Edge Lighting TruLine .5A, 24VDC - Plaster-In LED System User Manual

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22: Using the marked locations on the drywall, carefully make
holes in the channel flange using the provided square drill
with counter sink bit.

23: Secure the channel using drywall screws. Ensure all
screws are flush to the channel.

DRYWALL
SCREWS

CHANNEL

24: Apply ultra-thin drywall tape along edges of channel to
prevent cracking of plaster after installation.

NOTE:

Test the LED strip before any plaster work is done.

NOTE:

Cover the channel opening with contractor’s tape

before plastering.

ULTRA-THIN
DRYWALL TAPE

CONTRACTOR'S
TAPE

25: Use a 12" compound knife for a smooth compound spread.
Sand, paint, and finish the plaster and drywall before
removing the contractor’s tape.

26: Remove the blue contractor’s tape from the inside of the
channel. Clean the channel surface with alcohol to remove
any dust or debris before continuing.

27: Attach the trap door frame to the junction box using a #4-
40 screw.

28: Attach the trap door to the junction box using a #4-40 screw.

IMPORTANT: Soft strip may not properly adhere to channel
surface unless the channel is cleaned with alcohol prior to
application.

PLASTER

CONTRACTOR'S
TAPE

12"
COMPOUND
KNIFE

Z10

Z11

Z12

Z13

#4-40
SCREW

TRAP
DOOR

TRAP
DOOR
FRAME