France P8G-2B User manual

TROUBLESHOOTING a tripped P8G Series Transformer:
Securely mount the transformer in an approved metallic enclosure (transformer can, raceway, sign body, etc.).
Run the service wires through conduit into approved enclosure.
Connect the line (or "hot") service wire to the black or red transformer lead wire. Connect the neutral service wire
white transformer lead wire.
Bond the service grounding wire (green or bare) to the sign enclosure per UL48 and the National Electrical Code.
Electrically connect green transformer lead wire to this same service ground connection or to a terminal secured to
a grounded part of the sign enclosure. The transformer may be grounded by connecting a bonding wire to the G
terminal.
Run GTO wires from the first neon tubing electrodes through separate conduit, raceway, sign body, etc. to each
transformer secondary high voltage bushing. (These wires should be kept as short as possible, but may not exceed
20 feet.)
Make sure to securely tighten all service and high voltage output terminal nuts.
Replace transformer can box cover if applicable.
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P8G-2B & P8CG-2B
Neon Transformer Installation Guide
This Neon Transformer is suitable for use only in dry and damp locations and is designated Outdoor
Non-Weatherproof Dry or Damp Type 2.
HIGH
VOLTAGE
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Ensure the line and neutral service wires are connected properly and are not reversed. Black or red wires should
be hot, while white wires should be neutral. The transformer will never energize the tubing if the line and neutral
wires are reversed. If the supply wires appear to be connected properly, the polarity of the service wires themselves
may be reversed (i.e. the black or red wire is actually the neutral and the white wire is actually the hot wire).
Verify the service grounding wire is actually ground and is properly bonded to the sign enclosure. Verify the transformers
green lead wire or identified service ground (G) terminal is grounded to the sign enclosure.
Check for excessive leakage currents caused by moisture within or on the sign, tubing installed too close to metal,
contaminated insulators or standoffs, or conductive debris such as insects, dirt, etc. between live high voltage sign
components and ground.
Check for electrical shorts or arcs from live high voltage sign components to ground. To help locate the source of
such faults, the Secondary-Circuit Ground-Fault Protection (SCGFP) may be placed in Service mode. To activate
service mode, momentarily depress the small pushbutton on the end panel of the transformer. While in service mode,
power is applied and the SCGFP feature will be disabled for approximately 29 minutes, after which the transformer
will return to normal operation. Return to normal operation at any time by removing and reapplying service power
or by pressing the service button again. Warning: During Service Mode, no protection against an abnormal arc-
induced electrical fire exists.
No protection against electrical shock exists during any operational mode.
After the source of any fault is removed, the transformer can be reset by removing and reapplying supply power.
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Remove primary power before servicing the sign or transformer in any way.
Secondary-Circuit Ground-Fault Protected (SCGFP) transformers will NOT provide
protection against electrical shock. Potentially hazardous high voltage can be
present.
Service and/or installation should only be performed by qualified personnel.
Do not assume power is removed from transformer if ground fault trip occurs (the
transformer will automatically make 3 reset attempts within approximately 10
seconds.)
Installation must be in total compliance with the National Electrical Code®, the
requirements of Underwriters Laboratories and applicable local codes.
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and any metal connected to it (enclosure, conduit, sign frame, etc.)becoming
electrified when a secondary ground fault exists.
INSTALLING the FRANCE P8G Series Neon Transformers (see installation diagrams on reverse):
HIGH VOLTAGE - Assure transformer is properly grounded before troubleshooting. (See note 5 above)
Service Switch does
not operate without
proper grounding of
transformer.
DIAGNOSTIC LED OPERATION
Indicates
LED Fault Code
15 second Diagnostic & Auto Reset Mode1 - Flash
Secondary Ground Fault with service
ground connected
2 - Flash
3 - Flash Secondary Ground Fault when service
ground not connected
In Service ModeContinuous Flashing
Operating normallySteady ON
Input Voltage exceeds 120% of rated4 - Flash
Line & Neutral reversed on input connections5 - Flash

GTO
in Conduit
Service
Ground
(Green)
Hot Line
(Black or Red)
Neutral
(White)
Service
Switch
GTO
in Conduit LED
Service
Ground
(Green)
Hot Line
(Black or Red)
Neutral
(White)
Neon Tubing
P8G-2B & P8CG-2B
P.O. Box 300
2268 Fairview Blvd.
Fairview, TN 37062
Email: [e-mail]
Voice: 800-753-2753
Fax: [phone] WT/62085
03/27/07
9,000
7,500
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
Recommended Gas
Pressure mm/Hg
(1) Based on average grade. (2) All enclosed applications. Exposed and extremely cold climates may require footage be reduced by 10-20%.
NOTE 1: Deduct approximately 1 foot from above figures for each pair of electrodes.
NOTE 2: Recommended gas pressure for 10-ft plus lengths. Increase 10% for tube lengths under 10 ft.
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2
LUMINOUS TUBE FOOTAGE CHART
TRANSFORMER
RATING Approximate Number of Feet of Tubing Operated
Secondary
Voltage
V
Short-Circuit
Current
mA
Clear or Fluorescent Red Neon
(Also Recommended for Neon Fluorescent Gold
Tube Size, Millimeters
Clear or Fluorescent Mercury Filled Tubes
All Colors (All Enclosed Applications)
Tube Size, Millimeters
Secondary
Voltage
V
15,000
12,000
10,500
30 / 60
30 / 60
30
30 / 60
30 / 60
30 / 60
30 / 60
30 / 60
30 / 60
9,000
7,500
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
15,000
12,000
10,500
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14
15
18
9
10
11
12
72
80
32
36
40
45
50
54
60
72
26
29
32
35
39
42
45
55
48 39 36 34 31 28 25 22
40
28
18
21
2426
29
30
33
15
17
19
21
222426
13
15
16
18
19
20
23 12
8
10
11
12
15
16
17
19
42
46
50
55
39
44
9
10
11
54
60
64
40
27
30
33
37
40
43
48
31
35
38
31
23
25
27
28
31
22
25
26
33
36
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23
24
18
20
14
12 10
13
15
16
1920
48
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26
35
45
54
62
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When will a Secondary-Circuit
Ground Fault Protection P8G-2
Series Transformer NOT trip:
uGround faults on the primary
(line) side of the transformer.
Secondary-Circuit Ground-
Fault Protected Transformers
will NOT provide protection
against electrical shock.
uSeries arcs in the sign system
(arcs associated with defective
tubing interconnections or
between sign tubing sections).
uBreaks in the sign tubing,
degassed tubing, or opens in the
high voltage connections
without a corresponding short
or arc to ground.
uShorts to an ungrounded metal
part within or near a sign.
P8G-2 TRANSFORMERS CAN BE FLASHED AND DIMMED. P8CG-2 TRANSFORMERS CAN ONLY BE FLASHED.
NEON TRANSFORMER WITH UL2161 COMPLIANT SERVICE SWITCH
A push button service switch is located on the same end of the case as the primary bushing or primary leads. To activate service mode: while
the transformer is ON, depress and hold the switch for 1 second and release. The tubing will flash on 3 times to indicate the transformer is in
service mode (SCGFP circuit is disabled). The tubing should then remain on. The tube may not light if the tube is broken or shorted. The LED
will constantly flash while unit is in service mode. The unit remains in service mode for 29 minutes. After 29 minutes, the unit will return to normal
mode. To escape service mode before the 29 minutes has elapsed, depress the service switch and hold for 1 second and release, OR turn
power OFF, wait 3 seconds, then turn power ON.
Large Enclosure
12030 &15030 Models
Neon Tubing
GTO
in Conduit
Hot Line
(Black or Red)
Neutral
(White)
Service
Ground
(Green)
Neon Tubing
Small Enclosure
7530 & 9030 Models
Neon Tubing
GTO
in Conduit
Hot Line
(Black or Red)
Neutral
(White)
Service
Ground
(Green)
Service
Switch
LED
Service
Switch
LED
Service
Switch
LED
Standard Series Wiring Method
Virtually-Grounded Series Wiring Method