Current 120-277V Type B LED Hazardous Rated Lamp Installation Guide

Current 120-277V Type B LED Hazardous Rated Lamp

Installation

Lamp Size ED28 Profile
120-277V models, E39/EX39 base
277-480V models, E39/EX39 base

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
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

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 AND MAXIMUM AMBIENT TEMPERATURES SPECIFIED ON THE RETROFIT KIT MARKING LABEL.

Type B 115/150W LED Hazardous Rated Lamp 120-277V & 277-480V

Refer to Table 2 for correct new label selection.
The new label specifies the replacement lamp, the hazardous location classification area and electrical ratings.

options**

C1 Label
CAUTION

CAUTION: To reduce risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres, disconnect the luminaire from the supply circuit before opening. Keep tightly closed when in operation. This Modified Luminaire is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D. Temperature Code T4. 120-277VAC, 60 Hz, 1.26AMaximum, 115or 150W Nominal. Maximum Modified Luminaire Ambient Temperature 4o·c. This Luminaire has been modified to operate LED lamps. Do not attempt to install or operate HID lamps in this luminaire. Use only Current LED115ED28/YXX/HAZ or LED150ED28/YXX/HAZ self-ballasted Type B lamp as replacement.

CAUTION: To reduce risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres, disconnect the luminaire from the  supply circuit before opening. Keep tightly closed when in operation. This Modified Luminaire issuitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D. Temperature Code T4. 277-480VAC, 60 Hz, 0.60A Maximum, 115 or 150W Nominal. Maximum Modified Luminaire Ambient Temperature 4o·c. This Luminaire has been modified to operate LED lamps. Do not attempt to install or operate HID lamps in this luminaire. Use only Current LED115ED28/YXX/277/480/HAZ or LED150ED28/YXX/277/480/HAZ self- ballasted Type B lamp as replacement.

C1 Label: for Class I, Division 2, Group A, B, C, D hazardous locations

CAUTION : To reduce risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres, disconnect the luminaire from the supply circuit before opening. Keep tightly closed when in operation. This Modified Luminaire is suitable for use in: Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D; Class 11, Division 1, Groups E, F, G; Class 11, Division 2, Groups F, G. Temperature Code T4. 120-277VAC, 60 Hz, 1.26A Maximum, 115 or 150W Nominal. Maximum Modified Luminaire Ambient Temperature 4o·c. This Luminaire has been modified to operate LED lamps.
Do not attempt to install or operate HID lamps in this luminaire. Use only Current LED115ED28/YXX/HAZ or LED150ED28/YXX/HAZ self-ballasted Type B lamp as replacement.

CAUTION: To reduce risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres, disconnect the luminaire from the supply cirou~ before opening. Keep tightly closed when in operation. This Miodified Luminaire is suitable for use in: Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D; Class 11, Division 1, Groups E, F, G; Class 11, Division 2, Groups F, G. Temperature Code T4. 277-480VAC, 60 Hz, 0.60AMaximum, 115 or 150W Nominal. Maximum Modified Luminaire Ambient Temperature 4o·c. This Luminaire has been modified to operate LED lamps. Do not attempt to install or operate HID lamps in tlhis luminaire. Use only Current LED115ED28/YXX/277/480/HAZ or LED150ED28/YXX/277/480/HAZ self-ballasted Type B lamp as replacement

C1/C2 Label: for Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D; Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G; Class II, Division 2, Groups F, G hazardous locations

**A**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,D; hazardous locations for USA only.

Wiring

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.
   

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

7. If there is an optical guard, remove by rotating counter-clockwise, or removing retaining screws.

8. Remove the optical by gently turning in a counter-clockwise direction.

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

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

11. Reinstall the optical and guard (if supplied) to their original positions.

12. Refer to Table 2 for correct new label selection. The new label specifies the replacement lamp, the hazardous location classification area and electrical ratings. Clean the area and then apply new label to a visible location on the housing.

13. Restore power to the luminaire.
    Filtr-Gard® is a registered trademark of General Electric Company
    

B Retrofitting Crouse-Hinds Champ®

nstructions 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,D; Class II, Division 1, Groups E,F,G; Class II, Division 2, Groups F,G hazardous locations.

Wiring

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.
   

4. Remove wire connectors from the lamp holder 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. 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. Refer to Table 2 for correct new label selection. The new label specifies the replacement lamp, the hazardous location classification area and electrical ratings. Clean the area and then apply new label to a visible location on the housing.
    

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

C  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,D; Class II, Division 1, Groups E,F,G; Class II, Division 2, Groups F,G hazardous locations.

KPC100, KPCH75, KPCH100, KPS125, KPS150, KPST125, KPST150, KPWB75, KPWB100

Optical Components| KPRF400-2, KPRF400-5
Guard Components| KPBG12 GUARD

• Mounting covers with suffix “PC12D2” or “PC27D2” are Class I, Division 2 only
  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. 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. 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

  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. Refer to Table 2 for correct new label selection.
      The new label specifies the replacement lamp, the hazardous location classification area and electrical ratings. Clean the area and then apply new label to a visible location on the housing.

  12. Restore power to the luminaire. Mercmaster® is a registered trademark of Appleton Grp.
      

**D** 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,D; Class II, Division 1, Groups E,F,G; Class II, Division 2, Groups F,G hazardous locations.

LPWB-75,**

*LPWB-100, LPS-125, LPS-150**

Optical Components| LPRF-2CG, LPRF-5CG

Wiring

1. Loosen the bolt 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.

4. 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.
   

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 nut.
   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. Refer to Table 2 for correct new label selection. The new label specifies the replacement lamp, the hazardous location classification area and electrical ratings. Clean the area and then apply new label to a visible location on the housing.

12. Restore power to the luminaire. Mercmaster® is a registered trademark of Appleton Grp
    

**E** 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,D; Class II, Division 1, Groups E,F,G; Class II, Division 2, Groups F,G hazardous locations.

Cover

(Mounting Module)

| VMA2B, VMA3B, VMB2B, VMB3B, VMC2B, VMC3B, VMD4B, VMD5B, VMF2B, VMF3B, VMS4B, VMS5B, VMX2B, VMX3B, VMX6B,

VMX7B, VMX8B, VMX9B

Optical Components| VZRG2520, VZRG2550, VZRG4020,

VZRG4050, VMER40

Guard Components| VMRWG

Wiring

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

2. Hinge open the ballast
   

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.
   

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.
   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. Refer to Table 2 for correct new label selection. The new label specifies the replacement lamp, the hazardous location classification area and electrical ratings. Clean the area and then apply new label to a visible location on the housing.

12. Restore power to the luminaire.
    

F Retrofitting Holophane Petrolux® F 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,D; Class II, Division 1, Groups E,F,G; Class II, Division 2, Groups F,G hazardous locations.

Wiring

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

2. Hinge open the ballast cover
   
   

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.
   

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. Refer to Table 2 for correct new label selection. The new label specifies the replacement lamp, the hazardous location classification area and electrical ratings. Clean the area and then apply new label to a visible location on the housing.

12. Restore power to the luminaire.

**G** 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,D; Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G; Class II, Division 2, Groups F,G hazardous locations.

VL5, VP2, VP3, VS4, VS5

Optical Components| VRF31C5, VRF31C2
Guard Components| VGR48

Wiring

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

2. Hinge open the ballast|
   

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.
   

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. Refer to Table 2 for correct new label selection. The new label specifies the replacement lamp, the hazardous location classification area and electrical ratings.
    Clean the area and then apply new label to a visible location on the housing.

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 Curren
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