RAB T8 Instructions

RAB Lighting is committed to creating high-quality, affordable, well-designed and energy-efficient LED lighting and controls that make it easy for electricians to install and end users to save energy. We’d love to hear your comments. Please call the Marketing Department at 888-RAB-1000 or email: [email protected] IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING TUBES. RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. RAB LED tubes must be wired in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes. Proper grounding is required for safety. THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE INSTALLATION CODE BY A PERSON FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT AND THE HAZARDS INVOLVED. PARTS/COMPONENTS INCLUDED IN KIT KIT IS COMPLETE ONLY WHEN ALL PARTS REQUIRED BY THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE PRESENT. WIRING DIAGRAM Endcap with L mark AC Input Connect Live wire to this side Connect Neutral wire to this side Endcap with N mark - Installation Instructions 10pcs/carton - LED Lamp 10pcs/carton - Luminaire Marking Labels 10pcs/carton WARNINGS: • Risk of electric shock - Do not use where directly exposed to water. • Risk of fre or electric shock - LED Retrofit Kit installation requires knowledge of sign electrical systems. If not qualified, do not attempt installation. Contact a qualified electrician. • Risk of fre or electric shock - Install this kit only in host signs that have been identified in the installation instructions and where the input rating of the retrofit kit does not exceed the input rating of the sign. • Risk of fre or electric shock - Installation of this LED retrofit kit may involve drilling or punching of holes into the structure of the sign. Check for enclosed wiring and components to avoid damage to wiring and electrical parts. • Prevent wiring damage or abrasion, do not expose wiring to edges of sheet metal or other sharp objects. • Installers should not disconnect existing wires from lampholder terminals to make new connections at lampholder terminals. Instead installers should cut existing lampholder leads away from the lampholder and make new electrical connections to lampholder lead wires by employing applicable connectors. • Installers should examine all parts that are not intended to be replaced by the retrofit kit for damage and replace any damaged parts prior to installation of the retrofit kit. • Repair and seal any unused openings in the electrical enclosure. Openings greater than 12.7-mm (1/2-in) diameter require a metal patch secured by screws or rivets and caulked with non-hardening caulk. Smaller openings may be sealed with non-hardening caulk. SAFETY INFORMATION: For your and others’ safety, please read the precaution carefully before installation: - Always keep AC supply off during installation. - The light source contained in this luminaire shall only be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or a similar qualified person. - Not for use with dimmers. - This product is not intended for use with emergency exits. - Do not make or alter any open holes in an enclosure of wiring or electrical components during kit installation. - The electrical rating is 120-277Vac, the installer must determine whether they have 120-277Vac at the luminaire before installation. GENERAL PURPOSE RETROFIT SIGN CONVERSION FOR USE ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH KIT INSTRUCTIONS KIT IS COMPLETE ONLY WHEN ALL PARTS REQUIRED BY THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE PRESENT

RAB Lighting is committed to creating high-quality, affordable, well-designed and energy-efficient LED lighting and controls that make it easy for electricians to install and end users to save energy. We’d love to hear your comments. Please call the Marketing Department at 888-RAB-1000 or email: [email protected] Align the two laser marks Align the two laser marks Fig.1 1. Make sure POWER IS OFF, remove diffuser (If applicable), fluorescent tubes, lens and wiring if applicable. 2. Confirm that the Lamp Holders in the fixture are in good shape and are bi-pin R17D Lamp Holders. 3. Access sign raceway/wiring box. Ballast configuration should be similar to one of the diagrams. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Cont’d) 4. Remove the all leads of the electronic ballast in the previous luminaire. Cut as far away from the lamp holders to allow for longer lengths of wire at both lamp holders (Note: Ballast must be retained in place.) 5. If a disconnect switch is integral to the disconnect ballast, the disconnect switch will need to be relocated and mounted to a visible location on the sign. Make sure the electrical rating of the switch or circuit breaker is not exceeded. See “Mounting Instructions for Disconnect Switch” 6. Confirm that power is still disconnected from fixture and fixture is properly grounded. 7. Follow the step below to install single lamp or multiple lamps Single Lamp Multiple Lamps 8. Complete all electrical connections with appropriate connectors/wire nuts as needed, per all local and national electrical codes. 9. Install Sign tubes, Align laser marks. (Fig.1) Cut wires Cut wires Connect with wire nuts Cut wires Cut wires Black Parallel Series White Ground Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Red Red Blue Blue Orange/Black Orange/Black Orange Orange Red Red White Black Line Brown Brown Blue/White Blue/White Yellow Yellow Black (Line) Black (Line) White (Neutral) White (Neutral) Parallel Series Connect the line AC wire to one lampholder and the neutral AC wire to lampholder on the opposite end. If only one lamp is being, proceed to step 8. Rewire the fixture using existing lampholders as shown below according to the original ballast wiring configuration. Maximum 8 tubes used. Note: Ensure the minimum spacing between the side and side of the lamp is 85mm (3.35 in.)

10. Connect Live and Neutral wires accordingly. (Fig.2) Endcap with L mark AC Input Connect Live wire to this side Connect Neutral wire to this side Endcap with N mark Fig.2 INSTRUCTIONS T8 LED SIGN TUBE RAB Lighting is committed to creating high-quality, affordable, well-designed and energy-efficient LED lighting and controls that make it easy for electricians to install and end users to save energy. We’d love to hear your comments. Please call the Marketing Department at 888-RAB-1000 or email: [email protected] 11. Attach the Luminaire Marking Label to the luminaire. Assemble the tubes into the R17D Lamp Holders. (Fig.3) Fig.3 12. Rotate the tubes from 0° to 90° to get the best illumination. (Fig.4) Fig.4 13. Reinstall diffuser (if applicable) to complete the assembly. (Fig.5) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Cont’d) Fig.5 Base Board R17D Lamp Holder Follow the measurements on Table 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Cont’d) MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECT SWITCH (IF APPLICABLE) 14. Apply power to fixture and check for illumination. 1. Install at a location at or near the point of each supply connection of sign 2. Switch shall have a manual actuator which shall be protected against mechanical injury and shall be operable before entering the electrical enclosure 3. Switch shall open all ungrounded conductors 4. Switch shall be marked with the ON and OFF positions 5. Switch shall have no energized parts (primary) accessible to contact when in the OFF position, and 6. Switch shall not be of the solid-state type. 7. Switch shall be suitable for wet location use or provided with a wet-location switch boot if mounted to an outdoor rated sign

Easy Answers rablighting.com Visit our website for product info Tech Help Line Call our experts: 888 722-1000 e-mail Answered promptly - [email protected] Free Lighting Layouts Answered online or by request © 2019 RAB LIGHTING Inc. Northvale, New Jersey 07647 USA RAB WARRANTY: RAB’s warranty is subject to all terms and conditions found at rablighting.com/warranty. INSTRUCTIONS T8 LED SIGN TUBE RAB Lighting is committed to creating high-quality, affordable, well-designed and energy-efficient LED lighting and controls that make it easy for electricians to install and end users to save energy. We’d love to hear your comments. Please call the Marketing Department at 888-RAB-1000 or email: [email protected] DIMENSIONAL DRAWING (inch) ACCESSORY INSTALLATION - CABLE KIT 1. Attach the Magnetic Mounting Bracket to the top of the inside of the light box. 2. Adjust the Self-Clamping Tension Lock up or down the Cable Wire according to your preferred height. (Fig.6) 3. Insert the Tube Light through the (Fig.7) Lamp-Holding C-Clip. Magnetic mounting bracket Hook Cable wire Self-clamping tension lock Lamp-holding C-clip Lamp Application : for horizontal applications over 8’ long Ø L1 L2 L1 ( ) L2 ( ) 1.5ft 2ft 3ft 4ft 5ft 6ft 7ft 8ft 9ft 10ft ACCESSORY INSTALLATION - SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICE (OPTIONAL) Installation drawing Fig.7 Fig.6