3-form LightBox User manual

3form LightBox is a pre-conigured backlighting solution for signature 3form material. The innovative LED illumination source
eliminates hot spots while requiring minimal space between the light source and the 3form material. Oered in a standard square
module, 3form LightBox easily conigures to any custom pattern for your installation, while the simple front access panel
mounting system lets you replace your 3form material designs as often as desired without costly or diicult maintenance.
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Table of Contents
Speciications and Features
Installation
Wiring Installation Diagrams
Wiring Diagram for LightBox
Wiring Diagram for LightBox - -V Dimming W
Wiring Diagram for LightBox - -V Dimming W-W
Cleaning and Maintenance
Repairing Light Guide Scratches
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Speciications and Features
Dimensions
48"W 48"L 1.875"D
The slim proile creates a sleek appearance and minimizes the depth of the box. The SImpleSpec 300.32 “Ready To Go” 4'  4'
size creates a simple modular system for creating custom patterns.
LightBoxes can be ordered to any size withing the following limits:
Min Width: 6" Max Width: 48"
Min Length: 6" Max Length: 96"
Lighting Technology
The 3form LightBox utilizes an energy eicient LED to edge-light a proprietary light-carrying panel to achieve a highly even
backlighting solution in a very small space.
Expected lifespan of the LEDs is approximately 40,000 hours.
Material Compatibility
The LightBox is currently conigured to work with ⅜" Varia Ecoresin with a supermatte back inish or C3 Vapor back layer for
optimum backlighting results. Other 3form material types and gauges may be available and suitable for use with the LightBox.
Please consult your local sales rep for more information.
Weight
The assembled LightBox frame weighs approximately 40 pounds without the front panel installed and approximately 75 pounds
with the front panel installed (assuming ⅜" thick Varia Ecoresin). Blocking is recommended for installation.
Dimming
For applications where dimming is desired, an optional wall slide dimmer switch is available. Each wall slide dimmer switch can
control up to (6) 48"  48" LightBoxes.
(See Dimming Wiring Diagrams on page 5 - page 6).
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Speciications
Sizing, Power and Electrical
The 3form LightBox can be rotated 90-degrees to it a horizontal or vertical rotation. The standard size is 4'  4', but custom sizes
are available. The minimum size in either direction is 6 inches; the maximum size of the side without LEDs is 48 inches and the
maximum size of the side with the LEDs is 96 inches.
The LightBox includes a Class 2, low voltage, UL recognized power supply. A standard 4'  4' LightBox uses a 100W, 24V power
supply. The actual power consumed is about 70W, but the input circuit should be sized for the full capacity of the power supply of
100W. LightBoxes greater than 24" W and 64.5" L will require (2) power supplies. Each LightBox ships with an external wiring cable
(or 2 for larger sizes) to be connected to the DC output of the power supply. The Installer/Electrical Contractor is to provide the
wiring and any required enclosures to the input of the power supply. The input to the power supply will require hard wiring to a
90305VAC power source. An illustration of the electrical connection is found on page 5.
Output
Current
-

Output
Power
-

Output
Voltage
-

Drivers
Input
Voltage
-
-VAC
Input
Current
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Part
Number


Description
-V Slide Control Wall Dimmer
W Dimmable Power Supply
Dimensions
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"""
360497 Slide Control 360765 Dimmable Power Supply
Dimensions - 360765 - Dimmable Power Supply
MAGNITUDE
LIGHTING
tc
12.1" (307.9mm)
7.4" (188.2mm)
1.4" (35mm)
6.8" (172mm)
11.7" (298mm)
7.12" (181mm)
11.4" (290.5mm)
1.4" (35mm)
1.45" (37mm) 2.36"
(60mm)
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Installation
Remove Face Panel
3-60-765 Power Supply
16' Cable
Section View
Overall View
Wall
1¼"
Unpackage LightBox and remove the face panel. The face panel is aixed to the LightBox with 3M Dual Lock tape. The LightBox is
shipped with shims behind the face panel to prevent the Dual Lock from engaging. Once the Dual Lock is engaged, it will require
prying the face out with a thin lat screwdriver. Being careful not to scratch the frame or face, pry the face out starting in one
corner and then pull the face out.
Fasten LightBox to the wall. A
standard 48"  48" LightBox
weighs about 75 lbs., so blocking
or attachment to studs is
recommended. The LightBox
comes from the factory with (8)
¼" pre-drilled mounting holes
through the frame at 9" from
each corner.
Additional mounting holes can
be drilled through the frame
along the drill guide lines. Use
appropriate wood screws or
anchors depending on the
mounting substrate. #10 or ⁄"
diameter fasteners are
recommended.
Determine where the LightBox will be mounted and remote location for the power supply. Hardwire the power supply to line
voltage and connect to the provided 16' cable. If the power supply must be mounted more than 16' from the LightBox, the wires
can be extended up to 50' using minimum 18 AWG wire. (See the Wiring Diagram on page 5 and Dimming Wiring Diagrams
on page 5 - page 6)
Hardwire
Fasten To Wall
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Installation
Aix Front Panel
Install the face panel. Center the panel in
the LightBox and press around the edges
to engage the Dual Lock tape.
Cleaning
The acrylic panel inside the LightBox and the
resin face panel may attract construction
dust or debris. Use only water and soft
cotton cloth to clean the surfaces. Do
not use window cleaner or any type of
abrasive cleaners. The aluminum frame can
be cleaned with a soft cloth and water or
Isopropyl Alcohol. For additional cleaning
instructions and recommendations, please
turn to page 7 of this document.
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Installation
Wiring Diagram
LightBox
--
Dimmable Power Supply
W
--
Dimming
Switch Add up to 50' max
of 18AWG+ wire.
Customer supplied.
Wall Slide Dimmmer
(3-6-497) can have
up to twelve 96W
Power Supplies
(3-6-765)
Note: Wiring is as shown unless
shown dierently on 3form
Lighting Layout Drawing
AC/N
Blue
Green
AC/L
Black
Red
Brown
VAC
Primary Purple
Blue
Grey
Red (+)
Black (–)
From PS
Brown (+)
Blue (+)
Black (–)
White (–)
• Recommend all power supplies be mounted in a junction box
• 2"+ of air space recommended on sides and above each power supply
14/2 AWG+
50' max
Customer supplied.
(+)
(+)
(–)
(–)
Note: Wiring is as shown unless
shown dierently on 3form
Lighting Layout Drawing
3-60-765 Dimmable
Power Supply
Red (+)
Black (–)
Switched VAC Primary
black and white wire
To Dimmer Switch
(if required)
Purple Grey
Brown (+)
Blue (+)
Black (–)
White (–)
Wiring Diagram - 0-10V Dimming ≤100W
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LightBox
LightBox
LightBox
30' Cable
to LightBox (can be
extended an additional
20' with ⁄ AWG+)
Purple
Grey
Red
Black
3-6-765
Dimmable Power Supply
3-6-765
Dimmable Power Supply
3-6-765
Dimmable Power Supply
96W
96W
96W
3-6-497
Dimming
Switch
120VAC
Primary
AC/N
White
Green
AC/L
Black
Note: Wiring is as shown unless
shown dierently on 3form
Lighting Layout Drawing
Wall Slide Dimmmer (3-6-497)
can have up to 12 96 W PS
(3-6-765)
Grey Purple
Red (+)
Black (–)
From PS
Brown (+)
Blue (+)
Black (–)
White (–)
• Recommend all power supplies be mounted in a junction box
• 2"+ of air space recommended on sides and above each power supply
Wiring Diagram - 0-10V Dimming 100W-1200W
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Cleaning and Maintenance
Dust and debris can accumulate on the front and back of the
face panel and on the acrylic light guide panel behind the face
panel. This may cause a cloudy, spotty, or blotchy appearance
on the face.
Pry outward to dis-engage the Dual-Lock reclosable fastener
at the corner. You may need to pry the face on both sides near
the corner to get the corner loose and open enough to grasp
with your hand.
The face panel must be removed to access the acrylic panel
behind. The best method for panel removal is to use industrial
glass suction cups to adhere to at least one corner of the
panel and pull the panel loose from the Dual-Lock reclosable
fastener.
In the absence of glass suction cups you can insert a small
lat blade screwdriver between edge of the face panel and the
aluminum frame. Use a rag or cardboard to protect the frame
and face panel from scratches. Start about 6" from the corner.
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Clean the acrylic light guide (or lens) with the rags and cleaner
speciied. It is important not to use any chemicals or harsh
cleaners on the acrylic lens as any abrasions or scratches will
cause bright spots. Novus cleaner may come in a spray or
pour container. If you have a pour container, use a spray bottle
adjusted to a ine mist spray.
Once the corner is loose, you can pull the face panel out of
the frame, dis-engaging the Dual-Lock around the perimeter.
Place the face panel aside.
To clean the Light Guide panel, use Novus 1 Plastic Clean &
Shine. Use of this product is the optimal method to prevent
streaking or hazing of any kind. Use water to clean the Varia,
Chroma, or Struttura face panels.
Use 3M Perfect-It Detailing Cloths.
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Clean both sides of the Varia or Chroma face panel. Water and
cotton rags work well to clean dust and smudges. If the face
panel is extremely dirty, common cleaning products can be
used such as Windex, Formula 409, or Fantastic.
Spray the surface with cleaner and wipe with clean, dry cloth.
Re-install the face panel into the LightBox. Make sure it is
centered with an even gap all around the edge and press
into place. Press irmly on the corners and at the center of
each edge. You will hear or feel a slight click as the Dual-Lock
engages.
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Begin to polish the sanded area by next using 800 grit sand-
paper.
Use 400 grit sandpaper to sand the scratched area of the light
guide down to the depth of the scratch.
Repairing Light Guide Scratches
The scratch should not be discernible within the sanded spot
when this phase is complete.
Scratches in the acrylic light guide panel or lens can also
cause hot spots in the face panel. These scratches can be
entirely removed with no residual damage by following the
process outlined here.
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Repairing Light Guide Scratches
For the next phases of polishing use the following sanding discs for 1500-grit and 3000-grit levels.
Sanding with the 1500-grit and 3000-grit sanding discs
requires a wet sanding technique. Spray the area with water
prior to sanding.
For the 1500-grit and 3000-grit sanding process it is ideal to
use a hand orbital sander.
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Finish sanding with the 3000-grit sanding disc with the wet
sanding technique.
Using the standard 3M cleaning cloth wipe all residue away
from light guide panel. Ensure there is no debris in the rag to
prevent further scratching.
To polish the light guide panel use 3M Perfect-It rubbing
compound with the same 3M Perfect-It Detailing Cloths
speciied in the cleaning section of this document.
Apply 3M Perfect-It rubbing compound to the area to polish.
Repairing Light Guide Scratches
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Repairing Light Guide Scratches
Use polishing compound and rags to thoroughly polish the
sanded area of the light guide.
Continue polishing until you begin to see the sanded area
exhibit the same light transmission as the rest of the light
guide panel.
The polished area will eventually blend completely with the
remainder of the light guide panel.
When polishing is complete clean the entire light guide panel
following the Cleaning and Maintenance instructions in the
previous section of this document on page 7.
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