GE Ultra Sport GEH-5897 Instructions Manual

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READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING

Lighting Solutions

WARNING

Risk of electric shock

• Turn power o before servicing
– see instructions

NOTE: Make all electrical connections in accordance with

the National Electrical Code and any applicable local
code requirements.

NOTE: This luminaire is equipped with a safety circuit
to prevent lamp operation if the reector lens is broken.

Complete optical assembly must be replaced if the reec­tor lens is broken.

This luminaire is shipped with the lamp installed.

This luminaire is designed for use in outdoor applica­tions and should not be used in areas of limited ventilation
or high ambient temperature enclosures unless otherwise
stated on nameplate. Install and maintain it according to
the following recommendations.

INSTRUCTIONS

Ultra✭Sport

TM

Floodlight

CAUTION

Unit will fall if not installed properly

• Follow installation instructions

NOTE: Verify that supply voltage is correct by comparing

it to nameplate.
Do not place combustible materials within 7 feet (2 me-

ters) of the front of the reector lens.

GEH-5897

NOTE: Connect ground lead to the green lead, green

ground screw on housing or terminal block provided.

Replace power fuses only with fuses of the same type

and ratings.

WARNING

Risk of re

• Keep combustible materials

away from lens – see instructions

• Use lamps specied on nameplate

Step 1 — POWER CABLE INSTALLATION

A. Disconnect Power
B. Remove Cover (a)
C. Loosen clamp (b)

Insert cable thru
clamp and grommet

D. Splice leads (c)

to power cable
E. Tighten clamp (b)
F. Replace cover (a)
NOTE: Use 9/16 OD-

cable only.
3 conductor AWG #14

SEO 105C cable
is recommended.

Step 2 — LUMINAIRE MOUNTING

Step 3

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 suciently for the purchaser’s purposes, the matter should be referred to
GE Lighting Solutions.

Step 4 — LUMINAIRE AIMING

Two sighting systems are provided for your convenience.
Use the sight system which is most easily accessed.

Optical Sight:
A. Rotate sight into vertical

position.

B. Align the reference mark

of top of reector ange
with notch in sight for

proper aiming.
Base Sight
A. Rotate front and back

sight into vertical posi-

tion.
B. Align the two sighting

holes for proper aiming.

Step 5

After positioning luminaire, tighten all mounting

hardware.

Step 6

Connect power cable to suitable supply in accord ance

with all applicable codes.

INSTALLATION CLEANING:

DO NOT CLEAN INTERNAL OPTICAL SYSTEM

The Ultra✭Sport oodlight has been specially recleaned at the
factory. Field cleaning of the internal optical system during
installation is not recommended.

EXTERNAL CLEANING

Initial cleaning of the outside of the glass lens may be

required to ensure optimum optical eciency.

Clean front glass with a mild soap and water solution

rinse clean and wipe dry.

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS

CAUTION

Risk of burn

• Allow lamp/xture to cool be-

fore handling

Caution: Do not touch quartz tube lamp with bare
hands! If lamp is handled, nger prints, grease or oils
should be removed from the lamp with isopropyl alcohol.
This will remove material which cause whitish spotting
and premature lamp failure. Dry lamp carefully with cot­ton or clean cloth.

PERIODIC CLEANING WHEN RELAMPING:

INTERNAL:

Should the internal reector system require cleaning,
use only non-abrasive, neutral (pH 6-8) cleaner contain­ing no chlorinated or aromatic hydrocarbons.
Rinse clean and wipe dry.

EXTERNAL:

Clean front glass with a mild soap and water solu­tion, rinse clean and wipe dry.

NOTICE: Drain holes are provided in the proper loca-

tions for customary mounting positions. If oodlight is

to be aimed up above the horizontal, it is necessary to

punch out the two knockouts in the rear ballast cover

and plug the three front housing drain holes with a

suitable material such as silicone RTV.

LAMP REPLACEMENT

A. Insert the lamp terminal into the

socket terminal (a) at both ends of the
lamp and tighten screws.

B. Slide the lamp ends into the sockets.

C. Latch the lamp retainers (c).
D. Close and rebolt the relamping door. Tighten

bolts to 50 in. lbs. torque.

REMOTE BALLAST MOUNTING

See below illustration for bolt spacing and bracket mini-

mum spacing.