Installing the GMLighting VTX-G-24V-5.8W-27K-FEET Wall Grazer LED Tape with the VTX-CHL mounting channel and adjustable clips ensures a clean, professional finish. Here's how to do it:
- Prepare the Mounting Surface: Start by cleaning the surface where you'll mount the channel and power supply, ensuring it's free of dust or oil.
- Select the Right Installation Method: This guide focuses on installing the LED tape within the VTX-CHL channel using the adjustable clips.
- Channel and Adjustable Clip Installation:
- Measure and Cut: Determine the required length of the LED tape from the end cap to the power connector. Cut the VTX-CHL channel and any lenses to the correct size using a miter saw.
- Attach Adjustable Brackets: Install the VTX-CHL-AMC adjustable brackets onto the channel. Place them about 6 inches from each end of the channel, and use 2 brackets per 4-foot section. Tighten the screws on the side of the channel to secure them.
- Mount the Channel: If mounting to drywall, use the included wall anchors. Position the channel on your mounting surface and secure it using wood screws through each bracket.
- Joining Channel Sections (for longer runs): Use LTR-S-O-CHL-JC joiners to connect multiple channel sections. Align the channels, insert the joiners, and tighten the set screws. Slide the next channel and bracket assembly onto the joiners and attach it to the mounting surface with screws. Repeat this process as necessary.
- Adjusting the Light Angle: The adjustable clips allow you to fine-tune the light's direction for optimal wall grazing. Rotate the clip heads to adjust the angle of the light. Start by aiming the tape straight down or across the wall to assess the effect, then adjust for your desired illumination. Once the angle is set, tighten the locking mechanism on each adjustable bracket to hold it in place.
Following these steps, you can achieve a professional and visually appealing lighting installation using your GMLighting LED tape, channel, and adjustable clips.
