T5 Retrofit Kit Installation Manual Model: T56500K28W
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Rev 04/2010
Please read this manual carefully before using the product. Please strictly follow this manual to install the fixture. If you install the fixture improperly, it could lead to the fixtures falling down, electric shock or other accidents. If you have any questions about product installation and usage, please contact our company.
CAUTION • To ensure safety, please ask professional electrician to install and repair the fixture. • To ensure safety, main power should be disconnected during installation. • Do not make changes to the structure or exchange the product components in order to avoid an accident or safety problems. • The products are “Not for use with dimmers” • Not for use in Luminaries controlled by a dimmer.
• To prevent wiring damage or abrasion, do not expose wiring to edges of sheet metal or other sharp objects. • Do not touch the lamp when the power is switched on or off within minutes • Do not place any flammable material near the lamp to avoid a fire or electric shock. • When you install the fixture, please follow this manual and do it step by step to avoid any unnecessary trouble like re-installation, etc.
USE INSTRUCTIONS • This product is designed only for indoor usage. • Do not use the product in outdoor environment • The lifetime of the unit will be reduced under high temperature operation. Please be reminded the prod ucts should be installed in environments with good ventilation. Suppliers are not responsible for any defect of the products caused by operating the unit outside the recommended working temperature range of -10C~ +50 C. • This product is used together with standard T5 fluorescent lamp.
• The product applies to replace the T8 and T12 tube fluorescent lamps in fixtures using magnetic ballasts. For fixtures with electronic ballast or rapid start ballast, simple wiring changes are required to bypass the existing ballast. Please follow the instructions in this manual. • Please keep a space of at least 0.2m between lamp source and illuminated object • Using in supply voltage exceeding120-277V. In case of abnormal power fluctuations, please switch off the power and contact our company.
Maintenance Method
In order to maintain the brightness, please clean the product on fax date, (e.g. 6 months). You may clean the fixture with a soft cloth and soapy water. Please do not use lacquer thinner and other volatile substances to wipe surface. Do not spray any chemical agents on this product which may discolor or damage the fixture.
Model HE28115-BU(T5 28W)
Outer size
Replacement Lamp
( L)×(W)×(H)
T8 32-36W ; T12 34-40W
1212.2×46×40.2(mm)
Note: Please shut off the power supply before installing the product.
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION • Remove the Convertor products carefully from the packaging and check that the products supplied are identical to those listed on the delivery invoice and the purchase order. • Check that the products supplied are compatible with the existing fluorescent lamps and fixtures. • Check that the Voltage ratings of the products are identical to those of the existing system. • Check to ensure that there are no loose or damaged parts resulting from shipping the product(s).
• Make sure that the existing fixture is equipped with an ELECTROMAGNETIC BALLAST, and NOT an electronic ballast or rapid start ballast. • For fixtures with electronic ballast or rapid start ballast, simple wiring changes are required to bypass the existing ballast. Please follow this instruction manual. • Note that the Convertor products can operate without any ballast inside the existing fixture(s). This means that all existing ballast(s) (including the electromagnetic ballast) can be either removed completely or simply bypassed.
PROCEDURE: • Install the unit by qualified persons. • Make sure the power supply of the existing fluorescent lamp is disconnected before initiating installation. • Remove the existing lamp. • Remove the existing Starter to form an open-circuit. • Remove / bypass the existing PFC capacitor • Fix the standard T5 tube to Convertor fixture. Reinstall the completed Convertor unit into the existing fixture.
• Verify that the completed unit is installed firmly in the existing fixture. • Turn on the power and installation is complete. • Check that the unit operates correctly, and add lampholders on each connection as indicated in the diagram below. The lampholders should be connected to branch circuit instead of lamp adapter. Installation for fittings with electronic ballast (Single Lamp):
For fittings with electronic ballast, simple wiring changes are required to bypass the existing ballast.
Connect L to either 1 & 2 | Bypass Wiring 1 | Connect N to either 3 & 4 | Bypass wiring is completed.
Connection Diagram Before Installation
Connection Diagram After Installation
PROCEDURE: • Install the unit by qualified persons.
• Fix the standard T5 tube to Convertor T5 Retrofit kit.
• Make sure the power supply of the existing fluorescent lamp is disconnected before initiating installation.
• Reinstall the complete unit into the existing rewired fixture.
• Remove the existing lamp.
• Ensure the complete unit is installed firmly.
• Complete the changes outlined in Bypass Wiring 2.
• Turn on the power and installation is complete. • Check that the unit operates correctly.
Connection Diagram Before Installation
Connection Diagram After Installation
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