GE LineFit Light LED System Installation Guide
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1. Alternative fasten directly to rails LEDs face front of sign Align with lamp holder and insert into rail Extender mounting clips and extender rods Secure the Line Fit Light modules to the mounting rail Orient Line Fit Light modules so LEDs are facing using the extender mounting clips and extender rods front of sign then rotate and insert the two endcap Alternatively secure modules into lip with a self tapping fittings so they align with existing fluorescent lamp 6 M3 screw or 1 8 inch 3 175mm rivet holders O Push both ends of the mounting rail into existing 5 Continue installing Line Fit Light modules fluorescent lamp holders Electrical Connections 1 Connect modules together using twist on wire connectors Cap all exposed wires with appropriate end caps or in line IDC connectors Join white wires together and or apply electric grade non corrosive silicone for red striped wires together additional weather protection NOTE Additional supply wire may be necessary to bridge electrical connections N A nm SSC Black or blue 3 Wire AC line to LED driver s in accordance with the O Connect the red stripe wire from the first module to the applicable local state and country electrical codes red wire2. of the power supply Connect the white wire Connect black to black or brown white to white or from the first module to the black or blue wire of the blue and green to green using 18 AWG 0 82mm wire power supply connectors Reattach wire cover to power supply Retrofit Instructions 1 Existing Signs Only Prior to installation survey the site for information regarding power and accessibility inside and outside the building Ensure that the branch circuit supplying the existing transformer or ballast will be within the voltage ratings of the new LED power supply and have a current rating not exceeding 20A or that permitted by applicable local state or country electrical codes whichever is less 2 Existing Signs Only Remove the existing lighting equipment to be replaced such as neon tubing or fluorescent tubes and associated transformers and ballasts Care should be taken not to break the existing neon or fluorescent tubes NOTE Follow all federal and local regulations when disposing of neon tubing fluorescent tubes transformers and ballasts 3 Existing Signs Only If removal of the existing lighting equipment eliminates the disconnect switch as required by applicable local state or country electrical codes a new disconnect switch must be installed 4 Existing Signs Only Make sure the removal of lighting equipment does not compromise the integrity of the sign body i e water intrusion Fill in all holes 0 5 i
3. Canadian standard ICES 003 Ce DEFR de la classe A est conforme la NMB 003 du Canada imagination at work Components UL certified 18 AWG 0 82 mm supply wire UL certified 22 14 AWG 0 33 2 08 mm wire connectors or 18 14 AWG 0 82 2 08 mm inline IDC connectors 6x 75 inch M3 x 19mm self tapping screws Wiring end caps Tetra 24VDC power supply Line Fit Light end cap GEDSREC1 Q Tetra extender mounting clip and extender rod GEDSARC1 Tetra 8 ft mounting rail GEDSRLO8 Line Fit Light LED modules Installation Rail Length Requirements Old Fluorescent tube New LED retrofit aaka a le SKU Module Length Cut Rail Length GEF24T12xxxHOLED 2 ft 20 79 528 1mm GEF36T12xxxHOLED 3 ft 32 79 832 9mm GEF48T12xxxHOLED 4 ft 44 79 1137 7mm GEF60T12xxxHOLED 5 ft 56 79 1442 5mm GEF72T12xxxHOLED 6 ft 68 79 1747 3mm GEF84T12xxxHOLED 7 ft 80 79 2052 1mm ied GEF48T12xxxHOLED GEF96T12xxxHOLED 8 ft 92 79 2356 9mm GEF18T12xxxHOLED 1 5 ft 14 82 376 5mm 1 Read the product labels of the old fluorescent tubes GEF30T12xxxHOLED 2 5 ft 26 81 681 1mm to determine Line Fit Light length required to span GEF42T12xxxHOLED 35 ft 38 81 985 8mm height of sign based on table at right Measure and GEF64T12xxxHOLED 5 33 ft 60 81 1544 5mm cut Tetra mounting rail or other suitable mounting means to appropriate length to fit into sign
4. Check polarity connections Individual modules e Remove module and replace with another working module do not light Modules are dim e Ensure the overall length of the Tetra LED system does not exceed the maximum load e Ensure the length and gauge of the supply wire is equal to or below the recommended remote mounting distance Specifications Maximum Loading per Tetra 24 VDC Class 2 Power Supply 80W Dimming 20W Power Supply Power Supply 100W Power Supply 180W Power Supply Note Load shallnot Note Load shallnot Note Load shall not Note Load shall not exceed 3 8A per SKU Rating exceed 0 83A exceed 3 3A exceed 4 0A each of 2 output channels 14 modules 20 3 ft 6 19m Ce earn a ae 3 modules 12 modules 16 modules per output channel GEF12T12SGNHOLED 5 8W module 4 4 ft 1 33m 17 4 ft 5 30m 23 2 ft 7 07m 28 modules 40 6 ft 12 38m per power supply Maximum Remote Mounting Distance 18 AWG 0 82 mm 16 AWG 1 31 mm 14 AWG 2 08 mm 12 AWG 3 31 mm Supply Wire Supply Wire Supply Wire Supply Wire 20W Power Supply 120 ft 36 6m 80W Power Supply 20 ft 6 1m 25 ft 7 6m 35 ft 10 6m 40 ft 12 1m 100W Power Supply 20 ft 6 1m 25 ft 7 6m 35 ft 10 6m 40 ft 12 1m 180W Power Supply 20 ft 6 1m 25 ft 7 6m 35 ft 10 6m 40 ft 12 1m This product is intended solely for the use of non residential signage lighting and is not intended for use in any other applications Conforms to the following standards PSIE We CEON GE Lighting Sol
5. the manner intended by the manufacturer not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must If you have any questions contact the manufacturer accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation pen Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply Prepa re Electrical Wiring with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part Electrical Requirements 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide Limited to use in dry and damp locations reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio e The grounding and bonding of the LED Driver shall be done in accordance with National Electric Code NEC Article 600 Follow all National Electric Codes NEC and local codes e These products are only suitable for connection to a circuit communications Operation of this equipment in a residential from a Class 2 power source These products have not been area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the evaluated for use when connected to a power source that does user will be required to correct the interference at his own not comply with Class 2 voltage and energy limited supplies expense This Class A RFLD complies with the
6. GE Installation Guide Lighting Solutions GE Line Fit Light LED LFL LED Fluorescent Box Sign Retrofit LED Lighting System GEF12T12DHOLED GEF12T12SGNHOLED GEF12T12CWHOLED key D Daylight 6500K SGN Sign White 5400K CW Cool White 4100K BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully AX WARNING AVERTISSEMENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUES DE DECHARGES ELECTRIQUES e Turn power off before inspection installation or removal e Coupez l alimentation avant l inspection l installation ou le d placement e Properly ground Tetra power supply enclosure e Assurez vous de correctement mettre terre l alimentation lectrique Tetra RISK OF FIRE RISQUES D INCENDIE e Use only UL certified wire for input output connections e N utilisez que des fils approuv s par UL pour les entr es sorties Minimum size 18 AWG 0 82mm de connexion Taille minimum 18 AWG 0 82mm e Follow all NEC and local codes e Respectez tous les codes NEC et codes locaux A CAUTION ATTENTION RISK OF INJURY RISQUE DE BLESSURE e While performing installations described gloves safety glasses e Lors de l ex cution des installations d crites des gants des lunettes de s curit or goggles should be worn ou des lunettes de protection doivent tre port es Save These Instructions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may Use only in
7. n 13 mm or smaller with the appropriate amount of rated caulk or sealant For holes greater than 0 5 in 13 mm use an aluminum or zinc coated steel patch with rivets and sealant 5 Using the layout guidelines above determine required number of LED modules required to illuminate the sign 6 ATetra 24VDC Class 2 Power Supply as listed below must be used with this retrofit kit Using the Maximum Loading chart below determine the number of Tetra Class 2 Power Supplies required to power the number of LED modules required to illuminate the sign so as not to overload the Tetra Class 2 Power Supply chosen 7 Follow the instructions above to properly mount the LED modules 8 Connect the DC output of the power supply to the LED modules using the Electrical Connections instructions above 9 Connect the power unit to the supply in accordance with the applicable local state and country electrical codes and the instructions found in the power supply installation guide 10 If required the disconnect switch shall be installed by qualified personnel in accordance with applicable local state and country electrical codes Troubleshooting Symptom Solution Row of modules Check wire connections to power supply to ensure red stripe to red and white to black or blue connections does not light e Check row to row polarity connections Sign does not light e Check input and output voltage and check power supply input output connections e
8. utions e 1 888 MY GE LED 1 888 69 43 533 www gelighting com GE Lighting Solutions LLC is a subsidiary of the General Electric Company Tetra is a trademark of GE Lighting The GE brand and logo are trademarks of the General Electric Company 2014 GE Lighting Solutions LLC Information provided is subject to change without notice All values are design or typical values when measured under laboratory conditions GE2025 9672v1 SIGN118 R051914
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