FEIT ELECTRIC T4815 Ballast Bypass Linear LED Tube Installation Guide
- June 9, 2024
- Feit Electric
Table of Contents
MODEL T4815/4CCT/B/LED
TB BALLAST BYPASS LINEAR LAMP
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
AND INSTALLATION GUIDE
Installation Guide
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 damaged parts as necessary.
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Limited Warranty
This product is warrantied to be free from defects in workmanship and
materials for up to 5 years from date of purchase.
If the product fails within the warranty period, please contact Feit Electric
at info@feit.com, visit feit.com/contact-
us or call 1-866-326-BULB (2852) for instructions
on replacement or refund. REPLACEMENT OR REFUND IS YOUR SOLE REMEDY. EXCEPT TO
THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR
ONSEQUENTIAL 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 rights which vary from
state to state or province to province.
FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two 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.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can 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 in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
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
receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Any changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity:
47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Responsible Party: Feit Electric
Company 4901 Gregg Road, Pico Rivera, CA 90660, USA
562-463-2852
Bypass Assembly Instructions (Type B)
THIS PRODUCT MAY NOT BE COMPATIBLE WITH ALL BALLASTS.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BALLAST COMPATIBLITY PLEASE VISIT
WWW.FEIT.COM.
Slide the switch to the desired color temperature.
3000K Warm White
4000K: Cool White
5000K: Daylight
6500K: Daylight Deluxe
Scan QR Code for ballast bypass instructions.
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Turn 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 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.
Bypass Assembly Instructions (Type B) Con’t -
Install the Feit T 4815/CCT /B/LED LED tube.
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Turn on the power and enjoy your new Feit T4815/4CCT/AB/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 OPERATE LED LAMPS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL OR OPERATE FLUORESCENT LAMPS IN THIS LUMINAIRE.
FLUORESCENT LAMPS COULD BREAK AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY IF USED IN THIS FIXTURE.
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through the purchase of this T8 Ballast Bypass Linear Lamp.
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