FEIT Electric T8 Ballast Bypass Linear Lamp Installation Guide
- June 13, 2024
- Feit Electric
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TB BALLAST BYPASS LINEAR LAMP
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
AND INSTALLATION GUIDE 
120V-277V – Direct Power
REMOVE THE BALLAST
BEFORE INSTALLING THIS TUBE!
This LED lamp is NOT for use with a Fluorescent Ballast or Shop Light.
Safety Information
PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS LISTED BELOW PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
THIS LAMP REQUIRES THE BALLAST TO BE BYPASSED AND REMOVED FROM THE ELECTRICAL
CIRCUIT.
WHEN BYPASSING A BALLAST ALWAYS HAVE A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN DO YOUR
ELECTRICAL WORK.
This LED tube is intended to replace fluorescent tube lamps with ANSI
designation F32T8 with G13 base.
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Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
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WARNING: To prevent wiring damage or abrasion, do not expose wiring to edges of sheet metal or other sharp objects.
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WARNING: RISK OF SHOCK: House electric current can cause painful shock or serious injury unless handed properly. For your safety, always remember to: A. Turn OFF the power supply at the fuse or circuit breaker box before you install the lamp.
B. Ensure the fixture is grounded to avoid potential electric shock and to ensure reliable starting.
C. Wear rubber sole shoes, work on a sturdy ladder and don’t touch with wet hands.
D. This lamp is not intended for use with emergency exits or emergency lights.
E. Do not make or alter any open holes in the enclosure of wiring or electrical components during kit installation.
F. Before installation is complete, double check all connections to be sure they are tight and correct.
G. Only use UL or IEC approved wire for input/output connections. -
This lamp is designed for use in a circuit protected by a fuse or circuit breaker. It is also designed to be installed in accordance with local electrical codes. If you are unsure about your wiring, consult a qualified electrician or local electrical inspector, and check your local electrical code.
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WARNING: RISK OF CUTS: To prevent wiring damage, abrasion or cuts, do not expose wiring to edges of sheet metal or other sharp objects and wear gloves.
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Account for small parts and destroy packaging material, as these may be hazardous to children. Avoid looking directly into the lamp.
WARNING: Use only on 120-277 volt 60Hz circuits.
Suitable for damp locations. Do not use with dimmers. Do not touch lamp pins
to the metal housing when installing.
WARNING: If lamp or luminaire exhibit abnormal operation (buzzing,
flickering, minimal or no light, etc.), immediately turn off power and contact
us for more information.
WARNING: Examine the luminaire (fixture) carefully before installing the
lamp. Ensure the electrical lampholders (sockets) are not damaged and will
make firm contact with the lamp pins. Replace dama ed arts as necessa.
WARNING: Risk of fire or electric shock. LED retrofit kit installation
requires knowledge of luminaire’s electrical system. 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
photographs and/or drawings and where the rating of the retrofit kit does not
exceed the input rating of the luminaire.
WARNING: 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.
Limited Warranty
This product is warrantied to be free from detects in workmanship and materials for up to5 years from date of purchase. tfthe product tails within the warranty period, please contact Feit Electric at into@teit .com, visit feit .com/oootact- us tor instructions on replacement or refund. REPLACEMENT OR REFUND IS YOUR SOLE REMEDY. EXCEPT IO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURA TION OF THIS WARRANTY LIABILITY FOR NIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTAL DAMAGES IS HEREBY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other nights which vary from state to state or province to pr0in0e.
FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with part 15 0ft8 FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
tolling two conditions (1) 7his device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2 this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation. Noter This equipment has been tested and
found to oo0ply with the limits fora Class B dig/al device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Pules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmtd interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and an radiate radio frequency energy and,if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur ina particular installation.#fthis equipment does cause harmtul
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate
the receiving antenna. increase the separation between the equipment and
e0elver. Connect the equipment into an1 0uet 0n a 0ii0uteen from that to
which the re0ever is 00nine0led Consult the dealer or an experienced rg.TV
technician for help.Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment
Bypass Assembly Instructions (Type BJ
Scan QR Code for ballast bypass instruction
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Tum off the power at the switch and fuse box or circuit breaker.
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Cut the incoming and outgoing power wires approximately two inches from the ballast.
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After removing the existing ballast, connect the live wire (L) to the wire coming from the lamp holder terminal. Next, connect the neutral wire (N) to the wire coming from the lamp holder terminal on the other side/end.
NOTE: Installers should not disconnect existing wires from lamp D holder terminals to make new connections at lamp holder terminals. instead installers should cut existing lamp holder leads away from the lamp holder and make new electrical connections to lamp holder lead wires by employing applicable connectors.
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Install the Feit T48/850/B/LED LED tub
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Tum on the power and enjoy your new Feit T48/850/B/LED LED tube.
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After wiring modification is completed, attach the replacement cautionary label onto a visible place on the fixture that is kept visible after the installation of tubes. Remove any pre-existing labels.
WARNING!
USE LED LAMPS ONLY. THIS LUMINAIRE HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO USE LED LAMPS AND
CAN NO LONGER OPERATE THE ORGINALLY INTENDED FLUORESCENT LAMPS SAFELY.
FLUORESCENT LAMPS COULD BREAK AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY IF USED IN THIS
FIXTURE.
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