Ribbon Star Max Waterproof LED Strip Light - 12VDCSKU: RL-SC-RSM-T
EcolocityLED.com [email protected] 775-636-6060
SPECIFICATIONS
PRECAUTIONS
255 Distribution Dr. #104Sparks, NV 89441, USAE C O L O C I T Y L E D . C O M7 7 5 - 6 3 6 - 6 0 6 0
UV6800 !
3M VHB3M VHB3M VHB3M VHB
3M VHB3M VHB3M VHB3M VHB
120VAC DO NOT use AC Input!
WARNING – This product should be installed, cut and connected only by a qualified professional.
This product must be sealed properly with glue and end caps after cutting to retain IP68 waterproof rating.
NEVER cut, connect, or join wires while product is connected to a live power source.
DO NOT bend or crease the strip in a manner that will damage the conduc-tivity of the circuit board.
To extend the life of this product do not use in direct sun or environments over 149°F.
DO NOT exceed 30ft serial connection!BE CERTAIN your 12VDC source and wire gauge is suffice for powered load.
12VDC12VDC Use 12VDC Input Only!
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Ecolocity LED
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0.32” 3.5mm
2.8mm
Three 3528 SMDLEDs per inch Cut Lines
0.98” (2.50cm)
0.2”
0.48”(12.2mm)
UL Listed forClass2 Circuits
Copper Pads for Connections.
Connections can be made at any point on strip light.
Never cut outsideof cut lines!!
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DC -20AWG Stranded Wire
(Positive wire has black writing)
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Input Power: 12VDC Constant Voltage
Power supply equa�on
X * 2.92 = Y
X = linear strip light footageY = minimum transformer wattage
Product SKU :LED Size :
LED Quan�ty :Input Power :
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Ra�ng :Warranty Period :
RL-SC-RSM-T3528 SMD3 LEDs per 0.98"12VDC Constant Voltage2.92W per foot30�-49°~149°F120°IP68 Waterproof2 Years
CONNECTION EXAMPLES: 2.92 Watts per foot
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Mul�ple Strips wired to 12VDC Power Source(Example of Parallel Connec�on)
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12VDCPOWER SUPPLY T0 110-220VAC+
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118” Strip wired to PWM LED Dimmer(Use Parallel Connec�ons every 30�)
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Ecolocity LED
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Ribbon Star Max Waterproof LED Strip Light - 12VDCSKU: RL-SC-RSM-T
INSTALLATIONREQUIRED SUPPLIES
Cleaning Suppliesor Degreaser
Stranded Wire andWire Strippers
Wire Nuts orConnectors
12VDC PowerSupply
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1.) Clean Mounting Surface
Use your cleaning supplies to clean your moun�ng surface. Please note that moun�ng surface must be smooth, clean and dry for the 3M tape to permanently adhere.
2.) Connect Transformer
WARNING – This step should be done by a qualified professional. Always disable AC power before connec�ng! Use wire nuts or connectors to secure your AC input to your 12V transformer.
NEUTRALNEUTRALLOAD
GROUND
3.) Connect Strip Lights
Always be certain power is disabled before connec�ng! Use wire nuts, connectors, or solder and heat shrink to secure your 12V DC+ and DC- output wires to your LED Strip Light.
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4.) Test and Mount Strip Lights
Always test your strip lights before adhering the 3M VHB double sided tape. Never test the strip light when when it is rolled up.
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End Caps, adhesive, Solder Iron and Heat Shrink(Required to cut and re-connect)
UV6800
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Ribbon Star Max Waterproof LED Strip Light - 12VDCSKU: RL-SC-RSM-T
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STRIP LIGHT ACCESSORIES:
SOLDERING INSTRUCTIONREQUIRED SUPPLIES
Rosin CoreElectrical Solder
Electrical Soldering Iron(Preferably Temp Adjustable)
Razor Blade orCu�ng Tool
MaskingTape
1.) Cut Waterproof Coating
Cut your strip light to length on the cut line only. Then use a sharp blade or cu�ng tool to expose the copper pads enough for soldering.
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2.) Tin Strip Light Pads
Heat your soldering iron to 500-600°F. Use a piece of masking tape to secure your strip then �n each copper pad with rosin core electrical solder.
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4.) Push Wires through Cap
Push your connec�on wires through the plas�c end cap with wire holes. Be sure to face the end cap in the right direc�on.
3.) Strip and Tin Wire
Strip your 2 conductor stranded wire roughly 1/8”. Tin the exposed wires with rosin core solder.
6.) Test Connection
Before permanently adhering your end cap to the strip light, it is a good idea to test your connec�on first.
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4.) Let Glue Set
Our waterproof strip lights have a hollow inside. Be certain to hang the strip ver�cal so that the glue sets inside the moun�ng cap.
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Gravity
Stranded Wire andWire Strippers
UV 6800Adhesive
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Strip LightEnd Caps
5.) Solder Wire to Strip
Mate your �nned wire to the copper pad with respec�ve polarity. Red wire to DC+ (posi�ve), Black wire to DC - (nega�ve).
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7.) Glue End Cap
You can now glue on your end cap. We recommend using UV6800 type adhesive, fill the en�re end cap and gum all commisures.
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UV6800
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