Tools
No tools specified.
Parts
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Unpack the parts from the included zip-close anti-static bag.
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Make sure all parts are present. Depending on the specific lighting kit you purchased, there will be different numbers of light strips, connecting cables, and connecting adapters present.
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If you are going to mount the light strips, make sure you've checked that they fit into the space you intend to mount them before peeling the self-adhesive backing.
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Before mounting the strip, make sure the connecting wires from the light strip will reach either to the next strip in a chain, or to the power source.
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Make sure you're mounting the light strips to a smooth surface, and that the surface is dry and free of dust and dirt.
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When you're ready to mount the light strip, carefully peel the adhesive backing, mount the strip, and press firmly and evenly to make sure the strip is securely attached.
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As a general rule, you should not remove and re-attach a light strip-- doing so will decrease the holding power of the adhesive.
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If mounting the light strip to a LEGO® creation, it's a good idea to first mount the strip itself to a 1x6 plate, then attach the 1x6 plate to your creation. This will allow you to re-position the strip by moving the 1x6 plate.
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Once the light strip is securely mounted, attach the connecting cable.
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Note that connecting cables can only be inserted one way-- the connecting plugs have ridges on the bottom, and the plugs should only be inserted ridge-side down.
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If a plug won't fit easily into a light strip connector, don't force it. Doing so will damage the plug and the connector.
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If you will be running wires through a structure or through a tight space, make sure you leave enough slack in the wire leading up to the light strip so the plug won't be pulled out or damaged by friction over time.
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If you are installing the light strip on a roof or other surface that will be opened or moved frequently, it's even more important to make sure you have enough slack.
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With some planning and a couple of test runs, the slack can be made to fold up beneath or into the space around it, so you won't see the wires in the final installation.
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If you need to remove a plug from a light strip, don't pull the plug out by pulling the wire-- doing so could cause the wires to break away from the plug or pull out of the plug.
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To remove a plug, pinch its tabs gently with your finger and pull straight out, pulling from the tabs and not the wire.
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If a light strip pulls away from its mounting over time, it can be re-attached using double-sided tape or a small amount of glue appropriate for the material the strip is mounted to.
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Note that using glue may leave residue if the light strip ever needs to be removed, or may make removal of the strip difficult or impossible without damaging the strip.
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Once all of your light strips have been mounted and connected with cables, attach one end of the string of light strips to a 5V DC power source such as our 3AA battery pack.
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Your lights should light up, and you should have a beautiful creation!
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