SloanLED 701946-6WMLP1 PosterBOX Mini Mount LED Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- SloanLED
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SloanLED 701946-6WMLP1 PosterBOX Mini Mount LED
WARNING: Risk of electrical shock. New installation and LED Retrofit Kit installation requires knowledge of sign electrical systems. If not qualified, do not attempt installation. Contact a qualified electrician. Follow all NEC and local codes. PosterBOX Mini is not suitable for submersion or direct exposure to water for extended periods of time.
For New Installation, proceed with Step 1 below. For Retrofit Installations, begin with Retrofit Instructions on page 2.
**Tools: Required
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- Measuring tape,
- wire strippers,
- drill, and screwdriver.
Supplies: Required –
Wire nuts and IDC connectors or butt splices with appropriate safety agency
markings.
Optional – PLTC cable, cable ties, #6 (M3) pan head sheet metal screws or
1/8″ (3 mm) aluminum rivets and silicone.
Components list:
- SloanLED PosterBOX Mini modules, model numbers 701946-(X)WMLP1
- SloanLED 12 V Class 2 output power supply (refer to “SloanLED Power Supply Guide for Sign Products” for appropriate 12 V power supply models
- Optional: UL approved 18 AWG (1 mm²), or larger diameter supply wire
- UL approved wire connectors appropriate for wire gauge used
- Optional for mounting: Electrical grade silicone, cable ties, #6 (M3) pan head sheet metal screws, or 1/8″ (3 mm) aluminum rivets
Layouts:
Mount PosterBOX Mini modules on return of both long sides of sign box. If
brighter output is desired, mount on all four (4) sides. It’s recommended to
test LED density in a sample cabinet to evaluate brightness, uniformity, and
color. If you have questions or require assistance in testing, please contact
your SloanLED Customer Service Representative.
NOTE: For optimum internal reflection in single-sided sign boxes, mount modules 0.2″-0.4″ (5-10 mm) from rear wall. For double-sided sign boxes, mount modules in center of return.
- Clean surface: Clean inside of sign box with rubbing alcohol and allow to dry. Clean all mounting surfaces with alcohol for proper tape adhesion.
- Peel and stick: Using provided double stick tape, mount PosterBOX Mini modules to sides of sign box.
- Fasteners: If desired, modules can be secured to sides of sign box using #6 (M3) pan head sheet metal screws or 1/8″ (3 mm) aluminum rivets.
- Connections: Modules may be connected in series or parallel. Modules should not be looped to create a closed circuit. Cap all unused, exposed wire ends.
- Connect to power supply: See Power Supply Installation Guide for more information regarding power supply installation. CAUTION! Have a licensed electrician connect primary power. ATTENTION! Demandez à un électricien agréé de brancher l’alimentation primaire.
Retrofit Instructions for Existing Signs
GENERAL-PURPOSE RETROFIT SIGN CONVERSION.
FOR USE ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH KIT INSTRUCTIONS.
KIT IS COMPLETE ONLY WHEN ALL PARTS REQUIRED BY THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE PRESENT.
WARNING: Risk of fire or electric shock. Install this kit only in host signs that have been identified in the installation instructions, and where the input rating of the retrofit kit does not exceed the input rating of the sign. Installation of this LED retrofit kit may involve drilling or punching of holes into the structure of the sign. Check for enclosed wiring and components to avoid damage to wiring and electrical parts.
CAUTION : Turn off power to sign before inspecting or removing existing light source. Power must remain off while installing LED product.
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Identify sign to be retrofit and ensure branch circuit supplying existing sign are within voltage range for LED power supply.
Refer to components list (page 1) and “12 VDC Power Supply Capacity Chart” (page 3). -
Remove existing lighting equipment intended to be replaced, such as neon or fluorescent, and all power supplies, transformers, or ballasts. Remove existing neon and all standoffs to leave an empty sign cabinet. NOTE: All materials removed must be disposed of in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
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If required by local, state, or national electrical code, install a new disconnect switch.
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Determine suitability and structural integrity of existing sign after removal of existing lighting equipment. If retrofit does not require the making of any new holes, do not make or alter any open holes in an enclosure of wiring or electrical components during kit installation. If existing holes are present in a wet or outdoor location sign, repair and seal any unused openings in the electrical enclosure.
Openings greater than 0.5″ (12.7 mm) diameter require a metal patch secured by screws or rivets and caulked with non-hardening caulk. Smaller openings may be sealed with non-hardening caulk. -
Clean inside of sign using non-oil based cleaner. Follow all manufacturer’s instructions and ensure inside of sign is dry before proceeding with installation. This is an important step for good adhesion of PosterBOX Mini module mounting tape.
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To populate sign, refer to PosterBOX Mini density guidelines as well as power supply capacity chart (page 3) to determine appropriate number of modules and power supplies. A list of acceptable power supply models is shown in the supplemental “SloanLED Power Supply Guide for Sign Products”.
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Follow all instructions on page 1 under “New Installation” to properly install LED modules.
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Connect modules to power supply output as shown on page 2 under “New Installation”.
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Connect power supply input as outlined in power supply installation guide in accordance with local, state and national electrical codes by qualified personnel. Refer to power supply install guide included with power supply for details.
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If required, install disconnect switch in accordance with local, state and national electrical codes by qualified personnel.
12 VDC Power Supply Capacity Chart
| Power output | Maximum modules |
|---|---|
| 20 W | 15 |
25 W
(EU/ROW ONLY)
| 19
30 W
(EU/ROW ONLY)
| 22
60 W| 45
2 × 60 W| 2 × 45
2 × 75 W
(EU/ROW ONLY)
| 2 × 56
Power used per
module in watts:
| 1.2 W
Capacities based on 90% of power supply output.
NOTE: Refer to “SloanLED Power Supply Guide for Sign Products” for appropriate
12 V power supply models.
Scan QR code to download SloanLED Power Supply Guide for Sign Products
Extension of Power Supply Leads
If longer lead wire from power supply to LED modules is needed, an extension
can be used. Extension should be kept as short as possible, i.e., under 15 ft
for 18 AWG UL Listed PLTC (4.6 m for 1 mm² PLTC) or under 50 ft for 14 AWG UL
Listed PLTC (15.2 m for 2.5 mm² PLTC).
Troubleshooting
NOTE: A licensed electrician should perform all applicable steps.
Entire box or leg does not light after complete installation.|
Check connection from power supply lead to first module. Make sure polarity of
connections made at the power supply lead—between modules and any jumper
wire—is correct. All connections must be RED-to-RED and BLACK-to-BLACK.
Still does not light.| Check output voltage of power supply using a
multimeter. The output voltage should be 12.0 VDC ± 0.5 VDC. If there is no
output voltage, have a licensed electrician check input voltage. Make sure
power supply is connected correctly and getting primary power. If power supply
is connected properly and getting primary power and there is still no output
voltage, try a different power supply.
Still does not light.| If power supply is getting primary power and
modules don’t light, there may be a short in secondary wiring. Check all
connections and cap all loose
wires.
The beginning of a leg lights, but entire leg does not light or
lights intermittently.| The primary cause of a portion of a PosterBOX Mini
leg not lighting or lighting intermittently is a bad connection or reverse
polarity connection between modules that light and modules that don’t light.
Check this connection.
One module does not light, but all others in leg
light.| PosterBOX Mini is designed so if one module fails, it will not
cause the entire sign or leg to go out. If one module does not light, but all
others in the leg do, replace this module with a new one.
The SloanLED PosterBOX™ product family is licensed by Signify (formally Philips Lighting) in relation to the following patents: North America: US7841733. Europe: EP1938298, NL1030161, NL2000273, DE202006020673.6. Asia: CN101300616. PosterBOX products are licensed under Signify’s EnabLED program when bought as a PosterBOX lighting kit solution including a SloanLED power supply. Final application in which PosterBOX lighting kit solution is installed is covered by SloanLED’s licensing agreement with Signify and free from any further royalties relating to the patents listed above.
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