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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.
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Electrical Connections
Red stripe (+)
White (-)
Connect modules using twist-on wire connectors or
1 2
in-line (IDC) connectors. Join white wires together and
red striped wires together.
NOTE: Additional supply wire may be necessary to
bridge electrical connections.
To LED System
Red (+)
Black or blue (-)
Power Supply
Run a wire from the power supply to inside the sign and
3
connect to the rst module on the strip.
NOTE: Exceeding maximum load will cause the power
supply to shut down. If overload occurs, remove excess
load, recycle the input power to restart the power
supply.
Cap all exposed wires with appropriate end caps
or apply electric grade (non-corrosive) silicone for
additional weather protection.
White (-)
Red stripe (+)
Red (+)
To Power Supply
Connect the red stripe wire (+) of the LED system to the
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Black or blue (-)
red wire (+) of the power supply. Connect the white wire (-)
of the LED system to the black or blue wire (-) of the power
supply.
Retrot Instructions
1. (Existing Signs Only) Prior to installation, survey the site for information regarding power and accessibility inside and outside the building. Ensure
that the branch circuit supplying the existing transformer or ballast will be within the voltage ratings of the new LED power supply, and have
a current rating not exceeding 20A, or that permitted by applicable local, state, or country electrical codes (whichever is less).
2. (Existing Signs Only) Remove the existing lighting equipment to be replaced, such as neon tubing or uorescent tubes; and associated transformers
and ballasts. Care should be taken not to break the existing neon or uorescent tubes.
NOTE: Follow all federal and local regulations when disposing of neon tubing, uorescent tubes, transformers and ballasts.
3. (Existing Signs Only) If removal of the existing lighting equipment eliminates the disconnect switch, as required by applicable local, state, or country
electrical codes; a new disconnect switch must be installed.
4. (Existing Signs Only) Make sure the removal of lighting equipment does not compromise the integrity of the sign body (i.e. water intrusion). Fill in all
holes 0.5 in. (13 mm) or smaller with the appropriate amount of rated caulk or sealant. For holes greater than 0.5 in. (13 mm), use an aluminum or
zinc coated steel patch with rivets and sealant.
5. Using the layout guidelines above, determine required number of LED modules required to illuminate the sign.
6. A Tetra® 24VDC Class 2 Power Supply, as listed below, must be used with this retrot kit. Using the Maximum Loading chart below, determine the
number of Tetra® Class 2 Power Supplies required to power the number of LED modules required to illuminate the sign, so as not to overload
the Tetra® Class 2 Power Supply chosen.
7. Follow the instructions above to properly mount the LED modules.
8. Connect the DC output of the power supply to the LED modules using the Electrical Connections instructions above.
9. Connect the power unit to the supply in accordance with the applicable local, state, and country electrical codes, and the instructions found in the
power supply installation guide.
10. If required, the disconnect switch shall be installed by qualied personnel, in accordance with applicable local, state, and country electrical codes.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom Solution
Row of modules does not light • Check wire connections to power supply to ensure red stripe-to-red and white-to-black or blue connections.
• Check row-to-row polarity connections.
Sign does not light • Check input and output voltage and check power supply input/output connections.
• Check polarity connections.
Individual modules do not light • Remove module and replace with another working module.
Modules are dim • Ensure the overall length of the Tetra® LED system does not exceed the maximum load.
• Ensure the length and gauge of the supply wire is equal to or below the recommended remote
mounting distance.
Specications
Maximum Loading per Tetra® 24 VDC Class 2 Power Supply
SKU Rating
GEDS71-2
GEDS50-2
GEDS41-2
GEDS32-2
GEDSH71-3
GEDSH50-3
GEDSH41-3
GEDSH32-3
24VDC
5.04W/module
24VDC
5.9W/module
25W Power Supply
Note: Load shall not
exceed 1.04A
4 modules 14 modules 18 modules
3 modules 12 modules 16 modules
80W Dimming
Power Supply
Note: Load shall not
exceed 3.3A
100W Power Supply
Note: Load shall not
exceed 4.0A
180W Power Supply
Note: Load shall not
exceed 4A per each
(of 2) output channels
16 modules per
output channel
32 modules per
power supply
14 modules per
output channel
28 modules per
powersupply
300W Power Supply
Note: Load shall
not exceed 4A each
(of 3) output channels
18 modules per
output channel
54 modules per
powersupply
16 modules per
output channel
48 modules per
power supply
Maximum Remote Mounting Distance
18 AWG/0.82 mm2
Supply Wire
25W Power Supply 120 ft./36.6 m – – –
80W Power Supply 20 ft./6.1 m 25 ft./7.6 m 35 ft./10.6 m 40 ft ./12.1 m
100W Power Supply 20 ft./6.1 m 25 ft./7.6 m 35 ft./10.6 m 40 ft ./12.1 m
180W Power Supply 20 ft./6.1 m 25 ft./7.6 m 35 ft./10.6 m 40 ft ./12.1 m
300W Power Supply 20 ft./6.1 m 25 ft./7.6 m 35 ft./10.6 m 40 ft ./12.1 m
This product is intended solely for the use of non-residential signage lighting and is not intended for use in any other applications.
Conforms to the following standards:
16 AWG/1.31 mm2
Supply Wire
14 AWG/2.08 mm2
Supply Wire
12 AWG/3.31 mm2
Supply Wire
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