SloanLED 701189-Y LEDStripe Rigid LED Border Tube Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- SloanLED
Table of Contents
SloanLED 701189-Y LEDStripe Rigid LED Border Tube Installation Guide
Installation Guide
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Tools required: Cordless drill, drill bits, #2 Phillips driver bits, wire stripper, measuring tape, chalk line, marking pens, miter saw (for custom cut lengths), Multi-meter.
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Supplies required: Butt splices (22 – 18 AWG, Red), field end cap kit, #8 Pan head, Phillips screws, appropriate thread anchor for the surface it is mounting to, transformer box, silicone sealant, conduit and conduit connectors (watertight if mounting the transformer in a box outdoors), disconnect switch, UL Listed wet location, sunlight resistant PLTC cable.
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Layout: Use an architectural drawing or layout provided by SloanLED (sample above) to determine the number and length of LED Stripe sections and power supplies required for your installation.
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Install mounting buttons: Snap a chalk line on the surface for mounting. Space mounting button 1.5″ (38 mm) from the end of each LEDStripe section and every 24″ (610 mm) on center throughout the length of each LEDStripe section. For custom bends and tight corners, see Step 9 for installation, and use a mounting button every 12″ (305 mm).
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Install LEDStripe sections onto buttons: Slide or Snap LEDStripe sections onto mounting buttons with center bracket facing up. NOTE: If installing in temperatures below 40° F (4.5° C), leave a 0.25″ (6 mm) gap between 8-ft (2.44 m) and 10-ft (3.05 m) pieces to allow for expansion at warmer temperatures.
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Secure section in place: Use #8 pan head screws to secure the center bracket once all sections are located on the mounting surface
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Corners: Corners should be installed with one section slightly overlapping the other leaving a minimum 0.25″ (6 mm) space. Optional corner covers can be snapped into place.
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Connect pieces together: Make sure that tab is aligned with locking clip. Once connected, hide wires at the back of the LEDStripe in the mounting track. Use joint covers to cover.
CAUTION: To maintain the integrity of end caps and prevent water penetration around wires, do not pull or tightly bend wires or allow tension between wire connections. -
Optional slide and mount rectangle mounting buttons: (not included) are available for hard to mount areas. Slide button onto the back of the LEDStripe and use pan head screw to secure to the wall.
Field Cuts
WARNING: Failure to strictly follow these instructions may subject the installer or others to personal injury. Failure to strictly follow these instructions will also void the manufacturer’s warranties and may cause risk of fire, product damage, damage to property and injury to persons. Please read all warnings contained below and follow all instructions carefully.
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Gather materials: Sandpaper, Weld-On #16, a conformal coat for sealing edge of LED board (Humiseal 1B73 or Electrolube APL), and acrylic (field) end-cap.
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Prepare LEDStripe for cutting: Grip LEDStripe with mounting bracket pointing upwards and gently pull right (SMALL) connector to seat circuit board to the right edge of the tube.
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Cut LEDStripe: All LEDStripe lengths can be cut in the field in 3” (75 mm) increments, except 1-ft (305 mm) lengths can be cut in 1” to 1.5” (25 to 38 mm), on cut marks. To cut a section, measure the length from the LARGE connector end to the cut mark nearest the required length. Use a power miter saw to ensure a straight 90° cut. Use a sharp blade to ensure a smooth clean cut.
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Deburr LED Board and Extrusion: Gently pull LED board out of tube about 0.25” (6 mm). Deburr cut end of LED Board and LEDStripe Extrusion with enclosed sandpaper. Make sure to remove all debris from the LED board and LEDStripe extrusion. 7 minutes
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Seal end of LED board with conformal coat: Brush conformal coat (Humiseal 1B73 or Electrolube APL) onto cut edge of LED board to seal from moisture. Allow to dry for 7 minutes. Do not apply a conformal coat to cut edge of extrusion or end-cap.
WARNING: Avoid getting a conformal coat on end of the extrusion. A
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Push PCB back into extrusion: After
the conformal coat has dried for at least 7 minutes, press the circuit board as far into the tube as it will go. -
Clean extrusion: Ensure the end of extrusion is clean and free of any foreign material. If any conformal coat is adhered to the extrusion, gently sand off. Avoid sanding the edge of the LED board.
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Apply Weld-On #16: Apply Weld-On #16 in a generous continuous bead to both cut end of LEDStripe extrusion and bonding surface on end-cap. See diagram above. Do not use silicone or other solvents/adhesives.
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Fit end-cap to cut edge: After applying Weld-On #16, immediately press the endcap onto the extrusion. Ensure that the end-cap is aligned, covers the entire extrusion opening, and is completely seated against extrusion. Apply pressure to end-cap for 5 minutes. Strong tape can be used to maintain pressure on the end-cap for the curing period.
WARNING: Field end-cap must create a water-tight seal. All debris must be
removed to promote a good
end-cap bond and to avoid electrical failure. Use of other types of saws
and/or use of a dull blade may lead to chipping or cracking of the extrusion
or create a cut that cannot be sealed resulting in product failure. Ensure the
extrusion bonding surface is clean. Contaminants or any adhesive other than
Weld-On #16 on this surface may lead to poor bonding, water ingress, and
product failure. Product failures resulting from failure to strictly follow
field cut instructions are not covered by any product warranty.
SAFETY WARNING: Failure of field end-cap to maintain a water-tight seal may lead to water ingress and product failure. Product failures of this type could result in electrical shock and/or fire and damage to the product and materials which may come in contact with the product. Electrical shocks may cause injury
Optional joint covers and corner covers: Snap the cover into place.
NOTE: Do not combine power supply outputs. Each 24 V circuit must be limited to power supply output rating. For North American installations, a power supply that meets NEC Class 2 specifications is required. In addition, the LEDStripe load must not exceed 60 ft (18.29 m) on a 100 W power supply with no more than 30 ft (9.04 m) in each of two or more parallel legs (refer to diagram).
VDC Power Supply Capacity Chart
Output power| ****
Loading
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30 W
(EU/ROW ONLY)
| 18 ft (5.5 m)
60 W| 36 ft (11 m)
96 W| Two legs 30 ft (9.04 m) each
3 × 96 W| 3 X two legs 30 ft (9.04 m) each
100 W| Two legs 30 ft (9.04 m) each*
150 W
(EU/ROW ONLY)
| Three legs 30 ft (9.04 m) each*
Capacities based on 90% of power supply output.
If more than two parallel legs are used, check the output voltage and current
of power supply: Current ≤ 4.0 A, Voltage ≥ 23.3 VDC.
For LEDStripe AC transformer power capacity, refer to the transformer install
guide. For installation video please visit SloanLED.com/LEDStripe.
NOTE: Refer to “SloanLED Power Supply Guide for Sign Products” for appropriate
24 V power supply models.
Troubleshooting
One complete length of LEDStripe won’t light.| Most likely a connector
or connection problem. Check connections and voltage at connector. It could be
a loose connection, wire, or connector.
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More than one length of product does not light.| Most likely a
connection problem. Check connections where product stops lighting. Another
cause could be that power supply is overloaded and secondary output circuit
protection is engaged. Check how many feet/meters of product are on each leg
of power supply. Check output current of power supply.
One 3 ” (75 mm) section is dark| Problem inside product. Replace
entire LEDStripe unit. Call SloanLED for return and replacement instructions.
After cutting, product does not light.| Most likely wrong end was cut.
When cutting product make sure that end with the big connector is end that is
kept. After cutting, end with small connector is scrap and will not light.
LEDStripe is dim| Power supply is most likely overloaded. Remove section
of LEDStripe until full brightness is achieved. Check output current of power
supply.
12 V Power Supplies
Power supply
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Part number
| Input| Output| UL Retrofit Certified ‡
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Nominal input voltage|
Input current
|
Power output
|
Output current
|
701269-
|
701946-
|
701972-
Self-Contained 20 W power supply| 701680| 100-240 V| 0.55 A| 20 W| 1.67 A| | |
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60C2 60 W power supply| 701507-60C2|
100-277 V
|
0.80 A
|
60 W
|
5.0 A
| | |
60W3 60 W power supply| 701507-60W3*| | |
120D1 120 W power supply (dual outputs)| 701507-120D1| 1.70 A| 2 × 60 W| 2 ×
5.0 A| | |
60C3 60 W power supply| 701507-60C3|
120-277V
|
0.80 A
|
60 W
|
5.0 A
| | |
60C3D 60 W power supply (0-10 V dimmer)| 701507-60C3D| | |
60L1 60 W power supply| 701507-60L1| | |
Compact 12/25 W| 410174| 100-277 V| 0.40 A| 25 W| 2.1 A| | |
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30E1 power supply| 701507-30E1*|
200-240 V
| 0.20 A| 30 W| 2.5 A| | |
60E1 power supply| 701507-60E1| 0.50 A| 60 W| 5.0 A| | |
150EB1 power supply (dual outputs)| 701507-150EB1†| 1.10 A| 2 × 75 W| 2 ×
6.25 A| | |
24 V Power Supplies
Power supply
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Part number
| Input| Output| UL Retrofit Certified ‡
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Nominal input voltage|
Input current
|
Power output
|
Output current
|
701269-
|
701946-
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701972-
60S1 60 W power supply| 701895-60S1|
120-277V
|
0.8 A
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60 W
|
2.5 A
| | |
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60S1D 60 W power supply (0-10 V dimming)| 701895-60S1D| | |
24C1 100 Wpower supply| 701895-24C1*|
100-277 V
|
1.4 A
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96 W
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4.0 A
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24S1 100 W power supply| 701895-24S1| | |
24S2 100W power supply| 701895-24S2|
120-277V
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1.2 A
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96 W
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4.0 A
| | |
24S2D 100 W power supply (0-10 V dimming)| 701895-24S2D| | |
100L1 100 W power supply| 701895-100L1|
0.95 A
| | |
100L1D 100 W power supply (0-10 V dimming)| 701895-100L1D| | |
300T1 power supply| 701895-300T1| 100-277 V| 4.0 A| 3 × 96 W| 3 × 4.0 A| | |
30E1 30 Wpower supply| 701895-30E1*|
200-240 V
| 0.20 A| 30 W| 1.25 A| | |
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60E1 60 W power supply| 701895-60E1| 0.50 A| 60 W| 2.5 A| | |
100E1 100 W power supply| 701895-100E1| 0.80 A| 100 W| 4.1 A| | |
150E1 150 W power supply| 701895-150E1*†| 1.10 A| 150 W| 6.25 A| | |
Wet location power supply.
Do not use with SloanLED Prism Nano, FlexiBRITE or BendLUX (power supply
output current exceeds maximum wire ampacity).
Only part numbers listed as “UL Retrofit Certified” have been approved ( ) for
retrofit under UL879A.