2) Pick the focal points (areas you want to be the center of attraction) a large tree, statue, fountain, etc. Choose no more than two and use the remaining lighting as accents (path lights, wall brackets, step lighting, etc.)

3) Select fixtures and locate them on your plan - path lights, well accents, spot lights, accent lights, etc.

4) Select location of transformer. Connect all fixtures and use graph to calculate the total lengths of wire required. (250W Max. on any length of 12 gauge cable).

5) Example Calculation:                                                                  

6) When using an outdoor receptacle, hang transformer at least 12" above the ground. Knockouts are provided in the transformer case if direct wiring is required. Attach cable and adjust photo control so that it will not be affected by artificial light.

7) Lay all fixtures on the ground at locations on graph paper. Run cable above ground by each fixture. Cable can be left on the surface, covered with mulch, buried underground or stapled to trees or fences. No need for expensive installation costs.

8) Attach fixtures by cutting through main cable. Insert both ends of cable into fixture post and connect to socket with wire-nuts, (or) cut a 3' section of cable, make wire-nut connection to socket and use the 9380 cable connector to splice the main cable. With this method, fixture can be moved in any direction if it is not in the desired location.

9) Before you bury the cable or secure the fixtures, turn on the transformer at night and reposition fixtures if necessary for optimum effect. The safe, shock-free 12 volt system is easy to disconnect and relocate fixtures or to adjust the aiming angle without any concerns about shock hazards.

10) Slice through the sod with a spade or make a trough in the mulch to run the cable. Force the cable into the spade opening with a wooden stick to avoid damaging the wire, or cover the cable with mulch.

11) Press the fixture stake into the spade opening until the post rests at ground level. Secure the base to a deck, wall, fence or tree with screws for a hidden cable, or break away tabs for surface mounting wiring.