CR24 UPKIT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CR24-UPKIT Includes:
(2) Outer Adapter Mount
(2) Inner Adapter Mount
(2) Side Panels
(2) Ground Wire Assembly (5) Mount Plugs
NOTICE: Do not install with total power input greater
than power rating of original fixture.
WARNING – Risk of fire or electric shock. LED
Retrofit Kit installation requires knowledge of
luminaires electrical systems. If not qualified, do not
attempt installation. Contact a qualified electrician.
WARNING – Risk of fire or electric shock. Install this
kit only in the luminaires that have the construction
features and dimensions shown in the photographs
and/or drawings. Do not make or alter any open
holes in an enclosure of wiring or electrical
components during kit installation.
WARNING – To prevent wiring damage or abrasion,
do not expose wiring to edges of sheet metal or
other sharp objects.
NOTICE: This kit is intended for use with existing
light fixtures where the host light fixture is either
(a) provided with no open holes larger than 26mm2
(0.04in2) in area, or (b) rated, and marked, for use in
non-fire rated installations.
NOTE: Suitable for bi-level switching only on line
voltage input for low voltage dimming connections,
Class 1 wiring methods shall be employed.
NOTE: This kit is intended for use with existing light
fixtures with standard 2’ width, 4’ length and an
internal height of minimum 3”.
NOTE: This retrofit is suitable for use in Type IC
applications.
(2) End Mounts
(1) Light Engine (Packaged Separately)
TO INSTALL:
1a
1b
Light Engine Flange
Tab Holes
Flange Slot
Snap Tabs
Guide Slot
Guide Rail
1b
2b
Lamp
Holder Leads
Ballast Cover
Fluorescent
Light Bulbs
Lens/Louver
CR24 UPKIT
Lamp Holder
Ballast
PREPARE LIGHT ENGINE FOR INSTALLATION
Step 1:
a. Slide Outer Adapter Mount up around the
Driver Enclosure on the Light Engine.
b. Install the Inner Adapter Mount by sliding it
along the Light Engine Reflector making sure
that the guide rail on the Inner Adapter enters
the guide slot on the Outer Adapter. Also
ensure that the flange on the Light Engine
glides into the flange slot on the Inner Adapter
Mount. Once together, verify that the snap tabs
are fully engaged in the tab holes.
c. Repeat the steps on the other end of the
Light Engine that doesn’t have the Driver
Enclosure.
PREPPING THE HOST LIGHTING FIXTURE
Step 2:
a. Disconnect power to the host lighting fixture
to be replaced.
b. Remove the Lens/Louver, Fluorescent Light
Bulbs, Lamp Holders, Lamp Holder Leads and
Ballast Cover from lighting fixture.
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2d
Step 2 (Continued):
c. Cut the power wires going into the input side of
the ballast. The ballast may remain in place, unless
it is determined that it needs to be removed to
provide extra clearance.
2d
2e
NOTE: If parts have to be removed from the host
lighting fixture in order to complete the installation of this upgrade kit, then make sure that open
holes are closed-off utilizing the existing host
lighting fixture hardware (i.e. screws, covers, etc.)
2f
d. Insert a corner of one of the End Mounts into the
ceiling in between the T-grid and the host lighting
fixture and do the same on the opposite diagonal
corner. Rotate the End Mount so that it is square in
the host lighting fixture.
e. Push the End Mount to the back of the host lighting fixture so that the long edge of the End Mount
slides in between the T-grid and the host lighting
fixture. Repeat the process on the other end host
lighting fixture.
2g
2f
f. Install the Side Panels by first inserting the Side
Panel Guide into the Side Panel Guide Slot on one
end and then the other.
Side Panel
Guide
Side Panel
Guide Slot
Hemmed
Edge
3a
3a
Mount
Pin Hole
Mount Pin
Mount Pin
Vertical Guide
Side Panel
Grounding Tab
3c
45°
h. Secure the host lighting fixture within its respective gridwork by either (a) utilizing the earthquake/
suspended ceiling clips on the existing host lighting
fixture, or (b) insert screws through the gridwork
right above the recessed lip of the host lighting fixture so as to prevent the host lighting fixture from
moving upward in the gridwork.
INSTALLING LIGHT ENGINE
3b
3a
g. Push the Side Panel outward until the Hemmed
Edge inserts in between the T-grid and the host
lighting fixture. Repeat on the other side of the
fixture with the other Side Panel.
Light Engine
Junction Box
Step 3:
a. Install Light Engine into the fixture by holding it
vertical and pushing it upward so that the Mount
Pin falls into the Mount Pin Vertical Guide. Continue
to push upward until the Mount Pin snaps into
the Mount Pin Hole on each end. Slowly remove
support holding Light Engine to ensure the Light
Engine is being supported by the End Mount.
b. Once the Light Engine is properly hung, the electrical connections need to be made. The first step is
to ground the Side Panels. This is done by inserting
a Ground Wire Assembly on each Side Panel. Make
the connection on the Side Panel Grounding Tabs
closest to the junction box on the Light Engine.
c. After these connections are made, using the
Ground Wire Assembly connector to bend the Side
Panel Grounding Tabs up around 45°. This prevents
the Ground Wire Assemblies from interfering with
the Light Engine when it is fully installed.
CR24 UPKIT
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3d
MAIN POWER
LIGHT ENGINE
WHITE - NEUTRAL
BLACK #1 - HOT
BLACK #2 - HOT (OPTIONAL)
GREEN OR BARE WIRE - GROUND
SIDE PANEL
SIDE PANEL
DIMMING SUPPLY WIRES
(if applicable)
HOST LIGHTING FIXTURE
3e
3e
Mount Pin
Mount Pin
Pivoting Guide
Mount
Pin Hole
4a
3f
Mount Plug
Step 3 (Continued):
d. When wiring the light engine, either utilize the
provided grommets in the knockouts located on
the junction box covers on the top of the light
engine, or remove the junction box covers from the
light engine completely. Connect wires as shown
in wiring diagram. Tuck the wiring above the Side
Panel closest to the Light Engine junction box so
that they are out of the way.
NOTE: If additional wiring is needed in order to
complete the installation of this upgrade kit, then
it is recommended to utilize the wiring from the
original host lighting fixture that was discarded.
e. Swing the free hanging end of the Light Engine
up and ensure that the Mount Pin slides into the
Mount Pin Pivoting Guide. Continue to push up
until the Mount Pin snaps into the Mount Pin Hole
of each side of the Light Engine.
f. The unit is now ready to use. Reconnect power to
the fixture and turn on light to test connections.
REMOVING LIGHT ENGINE
Step 4:
a. To remove the UPKIT fixture, first disconnect the
power going to the fixture. Then remove the Mount
Plugs from one end of the fixture by prying them
out using a sharp, small tool.
b. Once the Mount Plug is removed, a slot in the
Mount Pin is visible. Insert a flathead screwdriver in
the slot and slide in the Mount Pin away from the
center of the fixture. This will disengage one side of
the Light Engine. Repeat the process for the other
side until the Light Engine can swing down.
c. When the Light Engine is hanging from the
fixture, disconnect the power connections and
grounding wires.
4b
Mount Pin
Slot
d. Remove the Mount Plugs from this end and use
the screwdriver to disengage the Light Engine
from the fixture.
e. Remove the Side Panels and then take out the
End Mounts.
NOTE: The retrofit kit is accepted as a
component of a luminaire where the
suitability of the combination shall
be determined by CSA or Authorities
having jurisdiction.
CREE® TRUEWHITE® TECHNOLOGY FIXTURE LIMITED CONSUMER WARRANTY
Made in USA
The limited warranty set forth below is given by the Cree company listed below ("Seller") with respect to the lighting product packaged with this limited warranty (the "Product"). Your Product, when delivered to you in new condition in
its original packaging, is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship as follows: for a period of FIVE (5) YEARS from the date of original purchase, defective parts or a defective Product returned with the sales receipt as
proof of purchase to Seller, or its authorized service providers, as applicable, and proven to be defective upon inspection, will be repaired, or exchanged for a new Product, as determined by Seller, or the authorized service provider.
This limited warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Product, and does not apply in the following cases: Loss of or damage to the Product due to acts of God; fire; vandalism; civil disturbances; power surges;
improper power supply; electrical current fluctuations; corrosive environment installations; induced vibration; harmonic oscillation or resonance associated with movement of air currents around the product; abuse; alteration; accident;
mishandling; failure to follow operating, maintenance or environmental instructions prescribed by Seller in writing or services performed by someone other than Seller or its authorized service provider. WARRANTY IS VOID IF
PRODUCT IS NOT USED FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED. Any complaints you may have regarding the Product should be addressed to Ruud Lighting, Inc., 9201 Washington Avenue,
Racine, WI 53406. Seller shall have no liability under this warranty unless Seller is notified in writing within sixty (60) days after your discovery of the defect and the defective items are promptly returned to Seller, freight prepaid, and
received by Seller. This warranty excludes field labor and service charges related to the repair or replacement of the product.
NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, APPLIES TO THE PRODUCT AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF THE
EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BIND SELLER. (SOME
STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.)
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