ITC HTLL12KK-LLLWL-04-X Reed Horizontal Bend Installation Guide

June 13, 2024
ITC

ITC HTLL12KK-LLLWL-04-X Reed Horizontal Bend

Product Information

Reed Horizontal Bend

Part#: HTLL12KK-LLLWL-04-X

This product is a Reed Horizontal Bend that is used for tape lighting installations. It is designed to provide flexible lighting options and can be mounted using a mounting channel (purchased separately).

The product requires additional parts/tools for installation, including a power drill, butt splice connectors, #4 flat head screws, and isopropyl alcohol & primer 94 (not provided).

Product Usage Instructions

  1. Determine the installation location Decide where you want to install the tape lighting. It can be attached using the adhesive on the back or with a mounting channel.
    • Clean the surface with a mixture of 50% water and 50% isopropyl alcohol. Let the surface dry.
    • Apply Primer 94 as recommended by 3M*. Failure to follow the surface preparation guidelines will void the warranty.
    • If using a mounting channel, ensure screws are used every 12 inches. If there is adhesive on the back of the light, remove it before installing in the channel.
  2. Wire the light Refer to the wiring diagrams provided below to correctly wire the tape light.
    • Tape Light Single Color Reed:
    • Black (-) wire should be connected to the negative terminal.
    • Red (+) wire should be connected to the positive terminal.
    • Tape Light RGB Reed:
    • Red (-), Green (-), and Blue (-) wires should be connected to the negative terminal.
    • Black (+) wire should be connected to the positive terminal.
    • Refer to the provided RGB Controller (sold separately) for additional wiring instructions.
    • Addressable Reed Light:
    • Orange (D)* wire is the data line.
    • Red (+) wire should be connected to the positive terminal.
    • Black (-) wire should be connected to the negative terminal.
    • Refer to the provided Addressable RGB Controller and Driver for additional wiring instructions.
  3. Considerations for installation Please keep the following considerations in mind to ensure a successful installation:
    • The flexible light cannot be field cut as it will void the warranty.
    • Do not horizontally bend the light to a radius of less than 11.8 inches.
    • Do not axial bend the light to a height of more than 0.312 inches within a 0.78-inch segment.
    • Do not bend the light to a radius of less than 0.59 inches in axis segments.
    • Do not bend the light right at the solder joint. Only bend the wire.

If you have any further questions or need assistance, please contact us at:

3030 Corporate Grove Dr. Hudsonville, MI 49426

Parts

Part#: HTLL12KK-LLLWL-04-X

PARTS/TOOLS NEEDED:

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Flexible Light

| Mounting Channel

(purchased separately)

| Power Drill

(not provided)

| Butt Splice Connec- tors (not provided)| #4 Flat Head Screws

(not provided)

| Isopropyl Alcohol & Primer 94 (not provided)

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

  • Disconnect power before installing, adding or changing any component.
  • To avoid a hazard to children, account for all parts and destroy all packing materials.
  • It is recommended that a 5 Amp standard automotive fuse protection be added to the positive (+) input.
  • The addressable Reed is NOT polarity protected. Wiring the light incorrectly could cause damage

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

  • Do not bend lighting more than necessary. It should only be bent to a 1” radius. Bending to a tight 90° angle could cause damage to the circuit
  • Only bend the LED ribbon in one natural direction, do not try to bend in an unnatural direction such as twisting.
  • Make sure surfaces are smooth, clean and free of dust and debris before installing this product. Failure to properly clean the surface may result in loss of adhesion.
  • Rough surfaces may prevent proper adhesion. If adhesion failure occurs screw-in mounting channels may be used for installation.
  • Contact ITC sales for more information on mounting channel: 616-396-1355 / sales@itc-us.com
  • Electrical specifications: 1.42 W/Ft | 0.11 A/Ft

Determine the installation location of your tape lighting. Lights can be attached via the adhesive on the back or with a mounting channel.
Clean surface with a mixture of 50% water/50% Isopropyl alcohol. Let surface dry. Apply Primer 94 as recommended by 3M*. Failure to follow the surface preparation guidelines will void the warranty. Mounting channels are available as screw mount. Screws should be used every 12”. If there is adhesive on the back of the light, remove before installing in the channel.ITC-HTLL12KK-
LLLWL-04-X-Reed-Horizontal-Bend-fig-7

Wire the light based on the wiring diagrams below.
Note: Addressable Reed tape light will require one driver (part

810-00719) for every 5.5A of power used. Multiple light lengths can be wired

to one driverITC-HTLL12KK-LLLWL-04-X-Reed-Horizontal-Bend-
fig-8

Please review the considerations below to ensure a successful installation.

  • Flexible light cannot be field cut. Field cutting the light will void the warrantyITC-HTLL12KK-LLLWL-04-X-Reed-Horizontal-Bend-fig-9
  • 3030 Corporate Grove Dr.
  • Hudsonville, MI 49426
  • Phone: 616.396.1355
  • itc-us.com

warranty

For warranty information please visit www.itc-us.com/warranty-return-policy

  • DOC #: 710-00125
  • Rev C
  • 08/21/23

References

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