PHILIPS CertaFlux LEDFlex Light Installation Guide

PHILIPS CertaFlux LEDFlex Light

Product Specifications

• Connector: IEC60838-2-2 compliant
• Usage: Indoor use only
• Bending Radius: Not less than 30mm
• Cleaning: Soft dry cotton cloth recommended, no chemical solvents

Product Usage Instructions

Installation

1. Clean the installation surface
2. Remove release paper from the lighting strip
3. Stick the lighting strip onto the surface
4. Fix the strip in place using clips or screws, adding a group of clips per meter for fixation

Connector Installation

1. Cut the light strip neatly and keep the whole pad intact
2. Remove release paper and tape from the connector

Wire Soldering

1. Cut the light strip neatly and pre-treat bare wire of connecting wire for soldering
2. Solder the wires together

Maintenance
To ensure optimum performance, clean the product regularly with a soft dry cotton cloth (recommended twice a year). Avoid using chemical solvents.
Attention: Always shut off the power supply before mounting or maintaining the lighting strip. The lighting strip must be installed by a qualified electrician and wired according to IEE electrical regulations or national requirements. Do not cover the strip with thermal insulation.

Thermal Design
For proper thermal design and cooling, refer to the product datasheet and follow the recommended guidelines for ambient operating temperature and Tc life values.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Can I use chemical solvents to clean the lighting strip?
  No, using chemical solvents can damage the surface of the lighting strip. It is recommended to clean it with a soft dry cotton cloth only.

• What should I do in case of operation failure?
  In case of operation failure, switch off the power and contact your nearest Philips dealer for assistance.

• Can I cover the lighting strip with thermal insulation?
  No, the lighting strip should not be covered with thermal insulation or similar material under any circumstance.

Please read this manual carefully before using the product
The manufacturer will not be held responsible for improper usage or modifications of the product,
Connector must in accordance with IEC60838-2-2.
Indoor use only.

Operation instruction

• Please take anti-static measure during installation and maintenance.
• In case of operation failure, please switch off the power and contact your nearest Philips dealer.

Maintenance

• In order to ensure optimum performance, please clean the product regularly (recommended twice a year). When cleaning the product, please use soft dry cottoncloth only.

• Do not use chemical solvents to clean the lighting strip, it might damage the surface.
  Attention

  • Please shut off the power supply before mountIng and maintaining lighting strip!
  • The lighting strip shall be installed by a qualified electrician and wired in accordance with the latest IEE electrical regulations or the national requirements.

SAFETY INSTRUCTION

LEDFlex Installation

Connector Installation

Connector Disassembly

Wire Soldering

Thermal design

Cooling
The LEDFlex modules have a relatively small footprint in relation to their electrical and thermal power. A good thermal contact via the 3M™ tape to an adequate heat sink, is a necessity for a good luminaire. To make good contact a certain pressure should be applied during installation. When applying pressure to the LEDFlex take care not to damage the electronics by exerting force on them and avoid ESD of more than 2kV. The heat sink surface must be smooth and free of burrs to obtain optimal contact. The heat sink should not be locked up in a confined space. It should be in contact with the ambient air for optimal heat transfer to the ambient.

Drivers

• If placed in the luminaire drivers are preferably placed as far away as possible from the modules to prevent heating interaction. If placed in a separate driver compartment they are preferably mounted on the inner surface of the compartment. Do not place the driver on a heat sink that is used for cooling the modules. If so, it will be heated by the thermal losses of the LED –modules.
• To warrant the lifetime of the driver, two parameters are key:
  1. Ambient operating temperature. The ambient operating temperature is given in the product datasheet.
  2. Tc life: The temperature measured at the Tcase point of the LEDFlex module is located on the top side. Please refer to the datasheet for the exact Driver Tcase point location and Tc life value.

Self cooling

• In many cases the LEDFlex is self cooling, meaning it does not require a heatsink. Below you find an indicative table of self cooling LEDFlex products when mounted as can be seen in picture 3.
• The self cooling values are an indication only and should alway be verified by a Tc measurement. The self cooling indication is given for a setup indicated in the below picture (picture 3). Where the optical efficiency of the cover is 85%.

Self cooling table

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