This is a general guide designed to help you create a TECH Wall MonoRail system. Before you begin, you will need a rough plan of the lighting required for your project or a list of the pieces your client has requested. If you have any questions that are not answered by this tutorial, please call our knowledgeable customer service team at 866.203.5392.
Process overview
- Use this guide to help you select the appropriate system, elements, and options for your job.
- Use the hyperlinks contained on this page to determine the exact part numbers of the TECH Lighting products required for the project
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PDF GUIDE FOR BULDING A WALL MONORAIL SYSTEM
Checklist:
- Transformer
- Power Feed Canopy (for Remote Transformer)
- End or Center Power Feed (for Surface Transformer)
- Isolating Connectors (if necessary)
- Standoffs (one for every three feet of run)
- Wall MonoRail
- End Caps
- Elements
- Accessories and Optical Controls (available on each product)
- Lamps - if not included with elements, lamps must not exceed maximum wattage of element or accessory
- Make sure all finishes match and computer numbers end with Z (Antique Bronze), C (Chrome), G (Gold) or (S) Satin Nickel.
STEP ONE: DESIGN YOUR WALL MONORAIL SYSTEM
The first step in designing your Wall MonoRail system is to determine what it is you are trying to light. You’ll need to decide where the heads should be installed to put light where you want it. See Heads thumbnails of all available fixtures. Refer to the indicated spec sheets for detailed specifications, including lamp type and maximum wattage. Choose your fixtures then add accessories if desired. We offer a broad range of colorful and decorative accessories and functional optical controls.
A. ELEMENTS (Heads):
1. Choose elements from TECH Lighting Low Voltage heads.
2. Click here to choose part number(s) for low-voltage heads.
3. Choose Accessories and Optical Controls, if desired. Accessories and Optical Controls
are available on each model, where applicable.
4. Choose lamps, 12 or 24 volt, that do not exceed maximum wattage of element or accessory.
B. FINISH:
Choose finish of system and make sure all components are specified as such.
C. DRAWING:
Draw in your Wall MonoRail run. Remember, Wall MonoRail can be shaped by hand to follow
architectural details, curved wall, or soffit. Your Wall MonoRail run should be placed so that it
runs directly in front of the junction box if using a remote transformer or within two feet of
the junction box if using a surface transformer. Add a pair of end caps to each end of the run
for an elegant finishing touch.
D. LENGTH:
1. Measure length of Wall MonoRail run.
2. Click here to choose quantity and length of Wall MonoRail required.
3. Specify one pair of End Caps for each open end of run. Click here for End Caps.
4. Determine number of Standoffs, one for every three feet of run. Click here for Standoffs.
STEP TWO: ADD POWER AND HARDWARE TO COMPLETE THE SYSTEM
A. REMOTE TRANSFORMER:
1. Add up the wattages of the lamps you'll be using on the system: this will help you select a
transformer. A remote transformer with power feed canopy provides the cleanest look, but
the remote transformer must be installed in an accessable, remote location.
2. Click here to choose a Remote Transformer:
a. Magnetic or electronic
b. 12 volt or 24 volt
c. *Output wattage
d. Single or dual-feed
3. Click here to choose a Power Feed Canopy, single or dual feed.
OR
SURFACE TRANSFORMER:
4. Add up the wattages of the lamps you'll be using on the system: this will help you select a
transformer. A surface transformer simply mounts to a junction box and requires end or
center power feed connectors to bring power from the transformer to the run.
5. Click here to choose a Surface Transfomer:
a. Magnetic or electronic
b. 12 volt or 24 volt
c. *Output wattage
d. Single
6. Click here to choose a Center Power Feed or End Power Feed Connector
*Wattage of the transformer must meet or exceed wattage of lamps calculated previously.
7. If powering system with more than one transformer, add Isolating Connectors to isolate the
feeds from each other. Click here for Isolating Connectors.
B. MOUNTING:
Next, add standoffs. You'll need one standoff for every three feet of Wall MonoRail. The
power feed counts as a support, so begin adding standoffs three feet from the power feed.
Click here to select Standoffs. Refer to Length section above for quantity.
C. SPECIAL:
This outline covers only the most common Wall MonoRail applications. For other Wall MonoRail system options, call us at 866.203.5392.
D. CHECKLIST:
Make sure your bill of materials include:
- Transformer
- Power Feed Canopy (for Remote Transformer)
- End or Center Power Feed (for Surface Transformer)
- Isolating Connectors (if necessary)
- Standoffs (one for every three feet of run)
- Wall MonoRail
- End Caps
- Elements
- Accessories and Optical Controls (available on each product)
- Lamps - if not included with elements, lamps must not exceed maximum wattage of element
or accessory
- Make sure all finishes match and computer numbers end with Z (Antique Bronze), C (Chrome), G (Gold) or (S) Satin Nickel.
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