GE HLUF, VLUF Installation Guide

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HLU, VLU Powerflood® Floodlight

READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING

GEH-5829

INSTRUCTIONS

Trunnion Mounted

(Standard)

Risk of electric shock

• Turn power off before servicing
– see instructions

SCREW B

BOLT A

WARNING

Slipfitter Mounted
(Options K or S)

BOLT A

Wall Mounted
(Option V)

HLUF

VLUF

GENERAL

This luminaire is designed for outdoor lighting
applications, and should not be used in areas of limited
ventilation or in high ambient temperature enclosures.
Best results will be obtained if installed and maintained
according to the following recommendations.

UNPACKING

This luminaire has been properly packed so that no
parts should have been damaged during transit. Inspect
to confirm.

MOUNTING

CAUTION

Unit will fall if not installed properly

• Follow installation instructions

This floodlight is provided with either trunnion
mounting, pipe mounting, or wall mounting means.

These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment nor to provide for every possible contingency to be met in connection with installation, operation or
maintenance. Should further information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser’s purposes, the matter should be referred
to GE Lighting Solutions.

TRUNNION MOUNTED UNITS — Mounted directly

on a flat surface. Mounting adapters are available for
installation on poles, crossarms, pipes, etc. The trunnion
bracket has a clearance hole for a 3/4-inch bolt used for
attachment to such mountings. The 0.562-inch holes on
either side permit additional anchoring, where required.
Tighten side trunnion bolts to 18 - 22 foot pounds.

PIPE MOUNTED UNITS — The slipfitter can be

mounted on 1-7/8-inch O.D. through 2-3/8-inch O.D. or
2-7/8-inch O.D. through 3-inch O.D. pipes. Three set
screws are used to clamp the floodlight securely to the
pipe. Tighten set screws to 18 - 22 foot pounds.

WALL MOUNTED UNITS - The wall mounting plate

is provided with four (4) 0.438-inch clearance holes
spaced 4.375(H)x2.875(V) inches for mounting.

AIMING

Slightly loosen bolt "A" (two on trunnion, one on
slipfitter), tilt luminaire to desired position, and re­tighten bolts. Both trunnions and slipfitters have vertical
degree scales which permit setting the floodlight at a

selected angle and facilitate repositioning to the original
setting after having moved the floodlight for servicing.
Also, a sight has been cast into the top of the housing as
an aid in aiming the unit during daylight hours.

PHOTOELECTRIC CONTROL

Photoelectric control receptacle (if present) should be
oriented before control is installed. Loosen the two
holding screws and rotate receptacle until "North" is
directed as near as possible to true north. Tighten
holding screws and install control.

SLIPFITTER-MOUNTED AND WALL-MOUNTED

UNITS — Splice supply leads to three leads inside wiring

box. Splice line lead to black lead, neutral lead to white
lead, and ground lead to green lead, which is electrically
connected to floodlight housing.

LAMPS

Use only lamps specified on nameplate. Observe
lamp manufacturer’s recommendations and
restrictions on lamp operation, particularly ballast
type, burning position, etc.

WIRING

Make all electrical connections in accordance with

the National Electrical Code and any applicable

local code requirements.

Verify that supply voltage is correct by comparing

it to nameplate.

If unit is designated as multivolt or multiwatt,

follow specific instruction.

Connect ground lead to the green lead, green

ground screw on housing or terminal block

provided.

Do not remove insulated connectors from wires

not needed for required voltage connection.

When changing voltage on reconnectable units,

move only the lead with the insulated connector.

IF SINGLE VOLTAGE:

All single voltage ballasts are pre-wired such that

user need only connect the supply conductors.

IF MULTIVOLT: (120/208/240/277 volts)

Connect the ballast lead with the insulated termi-

nal to the desired voltage terminal as indicated on

the ballast terminal nameplate.

IF MULTIWATT:

Multiwatt ballasts are available in various combi-

nations of wattage. See wiring instructions on

wiring tag inside the luminaire.

TRUNNION MOUNTED LUMINAIRES — Three­conductor No. 14 cable (with 90°C minimum insulation)
is recommended for making electrical connections to
these units. Open the floodlight by loosening two screws
"B" and pulling the door forward. Remove the insulation
shield from the reflector to expose the wiring entrance
and terminal board. Loosen screws in pressure plate,
insert cable through grommet, and retighten screws.
(Notice that grommet fits cable of approximately 9/16­inch diameter.) Grommet and pressure plate form a
weatherproof seal and strain relief. To maintain this seal,
screws in pressure plate must be retightened whenever
seal is disturbed.

Connect line lead to first (#1) terminal board position
and neutral lead to last (#3) position and connect
ground lead to the terminal with the green lead attached.

Before closing luminaire, be sure insulation shield is
properly attached to the reflector.

The VLU is designed for high pressure soduim (HPS),
"Deluxe White" mercury, and metal halide lamps of 400
watts and less, depending upon the ballast installed. The
HLU is designed for HPS lamps only.

Lamp Tightness – Mogul Base Lamp: The lamp
should be securely inserted to the NEMA-EEI specified
torque of 35 inch-pounds, which is best achieved by very
firmly tightening to insure application of sufficient
torque. Tightening must be sufficient to fully depress and
load the center contact of the socket.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

Risk of burn

• Allow lamp/fixture to cool before

handling

WARNING

Risk of burn

• Do not touch operating luminaire

This unit has a ballast tray which can be removed for
easy replacement of the ballast, ignitor or capacitor. To
remove the tray, disconnect the supply leads from the
terminal board, separate the disconnect to the lamp and
photoelectric control, loosen the screws at the top of the
ballast tray and slide the tray to the left so that the tray
can be pulled free over the keyhole slots. Reverse this
procedure for installation.

The ALGLAS® finished reflector and door glass may
be cleaned with any suitable non-abrasive glass cleaning
solution, soap or detergent, and rinsed with clean water.