GE Contour Data Sheet
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1. E Lighting Solutions The GE brand and logo are trademarks of the General Electric Company 2011 GE Lighting Solutions Information provided is subject to change without notice All values are design or typical values when measured under laboratory conditions SIGNO25 R1203102. Light Guide Lighting Solutions Forming Instructions Tetra Contour LED Lighting System GEXNLG15 GERDXNLG15 GEPOXNLG15 GEYAXNLG15 GELGXNLG15 GEGLXNLG15 GEBLXNLG15 lt i Preparation 2 Mark the light guide at the required length adding 0 5 in 13mm for every 16 in 406mm to account for shrinkage during the forming process Silicone Bend Aid J 3 Cut the light guide to the required length using a O Fill the entire light guide channel with the GEXNBA hacksaw chop saw cross cut or veneer blade only Silicone Bend Aid s and press into place Bend Aid band saw or other appropriate plastic cutting tool must be installed prior to heating and forming NOTE The GEXNBA Silicone Bend Aid is reusable CAUTION DO NOT heat and form the light guide with the light engine installed imagination at work Installation Guide Sia Heating and Forming For large bends use either an industrial oven or heating blanket Bend Type Minimum Bend Radius For small bends use a heat gun Planar 0 5 in 13mm CAUTION Avoid direct contact between hot materials and Inside Corner 1 0 in 25mm exposed skin or combustibles Use heat resistant gloves while Outside Corner 1 5 in 38mm heating and or handling any hot materials CAUTION DO NOT use an open flame to heat the light guide Option A Large Bends Option B Small Bends Preheat the heating equipment to Part 1 Move the section back and Part 2 The wor
3. kable forming time is 300 F 149 C Heat light guides forth while rotating about the about 2 3 minutes The light guide approximately 6 15 minutes until diameter until it is soft and pliable must remain in the desired position soft and pliable Bend the light Gently bend to the desired angle until completely cooled See the chart guide over a printed pattern routed above for minimum bend radius NOTE It is recommended to use a heat deflecting shield to distribute the heat evenly template or use free forming A clean flat insulated surface wood or laminated countertop will help to guidelines prevent twisting or bowing See the NOTE Avoid localized overheating chart above for minimum bend radius that may result in distortion or guidelines damage i e bubbling of the light guide Allow the light guide to cool by natural convection or lightly forced cool air i e fan Remove the Bend Aids for reuse In order to remove any minor surface flaws perform a light sanding using 400 grit sandpaper Flared or deformed ends can be trimmed The light guide is now ready for light engine installation NOTE DO NOT remove the Bend Aids until the light guide has completely cooled NOTE DO NOT subject heated light guide to freezing or quenching in water GE Lighting Solutions e 1 888 MY GE LED e www gelightingsolutions com 1 888 69 43 533 GE Lighting Solutions is a subsidiary of the General Electric Company Tetra is a trademark of G
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