The first step in designing your Kable Lite system is to determine what it is you are trying to light. You will need to decide where the pendants or elements should be installed to put light where you want it. Determine the cable separation of the run. Generally, the higher the ceiling, the wider the cable separation can be.
We recommend the following:
Different fixtures have different cable separation requirements, so make sure the fixtures you've chosen are compatible with the cable separation.
The second step is to draw your Kable Lite run. Remember, Kable Lite is designed to make straight lines and simple turns. The cables must be placed so they pass over the locations of all the fixtures. Kable Lite surface transformers and power feed canopies have 24" feeds, so your Kable Lite run must pass within two feet of the junction box. Determine how many feet of cable you'll need.
Finally, add up the wattage of the lamps you'll be using on the system; this will help you select a transformer. A remote transformer with power feed canopy provides the cleanest look, but the remote transformer must be installed in an accessible, remote location. The surface transformer simply mounts to a nearby junction box. Kable Lite power feed canopies and surface transformers have 24' feeds; if this drop is shorter than you require, or if you prefer the look of hardware, you'll need optional hard wire feeds. We recommend putting a pair of turnbuckles on each side of the run for visual symmetry. You will not need to add supports to your run unless it's long (over twenty feet) or has heavier elements (such as glass pendants.)
We recommend the following:
| Ceiling height | Cable separation not to exceed |
| 8' | 3.5" |
| 9' | 5.5" |
| 10' | 8" |
Different fixtures have different cable separation requirements, so make sure the fixtures you've chosen are compatible with the cable separation.
The second step is to draw your Kable Lite run. Remember, Kable Lite is designed to make straight lines and simple turns. The cables must be placed so they pass over the locations of all the fixtures. Kable Lite surface transformers and power feed canopies have 24" feeds, so your Kable Lite run must pass within two feet of the junction box. Determine how many feet of cable you'll need.
Finally, add up the wattage of the lamps you'll be using on the system; this will help you select a transformer. A remote transformer with power feed canopy provides the cleanest look, but the remote transformer must be installed in an accessible, remote location. The surface transformer simply mounts to a nearby junction box. Kable Lite power feed canopies and surface transformers have 24' feeds; if this drop is shorter than you require, or if you prefer the look of hardware, you'll need optional hard wire feeds. We recommend putting a pair of turnbuckles on each side of the run for visual symmetry. You will not need to add supports to your run unless it's long (over twenty feet) or has heavier elements (such as glass pendants.)
