GE Tetra GETP35-2 User manual

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GETP35-2, GETP40-2, GETP50-2, GETP60-2,
GETPH35-2, GETPH40-2, GETPH50-2, GETPH60-2,
GETPRD-2, GETPGL-2, GETPBL-2
12
Volt
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Save These Instructions
Use only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If
you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.
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.
Prepare Electrical Wiring
Electrical Requirements
• Limited to use in dry and damp locations. Water exclusion
must be determined in the end product.
• 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.
FOR UL ONLY
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Tetra®LED Tape Gen 2
LED Lighting System
Installation Guide
SIGN252 | A-1012632
EN

WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
∙Turn power o before inspection, installation or removal.
∙Properly ground power supply enclosure.
RISK OF FIRE
∙Use only suitably approved wire for input/output
connections. Minimum size 18 AWG (0.82mm2)
∙Follow all local codes.
∙Not to be submerged or used in a marine environment.
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 locaux.
∙Ne pas submerger ou installer dans un environnement marin.
UL WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT UL
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.
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.
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.
Notices
D>=19mm (0.75”)
D>=19mm (0.75”)
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Tc point
Installation Steps
If soldering is needed, refer to steps 4a-6a
Components
UL certied 18 AWG (0.82 mm2) supply wire
UL certied 22-14 AWG (0.33-2.08 mm2)
twist-on wire connectors or 18-14 AWG
(0.82-2.82 mm2) inline/IDC connectors
Flexible Tape End Cap
Tetra®12 Volt Power Supply
Tetra® LED Tape Gen 2
Tetra® Flexible Tape Lead Connector (GETPLCN54-1)
Mounting surface must be free
of dust, dirt or grease. Clean
mounting surface with alcohol
before installation and allow to dry.
Measure and cut Tetra® exible
tape to the desired length using
scissors. Cut only on the scissor
markings and stay within the
limit lines.
Peel away a portion of the tape
backing at cut end. Press t
an end cap fully to the open
end and apply electrical grade
silicone (see examples above).
End cap
Tape backing
Silicone
Clean
mounting
surface
At the cut end, carefully peel
back the silicone cover over the
soldering pads. Make sure not to
remove the silicone over the LED.
Using UL certied 18AWG
wire, solder a red wire to the
(+) pad and a black wire to the
(–) pad.
Heat shrink
Silicone cover
Red (+)
Black (–)
Seal the soldering points with
electrical silicone. Replace the
silicone cover and secure it by
shrinking a piece of ¼” heat
shrink over the end.
Tetra® Flexible Tape Jump Connector (GETPJCN54-1)
Scissors
Electrical grade RTV silicone.
Example electrical grade RTV silicones include:
• 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
2
2
1
1
3
3
4
7
7
4
5
8
8
5
6
9
9
6
1
4a 5a 6a
2 3
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Add up total length of system
If necessary, join two strips together using a
jump connector or a soldered wire connection.
Follow steps 4b-6b for each end of the jump
connection, or 4a-6a for each end of the
soldered wire connection.
Remove tape backing and stick Tetra® exible
tape in place. Ensure the tape is rmly attached.
NOTE: Securing with electrical grade silicone is
also acceptable.
To avoid water ingress or shorting to the mating
surface, all product should be inspected for
breaks in the adhesive backing or silicone cover
prior to installation and any damaged product
should be not be installed.
Do not remove, reposition, or lift the tape once
the adhesive backing has made contact with the
mounting surface.
Mounting surface
Jumper
connector
If connector is needed, refer to steps 4b-6b
Stopper
Connector cover
is open
Red “Click”
+
–
Black
Check the connector for
cosmetic issues. Open the
cover. Remove the stopper
from the tape guide.
NOTE: If the stopper is
missing and the connector
cover has been locked, please
change to another one.
Partially remove the tape
backing on the end to be
connected. Align red lead with
the (+) contact on the tape
and the black lead with the (-)
contact. Fully insert the tape into
the open end of the tape guide
with the LEDs facing the cover.
Press the cover down onto
the tape guide until a “click”
is heard. Visually check
the connection for correct
polarity, good continuity, and
secureness.
Add up total footage of the system to
determine the appropriate number of 12VDC
Class 2 Tetra®power supplies to use based on
the Power Supply Loading chart on last page.
If installing multiple power supplies, keep them
at least 2” (50.8mm) apart end to end and 4”
(101.6mm) apart along the sides.
Electrical Connections
4”
2”
Power supply Power supply
Power supply Power supply
NOTE: Do not use connectors pre-lled with silicone
grease/mineral base protective grease or use silicone
grease to seal connections.
4b
7
1 2
8
5b 6b
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Wire AC line to power supplies in accordance with
the applicable local, state, and country electrical
codes. Connect black to black or brown, white to
white or blue, and green to green using 18 AWG
(0.82mm2) wire connectors.
Connect the red wire (+) of the LED system to
the red wire (+) of the power supply. Connect
the black wire (-) of the LED system to the black
or blue wire (-) of the power supply.
NOTE: All power supplies except GEPS12-180U must be installed in an enclosure or be provided with a GEPSJB60
power supply extended enclosure.
Interconnect multiple runs of Tetra Flexible Tape together using twist-on wire connectors or in-line (IDC) connectors.
Join black wires (-) together and red wires (+) together.
NOTE: Make sure not to exceed power supply power limits (see step 1 above).
NOTE: The UL Retrot Classication is only applicable when retrotting a listed sign.
AC line
Black to black
or brown (-)
Green to green
White to white
or blue (+)
Power supply To Flexible Tape
or Lead Connector Wires
Red (+)
Red (+)
Black (-)
Black or blue (-)
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. (Existing Signs Only) A clean and dry mounting surface ensures optimum adhesion if the self-adhesive method of mounting is
chosen. Follow the manufacturer’s directions when using a non-oil based solvent, such as rubbing alcohol to clean the surface area
where you intend to mount the module. before installing, ensure the surface is dry.
6. Using the layout guidelines above, determine required number of LED modules required to illuminate the sign.
7. A Tetra® 12VDC Class 2 Power Supply, as listed below, must be used with this retrot kit. Using the Maximum Loading chart below,
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.
8. Follow the instructions above to properly mount the LED modules.
9. Connect the DC output of the power supply to the LED modules using the Electrical Connections instructions above.
10. 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.
11. 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
FOR UL ONLY
FOR UL ONLY
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.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom Solution
All letters are OFF • Check AC input connection and/or check circuit breaker.
• Check wire connection(s) at the Tetra® LED System and power supply for improper termination(s) or short circuits.
• Properly terminate or replace the wire connection(s).
• Check that connections are the red striped wire (+) 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 OR not
illuminated
• Ensure the overall length of the Tetra® LED System does not exceed the maximum load.
• Ensure the length of supply wire is equal to or below the recommended remote mounting distance.
• Verify that each connector between the aected LEDs and power supply is fully engaged by applying pressure on the cover
verifying that the tabs have clicked into place and their is good electrical contact.
• Check wire connection(s) at the Tetra® LED System and power supply for improper termination(s) or short circuits.
Properly terminate or replace the wire connection(s).
• Check that connections are the red wire (+) of the LED strip to the red wire (+) of the power supply and the black wire
(-) of the LED strip to the black or blue wire (-) of the power supply.
Shadows • Re-route supply wire and secure to the back of the can with silicone. Adjust wire connector orientation so that it does
not cover any LEDs.
• Adjust LED layout to ensure uniformity of illumination on the face of the letter.
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 120 ft./36.6 m – – –
60W Power Supply 20 ft./6.1 m 30 ft./9.1 m 50 ft./15.2 m 86 ft./26.2 m
180W Power Supply 20 ft./6.1 m 30 ft./9.1 m 50 ft./15.2 m 86 ft./26.2 m
SKU Rating 25W Power Supply 60W Power Supply 180W Power Supply
GETP35-2
GETP40-2
GETP50-2
GETP60-2
4.5W/m (1.37W/ ft.) 4m/13 ft. 10m/32 ft. 10m/32 ft. per output channel
30m/96 ft. per power supply
GETPH35-2
GETPH40-2
GETPH50-2
GETPH60-2
10.6W/m(3.22W/ ft.) 1.7m/5.6 ft. 4m/13 ft. 4m/13 ft. per output channel
12m/39 ft. per power supply
GETPRD-2 3.6W/m (1.08W/ ft.) 5m/16.4 ft. 12m/39 ft. 12m/39 ft. per output channel
36m/117 ft. per power supply
GETPGL-2 2.4W/m(0.75W/ ft.) 7m/23 ft. 15m/49 ft. 15m/49 ft. per output channel
45m/147 ft. per power supply
GETPBL-2 4.5W/m(1.37W/ ft.) 4m/13 ft. 10m/32 ft. 10m/32 ft. per output channel
30m/96 ft. per power supply
NOTE: For linear runs longer than 5m/16 ft. the center connection to the tape is recommended to minimize voltage drop.
Maximum Loading per Tetra 12 VDC Power Supply
Maximum Remote Mounting Distance
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notice. All values are design or typical values when measured under laboratory conditions.
SIGN252 (Rev 02/15/21) Enovia - A-1012632
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This product is intended solely for the use of non-residential signage lighting and is not intended for use in any other applications.
IP54 rated: LED modules are not suitable for prolonged submersion or direct exposure to water and must be protected from the weather.
Conforms to the following standards: