Daintree GE GEXNLG15 User manual

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Light Guide
Forming Instructions
GEXNLG15, GERDXNLG15, GEPOXNLG15, GEYAXNLG15, GELGXNLG15,
GEGLXNLG15, GEBLXNLG15
Tetra®Contour
LED Lighting System
Remove the protective lm
from the light guide.
1Mark the light guide at the
required length, adding 0.5 in.
(13mm) for every 16 in. (406mm)
to account for shrinkage during
the forming process.
2Cut the light guide to the
required length using a
hacksaw, chop saw (cross cut
or veneer blade only), band
saw, or other appropriate
plastic cutting tool.
3
Fill the entire light guide
channel with the GEXNBA
Silicone Bend-Aid(s) and press
into place. Bend-Aid must be
installed prior to heating and
forming. The GEXNBA Silicone
Bend-Aid is reusable.
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Step 1: Preparation
Silicone Bend-Aid
WARNING/AVERTISSEMENT
The light guide is made to use together with the light engine. Please ensure you read the installation guide and
warnings of light engine before installing. / Le guide est conçu pour une utilisation de pair avec un module DEL
Contour. S’assurer de lire les instructions d’installation et les avertissements avant de procéder à l’installation.
WARNING/
AVERTISSEMENT
DO NOT heat and form the light
guide with the light engine installed.
/ NE PAS chauer le guide alors qu’il
contient le module DEL Contour.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment . This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This Class [A] RFLD complies w i t h the Canadian standard ICES-005. Ce DEFR de la classe [A] est
conforme à la NMB-005 du Canada.

GE and the GE Monogram are trademarks of the General Electric Company and are used under license. Information provided is subject to
change without notice. All values are design or typical values when measured under laboratory conditions, and GE makes no warranty or
guarantee, express or implied, that such performance will be obtained under end-use conditions. © 2020 GE Current, a Daintree company.
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Heating and Forming
Step 2:
Part 1: Move the section back and
forth while rotating about the
diameter until it is soft and pliable.
Gently bend to the desired angle.
It is recommended to use a heat-
deecting shield to distribute
the heat evenly. Avoid localized
overheating that may result in
distortion or damage (i.e. bubbling)
of the light guide.
For large bends, use either an industrial
oven or heating blanket. For small bends,
use a heat gun.
Part 2: The workable forming time
is about 2–3 minutes. The light
guide must remain in the desired
position until completely cooled. See
the chart above for minimum bend
radius guidelines.
Allow the light guide to cool by natural convection or lightly forced cool air (i.e. fan). Remove the Bend-Aids for
reuse. In order to remove any minor surface aws, perform a light sanding using 400 grit sandpaper. Flared or
deformed ends can be trimmed. The light guide is now ready for light engine installation.
NOTE: DO NOT remove the Bend-Aids until the light guide has completely cooled.
NOTE: DO NOT subject heated light guide to freezing or quenching in water.
Heat gun
Preheat the heating equipment to
300°F (149°C). Heat light guides
approximately 6-15 minutes until
soft and pliable. Bend the light
guide over a printed pattern,
routed template, or use free-
forming. A clean at insulated
surface (wood or laminated
countertop) will help to prevent
twisting or bowing. See the chart
above for minimum bend radius
guidelines.
Option B: Small BendsOption A: Large Bends
Planar 0.75 in. (19mm)
Inside Corner 1 in. (25mm)
Outside Corner 1½ in. (38mm)
Bend Type
Minimum Inside
Bend Radius (r)
r
CAUTION/ATTENTION
Avoid direct contact between hot materials and exposed skin
or combustibles. Use heat resistant gloves while heating and/
or handling any hot materials. / Éviter tout contact direct
des parties chauées avec la peau ou d’autres matières
combustibles. Utiliser des gants de protection thermique lors
du chauage ou de toute manipulation des pièces chauées.
CAUTION/ATTENTION
DO NOT use an open ame to heat the light guide. / Ne pas
utiliser une amme nue pour chauer le guide.