| MONORAIL / QUICK CONNECT OVERVIEW - design considerations |
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TOTAL THE WATTAGE REQUIRED PER RUN |
| At 12 volts, 300 watts is the maximum draw allowable. At 24 volts, 600 watts is the maximum draw allowable. Exceeding the maximum draw allowable would overload the system. (If rail run length is longer than 16 ft consult for run length considerations) |
| SELECT A TRANSFORMER |
Electronic: 150 or 250 watt (Small, quiet, well suited for smaller runs)
Magnetic: (high wattage capacity, heavy duty)
Magnetic transformers have larger capacities and minimize voltage drop. Locate transformer within 10 feet of junction box to avoid voltage drop (use 10 AWG wire minimum). |
| LAYING OUT THE MONORAIL DESIGN |
| Use rope, chalk or string on floor level, or a scale drawing with string to estimate rail needs. Broad curves work best (12” min radius). When working with curves, we recommend ordering up to 25% more rail than estimated to compensate for in-field design adjustments during installation. The rail should pass under or near a junction box. |
| SELECTING A POWER FEED |
| Power feeds are available with surface mount transformers or with slim-profile canopies that mount to a J-box for remote transformer installations. |
| MOUNTING |
| Determine the ceiling type. Select standoffs that match the height of the power feed component. Use (3) supports minimum for an 8ft section & (2) for a 4ft section. |
| JOINING RAIL SECTIONS |
“I” connectors can be either conductive or non conductive. Non-conductive I-connectors may be used to electrically separate two runs without any visible separation to the design. Other available connectors include an X-connector,
L-connector, T-connector, Ceiling-to-Wall connector, and a Variable Angle connector. These may be used to achieve a variety of distinctive designs. |
| QUICK CONNECT |
| Quick Connect Fixtures and Pendants allow for an extensive selection of glass and metal elements to complement the MONORAIL design. All Quick Connect elements require an LM-QADP adapter. |
| TIPS |
Rails are supplied with end caps . System may be dimmed with a dimmer appropriate for the transformer type
(IE: electronic or magnetic). Custom length suspensions are possible by the use of cables or suspension rods. Sloped ceilings use cable power feed wires. Shaping rail before mounting on the ceiling allows you to determine the best location for standoffs. Hand bending of small curves is acceptable, while larger and more intricate curves should be done with the bending matching (HM-BM).
Chrome rail should be wiped down after installation (and before powering up) to remove excessive finger prints
Remember, the low voltage MONORAIL has a capacity of 300 watts on a 12 volt system or 600 watts on a 24 volt
system.
The “dead” I-Connector is a useful part. Using this part allows you to connect long runs together of more than 300
watts (12 volt systems) or 600 watts (24 volt systems). Remember that each Quick Connect element requires a matching LM-QADP MONORAIL Quick Connect adapter. |
