IDEAL 102X User Manual

PowerPlug™ Luminaire Disconnect ­Model 102x

Installation Instructions:

SAFETY NOTICE

Improperly installed electrical wiring can be dangerous and cause electrical fires. This product
must be used in accordance with the current rating and wire sizes listed. Consult local building
code before doing any electrical work.
COPPER TO COPPER ONLY. Do not use on Aluminum. Temperature rating: 105 C (221F)
maximum. Flame Rated UL94V-0.

To be sold only with installation instructions.

WARNING: This is a current rated device. Use in applications involving amperage
beyond its rating can be dangerous and cause electrical fires. See note on this page for
allowable current and voltage levels and do not exceed those levels.

Instructions:
Conductor installation:

1. Wiring must comply with all
applicable electrical codes.

2. Turn off power before removing or

3/8” Strip Length
Indicator

installing disconnect.

3. Strip wires to 3/8 in. (9,5 mm). 18 AWG
can be 3/8 in. to 1/2 in. strip.

4. Grip black ballast wire firmly and push
conductor into gray cap ports marked
with black. See diagram at right for proper
wire insertion for ballast configuration.

5. Grip white ballast wire firmly and push
conductor into same side of connector
in ports marked with white.

6. Grip black supply wire firmly and push
conductor into port opposite black ballast wire. (black circle)

7. Grip white supply wire firmly and push conductor into remaining port.

8. Use only one conductor per port and assure that no copper is exposed on any of the wires
inserted.

9. See disconnect de-mate/mate installation instructions below when replacing ballasts.

10. The wire insertion side of this product is listed for ONE TIME USE ONLY. DO NOT REMOVE AND
REPLACE WIRES.

This disconnect is rated for 600 Volts/6 Amps maximum.

Wire Range Line Side (Orange) Ballast Side (Gray)

Solid: 12-18 AWG 18 AWG
Stranded: 12-14 AWG (19 Strand or less) —
Stranded Tin Bonded: 12-14 AWG (19 Strand or less) 18 AWG

16 AWG (26 Strand or less) (16 Strand or less)
18 AWG (16 Strand or less)

Disconnect de-mate / mate installation

1. To de-mate, grasp disconnect at each end and pull apart to separate the disconnect halves.
Do NOT pull on wires.

2. To mate the disconnect, grasp each disconnect half, align halves, and push together.

3. Completed connection should appear as shown.

Line Side (2 ports)

(Orange Cap)

Neutral Hot

Ballast Side (4 ports)

(Gray Cap)

BALLAST

DANGER
NEVER remove wires from product as contact with electricity can cause serious injury or death. Shut

off power at the circuit breaker or remove fuse when installing this product.

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.

Becker Place
Sycamore, IL 60178, U.S.A.
800-435-0705 Customer Assistance
www.idealindustries.com

ND 7210-1

BALLAST

BALLAST