all Trex lighting installations Never fully drive staples when securing wire Wire should move under staple ALWAYS protect any wire that is close to the ground with conduit or wire loom to prevent rodent damage Cap all unused female connections with caps provided or weather resistant sili...

Page 2: ...d attach wire to post with male connection at top of post female connection would be at bottom of post and connect into splitter Avoid running wire on side of post where railing brackets or deck rail lights will be installed Leave approximately 6 152 mm of lead at top to make connections Staple to frame and posts with cable staples at least 1 4 6 mm wide DO NOT crush wire insulation with staples M...

Page 3: ...red height centered on post sleeve for deck rail light location NOTE If deck boards are not installed yet place a deck board on framing to ensure post sleeve is at correct height 2 Drill a 1 25 mm hole through post sleeve Drill deep enough to mark location on pressure treated post 3 Remove the post sleeve from the post 4 Drill out existing hole on pressure treated post 3 4 19 mm deep Drill two add...

Page 4: ...itter Also attach male to male connection wires in between each splitter Continue until all wiring from lights is attached to splitters and connector wires are attached in between splitters See Making Connections section for details NOTE DO NOT install riser light or deck rail light into top or bottom rails or balusters Installing Recessed Deck Lights NOTE Install recessed deck lights after instal...

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