LED Installation Guide

LED Module Installation in Channel Letters

Installing LED modules in a channel letter is as simple as peeling film off mounting tape and firmly pressing modules into position.  Note: Surface should be clean, dry, and oil-free.

Tools Required

• Wire Stripper/Crimper
• Drill With 1/2" Bit
• Optional:  Caulking Gun (if you intend to silicon LED modules)
   

Materials You Will Need

• 18 AWG Stranded Wire
• Splice or Butt Connectors
• 1/2" Neoprene Bushings
• Fasteners for Power Supply
• Optional:  Silicon Sealant
   

Determining How Many and Where LED Modules Should Be Placed

Our LED modules are designed to cover a stroke width of 4" in a channel letter with a depth of 4" to 8".  Therefore, letters with a stroke of 4" should require a single row of LED modules.

In 5" to 6" letters LED modules may be staggered.

6" to 8" letters require 2 rows of LED modules.

9" to 12" letters require 3 rows of LED modules.

The actual number of rows may vary depending upon the font used.  You may email us your layout and we will calculate required materials for the job.  It's really easy!

Note:  A small bead of 100% silicon sealant (we prefer clear) may be applied between the side of the LED module and the back surface of the letter.  We highly recommend doing this as it takes very little time and material and ensures a maximum bond.

Fig. 1 Example of 24" channel letter with 4" stroke with 1 row of LED modules

Once LED modules are installed the secondary output from the power supply may be connected.

Letters can be connected to power supply in parallel using butt connectors.  Be sure to cap off open end of rows.

Fig. 2  Sample sign layout and connections

Note:  All LED modules operate on 12VDC.  All color modules can be connected to the same power supply.  Colors can be mixed on the same power supply.  Different colors can be connected to the same power supply and mixed on the same power supply output.