Installing GE current LEDL136 LED Double Ended Type B T8 Tubes requires a few steps to ensure safety and proper function. Here's how to do it:
- Safety First: Power Off: Begin by disconnecting the power supply to the light fixture. This is crucial to prevent electrical shock.
- Remove the Old: Take out any existing fluorescent tubes and the ballast cover. Then, cut the ballast lead wires, leaving about 6 inches of wire attached to the lamp holders.
- Wiring the Holders: If your existing lamp holders have two wires each, connect them together. Then, connect a recommended fuse and fuse holder to the black (hot) wire from your mains power supply.
- Connect the Wires: Gather all the wires from the lamp holders on one side and connect them together; attach these to the other side of the fuse. Repeat this process for the wires on the other side, connecting them to the white or neutral wire from your mains supply.
- Secure the Cover: Replace the ballast/wiring area cover, making sure no wires are pinched.
- Retrofit Kit (If Applicable): If your fixture requires it, install the retrofit kit according to its instructions.
- Caution Label: Place the provided caution label on the fixture in a visible spot. It alerts users that the fixture now uses LED Type B double-ended tubes and that using fluorescent lamps could cause damage or injury.
- Power Up and Check: Restore power to the fixture and check that the GE current LEDL136 LED tubes are working correctly. Consulting the official installation guide provides additional details for a safe and successful upgrade.