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Linear Accent Series
Installation instructions for FSL-3, FSL-4 and FSL-6 lighting systems
WARNING: These products may represent a possible shock or fire hazard if improperly installed or attached in any way.
Products should be installed in accordance with the owners manual, current electrical codes and/or the current
National Electric Code (NEC).
IMPORTANT
The following instructions are provided to assure safe installation and operation of the Linear Accent Series. Please read
carefully before connecting or installing Linear Accent Series Kits.
Note: Linear Accent Series is suitable for indoor locations.
1. Do not mount or support the Linear Accent Series in a manner that can cut the outer jacket or damage wire insulation.
2. Always make sure power is disconnected from the Linear Accent Series before cutting, mounting, attaching terminal
block, attaching end cap, or modifying in any way.
3. Make sure there is ½” clearance on the side of the strip and at least 1 ½” clearance above the festoon bulbs.
4. Do not exceed the maximum wattage of the transformer that is provided.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. The Linear Accent Series must be used with a 12volt or 24volt transformer from American Lighting to ensure safety
and retain product warranty.
2. The maximum run specific to the voltage, socket spacing & wattage per lamp must not be exceeded! See chart below
for maximum single run distance.
Maximum Single Run Distance
5 watt
10 watt
12V
24V
240 watts maximu m for 12V run. 480 watts maximum for 24V run.
3’’ 4’’ 6’’
12 foot 16 foot 24 foot
6 foot 8 foot 12 foot
24 foot 32 foot 48 foot
12 foot 16 foot 24 foot
3. The maximum wattage capacity for the total load on the low voltage transformer must not be exceeded! Add up the
wattage for each run to be attached to the transformer and check that it equals no more than 100% of the transformer’s
capacity.
DESIGNING LINEAR ACCENT SERIES SYSTEM AND LAYOUT
1. Determine total distance your application will require via site measurement or accurate floor plans.
2. Determine voltage, lamps spacing and lamp wattage to be used for your application. Note: For long distances, a 24volt
system will maximize single run distances.
3. Locate desired position of transformer relative to Linear Accent Series runs. Note: In order to avoid voltage drop, do
not locate the transformer more than 25 feet (for magnetic) or 10 feet (for electronic) from the last light bulb in the run,
including any lead wire that may be required as well as vertical distance involved.
10'
Lead wire
Closet
Laundry
Room
Den/Office
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FSL-3 with 24-volt, 5 watt lamps
equals 20 watts per foot and a
maximum single run distance of 24
feet. The two runs shown (at left) are
9 feet and 19 feet. This means that
the transformers should not be
located farther than 5 feet away from
9'
the beginning of the 19 foot run in
order to avoid voltage drop. It also
means the correct transformer to use
is a 24-volt version with a capacity of
560 watts or more: TR-600-24.
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Linear Accent Series
Installation instructions for FSL-3, FSL-4 and FSL-6 lighting systems
CUTTING LINEAR ACCENT SERIES
1. Always make sure Linear Accent Series is disconnected from power source before cutting.
2. Utilizing a good pair of shears, cut the Linear Accent series between appropriate bulb sockets. For maximum flexibility,
cut should be made 3/16” opposite last bulb socket or run. This will allow at least 9-/16” to attach terminal block
connector for power on next run/project.
MOUNTING LINEAR ACCENT SERIES
1. Always make sure power is disconnected before modifying, mounting, or installing a section of Linear Accent Series.
2. Do not mount Linear Accent Series in a situation that does not have at least ½” clearance on the side of the fixture, and
1 ½” clearance above the lamp. Make sure area is well ventilated to dissipate bulb heat.
3. In situations where Linear Accent Series is continually mounted with lamps facing down, we suggest affixing with
mounting track (FSL-TRK-3 sold separately) or mounting screws (included).
INSTALLING BULBS
1. Disconnect power from the transformer.
2. Check that the filament of festoon bulb is in operable condition. Push individual festoon lamps into open connections
of each socket.
POWERING LINEAR ACCENT SERIES
Warning! Always make sure power to transformer is disconnected before attaching Linear Accent Series to output
side of transformer. Do not connect power to primary side of transformer without a load attached to secondary side.
This can damage the transformer’s coil.
1. Be sure to terminate each single run with and end cap (FSL-END sold separately) to ensure safety.
2. Using wire nuts and clamps suitable for the size and type of knockouts and following the
instructions included with transformer, attach each single run to the transformer.
Attaching Lead Wire
Note: If lead wire is required to bring power to the beginning of a run, an approved terminal block (FSL-BLK, sold
separately) and strain relief junction box (FSL-BOX, sold separately) must be used.
3. Determine length of lead wire (FSL-CABLE, sold separately or 12-gauge or better stranded wire) needed to
reach beginning of run from transformer location.
4. Strip back ½” of insulation from ends of both lead wire and the beginning of run.
5. Using a small screwdriver, secure the conductors to the terminal block. See Figure 1.
6. Enclose the terminal block with strain relief junction box by tightening four screws on the bottom cover plate.
See Figure 2.
7. Have a qualified electrician attatch transformer to 120-volt power supply.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Terminal Block FSL-BOX
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