Chauvet DL-LEDW User manual

CHAUVET, 3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 U.S.A
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2006-08-28/17:47
LED Durastrip™
DL-LEDW
USER MANUAL

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©CHAUVET, 2006, All Rights Reserved
Information and specifications in this User Manual are subject to change without
notice. CHAUVET assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or
inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
Table of Content
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN.......................................................................................................................................................H3
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................................................................................................................................................H3
CONTACT US...................................................................................................................................................................................................................H3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION...................................................................................................................................................................................H4
2. INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................................................................H5
FEATURES.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................H5
FOREWORD.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................H5
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY PACK ..........................................................................................................................................................................................H5
COMPONENT OVERVIEW..................................................................................................................................................................................................H6
3. SETUP...............................................................................................................................................................................H7
ACPOWER .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................H7
4. INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................................................H8
Pattern Design.........................................................................................................................................................................................................H8
Cutting Marks (Cutting Unit) ....................................................................................................................................................................................H8
Maximum Lengths and Power Consumption...........................................................................................................................................................H8
Installation................................................................................................................................................................................................................H9
Options...................................................................................................................................................................................................................H10
5. APPENDIX.......................................................................................................................................................................H11
RETURNS PROCEDURE..................................................................................................................................................................................................H11
CLAIMS .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................H11
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................................................................................................H11
TECHNICAL SUPPORT....................................................................................................................................................................................................H11

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1. Before You Begin
Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving a product, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that
all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and
retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself
shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture
must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box
and packing.
Note: If you should require sending any items back to CHAUVET, call CHAUVET for
a (RMA) Return Merchandise Authorization number. The factory will not allow
any shipments without an RMA.
Your shipment includes the following:
•30ft roll of Durastrip™
•2pcs – Power Cord with 1.6A Adapter
•2pcs – Splice Connector
•2pcs – End Caps
•10pcs – Mounting Clips
•Warranty Card
•Users Manual
Contact Us
World Wide
General Information Chauvet Lighting
3000 North 29th Court
Hollywood, FL 33020
voice: 954.929.1115
fax: [phone]
toll free: 800.762.1084
Technical Support Chauvet Lighting
3000 North 29th Court
Hollywood, FL 33020
voice: 954.929.1115 (Press 4)
fax: [phone] (Attention: Service)
World Wide Web www.chauvetlighting.com

Before You Begin
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Important Safety Information
This product is designed for professional use. It is not intended for use in a household environment.
This product presents risks of lethal or severe injury due to fire and heat, electric shock, ultraviolet
radiation, lamp explosion, and injury from falls. Read this manual before installing or powering the
fixture, follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all warnings in this manual and on the
fixture. If you have any questions about how to operate the fixture safely, please contact CHAUVET.
Protection against Electric Shock
•Always disconnect from AC power source before servicing or replacing lamp or fuse and be sure
to replace with same lamp source.
•All Class I fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.
•To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain or moisture. Make sure there are no
flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
•Make sure power cord is never crimped or damaged.
•Never disconnect power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
Protection against Fire & Burns
•This product is designed to be used with very specific lamp(s). Use of any other type of lamp not
stated in this manual may create a fire hazard due to possible risk of lamp explosion. Using the
wrong type of lamp in this product VOIDS the warranty.
•Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage and that the line voltage you are
connecting to is not higher than that stated on decal or rear panel of the fixture.
•Maximum ambient temperature is Ta: 40°. Do not operate fixture at temperatures higher than
this.
Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or
attempt any repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service,
please contact CHAUVET.

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2. Introduction
LED Durastrip™ is a professional linear lighting device using LED technology. It looks identical to
traditional rope lighting, but it is much more durable, lasts longer and is 100% waterproof. Only a few
tools are required for field design and installation. Durastrip™ is ideal for permanent, fixed
installations requiring minimum maintenance but can also be useful when adding last minute,
creative, custom design details.
Professionals in the entertainment industry will find practical, functional and creative use of the
Durastrip™ product in the design of tradeshow booths, special events, merchandising, retail displays
and themed environments. Commercial applications include building outlines, coves, under cabinets,
aisle ways, RVs, boats and many more locations.
Features
•Clear, rectangular, flexible linear LED rope
•Bright, solid white LEDs
•Designed for clean edge installations
•Fits extrusions, tile, wood work, mirrors, flooring or walls (routed track)
•Indoor and outdoor use
•Lower power consumption
•Shockproof and flexible
•Low maintenance, low heat, long life
•Light weight and easily transportable
Foreword
Please review the components overview section before commencing with installation. It will be
important to have ready the tools necessary to complete the job successfully. One such item to draw
special attention to is the PVC glue. CHAUVET does not provide PVC glue with the accessories
enclosed. This item is continuously illustrated in all pictures and is an integral component for
maintaining water-tight connections. PVC glue and cement are general terms. Be sure to use
adhesive that will bond to PVC.
Following is a list of the accessories enclosed with this product;
2 Pieces:
............................................................................................................Power cord with AC/DC converter
....................................................................................................Splice Connector & Heath Shrink Tube
....................................................................................................................................................End Cap
10 Pieces:
............................................................................................................................................Mounting Clip
Optional Accessory Pack
Item No. Inclusions
DL-LEDACC
•1 pc - Power Cord with 1.6A Converter
•2 pcs - T Connector
•2 pcs - Splice Connector & Heat Shrink Tube
•2 pcs - End Cap

Introduction
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Power Cord with
1.6A Adapter
Splice Connector
&
Heat Shrink Tube
End Caps
Mounting Clips
Cutter
PVC Glue
This item is important in
maintaining water tight
connections. Please visit your
local hardware store to purchase.
Read the “Foreword” section of
this manual.
Items Included with your purchase:
Items NOT included with your purchase but recommended during installation:
Scissor
Diagonal Cutter
Double Sided
Tape
Channel Track
T-Connector
available in
DL-LEDACC
accessory
package.
Component Overview

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3. Setup
AC Power
Warning! Verify that the power requirement label on your unit matches the line voltage
applied. All fixtures must be connected to circuits with a suitable Earth Ground.
•To determine the power requirements for a particular fixture, see the label affixed to the back plate
of the fixture or refer to the fixture’s specifications chart.
•A fixture’s listed current rating is its average current draw under normal conditions.
•All fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit and cannot be run off a rheostat
(variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel is used solely for a 0%
to 100% switch.
•Before applying power to a fixture, check that the source voltage matches the fixture’s
requirement.
Power Cable Configuration
CABLE Pin International Screw Color
BROWN Live L Yellow or Brass
BLUE Neutral N Silver
YELLOW/GREEN Earth EG (Ground) WGreen
Class II Device will not require a Ground

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4. Installation
The LED Durastrip™ is a versatile and user friendly linear lighting device; it can be cut and bent and
formed in the field and easily installed on flat surfaces of varied materials, such as wood, plastic,
steel, or on walls to form all kinds of pattern according to your design.
Pattern Design
Please follow the following pattern related pre-installation guidelines;
1. Mark centerlines or draw outlines of your pattern on the installation surface.
2. Place or line up Durastrip™.
3. Secure mounting clips on the centerlines at appropriate intervals with screws. Secure clips
immediately after each curve to secure.
4. Connect pieces together.
Cutting Marks (Cutting Unit)
Item No. Description Cutting Unit
DL-LEDW LED Durastrip™ Every 3 Feet
It is important to always cut on the “Cutting Marks”
Maximum Lengths and Power Consumption
Do not exceed the 240 feet maximum length and only cut on the provided marks every 3 feet.
Dimension Cutting
Unit
Number of
LEDs
Per Unit
LED
Spacing Watts Consumed Per Feet Maximum Length with 1.6A AC/DC
5 x 8 mm
.197 x .315 in 3 Feet 36 1 in 0.8W/Ft 240 Ft

Operating Instructions
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Installation
Cut only on the indicated mark. A mark
should exist every 3 feet.
Before making a splice connection, bend
the tip of a newly cut strip in opposing
directions several times. Cut any excess
copper wires that protrude from the end
with a diagonal cutter.
Use the specially designed splice
connector along with the splice tube to
connect two sections of Durastrip™.
Do not exceed 240 feet length when
using the 1.6 Amp AC/DC molded power
adapters.
End the strip with end cap to maintain a
water tight seal.

Operating Instructions
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Options
Use mounting clips for flat surface
mounting.
Frame objects, letters any many designs
using metal wires and tie wraps.
Use double-sided tape to adhere to
indoor dry surfaces.

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5. Appendix
Returns Procedure
Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued.
Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RA #). Products
returned without an RA # will be refused. Call CHAUVET and request RA # prior to shipping the
fixture. Be prepared to provide the model number, serial number and a brief description of the cause
for the return. Be sure to properly pack fixture, any shipping damage resulting from inadequate
packaging is the customer’s responsibility. CHAUVET reserves the right to use its own discretion to
repair or replace product(s). As a suggestion, proper UPS packing or double-boxing is always a safe
method to use.
Claims
Damage incurred in shipping is the responsibility of the shipper; therefore the damage must be
reported to the carrier upon receipt of merchandise. It is the customer's responsibility to notify and
submit claims with the shipper in the event that a fixture is damaged due to shipping. Any other claim
for items such as missing component/part, damage not related to shipping, and concealed damage,
must be made within seven (7) days of receiving merchandise.
Technical Specifications
WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
Rectangular linear device.............................................................................5 x 8 mm (0.197 x 0.315 in)
Package Weight ........................................................................................................ 1.47Kgs ( 3.25 lbs)
POWER
AC/DC 1.6A Power Converter & plug....................................................................................115V 60 Hz
European version ..................................................................................................................240V 50 Hz
Watts Consumption............................................................................................................0.8W per foot
Length of Roll ................................................................................................................ 30 feet (9.14m)
Number of LEDs ................................................................................................... 12 per foot (30.5cm)
Cutting Units............................................................................................................... 3 feet (91.44 cm)
ORDERING INFORMATION
LED Durastrip™ .......................................................................................................................DL-LEDW
LED Durastrip™ Accessory Pack (see pg. 5) .....................................................................DL-LEDACC
Technical Support
Address: Service Dept.
3000 N 29th Ct, Hollywood, FL 33020 (U.S.A.)
Support (Email): H[email protected]
Telephone: [phone] - (Press 4)
Fax: [phone] - (Attention: Service)
Website: http://www.chauvetlighting.com