Lightmybricks LEGO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING User manual

LEGO® EMPIRE STATE BUILDING
#21046 LIGHT KIT
INSTALLATION GUIDE

LEGO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE
INSTALLATION GUIDE 2
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LEGO® EMPIRE STATE BUILDING
21046 INSTALLATION GUIDE
Hi There!
We’re here to help you get started on the LEGO®
Empire State Building 21046 Light Kit.
This PDF details the instructions for the LED light kit only. If
you are wishing to purchase this product, please click here
to view the product page.
If you run into any issues, please refer to the troubleshoot-
ing section towards the end of this guide.
Have fun and enjoy!

LEGO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE
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PACKAGE CONTENTS 3
PACKAGE CONTENTS: ASSORTED BRICKS:
1x Warm White LED Light String
4x White 15cm Bit Light
1x White 30cm Bit Light
5x Warm White Large 30cm Bit Light
2x 6-Port Expansion Board
1x 8-Port Expansion Board
4x Adhesive Squares
• 4x Round Plate 1x1 Open Stud - Black
• 4x Plate 1x1 Mod Rounded w Handle - Black
• 4x Tile 1x1 W Clip Round Edges - Black
• 2x Tile 1x2 - Black
• 4x Plate 1x1 - Black
• 4x Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3 - Trans Clear
• 4x Bracket 1x1 - 1x1 Inverted - Dark Grey
• 2x Round Plate 1x1 Open Stud - Light Grey
2x 30cm Connecting Cable
1x USB Power Cable
(Power Source not Included)

LEGO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE
CONTENTS 4
Contents
Before You Begin
Blueprint
Instructions
Final Product
Troubleshooting
Contact
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN 5
Before You Begin
Laying cables in between
and underneath bricks
Cables can fit in between and underneath
LEGO® bricks, plates, and tiles providing
they are laid correctly between the
LEGO® studs. Do NOT forcefully join
LEGO® together around cables; instead
ensure they are laying comfortably in
between each stud.
CAUTION: Forcing LEGO® to connect over
a cable can result in damaging the cable
and light.
Connecting Cable
Connectors To Expansion
Boards
Take extra care when inserting connectors
to ports of Expansion Boards. Connectors
can be inserted only one way. With the
expansion board facing up, look for the
soldered “=” symbol on the left side of the
port. The connector side with the wires
exposed should be facing toward the
soldered “=” symbol as you insert into the
port. If a plug won’t fit easily into a port
connector, do not force it.
Incorrectly inserting the connector can re-
sult in bent pins inside the port or possible
overheating of the expansion board when
connected.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN 6
Before You Begin
Connecting Cable
Connectors To Strip Lights
Take extra care when inserting connectors
to ports on the Strip Lights. Connectors
can be inserted only one way. With the
Strip Light facing up, ensure the side of
the connector with the wires exposed is
facing down. If a plug won’t fit easily into
a port connector, don’t force it. Doing so
will damage the plug and the connector.
Connecting Micro Cable
Connectors To Micro
Expansion Board Ports
Take extra care when inserting the
micro connectors to micro ports of Micro
Expansion Boards. Connecting Micro Bit
Lights to Micro Expansion Boards is similar
to connecting lights and cables to Strip
Lights. With the expansion board facing
up, ensure the side of the connector with
the wires exposed is facing down. If a plug
won’t fit easily into a port connector, do
not force it. Use your fingernail to push the
plastic part of the connector to the micro
port.

LEGO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE
BEFORE YOU BEGIN 7
Before You Begin
Installing Bit Lights Under
Lego® Bricks And Plates
When installing Bit Lights under LEGO®
pieces, ensure they are placed the correct
way up (Yellow LED component exposed).
You can either place them directly on top of
LEGO® studs or in between.

LEGO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE
INSTRUCTIONS 8
BLUEPRINT

LEGO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE
INSTRUCTIONS 9
INSTRUCTIONS
To ensure a smooth installation of
your light kit, please read and follow
each step carefully. If you run into
any issues, please refer to the online
troubleshooting guide.

LEGO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE
INSTRUCTIONS 10
Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT /
RECONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON
1

LEGO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE
INSTRUCTIONS 11
Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT /
RECONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON
2
Tile 1x2 - Black

LEGO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE
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Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT /
RECONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON
3
Tile 1x2 - Black
Black Round Plate 1x1
w/ Open Stud
Warm White 30cm Large Bit Light
Black 1x1 Plate Modified Plate
Rounded w/ Handle

LEGO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE
INSTRUCTIONS 13
Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT /
RECONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON
x4
4
• Bck 1x1 Tie w/ Cip
Rounded Edges
Plate 1x1 - Black

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INSTRUCTIONS 14
Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT /
RECONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON
5

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INSTRUCTIONS 15
Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT /
RECONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON

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INSTRUCTIONS 16
Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT /
RECONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON
6

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INSTRUCTIONS 17
Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT /
RECONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON
78-Port Expansion Board
USB Power Cable

LEGO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE
INSTRUCTIONS 18
Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT /
RECONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON
30cm Connecting Cable
Warm White LED Light String
2x Adhesive Squares Put the 30cm
Connecting Cable
and the Warm White
LED Light String
through the hole

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INSTRUCTIONS 19
Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT /
RECONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON
8
Grab the wire
from the USB Power
Cable

LEGO EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 21046 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE
INSTRUCTIONS 20
Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT /
RECONNECT TURN / FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST / BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON
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Connect the
other end to a USB
Power Bank, USB
Wall Adaptor, or USB
to AA Battery Pack
(sold separately)
Ensure the large
black section of the
LED Light String is in
the open space
If you experience any issues with the lights not working and suspect an issue with a component, please try a dierent port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies (with the light or
expansion board). To correct any issues with expansion board ports, please view the section addressing expansion board issues in our troubleshooting section.