Hi guys my name is Jorge again here with SIRS Electronics
and today I would like to explain to you
How to install your brand new SIRS-E LED Retrofit Kit
As you know this LED Retrofit Kit
will enable you to replace your old fluorescent lights
with new and high-quality LED lighting
Before doing anything make sure that you read the Retrofit Kit instruction manaual
and the data sheet
and if necessary seek assistance from a licensed electrician
when handling AC power lines
Now you are going to want to start by disconnecting the main power
from the circuit box by turning off the switch
to the room or the luminaires that you will be working on.
Now wait just a few seconds to allow the lights to cool down
and then open your 2x4 fluorescent fixture
and remove the four fluorescent lamps
remember that these lamps are made to fit
so you are going to need to move them diagonally a little bit
to be able to remove them. Once you remove the lamps
There should be a cover in the middle of the troffer
that is going to be covering the ballast and protecting them.
Remove this cover by pinching on the edges on each end and in the middle.
once you remove the cover
you have to remove it the same way as the lamps, by moving it diagonally.
Now that you have uncovered the ballast
You are going to cut first the black wire,
then the white wire
and finally all the yellow wires which are the socket wires.
Since you have the power disconnected from the main circuit box
you should not worry about which wire to cut first.
Because there is really no voltage
coming from the AC main line at this point
After removing the ballast
You can remove the tombstones which are basically the connectors to the tubes
by unscrewing them from the troffer
You might want to save these components
In case you want to re-install your fluorescent lights in the future.
Now after removing your old fluorescent light system
You are going to want to start by cleaning the troffer with a glass cleaner
like Windex and then rubbing alcohol to remove any dirt
or adhesives, or grease left by the old fluorescent lights.
This step is important
because an unclean or dirty troffer
will prevent the LED strips and the power supplies from adhearing correctly
and they will lose adhesion due to the heat with time.
Ok, now connect now your Meanwell
Your Meanwell power supply AC input
to the main AC line using wire nuts
and then secure them with electrical tape
The white wire is hot and the black wire is neutral
Once you connect the power supply
remove the backing film from the 3M red adhesive tape
and secure it to the troffer
before connecting the LED's
turn on the main breaker switch
briefly to be sure that you have 12V DC on the output
Now you are going to install the LED strips
You are going to want to do one by one
and start by peeling the backing film from the adhesive and securing them to the troffer.
You are going to want to tape them like this in the following picture.
as you can see the main power supply should be right in the middle.
and it should be close enough so the wires can reach
to the AC main line
and close enough so the other DC output wires can connect
to the strips, and also the strips should be
evenly distanced from each other
Now install the old ballast cover to protect them and hide the power supply and wires.
After putting the LED strips and the cover
you might want to put some RTV clear silicone
in key points of the strip to help them secure better
You can also use it to hide wires or secure them
or whatever kind of securement that you want to use
this step is not really necessary
but it is highly recommended and helpful
because it will help protect your strips from detaching in the long run.
now connect the wire leads from the power supply to the LED strips
and test the LED's
To test the LED's you have to once again turn on the main breaker switch from the circuit box
and then turn on your lights
Once you are happy with the lights close the fixture carefully
Ok now for some trouble shooting
If your LED retrofit ever turns off
check to see if your wires are properly connected
and that your power supply is properly connected to the AC line.
If you ever see a strip hanging,
this is due to not properly securing them and you will need to add some silicone or reattach with some adhesive tape.
Well guys I hope you really enjoyed the video, if you have any questions make sure you comment down below
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