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

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
EXTRUSION – LALO Instruction Manual

Extrusion Lalo Mid Low Profile LED Aluminum Extrusion

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

METHODS OF INSTALLATION: LALO can be recessed in millwork with all compatible LED strips except SW-HE24/9.0. SURFACE MOUNTING METHOD

• VHB Mount (page 9-10)

• Silicone Mount (page 11)

• Screw Mount (page 12)

• Magnet Mount (page 13)

• Low Profile Magnet Mount (page 14)
  RECESSED MOUNTING METHOD

• Magnet Mount: Millwork (page 15)

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

COMPONENTS & HARDWARE

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ACCESSORIES SOLD SEPARATELY

MAGNET MOUNT ACCESSORY; sold individually| HINGE BRACKET;  sold individually| Q-ANGLE; sold in pairs| Q-PIVOT; sold in pairs
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LOW PROFILE MAGNET MOUNT
ACCESSORY; sold Individually

ADHESIVE SOLD SEPARATELY

SILICONE| VHB TAPE; sold in 15’ increments
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CONNECTOR/WIRE – IN/OUT;
Bare wire can be trimmed to length as needed.

BARE WIRE 24″| BARREL 6”| CONNECTOR 6”| CONNECTOR 24”
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NOTES:
STAINLESS STEEL CLIP

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

MAGNET CLIP

• One magnet clip per foot
• MMA-01/04 comes in 12” pieces; use at least one clip per MMA-01/04 accessory
• MMA-01/04 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 page 7.Measure and cut LED strip to desired length with scissors along the cut point. ITEMS INCLUDED
iQ-LED-24-KIT
(1) 24” Lead wire
(1) 6” Solder
(1) 1” Shrink Tube
(1) 1/2” Shrink Tube
iQ-JUMP-6-KIT
(1) 6” Lead wire
(1) 6” Solder
(2) 1” Shrink Tube
(2) 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. 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 1 st 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 page 7.

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

• Carefully peel polyurethane back to expose the solder pads.

ITEMS INCLUDED
iQ-LED-24-KIT
(1) 24” Lead wire
(1) 6” Solder
(1) 1” Shrink Tube
(1) 1/2” Shrink Tube
iQ-JUMP-6-KIT
(1) 6” Lead wire
(1) 6” Solder
(2) 1” Shrink Tube
(2) 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. 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: WET IP67
If LED wires are pre-soldered from the factory, skip to page 7.Measure and cut LED strip to desired length with scissors along the cut point.ITEMS INCLUDED
iQ-LED-67-KIT
(1) 24” Lead wire
(1) 6” Solder
(1) Lead wire cap
(1) End Cap
iQ-JUMP-67-KIT
(1) 6” Lead wire
(1) 6” Solder
(2) Lead wire Caps
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. 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 EXTRUSIONUsing 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 PREPARATIONTemperature 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.

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. (Page 9)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).Remove protective film from the surface of the extrusion’s lens.
NOTES: EPOXY ALTERNATIVE: For improved bonding strength, apply a small amount of epoxy at each end. Refer to table on for suggested epoxies. These can be purchased at a local hardware store. Please follow all manufacturer instructions for suggested epoxy.
SURFACE MOUNTING METHOD: SILICONE

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

Determine the LALO extrusion(s) location and positioning on desired surface; evenly distribute clips. Make any necessary reference markings to indicate where each clip is to be secured in place. Recommended every 24” – 30”.a. Firmly press the silicone-coated clips on the marked reference points.
b. Wait for silicone adhesive to cure completely before snapping extrusion into place.
c. Snap extrusion onto clips.
NOTE: Cure time is dependent on the type of silicone adhesive used.
Refer to silicone product manufacturer for accurate drying time.Remove protective film from the surface of the extrusion’s lens.
SURFACE MOUNTING METHOD: SCREW MOUNT

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

Determine the LALO extrusion(s) location and positioning on desired surface; evenly distribute clips. Make any necessary reference markings to indicate where each clip is to be secured in place. Recommended every 24” – 30”.a. Secure clips using the #4 flat head hardware provided.
b. Ensure the screw head is flush with the clip’s base.
c. Snap extrusion onto clips.
NOTE: Flat head screw type is dependent on surface/application material.
Alternative flat head screws may be required. Refer to the surface material manufacturer for suggested screw type.Remove protective film from the surface of the extrusion’s lens.
SURFACE MOUNTING METHOD: MAGNET MOUNT

• 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

Determine the LALO extrusion(s) location and positioning on desired surface; evenly distribute clips. Make any necessary reference markings to indicate where each clip is to be secured in place.a. Mount the two #6 flat head screws into the 12” magnet mount accessory bracket through the slotted holes at each end. Ensure the screw head is flush with the magnet mount bracket.
b. Snap the magnet clips onto the backside of the extrusion.
They should be offset to the accessory bracket screws to maximize magnetic connection.
c. Place the assembled fixture into the magnet mount bracket.
NOTE: If surface application requires a longer screw, the screw size must be a #6 Flat Head. Remove protective film from the surface of the extrusion’s lens.
SURFACE MOUNTING METHOD: LOW PROFILE MAGNET MOUNT

• One magnet clip per foot
• MMA-04 comes in 12” pieces; use at least one clip per MMA-04 accessory
• MMA-04 can be cut into smaller pieces, if desired

Determine the LALO fixture(s) location and positioning on desired surface. Make any necessary reference markings to indicate where the magnet mount accessory bracket is to be secured in place.a. Mount the two #6 flat head screws into the magnet mount accessory bracket through the slotted holes at each end. Ensure the screw head is flush with the magnet mount bracket.
b. Snap the magnet clips onto the backside of the fixture.
They should be offset to the accessory bracket screws to maximize magnetic connection.
i. If the clip does not fit securely onto the extrusion, apply the provided foam onto the inner face of the magnet clip.
c. Place the assembled fixture into the magnet mount bracket.
NOTE: If surface application requires a longer screw, the screw size must be a #6 Flat Head. Remove protective film from the surface of the fixture’s lens.
RECESSED MOUNTING METHOD: MILLWORK

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

Determine the TORQ extrusion(s) location and positioning on desired surface; evenly distribute clips. Make any necessary reference markings to indicate where each clip is to be secured in place.
NOTE: Depth of the channel in the millwork is dependent on overall height with the magnet clip and Magnet Mount Accessory.a. Mount the two #6 flat head screws into the 12” magnet mount accessory bracket through the slotted holes at each end. Ensure the screw head is flush with the magnet mount bracket.
b. Snap the magnet clips onto the backside of the extrusion.
They should be offset to the accessory bracket screws to maximize magnetic connection.
c. Place the assembled fixture into the magnet mount bracket.
NOTE: If surface application requires a longer screw, the screw size must be a #6 Flat Head. Remove protective film from the surface of the extrusion’s lens.

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