Product Tips and Glossary

Hanging a Chandelier One of the most beautiful, elegant and dainty form of lighting is chandelier lighting. A chandelier of the right kind and size can add a whole new dimension to a room. There is no doubt that a chandelier light adds to the elegance of a room. For the chandelier lighting to have the right impact on the room and its décor, the chandelier light must be hung properly. Here are a few tips to follow while hanging a chandelier light: A chandelier being hung in the dinning room must be placed in the middle of the dinning table and the room. It is best to buy a chandelier that is about a foot smaller that your dinning table. It must be placed at a distance of at about 48 inches from the edges of the room. If your ceiling is 8 feet high then the chandelier should be hung about 30 to34 inches above the dinning table. Light from the chandelier bulbs that are just above a person can be hot and uncomfortable. Do not use bulbs with high wattage, as they will cause excessive heat. Use a wall dimmer to control the intensity of light and to set the mood. Placing a chandelier in a lobby or foyer is an excellent way of demarking the interior of the house from the exterior. While fixing a chandelier in the foyer hang it at a height that it illuminates stairways clearly. Chandeliers hung in the lobby can be broad and longer than ones used in dinning rooms. Conceal the wire or chain of the chandelier with some pretty fabric. Use fabric that is thrice as long as the chain and it will give the chain a beautiful bunched up appearance. If you are finding it difficult to hang the chandelier ask your electrician to install it. How to Order Ambiance Linear Lighting Once you have selected the appropriate wattage lamps and lampholder to be used in your light application, you are ready to prepare the bill of materials. Example: 9732 lamp with 9428-15 lampholder. Determine length of surface to light referred to as a "run". Convert the measurement of the run to inches for easy calculations. Example: 12' run = 144". SPACING: For general task illumination space lampholders 6" on center. CABLE: Determine the length of cable required based ON THE TOTAL LENGTH OF ALL RUNS. Additional cable may be necessary, depending upon transformer location. Example: 144" + 24" from run to transformer = 168" of cable. Note: Using 10/2 105 C cable (indoors only) the maximum wattage per run is limited to 300w for 12v or 500w for 24v applications. (For outdoor use, special 12v 105C cable (9373) must be used. Note: Additional protection may be required when running cable behind a wall, check local codes. TRACK: Determine the number of track sections required based on the total length of all runs and cable length. Track sections are sold in 4' lengths and may be cut to desired size. Additional track may be required based on locations of transformer and cable length. Example: 168" divided by 48" (track sections) = 4'. LAMPHOLDERS: Divide the run by the spacing chosen. This will determine the number of lampholders needed. Example: 12' run = 144", 144" divided by 6" spacing = 24 lampholders. LAMPS: Depending upon lampholder selected, determine the number of lamps required per lampholder. Example: 9248 (two lamps per lampholder) = 48 Lamps. WARNING: Serious risk of fire exists when mixing 12v lamps with 24v transformers. TRANSFORMERS: Multiply the watts consumed per lamp by the number of lamps required for the specified run. This result will equate to the total number of watts consumed in the run which will then determine the transformer wattage size required. Example: 4.2w X 48 lamps = 201.6w. Therefore select 12v 300w transformer. Note: Electronic transformers should be operated between the specified rated wattage. Magnetic transformers should be operated between 50% and 100% of the rated wattage to assure maximum lamp life. Select additional components such as: mounting screws, track clips, connectors, sleeving, etc. as required.

HOW TO DETERMINE A BILL OF MATERIALS: Select the rail style of your choice. Sketch your layout and select your rail in linear feet. Include any necessary components, e.g. connectors, and caps, standoffs, etc. Determine and select the best method of supplying power to your rail. Select your luminaries whether directional lampholders, pendants, specialty fixtures, etc. Select the appropriate lamps and total the wattage. Once your total wattage is determined, choose the appropriate remote or surface mounted transformer. Install your system and enjoy the beauty of your new Ambiance Rx Lighting System.

HOW TO DETERMINE A BILL OF MATERIALS: Select the rail style of your choice. Sketch your layout and select your rail in linear feet. Include any necessary components, e.g., connectors, standoffs, etc. Determine and select the best method of supplying power to your rail. Select your luminaries whether directional lampholders or pendants. Select the appropriate lamps if not included. Install your system and enjoy the beauty and versatility of your new Ambiance Transitions Lighting System.