Alkco UV-C 2x2 Grid Ceiling Mount Install Instructions

Marque: Alkco

Modèle: UV-C 2x2 Grid Ceiling Mount

Taper: Install Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

a) This equipment is designed for use with UV radiation sources and must be installed in compliance

with competent technical directions to prevent risk of personal injury from UV radiation.

b) UV radiation can pose a risk of personal injury. Overexposure can result in damage to eyes and bare skin. To

reduce the risk of overexposure this equipment must be installed in accordance with the specifier or installers

site planning recommendations. This may include instructions on the relative location of each system

component, the minimum distances between UV-generating devices and other objects or surfaces, and

protection from line-of-sight exposure to UV radiation in occupied spaces located above the equipment mounting

area (e.g. upper floor balconies, open staircases, etc.)

c) UV and optical radiation can be reflected by surrounding surfaces such as ceilings, walls and duct work/pipes.

Since the reflective properties of surfaces can vary widely, it should be considered as part of site planning.

Follow the specifier or installers recommendations for selecting appropriate ceiling and wall finishes.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER TO ENSURE THAT PERSONS WILL NOT BE EXPOSED TO

EXCESSIVE UV OR OPTICAL RADIATION DURING EQUIPMENT OPERATION. THIS WILL REQUIRE THE

INSTALLER TO CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT OF IRRANDIANCE AND/OR ILLUMINANCE LEVELS IN THE

SURROUNDING OCCUPIED SPACES PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY.

e) Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not readily be subjected to

tampering by unauthorized personnel.

f) Maintenance and servicing of this UV generating equipment shall be performed by authorized personnel.

Service personnel must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) if the equipment will be in

operation during the maintenance or servicing work. Contact the equipment manufacturer for PPE

recommendations and guidance.

g) When replacing lamps, replace them only with the lamps for which the equipment is marked and intended.

h) The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.

i) Do not use this equipment for other than intended use.

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Safety and Installation Instructions

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CAUTION: Electrical luminaires are designed for permanent installation in ordinary (non-hazardous) locations in accordance with the National Electrical

Code and all applicable local codes. Do not use in areas of limited ventilation or in high ambient enclosures. The lamp and luminaire operate at high

temperatures, contact with combustible materials can cause fire and personal contact can cause severe burns.

representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the information

included herein is given and any liability for any action in reliance thereon is disclaimed.

All trademarks are owned by signify holding or their respective owners.

Signify Canada Ltd.

281 Hillmount Road

Markham, ON, Canada L6C 2S3

Telephone: 800-668-9008

Signify North America Corporation

200 Franklin Square Drive

Somerset, NJ 08873

Telephone: 855-486-2216

Warning:

Materials that are exposed to UV-C and/or ozone for a long time may become damaged and/or discolored

Warning:

Products are not intended and shall not be used in applications or activities which may cause death, personal injury

and/or damage to the environment

Warning:

Products not designed and/or intended for medical purposes; Signify excludes any and all liability for any such

improper use.

Warning:

Products are not provided with safeguards and may only be installed and used in connection with the appropriate

safeguards. Customer is responsible for procuring and installing said safeguards prior to using the Product.

Warning:

Products are designed and intended to be used in professional applications. Products are not meant for use in

consumer or household applications.

This product uses 254nm UV-C lamps. Use only Philips TUV 9w PL lamps.

Highest irradiance at 500 mm: 1.22W/m²

This luminaire is to be suspended perfectly level in a 2x2 grid ceiling space. Do not use with ceilings that are not flat and level

such as concave, vaulted, angled, etc. Do not use in areas where people occupy the space above the luminaire such as

stairwells, balconies, 2 level lobbies, adjacent to exposed elevators or escalators, ramps, etc. This luminaire must be mounted

no lower than 2.6 meters [8.5ft] from the floor or raised platform.

Wall and Ceiling reflectance impacts the dosage of UVC

irradiance in the space occupied by people. After installation, it should be confirmed that UVC irradiance in the space does

not exceed permissible human exposure as defined in ISO 15858:2016. Please refer to application documents provided by

Signify regarding your specific installation. Do not operate the luminaire or use the space until the installer has verified there

is no UVC danger within the occupied space. The luminaire must be powered off at the breaker panel in the event there

needs to be any maintenance or servicing

required.

AT NO TIME SHOULD ANY PERSON EXPOSE THEMSELVES TO THE UVC RADIATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY. FAILURE TO

AVOID EXPOSURE WILL CAUSE SERIOUS EYE AND SKIN INJURY. UVC RADIATION IS NOT VISIBLE TO HUMANS. EXTREME

CAUTION MUST BE TAKEN TO ENSURE THERE IS NO POSSIBILITY FOR PEOPLE OR ANIMALS TO BE EXPOSED TO THE UVC

RADIATION THIS LUMINAIRE PRODUCES.

UVC radiation can have adverse affects on organics such as plants and animals. UVC radiation may damage or discolor

materials such as plastics and rubber.

Rev. 2 - 5/21

CAUTION: THE INSTALLATION AND SERVICING OF THIS PRODUCT SHOULD

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Safety and Installation Instructions

U2C409-UNV-1/4-EB

90029520I84598323

CAUTION: Electrical luminaires are designed for permanent installation in ordinary (non-hazardous) locations in accordance with the National Electrical

Code and all applicable local codes. Do not use in areas of limited ventilation or in high ambient enclosures. The lamp and luminaire operate at high

temperatures, contact with combustible materials can cause fire and personal contact can cause severe burns.

representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the information

included herein is given and any liability for any action in reliance thereon is disclaimed.

All trademarks are owned by signify holding or their respective owners.

Signify Canada Ltd.

281 Hillmount Road

Markham, ON, Canada L6C 2S3

Telephone: 800-668-9008

Signify North America Corporation

200 Franklin Square Drive

Somerset, NJ 08873

Telephone: 855-486-2216

Refer to Lamp manufacturer for recommended lamp life and maintenance schedules. When handling lamps, use gloves.

Warnings and Safety: A lamp breaking is extremely unlikely to have any impact on your health. If a lamp breaks,

ventilate the room for 30 minutes and remove the parts, preferably with gloves. Put them in a sealed plastic bag and

take it to your local waste facilities for recycling. Do not use a vacuum cleaner.

A safety switch is included in the construction of this product in the form of a normally-open push-button switch

mounted on the bottom of the housing. This switch is held in the "ON" position by a sheet metal plate held onto the

bottom surface of the product by four accorn nuts. Removing this bottom sheet metal plate will allow the switch to

extend to the "OFF" position, extinguishing the UVC lamp to allow for safe replacement. The sheet metal plate must be

returned to its original position before the product will function.

Disclaimer: This UV product is not approved and/or certified as a medical device and, accordingly, is not intended to be

used for medical purposes.

Disclaimer: Signify does not promise or warrant that the use of the Products will protect any user from or prevent

infection and/or contamination with any viruses, bacteria, protozoa, fungi, illness or disease. The Products are not

approved and/or certified as a medical device by the FDA or any other regulatory body. As such, the Products are not

intended for and must not be used for medical purposes. In addition to and without limitation of any exclusions or

limitations of liability of Signify as set forth in any agreement for the sale, distribution or otherwise making available of

the Products, Signify shall have no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any claim or damage that may arise from or

relate to any use of the Products outside of their intended use as described in the Documentation. For purposes of this

document, “Documentation” means all the documentation provided or made available by Signify in connection with the

Products including any user manuals or instructions, catalogs, specification sheets, data, drawings, schedules, designs,

source code, or any other documents or information obtained from Signify or created by Signify in whatever form

including electronic or printed format.

Warnings and Safety: A lamp breaking is extremely unlikely to have any impact on your health. If a lamp breaks,

ventilate the room for 30 minutes and remove the parts, preferably with gloves. Put them in a sealed plastic bag and

take it to your local waste facilities for recycling. Do not use a vacuum cleaner.

Rev. 2 - 5/21

CAUTION: THE INSTALLATION AND SERVICING OF THIS PRODUCT SHOULD

BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN OR SERVICE PERSONNEL

Safety and Installation Instructions

U2C409-UNV-1/4-EB

CAUTION: Electrical luminaires are designed for permanent installation in ordinary (non-hazardous) locations in accordance with the National Electrical

Code and all applicable local codes. Do not use in areas of limited ventilation or in high ambient enclosures. The lamp and luminaire operate at high

temperatures, contact with combustible materials can cause fire and personal contact can cause severe burns.

representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the information

included herein is given and any liability for any action in reliance thereon is disclaimed.

All trademarks are owned by signify holding or their respective owners.

Signify Canada Ltd.

281 Hillmount Road

Markham, ON, Canada L6C 2S3

Telephone: 800-668-9008

Signify North America Corporation

200 Franklin Square Drive

Somerset, NJ 08873

Telephone: 855-486-2216

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7ft

8.5ft MIN.

Figure-2

Typical Grid

Ceiling System

Figure-1

Ceiling

Plate

Figure-3

Provided Access Plate

Aux. Mounting

Point(2)

Installation

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is designed for rooms with a ceiling height of greater than or equal

to 9ft(2.74m).

1) Remove the fixture from the shipping carton. (see Figure-1)

2) Place the fixture with ceiling plate in the grid ceiling system. (see Figure-2)

NOTE - Requires 2'x2' spacing in ceiling.

3) Make sure electrical supply is NOT energized,

then make supply connections in access plate

provided in ceiling mounting plate on top

of the fixture. (see Figure-3)

NOTE - ELECTRICAL SUPPLY MUST

REMAIN UN-ENERGIZED UNTIL ALL

INSTALLATION PROCESSES ARE

COMPLETE!

4) Additional auxilary mounting points are

provided. Chains, cables, ridgid wire, etc.,

may be employed to supportive structure

above the fixture. (see Figure-3)

Mounting Requirements:

Distance From Floor- 8.5ft minimum

Luminaire must be perfectly level

Ceiling

Unoccupied space

Occupied space

Luminaire

Floor

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CAUTION: THE INSTALLATION AND SERVICING OF THIS PRODUCT SHOULD

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Safety and Installation Instructions

U2C409-UNV-1/4-EB

90029520I84598323

CAUTION: Electrical luminaires are designed for permanent installation in ordinary (non-hazardous) locations in accordance with the National Electrical

Code and all applicable local codes. Do not use in areas of limited ventilation or in high ambient enclosures. The lamp and luminaire operate at high

temperatures, contact with combustible materials can cause fire and personal contact can cause severe burns.

representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the information

included herein is given and any liability for any action in reliance thereon is disclaimed.

All trademarks are owned by signify holding or their respective owners.

Signify Canada Ltd.

281 Hillmount Road

Markham, ON, Canada L6C 2S3

Telephone: 800-668-9008

Signify North America Corporation

200 Franklin Square Drive

Somerset, NJ 08873

Telephone: 855-486-2216

Figure-4

Acorn Nut

Bottom Plate

Figure-5

Momentary

Switch

Lampholder(4)

Wiring Cover

Screws

Lamp Installation

1) Remove the four Acorn Nuts from

the bottom of the fixture. This will

release the bottom plate.

(see Figure-4)

2) Remove bottom plate and set it aside.

This will reveal access to the lamp

compartment. Notice four PL lamp-

holders attached to specular reflectors.

(see Figure-5)

NOTE - BE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES WHILE

HANDLING THE UVC LAMPS.

3) Push the four Philips 9W TUV lamps into the

lampholders ('click') while wearing gloves.

(see Figure-5)

NOTE - There is a momentary switch

provided for added protection from

UVC exposure. This switch is in the

normally "ON" position until the

bottom plate is replaced.

THIS FEATURE IS ONLY DESIGNED

TO LIMIT UVC EXPOSURE AND IS

NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR

DISCONECTING BRANCH POWER

AT THE BREAKER PANEL.

4) After lamps have been installed, replace

the bottom plate and fasten it securely with the

four Acorn Nuts from "step-1".

NOTE - For access to the ballast and internal electrical connections - FIXTURE MUST BE

DE-ENERGIZED FROM THE BREAKER PANEL BEFORE SERVICE MAY BE ATTEMPTED!!

For internal access, remove wiring cover by removing (4) screws at each corner.

Rev. 2 - 5/21

CAUTION: THE INSTALLATION AND SERVICING OF THIS PRODUCT SHOULD

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Safety and Installation Instructions

U2C409-UNV-1/4-EB

90029520I84598323

CAUTION: Electrical luminaires are designed for permanent installation in ordinary (non-hazardous) locations in accordance with the National Electrical

Code and all applicable local codes. Do not use in areas of limited ventilation or in high ambient enclosures. The lamp and luminaire operate at high

temperatures, contact with combustible materials can cause fire and personal contact can cause severe burns.

representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the information

included herein is given and any liability for any action in reliance thereon is disclaimed.

All trademarks are owned by signify holding or their respective owners.

Signify Canada Ltd.

281 Hillmount Road

Markham, ON, Canada L6C 2S3

Telephone: 800-668-9008

Signify North America Corporation

200 Franklin Square Drive

Somerset, NJ 08873

Telephone: 855-486-2216

SAUVEGARDE DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTE

Lors de l'utilisation d'équipements électriques, des précautions de sécurité de base doivent toujours être suivies, notamment:

LISEZ ET SUIVEZ TOUTES LES CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ

a) Cet équipement est conçu pour être utilisé avec des sources de rayonnement UV et doit être installé

conformément aux instructions techniques compétentes pour éviter tout risque de blessure par rayonnement UV.

b) Le rayonnement UV peut présenter un risque de blessure corporelle. Une surexposition peut endommager les yeux et

la peau nue. Pour réduire le risque de surexposition, cet équipement doit être installé conformément aux

recommandations de planification du site du fabricant. Cela peut comprendre des instructions sur l'emplacement relatif

de chaque composant du système, les distances minimales entre les appareils générateurs d'UV et d'autres

objets ou surfaces, et la protection contre l'exposition directe aux rayons UV dans les espaces occupés situés au-dessus

de la zone de montage de l'équipement ( ex. balcons des étages supérieurs, escaliers ouverts, etc.)

c) Les rayons UV et optiques peuvent être réfléchis par les surfaces environnantes telles que les plafonds et les murs.

Étant donné que les propriétés réfléchissantes des surfaces peuvent varier considérablement, elles doivent être

considérées comme faisant partie de la planification du site. Suivez les recommandations du fabricant pour sélectionner

les finitions de plafond et de mur appropriées.

d) IL EST DE LA RESPONSABILITÉ DE L'INSTALLATEUR DE GARANTIR QUE LES PERSONNES NE SERONT PAS EXPOSÉES À UN

RAYONNEMENT UV OU OPTIQUE EXCESSIF PENDANT LE FONCTIONNEMENT DE L'ÉQUIPEMENT. CECI OBLIGERA

L'INSTALLATEUR À EFFECTUER UNE ÉVALUATION DES NIVEAUX D'IRRANDIANCE OU D'ÉCLAIRAGE DANS LES ESPACES

OCCUPÉS ENVIRONNANTS AVANT L'OCCUPATION.

e) L'équipement doit être monté dans des endroits et à des hauteurs où il ne sera pas facilement soumis à une altération

par du personnel non autorisé.

f) La maintenance et l'entretien de cet équipement de génération d'UV doivent être effectués par du personnel autorisé.

Le personnel de service doit porter un équipement de protection individuelle (EPI) approprié si l'équipement doit

fonctionner pendant les travaux de maintenance ou d'entretien. Contactez le fabricant de l'équipement pour obtenir

des recommandations et des conseils sur les EPI.

g) Lors du remplacement des lampes, remplacez-les uniquement par les lampes pour lesquelles l'équipement est marqué

et destiné.

h) L'utilisation d'équipements accessoires non recommandés par le fabricant peut provoquer un état dangereux.

i) N'utilisez pas cet équipement à des fins autres que celles prévues.

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Instructions de sécurité et d'installation

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ATTENTION : L’INSTALLATION ET L’ENTRETIEN DE CE PRODUIT DOIVENT ETRE

EFFECTUÉS PAR UN ÉLECTRICIEN OU UN MEMBRE DU PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ.

representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the information

included herein is given and any liability for any action in reliance thereon is disclaimed.

All trademarks are owned by signify holding or their respective owners.

Signify Canada Ltd.

281 Hillmount Road

Markham, ON, Canada L6C 2S3

Telephone: 800-668-9008

Signify North America Corporation

200 Franklin Square Drive

Somerset, NJ 08873

Telephone: 855-486-2216

ATTENTION: Ce luminaire a été conçu pour une installation permanente dans un emplacement régulier (non dangereux) et en conformité avec le Code

électrique canadien et codes locaux applicables. Ne jamais installer dans un endroit où la ventilation est limitée ou dans des boîtiers où la température

ambiante est très élevée. La lampe et le luminaire fonctionnent à des températures élevées, un contact avec des matériaux combustibles peut engendrer un

incendie et un contact corporel peut causer de sévères brûlures

Avertissement:

les matériaux exposés aux UV-C et / ou à l'ozone pendant une longue période peuvent être endommagés et / ou

décolorés

Avertissement:

les produits ne sont pas destinés et ne doivent pas être utilisés dans des applications ou des activités pouvant

entraîner la mort, des blessures corporelles et / ou des dommages à l'environnement

Avertissement:

Produits non conçus et / ou destinés à être utilisés pour médicales; Signify exclut toute responsabilité pour une telle

utilisation inappropriée.

Avertissement: Les produits ne sont pas fournis avec des protections de sécurité et ne peuvent être installés et utilisés qu'avec des

protections de sécurité appropriées. Le client est responsable de l'achat et de l'installation desdits gardes de sécurité avant d'utiliser

le produit.

Avertissement:

les produits sont conçus et destinés à être utilisés dans des applications professionnelles. Les produits ne sont pas

destinés à être utilisés dans des applications grand public ou domestiques.

Ce produit utilise des lampes UV-C de 254 nm. Utilisez uniquement des lampes Philips TUV 9w PL.

Éclairement maximal à 500 mm: 1,22 W / m²

Ce luminaire doit être suspendu parfaitement de niveau dans un espace de plafond en grille 2x2. Ne pas utiliser avec des plafonds qui

ne sont pas plats et niveau tel que concave, voûté, incliné, etc. Ne pas utiliser dans des zones où des personnes occupent l'espace au-

dessus du luminaire, telles que cages d'escalier, balcons, halls à 2 niveaux, adjacents à des ascenseurs ou escaliers mécaniques

exposés, rampes, etc. Ce luminaire doit être monté pas à moins de 2,6 mètres [8,5 pi] du plancher ou de la plate-forme surélevée. La

réflectance des murs et des plafonds influe sur le dosage des UVC irradiance dans l'espace occupé par les personnes. Après

l'installation, il convient de confirmer que l'irradiance UVC dans l'espace ne dépasse pas l'exposition humaine admissible telle que

définie dans l'ISO 15858: 2016. Veuillez vous référer aux documents de candidature fourni par Signify concernant votre installation

spécifique. Ne pas faire fonctionner le luminaire ou utiliser l'espace tant que l'installateur n'a pas vérifié qu'il n'y a pas de danger UVC

dans l'espace occupé. Le luminaire doit être mis hors tension au niveau du panneau de disjoncteurs en cas de besoin de maintenance

ou d'entretien obligatoire.

AUCUN MOMENT QUELQUE PERSONNE NE DOIT S'EXPOSER DIRECTEMENT AUX RADIATIONS UVC OU INDIRECTEMENT. NE PAS

ÉVITER L'EXPOSITION PROVOQUERA DES BLESSURES GRAVES AUX YEUX ET À LA PEAU. RAYONNEMENT UVC N'EST PAS VISIBLE POUR

LES HUMAINS. UNE PRUDENCE EXTRÊME DOIT ÊTRE PRISE POUR S'ASSURER QU'IL N'Y A AUCUNE POSSIBILITÉ POUR LES PERSONNES

OU LES ANIMAUX SONT EXPOSÉS AU RAYONNEMENT UVC PRODUIT PAR CE LUMINAIRE.

Le rayonnement UVC peut avoir des effets néfastes sur les matières organiques telles que les plantes et les animaux. Le rayonnement

UVC peut endommager ou décolorer des matériaux tels que les plastiques et le caoutchouc.

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