Commercial Electric 54263211 2 ft. 17-Watt Equivalent Color Selectable Linkable Plug-in Hardwire Integrated LED Strip Light User Guide

Item # 1004060729 1004060730
Model # 54263211 54263291 54261211 54261291
USE AND CARE GUIDE

LINKABLE LED STRIP LIGHTS WITH SELECTABLE COLOR TEMPERATURE

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Safety Information

WARNING: Carefully read and understand the information given in this manual before beginning the assembly and installation. Failure to do so could lead to electric shock, fire, or other injuries which could be hazardous or even fatal.
WARNING: Ensure the electricity to the wires you are working on is shut off. Either remove the fuse or turn off the circuit breaker.
WARNING : This portable luminaire has a grounding type attachment plug as a feature to reduce the risk of electric shock. This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Never use with an extension cord unless plug can be fully inserted. Do not alter the plug.

CAUTION: For safety, linked strip lights can either be installed as plugin or direct wire, but never combined.
NOTICE: Connect up to a maximum of 30 strip lights (Model 54263211) or 15 strip lights (Model 54261211). Do not exceed 300 total watts for interconnected lights.
NOTICE: When using the power cord, the maximum distance to the electrical receptacle is determined by the 5 ft. power cord length.
NOTICE: Do not use this fixture with a dimmer switch.
NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Warranty

WHAT IS COVERED
The manufacturer warrants this light fixture to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from date of purchase. This warranty applies only to the original consumer purchaser and only to products used in normal use and service. If this product is found to be defective, the manufacturer’s only obligation, and your exclusive remedy, is the repair or replacement of the product at the manufacturer’s discretion, provided that the product has not been damaged through misuse, abuse, accident, modifications, alterations, neglect, or mishandling.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED
This warranty shall not apply to any product that is found to have been improperly installed, set-up, or used in any way not in accordance with the instructions supplied with the product. This warranty shall not apply to a failure of the product as a result of an accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, alteration, faulty installation, or any other failure not relating to faulty material or workmanship. This warranty shall not apply to the finish on any portion of the product, such as surface and/or weathering, as this is considered normal wear and tear. The manufacturer does not warrant and specifically disclaims any warranty, whether express or implied, of fitness for a particular purpose, other than the warranty contained herein. The manufacturer specifically disclaims any liability and shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental loss or damage, including but not limited to any labor / expense costs involved in the replacement or repair of said product. Contact the Customer Service Team at 1-877-527-0313 or visit www.HomeDepot.com.

Pre-Installation

PLANNING INSTALLATION

Before beginning assembly, installation, or operation of product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with the Hardware Included and Package Contents lists. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble, install, or operate the product. Contact Customer Service for replacement parts.

NOTE: Keep your receipt and these instructions for proof of purchase.
If you are unfamiliar with electrical installations, we recommend you contact a qualified electrician to do the installation.

TOOLS/HARDWARE REQUIRED

Tools and hardware required vary by type of installation.

• For Suspension Mounting only

CAUTION: Chains/cables and hooks must have weight bearing capacity exceeding 11 lbs.(5 KG). S hooks must be 0.1 in. (2.5 mm).
NOTE: Eye hooks can be used as an alternate method of attaching the fixture to the ceiling when suspension mounting.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

HARDWARE INCLUDED

NOTE: Hardware not shown to actual size.

ADDITIONAL PARTS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE

NOTE: The hardware kit for surface mounting is sold as a separate accessory. Visit www.HomeDepot.com for more information and to purchase.
NOTE: Separate parts not shown to actual size.

Installation

Select a suitable location that can support the weight of the fixture. Determine the method for mounting the fixture before drilling, based on the type of ceiling.

WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Ensure the electricity to the wires you are working on is shut off. Either remove the fuse or turn off the circuit breaker before removing an existing light fixture or installing the new one.

Surface Mounting

With power disconnected to the electrical box, remove the existing fixture. Make a sketch of how the current fixture is wired (by wire color) or mark the wires with masking tape and a pencil so you will know how to properly reconnect the wires to the new LED light fixture.

1. Separating the lens cover from the fixture body
   • Press the sides of the fixture body (B) inward, in the direction of the arrows, and remove the lens cover (A) with the other hand.

2. Preparing the fixture for installation
   • After separating the lens cover (A) from the fixture body (B), unplug the wire connector to disconnect the terminal wires.

3. Removing one of the knock outs in the fixture
   • Hold the fixture body (B) up to the mounting surface to determine which knock out hole to use for wiring the fixture.
   • Mark two keyhole locations on the mounting surface.
   • Using a screwdriver, punch out one of the large knock out holes in the fixture body (B) for wiring, based on the installation position.

4. Preparing to mount the fixture
   • Drill a 1/8-in. pilot hole into the screw locations marked on the ceiling. You can also use an awl or nail to dimple the screw holes.
   • Install a drywall anchor (BB) and a mounting screw (AA) in each drilled mounting hole, but do not tighten fully.

5. Attaching the electrical box plate
   • Feed the electrical wires from the electrical box through the center of the electrical box plate (HH – not included).
   • Secure the electrical box plate (HH – not included) to the electrical box with the electrical box screws (II – not included).
   NOTE: The hardware kit for surface mounting is sold as a separate accessory. Visit www.HomeDepot.com for more information and to purchase.

6. Mounting the light fixture
   • Feed the electrical wires from the electrical box through the open knock out hole in the fixture body (B).
   • Align the two mounting keyholes on the fixture body (B) with the two mounting screws (AA) in the ceiling.
   • Once the screw heads are through the large ends of the keyholes, slide the fixture body (B) to the left until the heads of the mounting screws (AA) slide into the narrow ends of the keyholes.
   • Finish tightening the mounting screws (AA) until the fixture body (B) is tightly secured to the mounting surface.

7. Making the electrical connections
   • Insert the hot and neutral (black and white) wires from the electrical box into the wire connectors of the same color wires from the fixture body (B).
   • Insert the ground wire from the electrical box into the wire connector attached to the green wire from the fixture body (B).
   • Reconnect the terminal wires with the attached wire connector.

8. Completing the installation
   • Snap the lens cover (A) onto the fixture body (B).
   • Restore the power to the electrical box.
   • Turn on the light switch to activate the fixture.

Suspension Mounting

NOTE: Separate mounting hardware (not included) not shown to actual size.
**NOTE:** When determining the desired location for suspension mounting the light fixture using the plug-in installation method, make sure the light fixture is located directly below the electrical outlet and that the distance between the electrical outlet and the end of the light fixture is less than 5 ft.

For mounting to drywall: Toggle bolt x 2
For mounting to wood: Hook screw x 2

threads on one end and at least six No. 10-24 machine screw threads on the other end.| 2
Metal Hooks| With a No. 10-24 threaded hole that engages the bolt threads.| 2

NOTE: Eye hooks can be used as an alternate method of attaching the fixture to the ceiling.

1. Mounting to drywall
   • Drill two holes large enough to clear the closed flaps of the butterfly nut on the toggle bolt (not included). Make sure to fasten the toggle bolt into the butterfly nut before inserting the flaps into the ceiling.
   • Tighten the toggle bolt.

NOTE: If using eye hooks in the ceiling instead, attach the chain with S hooks.

2. Mounting to wood
   • Drill two 1/16 in. diameter holes in the ceiling to accommodate hook screws (not included). Make sure to fasten the combo wood-machine end into the metal hook.
   •  Tighten the hook screws (not included) into the wood.
   NOTE: If using eye hooks in the ceiling instead, attach the chain with S hooks.

3. Attaching the light to the chain
   • Attach the S hook at the bottom of the mounting chain (not included) to the fixture body (B). Repeat this step on the other side of the fixture.
   NOTE: Product should be suspended using metal chain or cable and hooks with weight bearing capacity exceeding 11 lbs (5 KG). S hooks must be ≤ 0.1 in. (2.5 mm) to fit the holes in the fixture body (B).

4. Attaching the chain to the ceiling
   • Hang the fixture body (B) by placing one chain over each hook (not included) that has been installed on the ceiling.
   • Adjust chains to level light.
   NOTE: If using eye hooks in the ceiling instead, attach the top of the chain with S hooks.

5. Connecting the power cord
   NOTE: Make sure the distance between the electrical outlet and the end of the light fixture is less than 5 ft. when using the plug-in installation method.
   • Remove the end cover (CC) from the strip light.
   • Plug the power cord (FF) into the end of the fixture body (B) and then plug the other end of the power cord (FF) into an electrical outlet.
   • Secure the power cord (FF) to the ceiling using cord clips or cable raceway (not included).
   • Attach the power cord (FF) to the chain with the cable tie (GG) provided.
   • Turn the power on to activate the light fixture.
   NOTE: When suspension mounting using the plug-in installation method, make sure the light fixture is located directly below the electrical outlet and that the distance between the electrical outlet and the end of the light fixture is less than 5 ft.

Linking Feature

WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Disconnect power to the strip light before linking additional strip lights.

• Multiple light fixtures can be connected, but only the first light fixture needs to be plugged into an electrical outlet or direct wired to an electrical box.

WARNING: Provide power to the fixtures only after all linking connections have been made.

• Remove the end cover (CC) from one end of each fixture body (B) that will be linked.
• Firmly and fully insert either the end-to-end connector (DD) or linking cable (EE) into the open receptacle in the end of each fixture
  body (B).

NOTICE: When using the linking cable (EE), the maximum distance between two light fixtures is 12 in. using the linking cable (EE) provided, or 5 ft. using the 5-ft. linking cable (II) available as a separate accessory.

WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. If the receptacle on the end of the strip light is not used to link to another fixture, the receptacle needs to be closed by the end cover (CC). Do not touch live parts inside the receptacle.

• Connect up to a maximum of 30 strip lights. Do not exceed 300 total watts for interconnected lights. The table shows the maximum quantity of linkable strip lights that can be connected, based on wattage.
  Model| Length| Wattage| Maximum # of Connected Strip Lights
  ---|---|---|---
  54263211| 2 ft.| 10W| 30
  54261211| 4 ft.| 20W| 15

CAUTION: If using linking cable to connect strip lights, affix the linking cable to the ceiling using cord clips or cable raceway (not included).
CAUTION: For safety, linked strip lights can either be installed as plug- in or direct wire, but never a combination of both.

Adjusting the Color Temperature of the Light

This LED light fixture allows you to customize the color temperature of the light using three settings: soft white, bright white, or daylight.

• Move the toggle switch on the fixture body (B) to choose your favorite correlated color temperature (CCT) from three options: 3000k Soft White, 4000k Bright White, or 5000k Daylight.
  NOTE: The factory setting for the correlated color temperature (CCT) is 3000K, which is the warmest white light.

Care and Cleaning

CAUTION: Before attempting to clean the fixture, disconnect the power to the fixture by turning the breaker off or removing the fuse from the fuse box.

• Clean the fixture with a soft, dry cloth.
• Do not use cleaners with chemicals, solvents, or harsh abrasives.
• Do not use liquid cleaner on the LEDs, LED driver, or wiring inside the fixture.

Troubleshooting

WARNING: Before doing any work on the fixture, disconnect power to the light fixture.

Minor problems often can be fixed without the help of an electrician.

Contact a qualified electrician.
There is a defective switch.| Contact a qualified electrician.
The fuse blows or the circuit breaker trips when the light is turned on.| The wires are crossed or the power wire is grounding out.| Check the wire connections.
Contact a qualified electrician or call Commercial Electric customer service 1-877-527-0313.

Questions, problems, missing parts?
Before returning to the store, call Commercial Electric Customer Service
8 a.m.-6 p.m., EST, Monday-Friday
1-877-527-0313
HOMEDEPOT.COM

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| Commercial Electric 54263211 2 ft. 17-Watt Equivalent Color Selectable Linkable Plug-in Hardwire Integrated LED Strip Light [pdf] User Guide
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