Sunco Type B 3ft LED Tube Light Installation Guide

: June 13, 2024
: SUNCO

Table of Contents

Sunco Type B 3ft LED Tube Light
Product Information
Usage Instructions
Installation Guide
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
Documents / Resources
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)

Sunco Type B 3ft LED Tube Light

Sunco-Type-B-3ft-LED-Tube-Light-product

Product Information

The LED T8 Direct Wire is a linear tube used for lighting purposes. It requires installation by a qualified electrician and adherence to the applicable installation code. The product is designed to be installed in accordance with the construction and operation of the product to ensure safety.

Warnings

This product must be installed by a qualified electrician familiar with the construction and operation of the product and the associated hazards.
Risk of electric shock. Disconnect power before installation.

Usage Instructions

Ensure power is disconnected before installing or servicing the LED T8 Direct Wire.
If using existing non-shunted lamp holders, do not disconnect lead wires from the lamp holders and make new connections at terminals. Instead, cut lead wires away from the lamp holder and make new connections to lead wires using approved connectors.
For UL Type B Lamps, follow the lamp wiring instructions for LED-Ready fixtures. When using any alternate-brand fixture, review the specific lamp installation guide wiring requirements to ensure compatibility before lamp installation.
Refer to Fig. 1 for non-shunted lampholder configuration.

Please refer to the complete user manual for additional information and safety guidelines.

Installation Guide

PLEASE FIND A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN FOR INSTALLATION. Please read the instructions before you install and use the linear tube(s).

WARNING: 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

RISK OF SHOCK: DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE INSTALLATION

Risk of fire or electric shock – The electrical rating of this product is 120-277V, the installer must determine whether they have AC 120V-277V at the luminaire before installation.
Risk of fire or electric shock – Retrofit kit installation requires knowledge of electrical systems. If not qualified, do not attempt installation. Contact a qualified electrician.
Risk of fire or electric shock – Install these tubes only in the luminaires that have the construction features and dimensions shown in the drawings.
To prevent wiring damage or abrasion, do not expose wiring to edges of sheet metal or other sharp objects.
To avoid potential fire or shock hazard, do not use the this retrofit kit in luminaires employing shunted bi-pin lampholders. Note: Shunted lamp holders are found only in fluorescent luminaires with Instant- Start ballasts. Instant-Start ballasts can be identified by the words Instant-Start or I.S. marked on the ballast, This designation may be in the form of a statement pertaining to the ballast itself, or may be combined with the marking for the lamp with which the ballast is intended to be used, for example F40T12/IS. For more information contact the LED luminaire retrofit manufacturer.
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT ALTER, RELOCATE, OR REMOVE WIRING, LAMPHOLDERS, POWER SUPPLY, OR ANY OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENT.
THE RETROFIT ASSEMBLY IS ACCEPTED AS A COMPONENT OF A LUMINAIRE WHERE THE SUITABILITY OF THE COMBINATION SHALL BE DETERMINED BY UL OR AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION.
Intended to retrofit surface mount,Type IC or non-IC recessed mount Listed fluorescent luminaires that use maximum four tubular lamps, the minimum lamp compartment dimensions: 36.2” L x 22.4” W x 3.0” H (3ft) and 47.8” L x 23.8” W x 3.0” H (4ft).
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1)this device may not cause harmful interference,and (2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
TYPE B LAMP: intended for operation in luminaires with traditional fluorescent-type lampholders wired directly to the branch circuit. This includes both factory-wired luminaries as well as those converted for this purpose under a retrofit program.
Only use the control provided with or specified by these instructions to control this lamp. This lamp will not operate properly when connected to a standard (incandescent) dimmer or dimming control. Dimmable only when used with special 0-10V system interface component, ETA Q1.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Do not make or alter any open holes in an enclosure of wiring or electrical components during kit installation.
The end retrofit luminaire has been modified and can no longer operate the originally intended lamp.
Caution-Risk of Electric Shock – Use in Dry and Damp Locations Only.
Risk of Electric shock – Do Not Use Where Directly Exposed To Water.
Suitable for use with the following emergency equipment: Item #: 50409.

REMOVING FLUORESCENT LAMP SYSTEM

Disconnect power from fixture
Remove fluorescent bulb
Remove wiring compartment cover
Cut all wires which are connected to the ballast and remove it.

STOP

DO NOT install this product in a fixture that uses shunted lamp holders (found in all fixtures with instant start ballasts). Installing this product with shunted lamp holders will cause a short circuit condition in the lamp holder and create a fire or shock hazard.
Before continuing, determine if the lamp holders currently installed in the fixture are shunted or non-shunted. If the current lamp holders are shunted, cut the wires away from the lamp holders and install non-shunted lamp holders, making new connections with the lead wires at terminals indicated in Fig. 1.
NOTE: If using existing non-shunted lamp holders, installer should not disconnect lead wires from the lamp holders and make new connections at terminals. Instead, cut lead wires away from lamp holder and make new connection to lead wires using approved connectors.
UL Type B Lamps are designed for use with LED-Ready fixtures follow lamp wiring instructions. When using any alternate-brand fixture, please review the specific lamp installation guide wiring requirements first, to make sure the fixture is compatible before lamp installation.

WARNING: DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING.