SloanLED 701946-6WLRP1 PosterBOX3 Module Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- SloanLED
Table of Contents
PosterBOX3
Installation Guide for 701946-6WLRP1, -6WSRP1
WARNING: Risk of electrical shock. New installation and LED Retrofit Kit installation to require knowledge of sign electrical systems. If not qualified, do not attempt installation. Contact a qualified electrician. Follow all NEC and local codes. PosterBOX 3 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.
New Installation
Recommended tools:
- Measuring tape
- Wire strippers
- Drill
- Screwdriver
Components list:
- SloanLED PosterBOX 3 modules, model numbers 701946-(X)WLRP1 or 701946-(X)WSRP1
- SloanLED 24 V Class 2 output power supply (refer to “SloanLED Power Supply Guide for Sign Products” for appropriate 24 V power supply models)
- 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, #8 (M4) sheet metal screws, or 5/32″ (4 mm) aluminum rivets
Layout Guidelines
It is 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.
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Measure sign box to determine quantities of PosterBOX 3 (see Power Supply capacity table on page 3).
TIP: For best results, space modules adjacent to each other using a built-in module spacer. For best performance in a single-sided box, mount modules on returns, near the rear wall of the box (~.5 – .75″ [1 – 2 cm]). For a double-sided sign box, mount modules in the center of returns. -
a. Secure modules to sides of sign box using #8 (M4) pan head sheet metal screws or 5/32″ (4 mm) aluminum rivets.
b. If desired, double-stick tape can be used to mount modules. Before mounting, clean mounting surfaces inside of sign box with rubbing alcohol and allow to dry for proper tape adhesion.
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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.
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Mount Power Supply: Identify primary wires, secondary wires, and the location of mounting tabs.
CAUTION: Luminaire should be positioned so that prolonged staring into luminaire at a distance closer than 12.7″ (322 mm) is not expected.
WARNING: Connect Red striped wire of LED modules (+) to Red wire of power supply (+). Connect White wire of LED modules (-) to Black wire of power supply (-). Reverse polarity connections may damage the LEDs and will void the product warranty. -
Units may be mounted in any orientation using mounting tabs.
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Connect primary: CAUTION!
Have a licensed electrician connect to primary.
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Connect to the power supply: Using UL Listed electrical connectors, daisy chain product as required and connect to power supply.
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 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 the existing light source. Power must remain off while installing the LED product.
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Identify signs to be retrofit and ensure branch circuits supplying existing signs are within voltage range for LED power supply.
Refer to components list (page 1) and “24 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. -
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 signs 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 the non-oil-based cleaner. Follow all manufacturer’s instructions and ensure the inside of the sign is dry before proceeding with the installation. This is an important step for good adhesion of PosterBOX 3 module mounting tape.
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To populate the sign, refer to PosterBOX 3 density guidelines as well as the power supply capacity chart (page 3) to determine an 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 pages 1 and 2 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 the power supply installation guide in accordance with local, state, and national electrical codes by qualified personnel. Refer to the power supply install guide included with the 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.
24 VDC Power Supply Capacity Chart
| **Maximum units per power supply*
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Power Output| 6WLRP1| 6WSRP1
30 W (EU/ROW ONLY)| 1| 3
60 W| 3| 7
96 W| 6| 12
3 × 96 W| 3 × 6| 3 × 12
100 W| 6| 12
150 W (EU/ROW ONLY)**| 9| 18
Power used per unit in Watts:| 14.0 W| 7.2 W
*Combination of units must not exceed maximum power supply output. Capacities based on 90% of power supply output.
NOTE: Refer to “SloanLED Power Supply Guide for Sign Products” for appropriate 24 V power supply models.
Scan QR code to download SloanLED Power Supply Guide for Sign Products
https://sloanled.com/downloads/SloanLEDPowerSupplyGuideForSignProducts.pdf
Extension of Power Supply Leads
If a longer lead wire from the power supply to the LED product is needed, an
extension can be used. The extension should be kept as short as possible,
i.e., under 15 ft use 18 AWG UL Listed PLTC (4.6 m for 1 mm² PLTC) or under 50
ft use 14 AWG UL Listed PLTC (15.2 m for 2.5 mm² PLTC).
Troubleshooting
The entire sign or leg does not light after
complete installation.| Check the connection from the power supply lead to
the first module. Make sure the polarity of connections made at the power
supply lead and any jumper wire is correct. Power supply outputs should be
connected RED-TO-RED STRIPE (+) and BLACK-TO-WHITE (-).
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Still does not light.| Check the output voltage of the power
supply using a voltmeter. Output voltage should be DC 24.0 V ± 0.5 V. If there
is no output voltage, have a licensed electrician check input voltage. Make
sure the power supply is connected correctly and getting primary power. If the
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 the 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 the entire leg does
not light or lights intermittently.| The primary cause of a
portion of a PosterBOX 3 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 3 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 (formerly 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. The final application in which the 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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