LED T8 Tubes
Installation instructions for LT8-48XX-PRO Series
WARNING: These products may represent a possible shock or fire hazard if improperly installed or attached in any way. Products
should be installed in ordance with these instructions, current electrical codes and/or the current National Electric Code (NEC).
WARNING: Risk of fire or electric shock. Install these kits only in luminaires that have the construction
features and dimensions shown in the illustrations on the following pages.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire and reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove the retrofit LED tube
lamp enclosure (cover and/or caps). No user-serviceable part inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
LUMINAIRE CONVERSION RETROFIT KIT FOR USE ONLY WITH FLUORESCENT LUMINAIRES.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this aparatus to rain or moisture!
Do not make or alter any open holes in a wiring enclosure nor in any electrical components during kit installation!
WARNING: Risk of fire or electric shock. Retrofit kit (also known as reflector) installation requires
knowledge of fluorescent lighting luminaires electrical systems. If not qualified, do not attempt
installation. Contact a qualified electrician.
Note: The LT8-48XX-PRO Series (four foot retrofit) is intended to retrofit maximum 3 lamps, surface mount, or
NON-IC recessed mount fluorescent luminaires that use straight tubular maximum 4-foot lamps.
WARNING: Risk of fire or electric shock. The electrical input range of this product is 100-277V AC., 60 Hz 18W.
The installer must determine whether power supply is in the range of 100-277V AC at the luminaire before installation.
WARNING: Risk of fire or electric shock. Luminaires wiring, ballast(s), or other electrical parts may be damaged when
drilling for installation of reflector kit hardware. Check for enclosed wiring and components.
WARNING: Risk of fire or electric shock. Do not use this retrofit kit in luminaires employing shunted bi-pin lampholders.
Note: Shunted lampholders (also known as “tombstones” or bi-pin sockets) are found only in lfuorescent luminaires with
Instant-Start ballasts. Instant-Start ballasts can be identified by the words “Instant Start” or “I.S.” or the designation “IS”
within the lamp marking on the ballast, for example F40T12-IS. For more information, contact the LED luminaire retrofit kit
manufacturer.
Note: For luminaires with starters, the starters must be disconnected from the circuit. Please do not remove the starter(s) from
the luminaire, since it would create an opening in the luminaire.
THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE INSTALLATION CODE BY A PERSON
FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT AND THE HAZARDS INVOLVED.
THE RETROFIT ASSEMBLY IS ACCEPTED AS A COMPONENT OF A FLUORESCENT LUMINAIRE WHERE THE SUITABILITY
OF THE COMBINATION SHALL BE DETERMINED BY CSA OR AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION.
WARNING: To prevent wiring damage or abrasion, do not expose wiring to edges of sheet metal or other sharp objects.
Each lampholder (also known as “tombstone” or bi-pin socket) shall be installed only in the intended manner and location.
CAUTION - To reduce risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons:
1. Make sure that the electrical power to the fixture is disconnected prior to any installation or retrofit.
2. Read all instructions regarding ballast bypass and non-shunted T8 socket (”tombstone”) before beginning retrofit.
3. Do not use these products in luminaires located where elevated ambient temperatures exist.
4. Caution: Risk of Electric Shock. These products are to be used in dry locations only.
5. Caution: Risk of Electric Shock. Do not use where directly exposed to water!
5. Not for use with dimmers.
6. This device is not intended for use with emergency exit fixtures or emergency exit lights.
7. Do not install in a raceway or luminaire marked for through branch wiring.
8. Do not use in conjunction with any type of ballast or driver. LED T8 Tubes are designed for 100-277V AC, 60Hz input only.
9. Do not use detergents, abrasive brushes or pads to clean the polycarbonate cover.
10. This product is sold in cases of six reflector kits. Each reflector kit includes the following components: LED T8 Tube Lamp (1 pc),
T8 non-shunted lampholder (1 pc, see Figure 1, also known as ”tombstone” or bi-pin socket), installation instructions (1 pc)
and installation labels (one label is to be used for each modified fixture). The final retrofit luminaire has been modified and can
no longer operate the originally intended lamp.
Make sure you have all the kit components before beginning any installation.
Note: You will need 18-gauge solid copper type (not included) to complete the installation.
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NON-SHUNTED SOCKET INSTALLATION AND FIXTURE MODIFICATION
Note: The “live end” of the LED T8 Tube is marked with red sticker and a product label. See Figure 1.
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Determine which end of the luminaire will receive AC power. This will be the “live end”. The opposite end will be the “dead end”.
Be sure power is shut off at source! Remove lens where applicable and remove ballast cover.
Attach ground wire (from AC supply) to ground screw or if already attached, confirm the connection is solid. See Figure 2.
Disconnect the supply wires (black and white wires). See Figure 2.
Remove the end cap of the luminaire’s housing and remove the existing sockets (also known as a “tombstones”) from the live
end for each LED T8 Tube by lifting or unseating them from mounting slots. See Figure 3.
Remove the ballast from the fixture. See Figure 4.
Cut one black and one white 18-gauge solid copper wire (not included) to approximately 12” length and strip ends to 3/8”.
Cut one more or each color wire, making sure you have enough wire to reach from the end of the luminaire to the supply wires
(approximately 30”).
For a two light luminaire, attach 12” black and white wires between sockets and longer lengths to one socket, providing
lead wires to reach supply wires. See Figure 5.
Push the new sockets into the mounting slots until they are flush. See Figure 6.
Replace the luminaire’s end cap with the new sockets securely mounted to the live end of the luminaire. See Figure 7.
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Figure 2
Attach ground wire
to ground screw.
Be sure power is
disconnected at source.
Disconnect black and
white supply wires.
Live end is marked
with red sticker.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Loosen mounting screw(s)
and remove ballast
Remove end cap
of fixture and slide
tombstone sockets
off mounting slots.
Figure 5
Use black and
white 18-gauge
solid wire to
connect power
between sockets.
Attach longer
lengths of black and
white wire to
sockets, providing
leads to connect to
supply wires.
Fully seat new sockets
into mounting slots,
pressing in until flush
at back.
Figure 6
Figure 7
Replace end
cap with new
sockets attached
to live end of
fixture.
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NON-SHUNTED SOCKET INSTALLATION AND FIXTURE MODIFICATION (continued from previous page)
11. Attach lead wires from new sockets to supply wires, making sure to match polarity (connect black to black and white to white),
using appropriate UL Listed wire nuts. See Figure 8.
12. Cut back any remaining wires from the socket(s) at the “dead end” and cap off with a UL Listed wire nut. Leave this socket
in place to hold the LED T8 Tubes. See Figure 9.
13. Replace ballast cover.
14. Attach warning sticker to ballast cover in a conspicous spot for reference: “This fixture has been modified - the ballast has
been removed. Do not install fluorescent lamps in this fixture!!”
15. Replace any lenses that were removed.
16. Turn back on power supply.
Figure 8
Figure 9
Cut back remaining
wires and cap off. Leave
the sockets at the dead
end in place to hold the
LED T8 Tubes.
Attach lead wires from
sockets to supply wires,
making sure to match
polarity (connect black to
black and white to white.)
THE END RETROFIT LUMINAIRE HAS BEEN MODIFIED AND CAN NO LONGER
OPERATE THE ORIGINAL INTENDED LAMP(S).
REFERENCE BEFORE AND AFTER FOR A RETROFIT FOR T8 TUBES INTO A BALLASTED T8 LUMINAIRE
BEFORE (WITH BALLAST AND ORIGINAL LAMPHOLDERS)
AFTER (WITH BALLAST REMOVAL AND NON-SHUNTED LAMPHOLDERS) INSTALLATION AT LIVE END
Model Number
LT8-48XX-PRO
LED Qty
264
Voltage
Hz
100-277V AC
60
Wattage
Input Current
18W
150mA
FUTURE LAMP REPLACEMENT
Model LT8-48XX-PRO (4-foot LED T8 Tubes) is available from American Lighting in case quantities (6 per case).
Contact 800-880-1180 or visit www.americanlighting.com to find a local distributor.
Please note that the American Lighting part number LT8-48XX-PRO is available
in three color temperatures where XX denotes color temperature as follows:
32 = 3200K
41 = 4100K
55 = 5500K
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Always connect ground lead to fixture where applicable.
Can be used for recessed lights (maximum four lamp tubes in recessed fixtures).
Not intended for insulation contact (type IC) in recessed fixtures. Fixtures must be NON-IC if recessed.
MINIMUM DISTANCES FOR INSTALLATION
Minimum distance between lamps = 1/4”
Minimum distance between lamp sockets = 3/8”
Minimum fixture length = 48.4” (1220mm)
Minimum
fixture width = 5.5”
(139.7mm)
TOP VIEW
Minimum
fixture height = 1.7”
(43mm)
SIDE VIEW
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