GE Appliances SIGN171 Guide d'installation

Marque: GE Appliances

Modèle: SIGN171

Taper: Guide d'installation

Tetra® Contour LS

LED Lighting System

Installation Guide

SIGN171 | GE2024-0587

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RETROFIT SIGN CONVERSION LED KIT FOR USE ONLY IN

ACCORDANCE WITH KIT INSTRUCTIONS.

KIT IS COMPLETE ONLY WHEN ALL PARTS REQUIRED BY

THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE PRESENT.

TROUSSE DE CONVERSION À DEL POUR LA

MODERNISATION DES ENSEIGNES

À UTILISER CONFORMÉMENT AU GUIDE D’INSTALLATION.

Electrical Requirements

• Acceptable to use in dry, damp and wet locations when

installed correctly.

• The grounding and bonding of the LED Driver shall be done in

accordance with National Electric Code (NEC) Article 600.

• Follow all National Electric Codes (NEC) and local codes.

• These products are only suitable for connection to a circuit

from a Class 2 power source.

• These products have not been evaluated for use when

connected to a power source that does not comply with

Class 2 voltage and energy limited supplies.

Save These Instructions

Use only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If

you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.

WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

∙Turn power o before inspection, installation or

removal.

∙Properly ground power supply enclosure.

RISK OF FIRE

∙Use only UL approved wire for input/output

connections. Minimum size 18 AWG (0.82mm2)

∙Follow all NEC and local codes.

∙Not to be submerged or used in a marine environment.

RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

∙ LED Retrot Kit installation requires knowledge of

sign electrical systems. If not qualied, do not attempt

installation. Contact a qualied electrician.

∙Install this kit only in host signs that have been identied

in the installation instructions and where the input rating

of the retrot kit does not exceed the input rating of the

sign.

∙ Installation of this LED retrot kit may involve drilling or

punching of holes into the structure of the sign. Check

for enclosed wiring and components to avoid damage

to wiring and electrical parts.

∙ Do not make or alter any open holes in an enclosure of

wiring or electrical components during kit installation.

RISQUES DE DÉCHARGES ÉLECTRIQUES

∙Coupez l’alimentation avant l’inspection, l’installation ou le

déplacement.

∙Assurez-vous de correctement mettre à terre l’alimentation électrique.

RISQUES D’INCENDIE

∙N’utilisez que des ls approuvés par UL pour les entrées/sorties de

connexion. Taille minimum 18 AWG (0.82mm2)

∙Respectez tous les codes NEC et codes locaux.

∙Ne pas submerger ou installer dans un environnement marin.

RISQUE D’INCENDIE OU DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE

∙ L’installation de l’équipement de remplacement DEL exige Ia

connaissance des systèmes électriques pour enseignes. Si non qualié,

ne tentez pas d’installation. Veuillez contacter un électricien qualié.

∙Risque d’incendie ou de choc Électrique. Installez cet ensemble

seulement dans des enseignes hôtes qui ont été identiés dans les

instructions d’installation et dont la capacité d’entrée de l’ensemble

ne dépasse pas la capacité d’entrée de l’enseigne.

∙L’installation de cet équipement de remplacement DEL peut

impliquer le perçage ou le poinçonnage de trous dans la structure

du panneau Vériez le câblage et les composants inclus pour éviter

d’endommager le câblage et les composants électriques.

∙Ne pas faire ou modier les trous ouverts dans une enceinte de

câblage ou de composants électriques pendant l’installation de cet

équipement de remplacement DEL.

• Outdoor installations require waterproong of wire connections. See instructions for details.

• Avoid prolonged exposure to standing water or ice.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

GEXNLBL-1, GEXNLGL-1, GEXNLRD-1,

GEXNL65-1, GEXNL32-1

Prepare Electrical Wiring

Tetra® Contour LS Installation Guide

Components and Tools Required

UL approved 18 AWG (0.82mm2) supply wire

Tetra® End Caps

Weather boxes

Light Guide Mounting Clips

22 AWG (0.33mm2) tie-wire

#6, #8 or #10 (M2, M3 or M4) self drilling pan

headed screws

UL approved 22-14 AWG (0.33-2.08mm2) twist-on

wire connectors

Tetra® 24 Volt power supply

Tetra® Contour LS

Cordless drill

Tape measure

Wire stripper/cutter

Electrical grade silicone.

Examples of electrical grade silicone:

• Momentive RTV 6700 Series Silicone Rubber Adhesive

Sealant

• Momentive White Blanc RTV 162 Silicone Rubber Adhesive

Sealant-Electrical Grade

• Dow Corning 3140 - Non-Corrosive Flowable (clear)

• Dow Corning 3145 - Non-Corrosive Nonowable (clear or

gray)

• Dow Corning RTV 748 Non-Corrosive Sealant-White

Cutting Resolution Table

Light Engine Color Color Cutting Resolution

GEXNLRD-1 Red 8 in. (203 mm)

GEXNLGL-1 Green 8 in. (203 mm)

GEXNLBL-1 Blue 8 in. (203 mm)

GEXNL65-1 White 8 in. (203 mm)

GEXNL32-1 Warm White 8 in. (203 mm)

Tc=80°C

(–)

(+)

8 feet (2.44m)

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 A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be

required to correct the interference at his own expense.

This Class [A] RFLD complies with the Canadian standard ICES-005. Ce DEFR de la classe [A] est conforme à la NMB-005 du Canada.

NOTE: For planning the layout, measure the perimeter of the building and divide by 8 ft. (2.44m) to determine the required quantity

of Tetra Contour LS systems. See cutting resolution table on page 2 for guidelines when cutting any Tetra Contour LS sections. For

seamless designs, accessories are available for straight runs and 90 degree corners.

NOTE: Do not use more than one sux code for each respective application, as mixing sux codes may result in appearance variation.

Sux code can be found on the packaging label.

NOTE: Tetra Contour LS systems cannot be bent. Use only for straight runs.

Planning First

Tetra® Contour LS Installation Guide

METHOD A - Installing Tetra Contour LS - Straight Runs Only

For cut end, ll cap with electrical

grade silicone and push cap on the

end to seal. Clean excess silicone.

Secure light guide by twisting

tie-wire around the mounting clip

and light guide.

Insert wire connectors into weather

box. Fill with electrical grade

silicone and close box. Weather

box can be mounted using #8 (M3)

screws.

NOTE: Weather box is required for

all outdoor electrical connections.

Install one mounting clip at each

end and then a minimum of one

mounting clip every 18 inches

(457mm).

If required, using a sharp cutting

tool, cut wire loops between

sections (refer to the Cutting

Resolution Table on page 2).

Remove light engine from light

guide and cut light guide to

desired length.

Installation

Cut wiring

at top

Uncut

wiring at

bottom

For vertical or near vertical

installations, we recommend

designing such that any cut-end

termination of a Contour piece

resides at the top of the design.

Wires between light guide

segments can be folded behind

the light guide and attached with

clear zip ties.

NOTE: Zip ties should wrap around

outside light guide.

Plug together all adjacent Tetra

Contour LS sections and tuck wires

behind.

Continue attaching all the sections

to the remaining mounting clips,

leaving a 3/8 inch (10mm) gap

between sections to allow for

expansion or contraction.

Fill both end caps with

silicone and install

3/8 in. (10mm)

Light guide

Wire loops Light engine (back)

18 in. (457mm)

NOTE: Weather box

is required for all

outdoor electrical

connections.

Weather box can

be painted

CAUTION

Risk of damage. Must use

electrical grade silicone.

Tetra® Contour LS Installation Guide

For uncut end, fold wire over Tetra

Contour. Fill the end cap with

silicone and push cap on the end

to secure. Clean excess silicone.

Run a wire from the power supply

to a section of Tetra Contour LS.

NOTE: Power supply connection

must be contained in an acceptable

UL/NEMA enclosure.

NOTE: Power supply loading is

described in the power supply

installation instructions.

Electrical grade

silicone

Electrical

grade

silicone

Linear: At each gap between

sections, apply silicone on both

sides to secure light guide

connector. Snap on a light

guide connector.

Cut o the quick connector on

the Tetra Contour LS that you are

connecting to the power supply.

Corner: For all corners (planar,

inside, outside) insert rst light

guide all the way into the corner

connector. Then insert the second

light guide up to the rst one.

Using twist-on wire connectors,

connect the white wire with red

stripe (+) from the LED strip to the

red wire (+) of the power supply.

Connect the white wire (-) from the

LED strip to the black or blue wire

(-) of the power supply.

NOTE: Grounding and bonding

must be done in accordance with

National Electrical Code (Article

600). See power supply instructions.

Joining with Light Guide Connectors, Corners and Bends

Electrical Connections

Power

supply

To Tetra Contour LS

Red (+)

Black or blue (-)

White with

red stripe (+)

Red (+)

White (-)

Black or

blue (-)

To power supply

Weather box can be painted

Insert wire connectors into weather

box. Fill with electrical grade

silicone and close box.

Secure the weather box using a

#6 or #8 (M2 or M3) screw.

NOTE: When using twist-on

connectors, weather box is required

for all outdoor electrical connections.

NOTE: Do not use connectors pre-lled with silicone grease/mineral base protective grease or use silicone grease to seal connections.

NOTE: All electrical connections

should be suitably protected from

mechanical damage and the

environment. Seal all connections

in locations that may be exposed

to water with electrical grade RTV

silicone.

WARNING

Risk of electrical shock. Turn power OFF before inspection, installation or removal.

Tetra® Contour LS Installation Guide

METHOD B - Attaching Tetra Contour LS to Tetra Contour

Tetra Contour LS

++–

–

Tetra Contour

White wire with

red stripe

Tetra Contour LS

Tetra Contour

Outside wires (+)

Center wire (-)

White wire with red stripe (+)

White wire (-)

Splice the white wire with red stripe (+) of Tetra Contour LS

to the two outside wires (+) of Tetra Contour and splice the

white wire (-) of Tetra Contour LS to the center wire (-) of

Tetra Contour. Insert wire connectors into weather box. Fill

with electrical grade silicone and close box.

Tetra Contour LS can be connected to formable Tetra

Contour for custom shapes. Separate wires and identify

conductors as positive (+) and negative (–). Strip ends

back 0.5 in. (13mm).

Weather box can be painted

Insert wire connectors into weather

box. Fill with electrical grade

silicone and close box.

Secure the weather box using a #6

or #8 (M2 or M3) screw.

NOTE: When using twist-on

connectors, weather box is

required for all outdoor electrical

connections.

NOTE: For assembling

accessories like

connectors and

corners, see Page 4.

1. (Existing Signs Only) Prior to installation, survey the site for information regarding power and accessibility inside and outside the

building. Ensure that the branch circuit supplying the existing transformer or ballast will be within the voltage ratings of the new LED

power supply, and have a current rating not exceeding 20A, or that permitted by applicable local, state, or country electrical codes

(whichever is less).

2. (Existing Signs Only) Remove the existing lighting equipment to be replaced, such as neon tubing or uorescent tubes; and

associated transformers and ballasts. Care should be taken not to break the existing neon or uorescent tubes.

NOTE: Follow all federal and local regulations when disposing of neon tubing, uorescent tubes, transformers and ballasts.

3. (Existing Signs Only) If removal of the existing lighting equipment eliminates the disconnect switch, as required by applicable

local, state, or country electrical codes; a new disconnect switch must be installed.

4. (Existing Signs Only) Repair and seal any unused openings in the electrical enclosure. Openings greater than 12.7-mm (1/2-in)

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.

5. Using the layout guidelines above, determine required number of LED modules required to illuminate the sign.

6. A Tetra® 24VDC Class 2 Power Supply, as listed below, must be used with this retrot kit. Determine the number of Tetra® Class 2

Power Supplies required to power the number of LED modules required to illuminate the sign, so as not to overload the Tetra® Class

2 Power Supply chosen.

7. Follow method A or B to mount the Tetra Contour LS.

8. Connect the DC output of the power supply to the LED modules using the Electrical Connections instructions above.

9. Connect the power unit to the supply in accordance with the applicable local, state, and country electrical codes, and the instructions

found in the power supply installation guide.

10. If required, the disconnect switch shall be installed by qualied personnel, in accordance with applicable local, state, and country

electrical codes.

Retrot Instructions

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Tetra® Contour LS Installation Guide

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General Electric Company and are used under license. Information provided is subject to change without

notice. All values are design or typical values when measured under laboratory conditions.

SIGN171 (Rev 05/26/21) GE2024-0587

18 AWG/0.82 mm2

Supply Wire 16 AWG/1.31 mm2

Supply Wire 14 AWG/2.08 mm2

Supply Wire 12 AWG/3.31 mm2

Supply Wire

25W Power Supply 20 ft./6.1 m – – –

80W Power Supply 20 ft./6.1 m 30 ft./9.1 m 50 ft./15.2 m 86 ft./26.1 m

100W Power Supply 20 ft./6.1 m 30 ft./9.1 m 50 ft./15.2 m 86 ft./26.1 m

180W Power Supply 20 ft./6.1 m 30 ft./9.1 m 50 ft./15.2 m 86 ft./26.1 m

Symptom Solution

All LEDs are OFF Check AC input connection and/or check circuit breaker

Check wire connection(s) at the Tetra Contour LS section and power supply for improper termination(s) or

short circuits. Properly terminate or replace the wire connection(s).

Check that connections are the white wire with red stripe (+) of the LED strip to the red wire (+) of the

power supply and the white wire (-) of the LED strip to the black or blue wire (-) of the power supply.

Some LEDs appear dim Ensure the overall length of the Tetra Contour LS does not exceed the maximum load.

Ensure the length of supply wire is equal to or below the recommended remote mounting distance.

Make sure that all LED light engines have the same sux code (sux code is located on the box label).

Some of the sections

are not illuminated Check wire connection(s) at the Tetra Contour LS section and power supply for improper termination(s) or

short circuits. Properly terminate or replace the wire connection(s).

Check that connections are the white wire with red stripe (+) of the LED strip to the red wire (+) of the power

supply and the white wire (-) of the LED strip to the black or blue wire (-) of the power supply.

SKU Rating

25W

Power Supply

Note: Load shall

not exceed 0.83A

80W

Power Supply

Note: Load shall

not exceed 3.3A

100W

Power Supply

Note: Load shall

not exceed 4A

180W

Power Supply

Note: Load shall not

exceed 3.8A per each

(of 2) output channels

300W

Power Supply

Note: Load shall not

exceed 4A per each

(of 3) output channels

GEXNLRD-1 24VDC, 1.30W/ft. (Strip)

1.53W/ft. (System) 16 ft. (4.88 m) 58 ft. (17.68 m) 69 ft. (21m)

65 ft. (19.81 m) per

output channel

130 ft. (39.62 m) per

power supply

69 ft. (21 m) per

output channel

207 ft. (63 m) per

power supply

GEXNLBL-1,

GEXNLGL-1 24VDC, 1.73W/ft. (Strip)

2.03W/ft. (System) 12 ft. (3.66 m) 44 ft. (13.41 m) 52 ft. (15.85 m)

48 ft. (14.63 m) per

output channel

96 ft. (29.26 m) per

power supply

52 ft. (15.8 m) per

output channel

156 ft. (47.5 m) per

power supply

GEXNL65-1,

GEXNL32-1 24VDC, 3.17W/ft. (Strip)

3.73W/ft. (System) 6 ft. (1.83 m) 24 ft. (7.3 m) 29 ft. (8.8 m)

27 ft. (8.2 m) per

output channel

54 ft. (16.4 m) per

power supply

29 ft. (8.8 m) per

output channel

87 ft. (26.5 m) per

power supply

Troubleshooting

This product is intended solely for the use of non-residential signage lighting and is not intended for use in any other applications.

Conforms to the following standards:

If you have any questions about these instructions or your specic application, please contact support at [email protected].

For the latest install guides for your product go to: www.gecurrent.com

Maximum Loading per Tetra® 24 VDC Power Supply

Maximum Remote Mounting Distance

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