Installation Best-Practices
To achieve optimal boundary marking and illumination, TraxEyeTM Marker Studs should be placed on all sides of the area to be illuminated, if possible. There should be no more than five (5) meters between each stud.

In the case of a cycling path or walking trail, for instance, TraxEyeTM Marker Studs are generally installed in pairs with a single marker stud being placed on each side of the pathway. Each such pairing of TraxEyeTM Marker Studs is referred to as an illumination point. As the installation of illumination points proceeds along the path, care should be taken to follow the "Five Meter Rule" in order to maintain the effectiveness of the TraxEyeTM Safety Illumination System at night and in low-light conditions.

Anchoring
The TraxEyeTM Safety Illumination System is quite simple to install. In most cases, all that is required is a nylon or rubber mallet along with the unit's anchoring pin. A strong exterior epoxy should be applied to the base of The TraxEyeTM Marker Stud prior to anchoring, regardless of the surface type. A mastic is highly recommended. The adhesive is required to minimize dislocation or removal of the TraxEyeTM Marker Stud due to vandalism, exposure to the elements, or the accelerated wear normally associated with high-traffic public areas, whether indoors or outdoors.

Surface Types
The most common surface types for installing the TraxEyeTM Safety Illumination System are tarmac, wood, brick, concrete, mud, sand, and gravel. Out of these, special consideration should be given to the following:

Hard Surfaces (e.g. Brick and Concrete)
To prevent damage to the anchoring pin and the TraxEyeTM Marker Stud during installation, a 3mm pilot hole should be drilled prior to installation to accommodate the anchoring pin. This can be quickly and easily accomplished using an ordinary electric hammer-drill and masonry bit.

Loose Surfaces (e.g. Mud, Sand, and Gravel)
Mud, sand, and gravel paths are unsuitable surfaces on which to mount a TraxEyeTM Marker Stud. In order to use the TraxEyeTM Safety Illumination System on these surfaces, stakes or fixing posts should first be installed. Then, install the TraxEyeTM Marker Stud to the stake or fixing post.