INSTALLATION GUIDE |DIM-TO-WARM LED TAPE LIGHT |IG090519-1.0 |4 OF 5
INSTALLATION GUIDE
CELESTE DIM-TO-WARM LINEAR LIGHTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Common Cause
Tape Light does not
illuminate
• Circuit breaker is OFF or tripped.
• Incorrect wiring. Polarity of Low Voltage V+ and V- are reversed. Check connection at every connection point to ensure
polarity is not reversed.
Tape Light Overheats • Ambient temperature above rating. Ensure tape light is installed in environment -4° ~ 122°F (-20° ~ 50°C).
• Voltage input is higher than rated voltage.
Fixture ickers randomly,
may shut off
• Connection is not secure. Check connection at Terminal or splice connector and ensure Terminal screws are fastened
tightly onto Tape Light Solder pads.
Shift in brightness and/
or color
• Review Tape Light maximum series run limit. Exceeding will cause voltage drop, decreasing brightness and/or color shift.
• Review Voltage Drop Chart. Incorrect wire gauge may cause voltage drop and noticeable shift in brightness and/or color.
Tape Light turns on/off
repeatedly
• Driver is overloaded or overheated. An overloaded/overheated driver will trip the internal auto-reset (of driver) repeatedly,
turning the system on/off.
Wire
Gauge 10 W
.42 A 20 W
.83 A 30 W
1.3 A 40 W
1.7 A 50 W
2.1 A 60 W
2.5 A 70 W
2.9 A 80 W
3.3 A 90W
3.75 A 100 W
4. 2 A
20 AWG 85 ft. 43 ft. 27 ft. 21 ft. 17 ft. 14 ft. 12 ft. 11 ft. 9 ft. 8 ft.
18 AWG 134 ft. 68 ft. 45 ft. 33 ft. 27 ft. 22 ft. 19 ft. 17 ft. 15 ft. 14 ft.
16 AWG 215 ft. 109 ft. 72 ft. 54 ft. 43 ft. 36 ft. 31 ft. 27 ft. 24 ft. 22 ft.
14 AWG 345 ft. 174 ft. 115 ft. 86 ft. 69 ft. 57 ft. 49 ft. 43 ft. 39 ft. 36 ft.
12 AWG 539 ft. 272 ft. 181 ft. 135 ft. 108 ft. 90 ft. 77 ft. 68 ft. 61 ft. 56 ft.
10 AWG 784 ft. 397 ft. 263 ft. 197 ft. 158 ft. 131 ft. 112 ft. 98 ft. 97 ft. 82 ft.
24V Voltage Drop & Wire Length Distance Chart
Determine load size. Let’s assume load
is 55 W. Round up to nearest load.
Determine distance from driver to load.
Let’s assume the distance is 20 ft.
Round up to nearest distance.
It’s recommended to install 18 AWG to
eliminate excess voltage drop.
VOLTAGE DROP CHARTS
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
For best performance and lumen output, ensure proper wire gauge is installed to compensate for voltage drop of low voltage circuits.
Visit the on-line product page at www.LucettaLighting.com for
individual LED Tape Light product specications & warranty
information.
Voltage Drop Chart Guide
