Fibre optic
lighting is a way of carrying light from a lightsource
to a required location without generating heat.
Colours and special effects can also be achieved
that would otherwise be impossible using conventional
lighting. As this technology is totally safe and
extremely flexible, a whole new world of lighting
possibility is available to the domestic market.
Lightsource
The lightsource emits the
light and channels it down the fibres, as well
as controlling the colour options. It is the only
part of the Optic Lighting™ kit that contains
any electricity. Supplied with 2 household plugs
(1 to control on/off, 1 to control colour change
on/off), it operates using a 100W Tungsten Halogen
lamp that lasts up to 2,000 hours. The lightsource
is supplied with an outdoor weather shield that
can be used to mount the light source externally.
This is the only part of the system that requires
any maintenance (ie. to change the lamp).
Fibres
Each kit comes complete with a fixed
length of 21 metres of fibre cable that can be
cut into a maximum number of 7 sections of varying
lengths to suit your individual application (eg.
1 x 6m, 3 x 3m, 3 x 2m OR 1 x 5m, 2x 4m, 2 x 3m,1
x 2m etc). Each fibre cable carries the light
from the lightsource and emits it at the end point.
The fibre cable is extremely safe as it carries
no electricity.
Fittings
Supplied in the kit are 7 high quality
stainless steel walk-over, paver fittings that
have been designed to be installed in floors,
to project spots of light onto a wall, or as guidance
lighting in both indoor and outdoor environments.
The stainless steel finish ensures durability
and suits the look and feel of any traditional
or contemporary setting. A glass diffuser lens
within the fitting helps to produce a soft glow
of light.
Three
Step Installation Overview
01
Step One
Decide on the relative positions of the lightsource
and fittings, measuring the length of fibre required
to run from the lightsource to each fitting location
(ensuring that the total length does not exceed
21 metres). Cut the fibres to the lengths required.
02
Step Two
Strip the black PVC outer off the ends of the fibre
closest to the lightsource and clamp all the fibres
together in the common end. Fix the common end into
the lightsource.
03
Step Three
Drill holes in the floor and feed the fibres up
and into the back of the fittings. Push the fittings
back down into the hole and switch the light source
on.
You
will need: Cable snips, Stanley knife,
Screwdriver, Drill.
Requirements:
1 x 240V electrical supply. The lightsource
comes fitted with one household plug.
Important
to note: For even illumination, keep
fibre lengths below 10m. NEVER MOUNT THE LIGHTSOURCE
UNDERWATER.
Kit
Components
1 x 100w
lightsource
1 x 21m reel of 6mm diameter plastic fibre
7 x paver fittings
Lightsource
(Dimensions)
Optic
Lighting Ltd reserve the right to modify product
contents/any specification
without prior notice.
