color=blue>
IMPORTANT CUTTING BRITE STRIP MOUNTING BRITE STRIP The following instructions are provided to assure safe
installation and operation of Brite Strip. Please read
carefully before connecting or installing Brite Strip. Brite Strip is presently Engineer Testing Laboratories
(ETL) listed for indoor and protected outdoor locations
(dry locations). Do not mount or support Brite Strip in a manner that
can cut the outer jacket or damage wire insulation. Always make sure power is disconnected from Brite Strip
before cutting, mounting, attaching terminal block,
attaching end cap, or modifying in any way. Do not mount in a manner that the bulbs have a
clearance of less than the minimum outlined in this
instruction manual. Do not exceed 480 watts per single run in a 24 volt
configuration. Do not exceed 240 watts per single run in
a 12 volt configuration. These products may represent a possible shock or fire
hazard if improperly installed or attached in any way.
Products should be installed in accordance with the
owners manual, current local codes, and/or the current
National Electrical Code (NEC). S
PECIFICATIONS
:
- 2, 3, or 4 bulbs per foot
configuration
- 12V, or 24V power source
required (AC or DC)
- 5 watt or 10 watt incandescent
(12V or 24V), 5 watt or 10 watt
Xenon (12V or 24V) festoon bulbs,
20 watt halogen (12V or 24V)
MR-11 bulbs
- Maximum total wattage per run is
480 watts (24V), 240 watts (12V)
- Totally parallel wired
IMPORTANT
CUTTING BRITE STRIP
MOUNTING BRITE STRIP
1.
Always make sure Brite Strip is disconnected from power
source before cutting.
2.
Determine which voltage and wattage bulb you will be
using. Cut in runs of maximum number of bulb sockets
per the following table.

24V
12V
Incandescent/Xenon 5 watt
96
48
Incandescent/Xenon 10 watt
48
24
Halogen MR-11 20 watt
24
12
Remember, in any case, do not exceed single runs of 480
watts for 24 volt installations, or 240 watts for 12 volt
installations.
3.
Utilizing a good pair of shears, cut Brite Strip between
appropriate bulb sockets. You will need at least 1 of
wire to attach terminal block and junction box. You will
need at least
3
8 of wire to attach the end cap. There is
ample wire between bulb sockets in the BL-2 (2 sockets
per foot) and BL-3 (3 sockets per foot) to provide 1
3
8
of wire. You will have to sacrifice one bulb socket to
acquire 1
3
8 of wire in the BL-4 (4 sockets per foot)
design.
ATTACHING END CAP
1.
Push BL-003 end cap onto
3
8 cut from above so that end
cap is snug.


BL-003
Cut
ATTACHING POWER CONNECTOR
1.
Assure both Brite Strip run and 12 gauge power feed are
without power.
2.
Strip insulation back
7 16 on both Brite Strip lead and 12
gauge power feed leads.
3.
Place stripped Brite Strip leads into one side of LW-1
terminal block connector. Tighten screws on top of LW-1
connector into Brite Strip leads.
4.
Place stripped 12 gauge power feed leads into other
side of LW-1 connector. Tighten screws on top of LW-1
connector into power feed leads.
ATTACHING JUNCTION BOX
1.
In order to meet ETL, and NEC code, each LW-1
connector must be placed in an approved junction box
with strain relief (BL-JB or other ETL listed box).
2.
Assure power is removed from power feed and connector.
3.
Place Brite Strip connection assembly into top of BL-JB
junction box.

4.
Assure entire LW-1 connector assembly fits into junction
box and enclose with BL-JB bottom. Tighten four
junction box screws through bottom into top of BL-JB.
1. Always make sure power is disconnected before
modifying, mounting, or installing a section of Brite Strip.
2. Do not mount Brite Strip in a
situation that does not have at
least
1 2 clearance on the side
of the fixture, and 6 clearance
above the bulb. Make sure area is
well ventilated to dissipate bulb
heat. Wall or cabinet mount only.
3. Maximum wattage per run is 480
watts (24V), or 240 watts (12V). Sum the number of bulbs
and respective wattage to assure you do not exceed this.
4. In most applications you simply have to clean mounting
surface, remove paper backing from double-sided tape
on bottom of each socket, and attach Brite Strip socket-
by-socket to mounting surface.
5. In situations where Brite Strip is continually mounted
with bulbs facing down, we suggest both affixing
with double-sided tape as per above, and using BL-005
mounting clips every 12.
6. In applications utilizing BLF reflector, or BLFAS fascia
extrusion, follow steps #1, #2, and #3 above. Clean
both the mounting surface and the extrusion for good
adhesion of double-sided tape. Remove paper backing on
the double-sided tape from bottom of extrusion. Attach
extrusion to mounting surface by firmly pressing extrusion
onto mounting surface. Remove paper backing from
double-sided tape on Brite Strip sockets. Attach Brite Strip
by firmly pressing sockets onto extrusion.
BL-005
Remove Paper Backing
Remove Paper Backing
Top
Side
6 Minimum
Minimum
REFLECTOR ACCESSORIES
INSTALLING BULBS
1. Assure power is disconnected from Brite Strip.
2. For festoon bulbs, check that filament is in operable
condition. Push individual bulbs into open connection of
each socket.
3. For halogen MR-11 bulbs you must utilize the BL-ADT
adapter. Push BL-ADT adapter into open connection of
each socket. Check MR-11 is no more than 20 watts and
in operable condition. Match pins of MR-11 bulb to slots
in BL-ADT and push into adapter.
4. Recheck bulb clearances of
1 2 minimum side bulb
clearance and 6 top bulb clearance.
POWERING BRIGHT STRIP
1. Check to see that each single run has a terminal block,
end cap, and junction box attached.
2. Check to assure transformer has proper secondary
voltage of 24 volts or 12 volts and proper wattage rating
(i.e., 480 watts for a 24V Brite Strip run), and circuit
breaker on the secondary side.
3. Run 12 gauge lead wire from Brite Strip to transformer.
Check all connections and clearances. Plug or wire
transformer into 110 volt.
4. This product may represent a possible shock or fire hazard
if improperly installed. Install in accordance with current
local codes, and/or the current National Electric Code.
The snap-in choice for a high output
linear light fixture. Versatile design
accommodates both festoon incandescent and
Xenon bulbs, and halogen MR-11s. Parallel
wiring, flexibility, and field cutability make Brite
Strip the professionals choice for coves, display
cases, under cabinet lighting, shelf lighting,
architectural accents, and much more.
Its our brightest idea
for flexible linear lighting.
FESTOON BULBS
BL-24-5W
Incandescent, 24V, 5 Watt*
BL-12-5W
Incandescent, 12V, 5 Watt*
BL-24-10W
Incandescent, 24V, 10 Watt*
BL-12-10W
Incandescent, 12V, 10 Watt*
BLX-24-5W
Xenon, 24V, 5 Watt*
BLX-12-5W
Xenon, 12V, 5 Watt*
BLX-24-10W Xenon, 24V, 10 Watt*
BLX-12-10W Xenon, 12V, 10 Watt*
*Also available in frosted bulb
HMT-20W
Halogen, MR-11 design,
20 watt
BL-ADT Adapter.
Required
to mount halogen
MR-11 bulb into
Brite Strip sockets
LW-12G/WH 12 Gauge Lead Wire.
LW-12G/BK
To be used from Brite Strip to
transformer.
BL-005/WH
Brite Strip Nail Clips
BL-005/BK
(30 per bag)
BL-001/WH
Connector Assembly Kit:
BL-001/BK
Brite Strip Terminal Block,

Junction Box, and End Cap
BLF
Brite Strip Reflector
BLFAS
Brite Strip Fascia Extrusion
WH = White
BK = Black
MR-11
BL-ADT
Brite Strip
© 2008 National Specialty Lighting
I N S T A L L A T I O N
INSTRUCTIONS
B
RITE
S
TRIP
THE BRIGHTEST LOW-VOLTAGE
LIGHTING SOLUTION AVAILABLE!
Our 12 guage lead wire (LW-12G/WH/BK)
IS NOT UL Listed for use interior
to any wall, or attic, or outside building use.
A UL Listed Romex type product is normally
accepted for lead wire interior to walls or attics
in residential locations. Commercial applications
are generally more restrictive.
This lead wire IS normally acceptable for
interior use, external to walls and attics,
including cabinet sections accessible without the
use of a tool in residential locations.
CONSULT YOUR LOCAL BUILDING CODE & THE CURRENT NEC.
MAXIMUM LOAD OF 20 AMPS
9/08
NSL
A
RCHITECTURAL

AND
D
ECORATIVE

LIGHTING
www.nslusa.com