GE current ED23.5 Type B LED HID Lamp Installation Guide

: June 9, 2024
: GE current

Table of Contents

ED23.5 Type B LED HID Lamp
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Parts List
Tools Required
Installation Instructions
References
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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.

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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
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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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LEDL148 (Rev 12/10/21) DOC-2002455