RECESSED 1005
Installation Instructions
#CH-R-1005-KIT-XX
Channel Cutting Instructions
Safety
Wear proper gloves, safety glasses, and an apron or long sleeve shirt to protect from aluminum
shavings while cutting Quantum Channel.
Recommended Tools
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Miter Saw/Chop Saw
Saw Blade rated for cutting aluminum (96-tooth blade or
higher)
Painters or Masking Tape
Tape Measure
Marker
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Safety Glasses
Work Gloves
Work Apron/Long Sleeve Shirt (for protection against
aluminum shavings)
Canned Air/Air Compressor
Optional: Fine File (for filing cut aluminum end)
Cutting Quantum RECESSED 1005 Channel
1. Decide on Length to Cut
The LED tape light that comes with the CH-R-1005-KIT-XX has a cut length of 1-31/32 in. This is your limitation
in cutting the channel, so be sure to select a channel cut length with a 1-31/32 inch increment so that the LED
tape light fits perfectly inside the channel and no dark spots/shadows are visible on the ends.
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2. Prepare Lens for Cutting
Insert and snap down the plastic lens into the channel 7/16 in. from the
edge of the channel. The end caps for the CH-R-1005-KIT-XX have an
alignment edge that intrudes into the lens groove by 7/32 in. on each side.
You must account for this on both sides of the lens for both end caps to fit
flush.
Pro Tip! For installing a two pieces of CH-R-1005-KIT-XX that will butt up
next to each other, cut the frosted lens to where it is flush on the side that
will be butting up. You only need to cut the lens 7/32 in. short on the sides
that will be using end caps.
3. Measure, Tape and Mark
Measure out the length you want to cut and add the thickness of your saw
blade to the overall measured length. For example: If your cut is 12 in. and
your blade is 1/16 in. thick, then cut at 12-1/16 in. for the perfect cut.
Wrap both the channel and lens with masking/painters tape to hold them
together and protect them from scratching by the saw blade. Mark on top of
the tape with a marker where you want to make your cut.
4. Cut
SLOWLY make your cut along your measured mark (on top of the tape) for a
smooth cut end. Use at least a 96-tooth saw blade rated for cutting the aluminum
channel. You may need to use a fine file to smooth the cut ends.
5. Clean-Up
Use canned air or an air compressor to clean all the aluminum shavings from
your cut piece of channel.
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Recessed Mounting Instructions
Safety
Recommended Tools
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Phillips Head Screwdriver
Butt Splices/Wire Nuts
Wire Stripper Crimper Tool
Power Drill
1/4 inch Drill Bits
Diamond Saw Blade & Grinder (for
recessing in stone, concrete or brick)
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Router (for recessing in wood)
Optional: Desired Screws (for recessing in wood, stone,
concrete or brick)
Optional: Desired Glue for securing channel to wood, stone, etc.
Optional: Crimping Electrical Pliers (for Butt Splices)
Optional: Low Voltage Wire
Recessed Mounting Quantum RECESSED 1005 Channel
1. Cut Recess Groove
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For Concrete, Stone, Brick or Wood Surface Installation: Cut a 10/16 inch wide by 1/2 inch deep groove for
the Quantum Channel to recess into. You will need to use your desired screws or desired glue to secure the
channel into the recessed groove.
For cutting into a Concrete, Stone or Brick surface: Use a Diamond Saw Blade with a Grinder.
For cutting into a Wood surface: Use a Router.
2. Drill Hole for Wire
Drill a 1/4 inch hole into the aluminum channel for the low voltage wire.
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3. Install Inspire High Density LED Tape Light
Feed the crystal clear wire on the LED tape light through the 1/4 inch hole. Peel off the adhesive on the back of
the LED tape light and stick it down inside the channel and center it if possible.
4. Install End Caps
Screw on the end caps to both ends of the channel.
5. Install Frosted Lens
Press and snap in the frosted lens.
6. Run Low Voltage Wire to 24V DC Driver
Option 1: Run the 10 foot crystal clear wire on the LED tape light
to your 24V driver and wire it in.
Option 2: Run at least an 18 AWG low voltage wire from the 24V
driver to your channel and use butt splices to connect the low
voltage wire to the crystal clear wire. If the remote driver is more
than 30 feet away please contact our Design Department (call 832717-2710) so we can recommend the correct size wire to use.
Pro Tip! The positive (hot wire) wire is marked with a white line on
the crystal clear wire.
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Phone: (832) 717-2710
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7. Put Glue into Recess Groove
Use glue that is suitable for your application and recessed
surface. Put your desired glue inside the groove and be
careful to not put too much or else the glue will expand and
get on the frosted lens side of the CH-R-1005-KIT-XX.
8. Tuck-in Wire and Press Quantum Channel into Groove
Tuck-in the low voltage wire and press the Quantum Channel into the groove where you put in the glue.
9. Secure and Let the Glue Dry
Depending on the glue you may need to tape down the recessed channel with painters/masking tape while the
glue dries and cures. Once it has properly dried you can remove the tape.
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