Q-TRAN LALO Mid Low Profile LED Aluminum Extrusion Instruction Manual

: June 9, 2024
: Q-TRAN

Table of Contents

METHODS OF INSTALLATION
COMPONENTS & HARDWARE
CUTTING EXTRUSIONS FOR IN-FIELD ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
CONTINUOUS WIRING CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
SURFACE MOUNTING METHOD
References
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**Q-TRAN LALO Mid Low Profile LED Aluminum Extrusion Instruction Manual

**

ATTENTION: Please read all instructions BEFORE installation

Product to be installed by a licensed electrician
Always ensure power supply connection to electrical circuit is disconnected before working on it
Follow diagram to connect Secondary Voltage wires to power supply. Refer to Q-Tran power supply instructions for wiring
Use only with Class 2 power supply unit — Compatible for use with Q-Tran power supplies
Surface mount or recessed in millwork
Suitable for DRY, DAMP, and WET locations
Suitable for installation in storage area of a clothes closet when assembled as a finished extrusion up to 4W/ft at Q-Tran facility
Not rated for walkover
Input Voltage: 24VDC
Diagrams for representation only and not to scale

METHODS OF INSTALLATION

LALO can be recessed in millwork with all compatible LED strips except SW HE24/9.0.

SURFACE MOUNTING METHOD

VHB Mount
Silicone Mount
Screw Mount
Magnet Mount

RECESSED MOUNTING METHOD

Magnet Mount: Millwork

Cove, Under & over cabinet:
Ideal for oce, retail, hospitality, education, laboratory, and residential.

Shelf:
Ideal for oce, retail, hospitality, education,laboratory, and residential.

Display cabinet:
Ideal for retail and hospitality

Signage:
Ideal for lobby, retail, hospitality,institutional, and transportation.

NOTES:

Avoid bending in sharp horizontal angles which may damage the LED.
Always test LED operation before installing in extrusion. Connect LED to power supply to ensure it is working properly and all non-factory soldered connections are secure.
Diagrams for representation only and not to scale

LALO Profile

Clear
Frosted
Polar
Diffused
Encapsulated in Clear
Encapsulated in Translucent
Optical

COMPONENTS & HARDWARE

STAINLESS STEEL CLIP

SST-01

Included

| Flat Head Screw #4×5/8”

MAGNET CLIP

MG-01

ACCESSORIES SOLD SEPARATELY

MAGNET MOUNT ACCESSORY; sold individually

MMA-01

Included

2 #6×5/8” Flat Head SS

HINGE BRACKET; sold individually

Image shows HMB-M

HMB-M
HMB-L
MMA-01 HMB-XL

Included

3/4” long mount screw
1/4” #4 clip mount screw

Q-ANGLE; sold in pairs

Q-ANGLE

Included

4 SS #6×1.25” Flat head wood screws
2 SS 4-40 Flat head clip screws
2 SS 6-32 Fillister screws

Q-PIVOT; sold in pairs

Q-PIVOT

SS #4-40×3/16 Flat head screws
2 #4×3/4 Pan Head screws

ADHESIVE SOLD SEPARATELY

SILICONE

DOWSIL 832

VHB TAPE; sold in 15’ increments

TAPE-VHB-IP20

BARE WIRE 24″

BW

BARREL 6”

BRL

CONNECTOR 6”

CON6

CONNECTOR 24”

CON24

NOTES:

STAINLESS STEEL CLIP

2 clips provided for 4’ or less; 4 clips provided for greater than

MAGNET CLIP

One magnet clip per foot
MMA-01 comes in 12” pieces; use at least one clip per MMA-01 accessory
MMA-01 can be cut into smaller pieces, if desired

LED STRIP LEAD WIRE & JUMPER INSTRUCTIONS: DRY IP20 If LED wires are pre- soldered from the factory, skip to

Measure and cut LED strip to desired length with scissors along the cut point.

ITEMS INCLUDED

iQ-LED-24-KIT

24” Lead wire
6” Solder
1” Shrink Tube
1/2” Shrink Tube

iQ-JUMP-6-KIT

6” Lead wire
6” Solder
1” Shrink Tube
1/2” Shrink Tube

Solder lead wire onto solder pad. Confirm wires are matched up correctly before soldering. See wiring diagrams below for specific light engine details.

NOTE: Recommended soldering iron temperature of 650˚ – 700˚F for lead- free solder.

SW, SC, SD-SW, SW-HE, SW-HE+

DW

WD

DW-HE

RGBW

RGB

RGBW-HE

SW-IA

NOTE:
Connect LED to power supply to ensure it is working properly and all non- factory soldered connections are secure before proceeding with step #3

ONCE ALL CONNECTIONS ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, DISCONNECT POWER AND BEGIN HEAT SHRINKING INSTRUCTIONS BELOW:

a: Place 1st sleeve (1/2” Shrink Tube ) on lead wire.
b: Shrink the tube with heat gun.
c: Place 2nd sleeve (1” Shrink Tube ) on lead wire.
d: Shrink the tube with heat gun.

NOTES:

Avoid bending in sharp angles which may damage the LED.
Always test LED operation before installing in extrusion. Connect LED to power supply to ensure it is working properly and all non-factory soldered connections are secure.
Diagrams for representation only and not to scale.

LED STRIP LEAD WIRE & JUMPER INSTRUCTIONS: DMP IP54 If LED wires are pre- soldered from the factory, skip to

Measure and cut LED strip to desired length with scissors along the cut point.

Carefully peel polyurethane back to expose the solder pads.

Once a damp strip is cut, it cannot be reconnected

ITEMS INCLUDED

iQ-LED-24-KIT

24” Lead wire
6” Solder
1” Shrink Tube
1/2” Shrink Tube

iQ-JUMP-6-KIT

6” Lead wire
6” Solder
1” Shrink Tube
1/2” Shrink Tube

Solder lead wire onto solder pad. Confirm postive (+) and negative (-) are matched up correctly before soldering. BLACK wire is typically negative, RED wire is typically postive.

NOTE: Recommended soldering iron temperature of 650˚ – 700˚F for lead- free solder.

SW, SC, SD-SW, SW-HE, SW-HE+

DW

WD

DW-HE

RGBW

RGB

RGBW-H

SW-IA

NOTE:
Connect LED to power supply to ensure it is working properly and all non- factory soldered connections are secure before proceeding with step #3

ONCE ALL CONNECTIONS ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, DISCONNECT POWER AND BEGIN HEAT SHRINKING INSTRUCTIONS BELOW:

a: Place 1st sleeve (1/2” Shrink Tube ) on lead wire.
b: Shrink the tube with heat gun.
c: Place 2nd sleeve (1” Shrink Tube ) on lead wire.
d: Shrink the tube with heat gun.

NOTES:

Avoid bending in sharp angles which may damage the LED.
Always test LED operation before installing in extrusion. Connect LED to power supply to ensure it is\ working properly and all non-factory soldered connections are secure.
Diagrams for representation only and not to sca

LED STRIP LEAD WIRE & JUMPER INSTRUCTIONS: WET IP67 If LED wires are pre- soldered from the factory, skip to.

Measure and cut LED strip to desired length with scissors along the cut point.

Once a wet strip is cut, it cannot be reconnected.

ITEMS INCLUDED

iQ-LED-67-KIT

24” Lead wire
6” Solder
Lead wire cap
End Cap

iQ-JUMP-67-KIT

6” Lead wire
6” Solder
Lead wire Caps

Solder lead wire onto solder pad. Confirm postive (+) and negative (-) are matched up correctly before soldering. BLACK wire is typically negative, RED wire is typically postive.

NOTE: Recommended soldering iron temperature of 650˚ – 700˚F for lead- free solder

SW, SC, SD-SW, SW-HE, SW-HE+

DW

WD

DW

RGBW

RGB

RGBW-H

SW-IA

Lead Wire

End Cap

NOTE:
Connect LED to power supply to ensure it is working properly and all non- factory soldered connections are secure before proceeding with step #3.

ONCE ALL CONNECTIONS ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, DISCONNECT POWER AND BEGIN HEAT SHRINKING INSTRUCTIONS BELOW:

a: Place lead wire cap over wire
b: Add silicone inside connector and glue around the edge to secure gap; allow time for glue to dry
c: Place end cap over the end of LED
d: Add silicone inside connector and glue around the edge to secure gap; allow time for glue to dry

NOTES:

Avoid bending in sharp angles which may damage the LED.
Always test LED operation before installing in extrusion. Connect LED to power supply to ensure it is working properly and all non-factory soldered connections are secure.
Diagrams for representation only and not to scale

CUTTING EXTRUSIONS FOR IN-FIELD ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

Q-Tran strongly recommends cutting the extrusion and lens together to achieve a clean cut.

To achieve corners or angles, measure the LED extrusion to desired length and cut with a miter saw.

For straight runs, measure LED extrusion to desired length and cut it with a circular saw.

NOTE: Using the proper blade for aluminum, cut to the desired length. Recommend using a 10 in.x 80 tooth medium aluminum saw blade.

CONTINUOUS WIRING CONFIGURATION OPTIONS

Review wire method to ensure clean installation prior to mounting extrusion.

NOTE: Additional wire methods include:
S1, S2: Connector/Wire Input only
P1, P2: Connector/Wire Input and Output

LED INSERTION FOR IN-FIELD ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

STRIP IN EXTRUSION

Using a 50/50 alcohol mix, thoroughly clean surface area of the extrusion and tray. Allow 5 minutes to dry

Peel back 0.5″ of the VHB tape’s protective film on one end of LED and use firm pressure to adhere it to the extrusion, avoiding air bubbles. Continue peeling the film and adhering the strip in small sections until the entire length is installed

Flat Lenses : Apply uniform pressure until the extrusion and lens snap securely together.
Optical Lenses : Starting from one end of the extrusion, slide the lens into the grooved lip of the extrusion until secured in place.

Add glue inside the end cap and glue around edges to secure end cap in place. Do not allow glue to come in contact with LED

SURFACE MOUNTING METHOD

SURFACE PREPARATION

Temperature and environmental concerns:

Ideal application environment is 70-100ºF in 50% humidity or less.
Minimum application temperature: 50ºF
This temperature and humidity should be maintained for 72 hours after application for maximum bond strength.

a. Using a 50/50 alcohol mix, thoroughly clean the backside of the extrusion and the surface area where extrusion will be installed. Allow 5 minutes to dry.
b. Peel back 0.5″ of the VHB tape’s protective film on one end and use firm pressure to adhere it to the desired surface, avoiding air bubbles. Continue peeling the film and adhering the tape in small sections until the entire length is installed.

For porous materials (Wood, Brick, Concrete etc.) apply two layers of paint or primer to the surface. This will help create a better bonding surface for these materials. These can be purchased from a local hardware store.

MATERIALS	SUGGESTED EPOXIES
Concrete, Stone, Cinderblock, Metal, and Brick	Loctite Metal and Concrete

Two-Part Epoxy
ABS, Fiberglass, Plastic, and PVC| Loctite Plastic Two-Part Epoxy
Tile, Wood, Ceramic, Glass, or Metal| Loctite Clear Two-Part Epoxy
All Purpose| Strong Stik

SURFACE MOUNTING METHOD: VHB ADHESIVE MOUNT
BEFORE installation, the surface must be thoroughly cleaned and dried for maximum bond strength

Determine the LALO extrusion(s) location and positioning on desired surface before adhering extrusion to surface. Make any necessary reference markings to indicate extrusion placement.

a. To adhere the VHB adhesive, peel the white film back while evenly applying the tape to the mounting side of the extrusion. The red side should be visible.
b. Remove the red film and position extrusion in place according to your previous reference marking(s).