GE AL5 & AL8 Installation Guide

GE Indoor Fixtures Installation Guide - AL5 & AL8.
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READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING

WARNING

Risk of electric shock

•  Turn power off before servicing

  –  see instructions

GEH-5983

INSTRUCTIONS

UltraStar® Luminaire

T5 / T8 Fluorescent Luminaire

GENERAL 

This luminaire is designed for indoor applications only and should be installed and maintained 

according to the following recommendations. Check label for damp or wet location suitability. 

Any part damaged or broken during or after assembly or installation should be replaced. 

UNPACKING

This Luminaire has been properly packed so that no parts should havebeen damaged 

during transit. Inspect to confirm. No damaged parts should be installed. 

Attention:  Sheet  metal  parts  may  have  sharp  edges  that  may  cause  injury.  The 

 manufacturer  recommends  caution  during  installation  and  the  use  of  gloves  when 

 possible. Remove all protective film from reflectors before energizing fixture. 

WIRING

Make all electrical connections in accordance with the National Electrical Code and any 

applicable local code requirements. Check to be sure that labeled  ballast voltage matches 

supply voltage. Use supply wire rated minimum 90°C.

FIXTURE INSTALLATION (VH, HB, AL, SS, ES, FH, SR, NH, VP and EH Series)

 

a.  EZ  Leveling  stright-cable  or  EZ  Leveling  Y-toggle  cable  can  be  used  to  mount  

 

 

fixture.

 

b.  Attach EZ leveling cable to each end of fixture, attaching through mounting slot.

2.  S-Hook Hanging

 

 

Fixtures can be installed using S-hook (not supplied) using mounting detail on top 

 

 

  ends of fixture.

3.  NH series fixture has integral threaded inserts and supplied eye-bolts.   

 

 

Attach EZ level cable to eye-bolts for mounting of fixture.

4.  VP series fixtures are supplied with mounting brackets.  Attach EZ level cable to    

 

mounting brackets for mounting of fixture.

5.  After fixture is mounted access ballast for wiring as follows:

 

a.  SR, ES, SS, AL Series:  Remove reflector/ballast cover by twisting reflector  

 

 

 

fasteners quarter-turn,

 

b.  HB, NH Series:  Remove top-access ballast cover by  unsnapping ballast cover.

 

c.  FH, VH Series:  Plug directly into Modular Wiring Plug at side of ballast channel.

 

d.  VP Series:  Remove reflector clips.

6.  Make connection to ballast leads per wiring diagram on ballast.

7.  Reinstall reflector/ballast cover.

8.  Peel protective covering from reflector (Miro finish reflectors).

9.  Install lamps

LAMP

WARNING

Unit will fall if not installed properly

•  Follow installation instructions

WARNING

Sharp edges may be present

•  Gloves should be worn during installation

Installing SR, ES, SS, AL series fixtures

1.  EZ Leveling cable (see EZ Leveling cable attachment instructions below).

 

a.  Four EZ Leveling straight- cables required to hang fixture.

 

b.  Attach EZ Leveling cable to each end of fixture at mounting detail.

2.  After fixture is mounted:

 

a.  Remove reflector by turning reflector fasteners quarter-turn.

 

b.  Make connection to ballast leads per wiring diagram on ballast.

 

c.  Reinstall reflector.

 

d.  Peel protective covering from reflector.

 

e.  Install lamps.

Installing VH, HB, FH, NH,  VP series fixtures

1.  EZ Leveling cable (see EZ Leveling cable attachment instructions below).

CAUTION

Risk of burn

•  Allow lamp/fixture to cool before handling

Use only lamps specified on nameplate. Observe lamp manufacturer’s  recommendations 

and restrictions on lamp operation, particularly ballast type, burning position, etc.

Attaching Modular Wiring Harness (optional component)

Insert supplied modular plug wiring harness into the receptacle on the end of the fixture 

and tie the wire to the cable hanger up to main power source.

VH Series

HB Series

AL Series

SS Series

ES Series

FH Series

SR Series

NH Series

EH Series

VP Series

Components for Installing SS Series Fixtures

Reflector/ballast cover must be installed to complete enclosure!  Assemble  reflector part 

RSFSS8-844UP-W only with BP-S082/ S081 Strip fixture!

BR-S4-2LE-P-SS

Install socket/

socket bracket 

assembly into 

slots at end of 

fixture. Twist end 

of tab with pliers 

to insure locking 

as shown.

BP-S054

If fixture is run 

across red iron, 

use Bracket 

Connector Kit for 

alignment and 

stiffening.

BP-S009 or

BP-S067

If fixture is run 

with red iron, 

use either a 

slide-in connector 

for alignment 

proposes.

BP-S068

If fixture is at the 

end of a row, use 

Tall End Plate 

to cover end of 

fixture.

HW-F041

Attach alignment 

clips to join 

next reflector if 

required.

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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.

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