Aurora T8 User manual

Document Version - IS_T8LED_V2

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T8 LED TUBES

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION

LEAVE A COPY FOR THE USER / MAINTENANCE ENGINEER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

 Disconnect power before performing installation or maintenance

 T8 LED tubes operate at 100-277V~ 50/60Hz.

 NB: T8 LED tubes cannot be dimmed and should not be connected to

existing dimming switch/equipment.

 Verify that supply voltage is correct by comparing it with the luminaire

label information.

 When modifying an existing T8 ﬂuorescent luminaire to accept T8

LED tubes it is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that all electrical

connections are in accordance with the latest edition of the National

Electric Code (NEC) and applicable local code requirements and ensure

that the luminaire is electrically safe.

 If the supply wire is damaged. It must be replaced by the manufacturer

or its service agent or a similar qualiﬁed person in order to avoid a

hazard.

 All wiring connections should be capped with UL approved wire

connections.

 Caution-Risk of Electric Shock- The modiﬁed luminaire will no longer

operate with the original lamp and electronic ballast.

 To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electrical shock, do not expose this

apparatus to moisture or wet locations.

 To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove cover and caps,

ﬁtting must be grounded.

 If not qualiﬁed, do not attempt installation. Contact a qualiﬁed

electrician.

 Use in dry & damp locations only.

WARNING

CAUTION

 Suitable for mounting on normally ﬂammable surfaces.

 Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste,

use separate collection facilities.

 If electrical appliances are disposed of in landﬁll or dumps, hazardous

substances can be damaging to health and well-being.

 Contact your local government for information regarding the collection

system available.

 This device is not intended for use with emergency exit ﬁxtures or

emergency exit lights.

 No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualiﬁed/licenced

service personnel.

 Do not use when enclosure is broken.

 To prevent wiring damage or abrasion do not expose wiring to edges of

sheet metal or other sharp objects.

 T8 LED tubes can operate with single magnetic ballast, however for

optimum efﬁciency and performance; Aurora recommends that the

ballast is removed from the circuit.

 T8 LED tubes must not be used with electronic ballasts.

 To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electrical shock, do not use this retroﬁt kit

in luminaires employing shunted bi-pin lampholders.

 Note: Shunted lamp holders are found only in ﬂuorescent luminaires

with Instant-Start ballasts. Instant-start ballasts can be identiﬁed by the

words “Instant Start” or “I.S.” marked on the ballast.

 Do not make or alter any open holes in an enclosure of wiring or

electrical components during the kit installation.

 Caution: do not stare directly into the luminaire in operation. May be

harmful to eyes

WARNING

RISK OF BURNS

 Do not exceed maximum wattage on luminaire label.

 Follow all manufacturer’s warnings and recommendations for the

driver type, mounting position, methods, replacements and recycling.

WARNING

RISK OF FIRE

 Keep any combustable and other materials that can burn away from

the luminaires.

 Incorrect installation may result in electrical shock or a risk of a ﬁre

 Only electrically licenced personnel should attempt to replace this LED

lamp retroﬁt kit.

Model Numbers

2FT: AR-T8610CL/35, AR-T8610FR/35, AR-T8610CL/40 and AR-T8610FR/40

4FT: AR-T8618CL/35, AR-T8618FR/35, AR-T8618CL/40 and AR-T8618FR-40

RETROFIT LUMINAIRE WITH ONE LAMP

RETROFIT LUMINAIRE WITH TWO LAMPS AND ONE BALLAST

IMPORANT INFORMATION

 Aurora LED T8 tubes has a dedicated internal driver and are suitable to replace T8 ﬂuorescent lamps in ﬁxtures containing standard non-shunted rapid start G13

(medium bi-pin) sockets

 NOTE: T8 LED tubes cannot be dimmed and should not be connected to existing dimming switch/equipment.

 T8 LED tubes can operate with a single magnetic ballast, however for optimum efﬁciency and performance; Aurora recommends that the ballast is removed from the

circuit.

 T8 LED tubes must not be used with electronic ballasts.

 IMPORTANT an existing T8 luminaire was designed to be used with standard ﬂuorescent tubes and either electronic or magnetic ballasts. To retroﬁt LED tubes,

the luminaire must be modiﬁed, i.e. components removed and wiring altered as per the below instructions. Any modiﬁcations to a luminaire will nullify the original

manufacturer’s certiﬁcation and declaration of conformity. The person or company modifying the luminaire will take full responsibility for safety, conducted and radiated

emissions in accordance with FCC Pt.15, environmental features, product markings and any legal issues resulting from the modiﬁcation.

 Existing markings or labels must be removed and new labeling must be added to the luminaire.

 When installing or replacing Aurora T8 LED tubes the free end cannot be ‘LIVE’ and will not cause an electrical shock hazard

EMERGENCY LUMINAIRES

 Existing emergency pack will not be compatible with T8 LED tubes and may either cause damage to the tubes or will not operate correctly. Aurora will not guarantee

to give the speciﬁed levels or emergency duration time. Existing luminaires used for emergency lighting will require the addition of an emergency pack designed to be

used with T8 LED tubes.

LED TUBE REPLACEMENT

 Disconnect power and check that the luminaire is suitable for use with T8 LED tubes. If a ﬂuorescent lamp is ﬁtted then the luminaire will require modiﬁcation.

 Remove the old T8 LED tube and replace with a new one of the same speciﬁcation.

WIRING METHOD WITH MAGNETIC BALLAST SINGLE LAMP

1. Turn off power

2. Remove diffuser (if applicable) and ﬂuorescent lamp.

3. Open\Remove Wiring Compartment Cover

4. Remove any existing labeling and apply new labeling and ensure that no reference to ﬂuorescent lamps remains.

5. Close up wiring compartment.

6. Install LED tube with the side with “AC input” label into the holder with the Line and Neutral.

(NB! the tube will not be damaged if installed in reverse)

7. Switch on power.

WIRING METHOD BYPASSING THE BALLAST (ELECTRONIC OR MAGNETIC)

1. Turn off power

2. Remove diffuser (if applicable) and ﬂuorescent lamp.

3. Open\Remove Wiring Compartment Cover.

4. Cut off all wires connected to ballast (s).

5. Connect one wire from the socket to branch circuit L (Live wire) & other wire from socket to the branch Circuit N (Neutral wire) Be sure they are non-shunted rapid

start socket(s)

6. Reinstate any ground connections to the luminaire

7. Remove any existing labeling and apply new labeling ensure that no reference to ﬂuorescent lamps remains.

8. Close up wiring compartment.

9. Install LED tube with the side with “AC input” label into the holder with the Line and Neutral. (NB! the tube will not be damaged if installed in reverse)

10. Switch on power.

11. Repeat steps 4 to 7 for each additional lamp\ballast based on illustration below.

Electronic

Ballast

Fluorescent Lamp

Mains

Electronic

Ballast

Mains LED

Electronic

Ballast

Fluorescent Lamp

Mains

Electronic

Ballast

Mains

LED

RETROFIT LUMINAIRE WITH THREE LAMPS / FOUR LAMPS AND ONE BALLAST

Fig.1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3

ROTATABLE END CAPS - INSTALATION

 Before instalation, press down the locking tab and rotate the end cap to the desired angle, repeat the process, opposite end of the tube. (See Fig.1 & 2)

 Release lock, this will automatically lock the selected angle and the lamp can now be installed in the luminaire. (See Fig.3)

WARRANTY

This product has a warranty of period of 3 years from the date of purchase. The warranty is invalid in the case of improper use, installation, tampering, and removal of the

Q.C. date label, installation in an improper working environment or installation not according to the current edition of the National Electric Code. Should this product fail during

the warranty period it will be replaced free of charge, subject to correct installation and return of the faulty unit. Aurora does not accept responsibility for any installation costs