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GENERAL GUIDE - INSTALLATION

1A. Determine where your devices will be located and mark those locations. (These are the locations where the FlatWire Ready® Connectors or Lighting Devices will be installed)

1B. Draw the path for the FlatWire from one FlatWire Ready® Connector to the next. (Using a laser level is a preferred method for accuracy and time)

2A. Hold the FlatWire Ready® Spray Adhesive (use of any other spray adhesive will void FlatWire warranty) 6-8 inches from the surface and spray along the path where the FlatWire will be installed. Spray pattern should be at least 3 inches wide. Wait approximately one minute before applying FlatWire. Note: If only paint is to be used in concealment, spray adhesive directly onto the wire.

2B. Place FlatWire to adhesive path. Start from FlatWire Ready® Connector #1 and work to the marked location of FlatWire Ready® Connector #2. Make sure all edges of the wire are secured tightly against the surface. Smooth out the FlatWire with your hand or a blunt non-metallic object. This should remove any wrinkles, folds, or air pockets in the FlatWire. To change directions simply fold the FlatWire at a right angle bend. Be sure to spray adhesive inside the folded joints to adhere FlatWire to itself. After fold, continue along adhesive path to the location of connector #2.

3A. Attach the FlatWire Ready® Connectors to FlatWire. (See specific application for more detailed connector instructions.) Connect all devices to connectors and test to make sure they are working properly prior to concealment.

4A. Apply FlatWire Ready® Mesh Tape over the FlatWire ensuring a tight bond. At all bends, extend the mesh beyond the FlatWire by 1". Note: Do not overlap mesh tape. This will add thickness and make concealment more difficult.

4B. Apply concealing compound over FlatWire Ready® Mesh Tape.

4C. Sand the compound to blend with surrounding surface. Once final coat is dry, simply paint or wallpaper to make it disappear.

4D. Wait 24 Hours for concealment to cure. Connect system and Enjoy.