Installing the GE 93123570 Direct Wire 59-Watt EQ 96-in Cool White Linear Type B LED Tube Light Bulb requires careful attention to safety and electrical connections. Here's a step-by-step guide:
- Safety First: Begin by disconnecting the power supply to the luminaire. This is crucial for preventing electrical shock.
- Ballast Removal: Remove all fluorescent lamps and the existing ballast from the fixture. Cut the ballast lead wires, leaving about 6 inches from the lamp holders.
- Lamp Holder Wiring (Rapid Start): If your fixture has lamp holders with two wires (common in rapid start types), connect or shunt these two wires together.
- Fuse Installation: Connect a recommended fuse and fuse holder (not included) to the black (hot) wire from the main power supply. This is an important safety precaution.
- First Side Lamp Holder Connection: Group all lamp holder leads on one side of the fixture together and connect them to the other side of the fuse, using suitable wiring.
- Second Side Lamp Holder Connection: Connect all lamp holder leads on the other side of the fixture together and connect them to the white or neutral wire from the main power supply.
- Cover Replacement: Replace the ballast/wiring area cover, making sure no wires are pinched between the cover and the fixture.
- Warning Label: Affix the provided warning label in a visible location. This alerts users that the fixture now uses LED Type B double-ended tubes and that using fluorescent lamps in the fixture may cause damage or injury.
- LED Tube Installation: Install the Type B double-ended GE LED tubes, following the manufacturer's specific instructions for proper placement and alignment.
- Power Up and Test: Restore power to the fixture and verify that the GE LED tubes are functioning correctly.
For comprehensive details and any specific instructions related to your installation, always consult the GE 93123570 Direct Wire 59-Watt EQ 96-in Cool White Linear Type B LED Tube Light Bulb Instruction Manual.
