GE current ED28 Type B LED Hazardous Rated Lamp Installation Guide

June 9, 2024
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GE current ED28 Type B LED Hazardous Rated Lamp

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

  • Read these instructions completely and carefully.
  • Save these instructions for future use.

CONTACT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN

if you are not knowledgeable about luminaires and electrical systems. This LED Retrofit Kit Installation requires a familiarity with safety procedures, if not qualified, do not attempt installation.

WARNING

Risk of electrical shock or fire. Before installing this kit in a luminaire, make sure the luminaire matches the features and dimensions indicated in the photographs and that the input rating of the retrofit kit does not exceed the input rating of the luminaire. This product is rated 120-277 V or 277-480 V, however in the US it should only be used on branch circuits permitted in Section 210.6 of the US National Electrical Code for E26/E39/EX39 lamp holders.

WARNING

DO NOT MAKE OR ALTER ANY OPEN HOLES IN AN ENCLOSURE OF WIRING OR ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS DURING KIT INSTALLATION. Do not expose wiring to edges of sheet metal or other sharp objects to prevent wiring damage or abrasion.

WARNING

Disconnect electrical power to the luminaire at the supply source.

CAUTION

Avoid burn risk – allow luminaire and lamp to cool before proceeding.

Input Rating

  • LED115ED28/YXX/HAZ, 120-277V, 0.97 amps max, 115W
  • LED150ED28/YXX/HAZ, 120-277V, 1.26 amps max, 150W
  • LED115ED28/YXX/277/480/HAZ, 277-480V, 0.46 amps max, 115W
  • LED150ED28/YXX/277/480/HAZ, 277-480V, 0.60 amps max, 150W

The Kit Includes

  1. LED lamp
  2. Label for modified luminaire
  3. Installation instructions
  4. Wire connectors (2)

Tools needed

  1. Slotted screwdriver and adjustable wrench
  2. Wire cutter
  3. Wire stripper

NOTE: The luminaire does not need to be removed from the mounting surface prior to modification.

Luminaire Fittings Reference Table

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DO NOT disconnect the existing wires from lamp holder terminals in preparation for new connections. Cut the existing lamp holder terminal wires an appropriate distance from the connection point and use two connectors to attach the new wires.
THE RETROFIT KIT IS FOR RETROFITTING LUMINAIRES IDENTIFIED IN THE LUMINAIRE FITTINGS REFERENCE TABLE. PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE AND APPROPRIATE ELECTRICAL CODES. ENSURE CURRENTLY INSTALLED LUMINAIRE AND RETROFIT KITS ARE ONLY INSTALLED IN THE SAME HAZARDOUS (CLASSIFIED) LOCATIONS SPECIFIED ON THE RETROFIT KIT MARKING LABEL.

Retrofitting GE Lighting Filtr-Gard

Instructions for retrofitting UL Listed GE Lighting Filtr-Gard® Luminaire Fitting/Ballast Housing marked for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A,B,C and D hazardous locations.

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Wiring

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  1. Loosen the screw that holds the ballast housing and cover together.

  2. Hinge open the ballast cover and pull apart the two black plastic connectors to separate the quick disconnect function located between the cover and housing.

  3. Cut the black and white wires from the quick disconnect to the ballast circuitry leaving as much wire attached to the quick disconnect as possible. Be careful to leave the green ground wire connected.

  4. Cut the white (neutral) and color (hot) wires from the lamp holder in the center of the ballast housing, leaving as much wire attached to the lamp holder as possible.GE-current-ED28-Type-B-LED-Hazardous-Rated-Lamp-fig-4

  5. Strip 3/8 inch from the snipped quick disconnect wires (from
    step 3) and the snipped lamp holder wires (from step 4). Using the included wire connectors, connect white to white and black
    to color (may be black).

  6. Place the ballast housing hinge pin over the cover hinge. Reconnect the mains quick disconnect device. Ensure no wires are pinched when tightening the cover screw.

Lamp Installation Instructions

  1. If there is an optical guard, remove by rotating counter-clockwise, or removing retaining screws.
  2. Remove the optical by gently turning in a counter-clockwise direction.
  3. Remove old HID lamp and inspect socket for signs of wear and/or arcing. Contact original luminaire manufacturer for replacement parts if needed.
  4. Install the new LED lamp, ensuring the lamp is properly seated.
  5. Reinstall the optical and guard (if supplied) to their original positions.
  6. Apply the new ratings label over the existing luminaire label. The new label specifies the replacement lamp and the revised luminaire application ratings.
  7. Restore power to the luminaire. Filtr-Gard® is a registered trademark of General Electric Company

Retrofitting Crouse-Hinds Champ

Instructions for retrofitting UL Listed Crouse-Hinds Champ® VMV Series HID Luminaire Fitting/Ballast Housing marked for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A,B,C and D hazardous locations.

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Wiring

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  1. Loosen the screw that holds the ballast housing and cover together.

  2. Hinge open the ballast cover.

  3. Remove wire connectors between incoming wires and ballast circuitry. Be careful to leave the green ground wire connected.GE-current-ED28-Type-B-LED-Hazardous-Rated-Lamp-fig-8

  4. Remove wire connectors from the lamp holder wires.GE-current-ED28-Type-B-LED-Hazardous-Rated-Lamp-fig-9

  5. Connect the lamp holder wires to incoming wires, using the
    included wire connectors. Connect white to white and black to black.

  6. Place the ballast housing hinge pin over the cover hinge.
    Close and secure the ballast housing and cover by tightening the screw. Ensure no wires are pinched when closing luminaire.
    Lamp Installation Instructions

  7. Unthread the optical assembly to remove guards, globes, or external reflectors.

  8. Remove old HID lamp and inspect socket for signs of wear and/or arcing. Contact original luminaire manufacturer for replacement parts if needed.

  9. Install the new LED lamp, ensuring the lamp is properly seated.

  10. Thread optical assembly into ballast housing.

  11. Apply the new ratings label over the existing luminaire label. The new label specifies the replacement lamp and the revised luminaire application ratings.

  12. Restore power to the luminaire. Champ® is a registered trademark of Eaton’s Crouse-Hinds

Retrofitting Appleton Mercmaster

Instructions for retrofitting UL Listed Appleton Mercmaster® III Series HID Luminaire Fitting/Ballast Housing marked for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A,B,C and D hazardous locations.

Wiring

  1. Loosen the nut that holds the ballast housing and cover together.
  2. Hinge open the ballast cover.GE-current-ED28-Type-B-LED-Hazardous-Rated-Lamp-fig-12
  3. Remove wire connectors between incoming wires and ballast circuitry. Disconnect the incoming wire to the fuse if the device has one. Discard all the fuses if applicable. Be careful to leave the green ground wire connected.GE-current-ED28-Type-B-LED-Hazardous-Rated-Lamp-fig-13
  4. Remove wire connectors from the lamp holder wires, which may be bundled together with other wires. Carefully trace all wires from the lamp holder. Discard any additional white wires.
  5. Connect the lamp holder wires to incoming wires, using the included wire connectors. Connect white to white and black to black.
  6. Place the ballast housing hinge pin over the cover hinge. Close and secure the ballast housing and cover by tightening the screw.

Lamp Installation Instructions

  1. Loosen screws and unthread the optical assembly to remove guards, globes, or external reflectors.
  2. Remove old HID lamp and inspect socket for signs of wear and/or arcing. Contact original luminaire manufacturer for replacement parts if needed.
  3. Install the new LED lamp, ensuring the lamp is properly seated.
  4. Thread optical assembly into ballast housing.
  5. Apply the new ratings label over the existing luminaire label. The new label specifies the replacement lamp and the revised luminaire application ratings.
  6. Restore power to the luminaire. Mercmaster® is a registered trademark of Appleton Grp

Retrofitting Appleton Mercmaster

Instructions for retrofitting UL Listed Appleton Mercmaster® II Series HID Luminaire Fitting/Ballast Housing marked for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A,B,C and D hazardous locations.

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Wiring

  1. Loosen the nut that holds the ballast housing and cover together.

  2. Hinge open the ballast cover.3. Remove wire connectors between incoming wires and ballast circuitry. Be careful to leave the green ground wire connected.GE-current-ED28-Type-B-LED-Hazardous-Rated-Lamp-fig-17

  3. Locate the wire tie and cut it, separate the wiring from the bundle. Remove wire connectors from the lamp holder wires. Discard any additional white wires. The lamp holder wires are black and white and come from under the ballast housing. The ballast is under the bracket in the center of the housing.

  4. Connect the lamp holder wires to incoming wires, using the
    included wire connectors. Connect white to white and black to black.

  5. Place the ballast housing hinge pin over the cover hinge. Close and secure the ballast housing and cover by tightening the nut.

Lamp Installation Instructions

  1. Loosen screws and unthread the optical assembly to remove guards, globes, or external reflectors.
  2. Remove old HID lamp and inspect socket for signs of wear and/or arcing. Contact original luminaire manufacturer for replacement parts if needed.
  3. Install the new LED lamp, ensuring the lamp is properly seated.
  4. Thread optical assembly into ballast housing.
  5. Apply the new ratings label over the existing luminaire label. The new label specifies the replacement lamp and the revised luminaire application ratings.
  6. Restore power to the luminaire. Mercmaster® is a registered trademark of Appleton Grp.

Retrofitting Hubbell Killark

Instructions for retrofitting UL Listed Hubbell Killark® VM Series HID Luminaire Fitting/Ballast Housing marked for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A,B,C and D hazardous locations.

Wiring

  1. Loosen the screw that holds the ballast housing and cover together.
  2. Hinge open the ballast cover.GE-current-ED28-Type-B-LED-Hazardous-Rated-Lamp-fig-22
  3. Remove wire connectors between incoming wires and ballast circuitry. Be careful to leave the green ground wire connected.
  4. Remove wire connectors from the lamp holder wires.GE-current-ED28-Type-B-LED-Hazardous-Rated-Lamp-fig-23
  5. Connect the lamp holder wires to incoming wires, using the included wire connectors. Connect white to white and black to black.
  6. Place the ballast housing hinge pin over the cover hinge. Close and secure the ballast housing and cover by tightening the screw. Ensure no wires are pinched when closing fixture.
  7. Unthread the optical assembly to remove guards, globes, or external reflectors.
  8. Remove old HID lamp and inspect socket for signs of wear and/or arcing. Contact original luminaire manufacturer for replacement parts if needed.
  9. Install the new LED lamp, ensuring the lamp is properly seated.
  10. Thread optical assembly into ballast housing.
  11. Apply the new ratings label over the existing luminaire label. The new label specifies the replacement lamp and the revised luminaire application ratings.
  12. Restore power to the luminaire.

Retrofitting Holophane Petrolux® II PETL

Instructions for retrofitting UL Listed Holophane Petrolux® II PETL series HID Luminaire Fitting/Ballast Housing marked for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A,B,C and D hazardous locations.

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Wiring

  1. Loosen the bolt that holds the ballast housing and cover together.

  2. Hinge open the ballast cover.GE-current-ED28-Type-B-LED-Hazardous-Rated-Lamp-fig-27

  3. Remove wire connectors between incoming wires and ballast circuitry. Disconnect the incoming wire to the fuse if the device has one. Discard all the fuses if applicable. Be careful to leave the green ground wire connected.

  4. Remove wire connectors from the lamp holder wires, which may be bundled together with other wires. Carefully trace all wires from the lamp holder. Disconnect any additional wires from the lamp holder white and black leads.GE-current-ED28-Type-B-LED-Hazardous-Rated-Lamp-fig-28

  5. Connect the lamp holder wires to incoming wires, using the included wire connectors. Connect white to white and black to black.

  6. Place the ballast housing hinge pin over the cover hinge. Close and secure the ballast housing and cover by tightening the screw.
    Lamp Installation Instructions

  7. Remove optical assembly by turning black tabs around optical counterclockwise.

  8. Remove old HID lamp and inspect socket for signs of wear and/or arcing. Contact original luminaire manufacturer for replacement parts if needed.

  9. Install the new LED lamp, ensuring the lamp is properly seated.

  10. Thread optical assembly into ballast housing.

  11. Apply the new ratings label over the existing luminaire label. The new label specifies the replacement lamp and the revised luminaire application ratings.

  12. Restore power to the luminaire.

Retrofitting Thomas & Betts Hazlux

Instructions for retrofitting UL Listed Thomas & Betts Hazlux® 3 Series HID Luminaire Fitting/Ballast Housing marked for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A,B,C and D hazardous locations.

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Wiring

  1. Loosen the bolt that holds the ballast housing and cover together.

  2. Hinge open the ballast cover.GE-current-ED28-Type-B-LED-Hazardous-Rated-Lamp-fig-32

  3. Remove wire connectors between incoming wires and ballast circuitry. Disconnect the incoming wire to the fuse if the device has one. Discard all the fuses if applicable. Be careful to leave the green ground wire connected.

  4. Remove wire connectors from the lamp holder wires, which may be bundled together with other wires. Carefully trace all wires from the lamp holder. Disconnect any additional wires from the lamp holder white and black leads.GE-current-ED28-Type-B-LED-Hazardous-Rated-Lamp-fig-33

  5. Connect the lamp holder wires to incoming wires, using the included wire connectors. Connect white to white and black to black.

  6. Place the ballast housing hinge pin over the cover hinge. Close and secure the ballast housing and cover by tightening the screw.
    Lamp Installation Instructions

  7. Loosen screws and unthread the optical assembly to remove guards, globes, or external reflectors.

  8. Remove old HID lamp and inspect socket for signs of wear and/or arcing. Contact original luminaire manufacturer for replacement parts if needed.

  9. Install the new LED lamp, ensuring the lamp is properly seated.

  10. Thread optical assembly into ballast housing.

  11. Apply the new ratings label over the existing luminaire label. The new label specifies the replacement lamp and the revised luminaire application ratings.

  12. Restore power to the luminaire.

These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment nor to provide for every possible contingency to be met in connection with installation, operation or maintenance. Should further information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser’s purposes, the matter should be referred to GE current, a Daintree company.

www.gecurrent.com © 2022 Current Lighting Solutions, LLC. All rights reserved. GE and the GE monogram are trademarks of the General Electric Company and are used under license. Information provided is subject to change without notice. All values are design or typical values when measured under laboratory conditions. LEDL156 ENG (07/25/22) DOC-2002450

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