PARMIDA 4ft LED T8 Type A+B Tube 3CCT Installation Guide

4FT LED T8 TYPE A+B TUBE – 3CCT
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INSTALLATION MANUAL

4ft LED T8 Type A+B Tube 3CCT

WARNING

• Risk of fire or electric shock. When installing with an electronic ballast, please check the compatible ballast list first. If you do not find your ballast on the list, please bypass the fixture. Do not install the LED Tube with a ballast that is not listed on our compatible ballast list – risk of fire.

• Risk of fire or electric shock. LED Retrofit Kit installation requires knowledge of luminaires electrical systems. If not qualified, do not attempt installation. Contact a qualified electrician.

• Risk of fire or electric shock. Install this kit only in the luminaires that have the construction features and dimensions shown in the photographs and/or drawings and where the input rating of the retrofit kit does not exceed the input rating of the luminaire.

• Do not make or alter any open holes in an enclosure of wiring or electrical components during kit installation.

• To prevent wiring damage or abrasion, do not expose wiring to edges of sheet metal or other sharp objects.

• Installers should not disconnect existing wires from lampholder terminals to make new connections at lampholder terminals.
  Instead installers should cut existing lampholder leads away from the lampholder and make new electrical connections to lampholder lead wires by employing applicable connectors.

• For a linear tubular LED lamp conversion, there shall be text or a diagram showing how the supply connections were made to the lampholders so the correct  onnections will be made to the lamp when the lamp is installed or replaced.

• This retrofit kit is accepted as a component of a luminaire where the suitability of the combination shall be determined by authorities having jurisdiction.

• If the tube isinstalled as Type B, the luminaire, once modified as retrofit fixture will no longer operate fluorescent lamps.

• These lamps should be installed by a licensed electrician.

• These lamps are to be used indoors (damp or dry locations only). Not suitable for wet location.

• Under Type A setting this device can be used with compatibleonly non-shunted sockets. emergency ballasts and compatible dimming ballasts (please refer to compatible ballast list).

• Under Type B setting this device is not suitable for use with emergency ballasts or dimming ballasts.

• Double-ended connection can be used with either shunted or non-shunted sockets (tombstones). For single-ended connection, use

SELECTING COLOR TEMPERATURE

To avoid risk of damage, ensure wall switch connected to the light is turned to off position before changing or selecting desired color temperature (CCT) on the selector switch.
Select the color temperature via the CCT switch located on the LED lamp’s base. Using this switch, select the desired color temperature (4000K Cool White, or 5000K Day Light, or 6000K Bright White)

“PLUG & PLAY” INSTALLATION (TYPE A)

Before installation, please check our compatible ballast list and ensure your ballast is listed. If it is not listed, please install your LED tubes according to theType B Installation Method instructions below. Parmida is not liable for any damages or losses incurred by not following these instructions.

1. Disconnect power to the light fixture at the breaker panel before installation.
2. Remove the diffuser from the light fixture (if applicable).
3. Remove the existing fluorescent tubes from the light fixture.
4. Install the LED tubes.
5. Install diffuser (if removed in step 2).
6.  Switch on power to the light fixture.

RETROFIT INSTALLATION (TYPE B)

Please install your LED tubes according to the Type B Installation Method instructions below.

• Can be installed with either single or double ended connection.
• Double – ended connection can be used with either shunted or non-shunted sockets (tombstones).
• For single – ended connection, please use non-shunted sockets.
• Use either end to make single – ended connection.

1.  Disconnect power to the light fixture at the breaker panel before installation.
2. Remove the diffuser lens from the light fixture (if applicable).
3. Remove any existing fluorescent tubes by rotating them a one quarter turn and sliding them out.
4. Remove ballast cover (cover may be secured with screws or tabs).
5. Retrofit light fixture according to the diagram applicable to your fixture.

A. Retrofit luminaire with inductive ballast

• Disconnect the wires between starter and ballast according to the figure.
• Connect two wires to branch circuit L and N according to the figure.

B. Retrofit luminaire with electronic ballast

• Disconnect the wires between tombstone and ballast according to the figure.
• Connect two wires to branch circuit L and N according to the figure.

C. Retrofit luminaire with two lamps and one electronic ballast

• Disconnect the wires between tombstone and ballast according to the figure.
• Connect two wires to branch circuit L and N according to the figure.

D. Retrofit luminaire with three lamps and one electronic ballast

• Disconnect the wires between tombstone and ballast according to the figure.
• Connect two wires to branch circuit L and N according to the figure.

E. Retrofit luminaire with four lamps and one electronic ballast

• Disconnect the wires between tombstone and ballast according to the figure.
• Connect two wires to branch circuit L and N according to the figure.

6. Insert the LED tube by sliding pins into sockets and rotating a quarter turn until the LED tube locks in place.
7. Replace the diffuser lens of the light fixture (if applicable). LED lamps are now fully installed.
8. After installation has been completed, attach the Modification Replacement Cautionary Sticker Label to a visible area on the luminaire and keep it visible after installation. Be sure to mark the type of wiring on the luminaire label (single or double-ended).
9. Restore power to the circuit/luminaire and test the light. If necessary, adjust position of the LED tube(s).

BALLAST COMPATIBILITY LIST: 4FT LED T8 TYPE A+B TUBE – 3CCT

1. These tubes are compatible with the ballasts listed below. If you intend to install this tube with any ballast not listed below, risk of damage or losses may occur. Parmida is not liable for any damages or losses incurred by not following these instructions.
2. If you do not see the exact model number of your ballast on this list, it means we have not tested the ballast and cannot guarantee that it will work with our T8 tubes. If this is the case for you, we recommend directly wiring your tubes for the best results.

WARNING: Please note that Parmida LLC is not responsible for any problems occurring from installation with any ballast model number not found on our compatible ballast list . Any subsequent issues resulting from installation with a non-listed ballast will not be covered under our warranty.

References

• Parmida LED - Energy Efficient LED Lighting Solutions — Parmida LED Technologies

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