Solid Apollo RGB NeonMax 24V 85W Product Manual

Thank you for purchasing Solid Apollo's RGB NeonMax 24V 85W! The RGB NeonMax is a state-of-the-art Neon LED light that simulates the effect and look of traditional neon with a continuous, well-balanced light. This next-generation bendable RGB NeonMax projects a brightly lit output, offering optimum performance, energy efficiency, and effortless maintenance over traditional glass neon.

This user guide is intended to instruct and guide any user on how to properly cut the RGB NeonMax to length, re-power with a new power cable, and completely waterproof the connection.

Product Features

20ft Spool
Flexible & Cuttable
Side Bending
Cut Points Every 4 inches
Fully Dimmable
Features a 6.6ft Waterproof Cable with Female Barrel Connector
Low Voltage Product at 24V - 85W Per Spool
Fully Waterproof, Rated at IP67
Indoor / Outdoor Application
Product Comes Ready to Plug & Play
Perfect for Accent Lighting, Linear Lighting, and In-Wall Lighting

Manual Will Cover

Proper Cutting and Installation
Waterproofing and Configuration Process
Technical Information
Do's and Don'ts

Proper Cutting and Installation

This section will guide you on how to cut the RGB NeonMax, install a power/extension cable, and add an end cap for a complete, fully waterproof connection. For outdoor or high humidity applications, it is recommended to use waterproofing glue for all connections and allow a drying time of at least 24 hours before installing or using the RGB NeonMax.

Tools & Accessories Required

Sharp Metal Scissors or Shears (for cutting Neon at cut points)
5g Waterproofing Glue
Soldering Iron
15ft Waterproof RGB LED Strip Extension Cable
Cable End Cap for NeonMax 24V 85W
Box Knife or Blade

Step 1: Locate the Cut Points

Look on both sides of the RGB NeonMax for the side with a thin transparent line in the middle of the strip. This transparent line will guide you to the fixture's cut points. Within the transparent lines, you will see a distinctive small black line; this black line is your cut point.

Pro Tip: The RGB NeonMax has cut points every 3.9 inches. If you have difficulty seeing the cut points, measure 3.9 inches from the beginning of the Neon light, mark it with a marker, and cut there.

Step 2: Cutting the Cut Point

Imagine a line passing from one side of the RGB NeonMax to the other, with the center being the cut point symbol. Align scissors or shears over the cut point as straight as possible and cut through the RGB NeonMax.

Figure 1: Cut point detail

Figure 2: Cutting the RGB NeonMax at the cut point

Step 3: Exposing the Contacts

After cutting, you will notice the contacts are tucked inside the RGB NeonMax fixture. Use a box knife or blade to trim approximately 1/4 inch off the RGB NeonMax's sleeve, or just enough to clearly see the positive and RGB icons next to the contacts.

Please Note: Be very careful when trimming the sleeve. Do not cut all the way through to the strip. The RGB NeonMax's sleeve is soft and only requires the tip of the blade.

Figure 3: Exposing the contacts

Step 4: Insert Cable End Cap to Cable Wire

This is a crucial step: slide the Cable End Cap onto the cable wire before proceeding to the next step. Failure to do this will require re-doing the soldering process.

Figure 4: Sliding the Cable End Cap onto the wire

Step 5: Splicing Waterproof Cable Wires

When splicing your Waterproof Cable wires, ensure the positive and negative wires are cut to approximately 1/8 inch, or short enough to fit inside the Cable End Cap. Leaving the wires too long will prevent a proper waterproof seal and can cause the RGB NeonMax to fail over time due to debris and environmental exposure.

Figure 5: Correct wire length for splicing

Figure 6: Proper connection example

Step 6: Soldering Positive and Negative Wires

If using standard power cables (positive, red, green, and blue wires), pay close attention to which contact corresponds to the correct wire when soldering. The strip indicates each contact by icons printed next to them.

The example shown uses Solid Apollo's 15ft RGB Waterproof Cable, which has red, green, blue, and white stripes along the RGB and positive wires respectively for identification. When using a similar cable with a barrel connector, double-check that you are connecting the correct wire to the correct contact to avoid re-soldering.

Figure 7: Identifying contacts on the strip

Figure 8: Soldering connections with a striped cable

Step 7: Waterproof Seal - Cable End Cap

Before completing the waterproof seal, test your connections to ensure the strip lights properly. Once confirmed, apply a small amount of 5g Waterproofing glue inside the Cable End Cap. Slide the end cap over the connection and the beginning of the strip until snug.

Please Note: Allow the unit to dry for at least 24 hours before installing or using the RGB NeonMax.

Figure 9: Applying waterproofing glue to the Cable End Cap

Step 8: Waterproof Seal - End Cap

Similar to Step 7, first test your connections. Once the strip lights properly, apply a small amount of 5g Waterproofing glue inside the End Cap. Slide the end cap over the end of the strip until snug.