Light Waves Concept Flex II Installation Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Important Safety Instructions

When installing or using this track system, basic safety precau­tions should always be followed, including the following:

A] Read all instructions.

B] This track system must be installed utilizing the canopy and
connectors for mounting over a ceiling outlet box.
C] Do not install this track in damp or wet locations.
D] Do not install any part of a track system less than 5 feet above
the oor.
E] Do not install any xture assembly closer than 6 inches from
any curtain, or similar combustible material.
F] Use MR16 type lamps, 50-watt maximum with 300-watt trans­former.
G] Disconnect electrical power before adding to or changing the
conguration of the track.
H] Do not attempt to power anything other than Flex II Track
Lighting xtures on the track. To reduce the risk of re and electric
shock, do not attempt to connect power tools, extension cords,
appliances and the like to the track.
I] If you plan to install a dimmer, do so after the Flex II system
has been installed to reduce the risk of damage to the dimmer.
We recommend using a Lutron magnetic low-voltage dimmer
[SLV600-P]

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Transformer

1

300W

1x

Stems

2

6x

LiveFeed

3

1x

10ft Track

4

1x

Installation Tools

Phillips Screwdriver Wire Cutter Drill + Bit

Fixtures

5

5x

Bulbs

6

5x

Dead Ends

2x

Threaded Pipe

Transformer

Bottom

Cove

r

J-Box

Cross Bar

House Wires

Threaded Pipe

Ceiling

Transformer

Bottom

Cove

r

Junction

Box

Cross Bar

J-Box

Cross Bar

Ceiling

House Wires

Threaded Pipe

Ceiling

Transformer

Bottom

Cove

r

Threaded Pipe

TransformerTransformer

Transformer

Bottom

Cove

r

J-Box

Cross Bar

House Wires

Threaded Pipe

J-Box

TransformerTransformer

Ceiling

Transformer

Transformer

Bottom

Cove

r

Key Holes

Junction

Box

Cross Bar

J-Box

Cross Bar

Ceiling

House Wires

Threaded Pipe

J-Box

TransformerTransformer

Ceiling

Transformer

Transformer

Bottom

Cove

r

Key Holes

Junction

Box

Cross Bar

J-Box

Cross Bar

Ceiling

House Wires

Threaded Pipe

Transformer

J-Box

J-Box

TransformerTransformer

Ceiling

Transformer

Transformer

Bottom

Cove

r

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1] Turn o the electrical power to your house wires.

2] Attach the mounting cross bar to the junction box. [Fig.I)]

3] Pull the (usually black and white) house wires from your juction box

through the cross bar. [Fig.II]

4] Remove the bottom cover from the transformer. [Fig. III]

5] Carefully pull the house wires through center of the threaded pipe in

the transformer. (Fig.IV)

6] Screw the transformer into the crossbar, and tighten. Be very careful

not to damage or rip the wires. [Fig.V - Fig.VI]

7] Attach the black transformer wire to black house wire, and the white

transformer wire to the white house wire using wire nuts. [Fig.VII]

8] Reattach the bottomcover to the transformer.

Fig. I

Fig. IV

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Fig. II

Fig. V

Fig. III

Fig. VI

Fig. VII

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Ceiling

Wall

Plastic Anchor

Ceiling
Mount

Stem position

Ceiling

Wall

Plastic Anchor

0‘

2 feet

Wall

2‘ 4‘ 6‘ 8‘ 10’

Ceiling
Mount

Stem position

Legend: A B C D1 D

2

Ceiling

Wall

Plastic Anchor

Stem

Ceiling
Mount

Ceiling

Wall

Plastic Anchor

0‘

2 feet

Wall

2‘ 4‘ 6‘ 8‘ 10’

Stem

Ceiling
Mount

Stem position

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Stems

1] Based on your desired design, determine where approximately where the power track will run along the ceiling. [Fig.I]

2] A stem should hold up each end of the track. The remaining stems should be positioned no more than two feet apart. When two tracks are connected, at least one

stem should be placed as close to the connection as possible. [Fig.II]

3] In addition, a stem should be placed at the apex or “peak” of every curve in the track in order to properly support the track’s shape as well as the weight of any

xtures placed along the curves. Heavier xtures should be positioned near stems to support their weight. [Fig.III]

4] After you have mapped the stem locations, drill a 1/8” hole and insert a plastic anchor at each location. Insert a screw through each ceiling mount and into the

plastic anchor. Tighten with a screwdriver until the mount is rmly secured to the ceiling. [Fig. IV]

5] Insert the threaded end of the stem into the ceiling mount. Turn until the stem is rmly secured in the mount. [Fig.V]

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Fig. I Fig. IV

Fig. II

Fig. III

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Plastic (dull)

Metal (shiny)

Metal

Connectors

Back

Front

Flex Track
Front View

Flex Track
Side View

Live Feed
Side View

Live Feed
Front View

Plastic

Plastic

Metal

Metal

Metal Connectors

Feed Wire

Flex Track
Front View

Live Feed
Front View

Plastic

Plastic

Metal

Metal

Metal Connectors

Plastic (dull)

Metal (shiny)

Flex Track
Front View

Flex Track
Side View

Live Feed
Front View

Plastic

Plastic

Metal

Metal

Metal Connectors

Flex Track
Front View

Plastic

Plastic

Metal

Metal

Stem

Track

Plastic (dull)

Metal (shiny)

Live Feed

Metal

Connectors

Back

Front

Flex Track
Side View

Live Feed
Side View

Live Feed with canopy

Live Feed
Front View

Metal Connectors

3/4"

Bare wire

Transformer

Feed Wire

Plastic (dull)

Metal (shiny)

Metal

Connectors

Back

Front

Flex Track
Front View

Flex Track
Side View

Live Feed
Side View

Live Feed
Front View

Plastic

Plastic

Metal

Metal

Metal Connectors

Feed Wire

Flex Track
Front View

Live Feed
Front View

Plastic

Plastic

Metal

Metal

Metal Connectors

Metal Connectors

Plastic (dull)

Metal (shiny)

Flex Track
Front View

Flex Track
Side View

Live Feed
Front View

Plastic

Plastic

Metal

Metal

Metal Connectors

Flex Track
Front View

Plastic

Plastic

Metal

Metal

Metal Connectors

Live Feed

The Life Feed carries powers from the transformer into the Flex II track. The track is polarized to t with the live feed. Please check where the metal connectors are on the live feed

before you attempt to insert the Flex II track into the Life Feed. Make sure the metal connectors are aligned properly.

Connecting the Live Feed

1] Make sure the power is turned o before starting work.

2] Insert the Flex II track through the opening in the live feed, making sure the metal

connectors align properly. The metal connectors on the Flex II track should touch the

metal connectors on the live feed. [Fig.1] illustrates proper insertion.

3] After inserting the Flex II track, tighten the screws on the live feed if necessary.

4] Make sure the live feed is mounted on the Flex II track tightly and securely.

Fig. 1

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Connecting the Live Feed to the Transformer

There is a voltage drop along the feed wire. Use as short a feed wire as possible to minimize

this loss of voltage.

1] Once the live feed is connected to the track, cut the power feed to a desired length, mak-

ing sure to leave some slack in the wire.

2] Strip the outer coating from the end of each feed wire to expose 3/4” of inner core. [Fig. 2]

3] Insert the wires into the connectors on the bottom of the transformer casing, and

tighten set screws [Fig. 3]

Fig. 2

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Incorrect Connection

If you insert the Flex Track the wrong way, the the metal connectors will not touch.

[Fig. 4]

Track

1] Unscrew the cap on the bottom of stem mount and insert the track.

2] Close the stem mount by screwing the cap back on. [Fig. 5]

Fig. 3

4

Fig. 5Fig. 4

Fixture

Track

Fixture

Flex II Track

Metal Connector

Flex II Track

Fixtures
Metal Connector

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1] When mounting the xture make sure the metal connectors align properly with the power

track. The metal connectors on the xture should touch the metal connectors on the ex

track. [Fig. A]

Fig. A Fig. B

Bulbs

Use only the MR16type bulbs specified for use with your fixtures.

2] Remove the cap from the xture and place xture on the track.

3] Replace the cap and tighten. (Fig. B)

Use IRC bulbs for commercial installations.

Follow these instructions during rst-time Flex II Track System installation, or when replacing bulbs:

A] Make sure the power is o.

B] Allow the xture and bulb enough time to cool down.

C] Remove installed xtures from the track.

D] Insert the bulb pins into the xture’s pin holes [Fig. 1] until the bulb is held tightly and securely in place, making sure the bulb is aligned properly. [Fig. 2] Do

not twist the bulb when inserting it into the xture; this may bend the pins and lead to xture failure.

E) Mount the xture on the track according to the instructions in the appropriate section of this manual.

5

6

Fig. 1

Pin holesPin holes

Fig. 2

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Trobleshooting

Did the breaker on the transformer trip?

• If powering the system with more than one feed, make sure isolating connectors are separating each feed

• Check that none of the elements are generating a direct short. If any elements have been shortened, check the FreeJack connector

• Check the low-voltage side of the transformer with a voltmeter to ensure voltage does not exceed 12 or 24 volts

Is an individual element not working?

• Check that the lamp is installed securely

• Check the lamp to see if it has burned out

• Check the FreeJack connector for proper contact

Did the breaker on the main panel trip?

• Make sure the circuit has not been overloaded

• Change the breaker in the panel to an inductive load breaker

Is the system still not working? Why not try checking the basics?

• Check the light switch (or cord switch on a plug-in transformer)

• Make sure the power feeds from the transformer to the rail are tightly connected

• Check for loose wire nuts in the junction box, canopy, or transformer cover

• Make sure the transformer’s 120 volt side is wired correctly

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Dimming Issues

• There are two kinds of low voltage dimmers. If you wish to attach a dimmer to your Flex II system, make sure to use the correct ver-

sion: a magnetic dimmer should only be used with a magnetic transofrmer. Likewise, an electronic dimmer should only be used with

an electronic transformer. Using the wrong dimmer will substantially shorten transformer life.

• The dimmer should be placed on the input line BEFORE the transformer.

Reducing Dimmer Noise

Dimmers can generate a buzzing noise that some people may nd disturbing. To reduce buzzing, we recommend:

• using the dimmer type compatible with the transformer;

• adding debuzzing dimmer coil in series. This coil is included with all our magnetic surface transformers;

• Loading the system to at least 80 % of capacity. For example, a 300 watt transformer should have at least 240 watt load.