Data Sheet

Lighting Solutions

Light Guide

Forming Instructions

(GEXNLG15, GERDXNLG15, GEPOXNLG15, GEYAXNLG15, GELGXNLG15,

GEGLXNLG15, GEBLXNLG15)

Tetra

Contour

LED Lighting System

Remove the protective ﬁlm from the light guide.

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.

Cut the light guide to the required length using a

hacksaw, chop saw (cross cut or veneer blade only),

band saw, or other appropriate plastic cutting tool.

Fill the entire light guide channel with the GEXNBA

Silicone Bend-Aid(s) and press into place. Bend-Aid

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.

Step 1:

Preparation

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Silicone Bend-Aid

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GE Light Guide Forming Instructions Lighting Solutions Tetra Contour ® LED Lighting System (GEXNLG15, GERDXNLG15, GEPOXNLG15, GEYAXNLG15, GELGXNLG15, GEGLXNLG15, GEBLXNLG15) Step 1: Preparation 1 Remove the protective film from the light guide. 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.
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Installation Guide Step 2: Heating and Forming Bend Type For large bends, use either an industrial oven or heating blanket. For small bends, use a heat gun. Planar Inside Corner Outside Corner CAUTION: Avoid direct contact between hot materials and exposed skin or combustibles. Use heat resistant gloves while heating and/or handling any hot materials. Minimum Bend Radius 0.5 in. (13mm) 1.0 in. (25mm) 1.5 in. (38mm) CAUTION: DO NOT use an open flame to heat the light guide.