Maro takes a different approach to the up/down wall light: insteadof one lens at each end it uses a column of small apertures eight 1W LEDs across a218mm body so the wall picks up a series of narrow beams rather than a singlewash. On a textured surface such as render, stone or brick that reads as a pattern oflight and shadow, which is the reason to choose it over a plain twin-beam fitting.

The choice to make: 240V or 12V

• 240V wires straight to mains, no driver required.
• 12V requires a 12V DC LED driver and must neverbe connected directly to 240V.

Output is identical between them; only the wiring differs. Note that Maro isnot dimmable in either version, so if a dimmed facade is part of thebrief this is the wrong fitting.

Where it works

• Textured render, stone and brick the multi-beam pattern needs a surface to fall on.
• Feature walls and entries where a plain wash would look flat.
• Sheltered outdoor walls IP54, so eaves and porches rather than full exposure.

Specifying it

Tri-colour selectable 3000K, 4000K or 5500K in black or white powder-coatedaluminium, 218 80 50mm, CRI above 80. Because the effect dependson the beams grazing a surface, mount it close to the wall face rather than on aproud plinth. For the 12V version size the driver to the whole circuit, stay within25m of the driver and 5% of nominalsupply. Licensed electrician only.

Supplied by Lights For You ask us whether your wall texture suits the multi-beam effect.

Earthing and protection class

This listing sells more than one supply, and the earthing requirement is not the same on both. Check which part number you are wiring before you start.

• HV3697T-BLK-240V, HV3697T-WHT-240V run on 240 V AC mains and are Protection Class 1 an earth is required at the fitting. Havit’s installation sheet has the installer connect the earth conductor first, then live and neutral.
• HV3697T-BLK-12V, HV3697T-WHT-12V run on 12 V DC and are Protection Class 3 no earth is required at the fitting. The isolation comes from the LED driver rather than from an earth conductor, and these part numbers must never be connected directly to 240 V.

Questions

Can Maro be dimmed?

No. Neither the 240V nor the 12V version is dimmable. If you needa dimmable up/down fitting, choose one specified as Triac dimmable instead.

Does the 12V version need a driver?

Yes, a 12V DC LED driver sized for the total load of the circuit.It must never be connected directly to 240V that destroys the fitting and voids thewarranty.

Why choose Maro over a normal up/down light?

For the pattern. Eight small beams across a textured wall createlight-and-shadow detail that a single wide wash does not. On a flat painted wall theeffect is much less pronounced, so it rewards a surface with texture.

Is it bright enough as the only light on a wall?

Maro is a decorative and accent fitting at roughly 220lm perdirection, not a floodlight. For task-level brightness at an entry, pair it with ahigher-output fitting or a downlight over the door.

Does it take globes?

No. The LEDs are integrated and not replaceable, so there isnothing to buy separately.