Lithonia Lighting ES8R Installation guide

Brand: Lithonia Lighting

Model: ES8R

Type: Installation guide

Installation Instructions

RT5R Relight Assembly

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AFTER INSTALLATION.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS MAY RESULT

IN DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY OR SIGNIFICANT PROPERTY DAMAGE. For your protection,

read and follow these warnings and instructions carefully before installing or maintaining this equipment. These

instructions do not attempt to cover all installation and maintenance situations. If you do not understand these

instructions or additional information is required, contact Acuity Brands Lighting or your local Acuity Brands

Lighting distributor.

WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Never connect to, disconnect from or service while circuit

equipment is energized.

WARNING: RISK OF FIRE. Lamps are hot. Keep combustible materials away from hot parts. Observe

lamp manufacturer’s warnings, recommendations and restrictions on lamp operation and maintenance. Make

sure lamps are correctly installed. Use supply conductors with a minimum insulation temperature rating as

speciﬁ ed on equipment.

WARNING: Do not use abrasive materials, glass cleaners or other solvents on reﬂ ector or lens. Use of these

substances may damage ﬁ xture, which may result in personal injury.

WARNING: RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. This equipment may have sharp edges. Wear gloves to

prevent cuts or abrasions when removing from carton, handling and maintaining this equipment.

Do not install a damaged ﬁ xture.

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This equipment must be installed in accordance with all applicable installation codes and ordinances.•

Proper grounding is required to ensure personal safety.•

All service shall be performed by qualiﬁ ed service personnel. This equipment must be installed and •

maintained in accordance with all applicable installation codes by a person familiar with the construction

and operation of this product and any hazards involved.

CAUTION: Observe lamp manufacturer’s recommendations and restrictions on lamp operation, including

but not limited to ballast type, burning position, replacement and cycling. We recommend only lamps that

comply with applicable ANSI standards.

All ﬂ uorescent lamps contain mercury. Follow disposal laws. See www.lamprecycle.org or contact your state

environmental protection department for more information.

Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. assumes no responsibility for claims arising out of improper or careless installation or

handling of this product.

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Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc.

One Lithonia Way

Conyers, GA 30012

770-922-9000

U21299

REV. A

4/17/2008

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Class R Type II Reﬂ ector Retroﬁ t Kit

Installation Instructions for Fixture Conversion Retroﬁ t Classiﬁ ed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

Reﬂ ector Kit Type II: Reﬂ ector installation or replacement

Lamp holder relocation, removal or replacement

Ballast relocation, removal, replacement or addition

Installation Instructions

The installation of the Class R reﬂ ector kit Type II shall be performed by qualiﬁ ed personnel by completing the steps listed

below.

This retroﬁ t kit will consist of:

(2) end brackets

(1) light engine with prewired ballast and sockets (ballast will be Class P with UL approvals and wiring diagrams

on label)

(1) splice box

(1) trim assembly and mounting hardware consisting of:

(7) #8 self-drilling TEK screws

(2) #8 x .25 screws

Job packs will have screws bulk-packed with each pallet of kits.

Verify the contents of the retroﬁ t kit by using the diagram below.

End Brackets Splice Box

Light Engine Trim

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Step One:

Remove existing components from host ﬁ xture.

Locate the ﬂ uorescent lighting ﬁ xture that is to be retroﬁ tted. Turn off power.

WARNING: Electrical shock can occur during retroﬁ t component installation if power is not turned off.

WARNING: Installation of this retroﬁ t assembly requires a person familiar with the construction and operation of

ﬂ uorescent luminaire electrical system and the hazard involved.

WARNING: Unless otherwise indicated, do not make or alter any opening in the compartment of wiring or electrical

components during installation of this retroﬁ t assembly.

WARNING: Ensure that existing ﬁ xture is and remains properly connected to building ground.

Use of any other than Lithonia Lighting supplied screws to install assembly may result in ungrounded ﬁ xture

components.

Remove existing louver, lamps and channel cover. Identify power supply wires to disconnect. Follow installation step

2 wiring option A or B based on incoming supply wire. Remove ballast, sockets and lampholder bracket. Recycle or

properly dispose of all components removed from host ﬁ xture.

Step Two:

Install relight assembly.

Install end brackets to 2’ length (socket side) of ﬁ xture. Install end bracket assembly by inserting bottom ﬂ ange between

bottom of ﬁ xture end plate and tee-bar. Center end bracket and attach using two 8-32 self-drilling TEK screws through

the small holes at the top of the bracket (provided). Repeat on opposite end of ﬁ xture as shown.

Hang light engine (with lamps and ballast installed) assembly by sliding open slots over the tabs on the universal brackets

as shown with ballast facing the back of the host ﬁ xture.

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Option A: Fixture supply

wire is (2) #18AWG solid

1) Remove splice to

existing ballast.

2) Connect #18AWG black

and white to RT5R ballast

disconnect.

Option B: Fixture supply

wire is any other than (2) #18

AWG solid

1) Cut ballast input leads 6"

from splice and strip lead

to 3/8".

2) Connect #18 AWG black

and white (old ballast

input lead) to RT5R ballast

disconnect.

3) Install splice box to cover

input wire splice, using two

TEK screws.

TEK SCREWS

BRACKET

REFLECTOR HANGING TABS

END

FLANGE SITS ON T-BAR

BENEATH FIXTURE

FLANGE SITS ON T-BAR

END

REFLECTOR HANGING TABS

BRACKET

TEK SCREWS

OLD BALLAST INPUT LEADS

Make wire connections and ground assembly to host ﬁ xture per option A or B based on existing ﬁ xture supply wire.

SPLICE BOX

GROUND STRAP

LIGHT ENGINE

BDP TEK SCREWS

TEK SCREW

LIGHT ENGINE

GROUND STRAP

BDP

TEK SCREW

Rotate light engine up to horizontal position and secure to opposite end brackets with two TEK screws (provided).

Trim hinges and latches from either side. Simply slide hinge into slot’s universal bracket assembly, close door and engage

cam latches.

Help save our environment by recycling all remaining components.

Save these instructions.

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Lithonia Lighting ES8R Installation guide

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