PLT 4 Feet T8 Ballast Bypass Tube Installation Guide

: July 2, 2024
: PLT

Table of Contents

PLT 4 Feet T8 Ballast Bypass Tube
SAFETY WARNING
Installation Instructions
FCC Warning
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PLT 4 Feet T8 Ballast Bypass Tube

SAFETY WARNING

WARNING
Installation, service, and maintenance of luminaries should be performed by a qualified licensed electrician.

CAUTION

TYPE B LAMP – intended for operation in luminaries with traditional fluorescent-type lamp holders wired directly to the branch circuit. This includes both factory-wired luminaries as well as those converted for this purpose under a retrofit program.
Do not make or alter any holes in the wiring enclosure or components during installation.
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.
Install this kit only in the luminaries that have the construction features and dimensions shown in the photographs and/or drawings, and where the input rating of the retrofit kits does not exceed the input rating of the luminaire.
To avoid potential fire or shock hazards, do not use this retrofit kit in luminaries employing shunted bi-pin lamp holders. 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 about the ballast itself or may be combined with the marking for the lamps with which the ballast is intended to be used. For example, F40T12/IS.
Only use the control provided with or specified by these instructions to control this lamp. The lamp will not operate properly when connected to a standard (incandescent) dimmer or dimming control. Only operate with specific dimmer PL TSPA manufactured by PLT Solutions.
THIS 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 BY THE APPLICABLE AND APPROPRIATE ELECTRICAL CODES. THE INSTALLATION GUIDE DOES NOT SUPERSEDE LOCAL OR NATIONAL REGULATIONS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

NOTICE

Not for emergency lighting.
Minimum Compartment Dimensions – The units covered by this report were intended to retrofit surface mount, Type IC or non-IC recessed mount listed fluorescent luminaries that use a maximum of 4 tubular lamps. The minimum lamp compartment dimensions are: $PLT-4-Feet-T8-Ballast-Bypass-Tube-Fig- $1$$

Installation Instructions

Single-ended Wiring
The below ballast wiring diagrams represent typical configurations. The actual ballast wiring varies according to the ballast model. The socket should be non-shunted.

Retrofit luminaire with 1 lamp

$PLT-4-Feet-T8-Ballast-Bypass-Tube-Fig- $2$$

Retrofit luminaire with 2 lamps

$PLT-4-Feet-T8-Ballast-Bypass-Tube-Fig- $3$$

Retrofit luminaire with 3 lamps

$PLT-4-Feet-T8-Ballast-Bypass-Tube-Fig- $4$$

Retrofit luminaire with 4 lamps

$PLT-4-Feet-T8-Ballast-Bypass-Tube-Fig- $5$$

Double-ended Wiring
The below ballast wiring diagrams represent typical configurations. The actual ballast wiring varies according to the ballast model. If the socket is in good condition, it does not need to be changed to operate double-ended lamps, regardless of the type of socket. Please make sure one side of the fixture is connected to Live (L) and the other side to Neutral (N).

Retrofit luminaire with 1 lamp

$PLT-4-Feet-T8-Ballast-Bypass-Tube-Fig- $6$$

Retrofit luminaire with 2 lamps

$PLT-4-Feet-T8-Ballast-Bypass-Tube-Fig- $7$$

Retrofit luminaire with 3 lamps

$PLT-4-Feet-T8-Ballast-Bypass-Tube-Fig- $8$$

Retrofit luminaire with 4 lamps

$PLT-4-Feet-T8-Ballast-Bypass-Tube-Fig- $9$$

FCC Warning

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 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.

WARNING

Before installing, servicing, or performing routine maintenance on this equipment, follow these general precautions.
To reduce the risk of death, personal injury, or property damage from fire, electric shock, falling parts, cuts/abrasions, and other hazards, read all warnings and instructions included with and on the fixture box and all fixture labels.
Proper grounding is required to ensure safety.
Power must be turned off at the breaker before installation or maintenance.
This product must be installed under the applicable installation code by a person familiar with the construction and operation of the product and the hazards involved.
Wear gloves and eye protection at all times while installing, servicing, or performing maintenance on the luminaire, and avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.
To prevent wiring damage or abrasion, do not expose wiring to the edges of sheet metal or other sharp objects.
Do not install damaged products. Inspect the luminaire for damage that may have occurred during transit. If damaged, contact the manufacturer immediately.
These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment nor to provide every possible contingency to meet in connection with installation, operation, or maintenance. Should further information be desired or should particular problems arise that are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser’s or owner’s purposes, contact the manufacturer.

972-535-0926/pltsolutions.com.