
GE
Installation Guide
Lighting
®
Tetra
PowerStrip DS
LED Lighting System
(GEDS71-2, GEDS50-2, GEDS41-2, GEDS32-2, GEDSH71-3, GEDSH50-3, GEDSH41-3, GEDSH32-3)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
WARNING/AVERTISSEMENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
• Turn power off before inspection, installation or removal.
• Properly ground Tetra® power supply enclosure.
RISK OF FIRE
• Use only UL certied wire for input/output connections.
Minimum size 18 AWG (0.82mm2).
• Follow all NEC and local codes.
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 Tetra®.
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 NEC et codes locaux.
24
Volt
RISK OF INJURY
• While performing installations described, gloves, safety glasses
or goggles should be worn.
Save These Instructions
Use only in the manner intended by the manufacturer.
If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.
Prepare Electrical Wiring
Electrical Requirements
• Limited to use in dry and damp locations.
• 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.
CAUTION/ATTENTION
RISQUE DE BLESSURE
• Lors de l’exécution des installations décrites, des gants, des lunettes de sécurité
ou des lunettes de protection doivent être portées.
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-003. Ce DEFR de la classe [A] est conforme à la NMB-003
du Canada.
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Components
1
6
8
2
7
TC Measure Point
UL certied 18 AWG (0.82 mm2) supply wire
3
4
5
1
UL certied 22-14 AWG (0.33-2.08 mm2) wire connectors
2
or 18-14 AWG (0.82-2.08 mm2) inline/IDC connectors
#6 x .75 inch (M3 x 19mm) self-tapping screws
3
End caps
4
Tetra® 24 VDC Power Supply
5
Tetra® PowerStrip DS MO LED modules
6
Tetra® PowerStrip DS High Output LED modules
7
Optional
9
10
Tetra® Mounting Rail
8
Tetra® Assembly Bracket or Mounting Rail Clip
9
Tetra® Angle Mounting Clips and Extender Rod
10
Layout Recommendations
Sign
depth
Row
spacing
Installation: Sign Using Rails
Measure inside
Tetra® Module Depth Stroke Width
10-12” (254-305mm) 10” (254mm) 12” (305mm)
Double Sided
PowerStrip and
Double Sided
Powerstrip High
Output
Powerstrip DS HO
NOTE: Minimum recommended sign depth is 10 inches (254 mm).
12-14” (305-356mm) 12” (305mm) 12” (305mm)
14-16” (356-406mm) 13” (330mm) 13” (330mm)
16-18” (406-457mm) 14” (356mm) 14” (356mm)
18-20” (457-508mm) 15” (381mm) 15” (381mm)
20-22” (508-559mm) 16” (406mm) 16” (406mm)
22-24” (559-610mm) 17” (432mm) 16” (406mm)
24-36” (610-914mm) 18” (457mm) 16” (406mm)
36” (914mm) 12” (305mm) 16” (406mm)
Mod to Mod
Spacing
Tetra® Mounting Rail
Sign
Measure and cut Tetra
1 2 3
Rail or other suitable mounting
means to appropriate length to t
into sign.
®
Mounting
Alternative clip
and extender rod
Arrange modules evenly spaced
apart. Place the Tetra® modules on
the Mounting Rail and secure into
lip with a self-tapping #6 (M3) screw
or 1/8-inch (3.175 mm) rivet. Or
mount using the alternative clip and
extender rod conguration.
Secure the Mounting Rail to the
inside of the box sign using a
Tetra® Mounting Rail Clip or other
suitable mounting means. Ensure
the #6 (M3) screw does not exceed
3/4 inches (19 mm) in length.