GE current ED23.5 Type B LED HID Lamp Installation Guide
- June 9, 2024
- GE current
Table of Contents
Installation Guide
LEDL148 | DOC-2002455
Type B LED HID Lamp (277-480V)
ED23.5 with EX39 Base
LED80ED23.5/yxx/277/480
LED50ED23.5/yxx/277/480
ED23.5 Type B LED HID Lamp
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
To avoid personal injury and/or product damage, all of the instructions below
must be followed.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
These products are rated 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 E39/EX39 lampholders. LED retrofit kit installation requires
knowledge of luminaire and electrical systems. If not qualified, do not attempt
installation. Contact a qualified electrician. Install this kit only in
luminaires that have the construction features and dimensions shown in the
drawings, and where the input rating of the retrofit kit does not exceed the
input rating of the luminaire. Do not make or alter any open holes in an
enclosure of wiring or electrical components. To prevent wiring damage or
abrasion, do not expose wiring to edges of sheet metal or other sharp objects.
Installer should not disconnect existing wires from lamp holder terminals,
but should cut existing lead wires away from the lamp holder and make new
electrical connections to lamp holder lead wires by employing applicable
connectors. This lamp operates direct from 277-480V mains. Do not use with
ballast or ignitor. Do not connect to voltage higher than 480 volts. Install
this kit only in luminaire with a lamp compartment greater than 367 cubic
inches, approximately 9 x 6 x 7 inches rectangular or 8 inch diameter x 11
inch deep cylindrical shaped area. Ensure Misapplication fuse and fuseholder
are connected between Phase or Hot lead and the eyelet connection of the lamp
holder per the wiring diagram. Ensure Safety Tether is attached to lamp and
luminaire per instructions. Not for use with Dimmers.
CAUTION
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
- Apply provided re-lamp warning sticker onto the fixture in a location where readily visible by the user during and after installation.
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, OVERHEATING OR LAMP DAMAGE
- Check the condition of the E(X)39 or E26 socket in the fixture, if the socket shows signs of corrosion, arcing, or any other type of damage like the pictures below, replace the socket with a new one.
- Ensure socket is spring loaded to securely grip lamp screw base. Tighten lamp securely into socket.
Save These Instructions
Use only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. Not for use in emergency light fixtures or exit signs. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer at 1-800-327-0097.
- Type B LED HID retrofit Lamp installation with HID Ballast / Ignitor / Capacitor or external LED driver voids the warranty.
- Type B LED HID retrofit Lamp installation with voltage above 480 VAC or dimmer voids the warranty.
- Replace fuse only with Littelfuse Type 5x20mm, 8A, 500Vac, Slow-Blow Part # 0477008MXP.
- Operation at high ambient temperature may reduce lamp life.
Parts List
- 1 LED lamp with the tether kit
- 1 fuse kit
- 1 re-lamp warning label
Tools Required
- Screwdriver
- Wire stripper/cutter
- UL listed wire nuts or connectors
THE RETROFIT KIT IS ACCEPTED AS A COMPONENT OF A LUMINAIRE WHERE THE SUITABILITY OF THE COMBINATION SHALL BE DETERMINED BY AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION. PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE AND APPROPRIATE ELECTRICAL CODES. THE INSTALLATION GUIDE DOES NOT SUPERSEDE LOCAL OR NATIONAL REGULATIONS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.
Installation Instructions
1. Turn off power to the fixture. Remove existing HID lamp from the fixture.
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2. Open the fixture’s junction box and bypass the HID ballast, ignitor (if
there) and the capacitor (if there) by disconnecting the line and neutral
wires and socket black and white wires in the locations with “CROSS” marks in
the schematic diagram on the right.| 3. Connect the line to the black wire
from the socket and the neutral to the white wire from the socket with U L
listed wire nuts or connectors. The fuse kit in the package should be
installed on the line as shown in the schematic diagram on the right.| 4.
Close the fixture’s junction box. Clean the area before applying the re-lamp
warning label to a visible location on the fixture.
For open fixture and fixture with wire cage
| For enclosed fixture
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5A. Install Current HID LED retrofit lamp into the socket. Loop the wire of
the tether around a load bearing building structure, then insert and lock the
wire into the other end of the locker. Minimize the length of the wire
attached to the lamp. Zip tie extra loose wire if necessary.| 5B. Tether kit
is optional for enclosed fixture applications. If using, please refer to the
instruction for open fixture and check for no impact on secured closing of
fixture door. If not using, please remove the tether kit. Install Current HID
LED retrofit lamp into the socket and close the fixture.| 6. Turn on power to
the fixture.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
- Install provided tether kit.
- Follow step 1 to step 4 on the right to lock the tether wire to the locker.
- Only use the tether provided by Current If tether is not long enough for your installation, please call Current at 1-800-338-4999 for a longer tether kit.
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All values are design or typical values when measured under laboratory
conditions.
LEDL148 (Rev 12/10/21) DOC-2002455