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Installation Guide

SIGN175 | GE2024-1638

miniMAX MS

LED Lighting System

GEMS71-1, GEMS50-1, GEMS41-1, GEMS32-1,

GEMSRD-1, GEMSBL-1, GEMSGL-1

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

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Prepare Electrical Wiring

FOR UL ONLY

Electrical Requirements

• Limited to use in dry and damp locations. The suitability of rain enclosures shall be determined if intended for wet location.

• The grounding and bonding of the LED Driver shall be done in accordance with National Electric Code (NEC) Article 600.

• Follow all National Electric Codes (NEC) and local codes.

• These products are only suitable for connection to a circuit from a Class 2 power source.

• These products have not been evaluated for use when connected to a power source that does not comply with Class 2 voltage and energy limited supplies.

Save These Instructions

Use only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.

RETROFIT SIGN CONVERSION LED KIT FOR USE ONLY IN

ACCORDANCE WITH KIT INSTRUCTIONS.

KIT IS COMPLETE ONLY WHEN ALL PARTS REQUIRED BY

THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE PRESENT.

TROUSSE DE CONVERSION À DEL POUR LA

MODERNISATION DES ENSEIGNES

À UTILISER CONFORMÉMENT AU GUIDE D’INSTALLATION.

Tetra ® miniMAX MS

Installation Guide

WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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Turn power off before inspection, installation or removal.

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Properly ground power supply enclosure.

RISK OF FIRE

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Use only suitably approved wire for input/output connections.

Minimum size 18 AWG (0.82mm

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Follow all local codes.

Not to be submerged or used in a marine environment.

RISQUES DE DÉCHARGES ÉLECTRIQUES

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Coupez l’alimentation avant l’inspection, l’installation ou le déplacement.

Assurez-vous de correctement mettre à terre l’alimentation électrique.

RISQUES D’INCENDIE

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N’utilisez que des fils approuvés par UL pour les entrées/sorties de connexion. Taille minimum 18 AWG (0.82mm

2 )

Respectez tous les codes locaux.

Ne pas submerger ou installer dans un environnement marin.

RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

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UL WARNING/AVERTISSEMENT UL

LED Retrofit Kit installation requires knowledge of sign electrical systems. If not qualified, do not attempt installation. Contact a qualified electrician.

Install this kit only in host signs that have been identified in the installation instructions and where the input rating of the retrofit kit does not exceed the input rating of the sign.

Installation of this LED retrofit kit may involve drilling or punching of holes into the structure of the sign. Check for enclosed wiring and components to avoid damage to wiring and electrical parts.

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Do not make or alter any open holes in an enclosure of wiring or electrical components during kit installation.

RISQUE D’INCENDIE OU DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE

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L’installation de l’équipement de remplacement DEL exige Ia connaissance des

∙ systèmes électriques pour enseignes. Si non qualifié, ne tentez pas d’installation.

Veuillez contacter un électricien qualifié.

Risque d’incendie ou de choc électrique. Installez cet ensemble seulement dans des

∙ enseignes hôtes qui ont été identifiés dans les instructions d’installation et dont la capacité d’entrée de l’ensemble ne dépasse pas la capacité d’entrée de l’enseigne.

L’installation de cet équipement de remplacement DEL peut impliquer le perçage ou le

∙ poinçonnage de trous dans la structure du panneau Vérifiez le câblage et les composants inclus pour éviter d’endommager le câblage et les composants électriques.

Ne pas faire ou modifier les trous ouverts dans une enceinte de câblage ou de composants électriques pendant l’installation de cet équipement de remplacement

DEL.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

This Class [A] RFLD complies with the Canadian standard ICES-005. Ce DEFR de la classe [A] est conforme à la NMB-005 du Canada.

This product is intended solely for the use of non-residential signage lighting and is not intended for use in any other applications.

IP66 rated: separate enclosure required for outdoor use, UL damp location rated.

Conforms to the following standards:

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Tetra ® miniMAX MS

Components

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C

Measure Point

5

Layout Modules

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Installation Guide

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5

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UL approved 18 AWG (0.82 mm 2 ) supply wire

UL approved 22-14 AWG (0.33-2.08 mm connectors or 22-18 AWG (0.33-0.82 mm in-line/IDC connectors

2 ) wire

2 )

#6 or #8 (M3 or M4) screws, 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) rivets, or electronic grade silicone or equivalent

Tetra ® 12 Volt Power Supply

Tetra ® miniMAX MS LED modules

1 Clean & remove all debris from the inside of the channel letter before you begin.

2 Measure and cut Tetra LED strip to the appropriate length for each letter. Cuts can be made between any of the modules.

3 Remove tape backing and stick LED modules into place.

Continue until you have reached the end of the strip.

4 Use rivets, screws, or silicone to secure at least every fifth LED module within the channel letter. Use #6 (M3) or #8 (M4) pan headed metal screws, 1/8-inch (3.2 mm) rivets, or silicone.

5 Drill a 1/4-inch (6.4 mm) hole near the LED strip and grommet the hole for supply wire access.

6 Clean and remove all debris from the inside of the channel letter. Replace sign face.

NOTE: For halo-lit applications LED modules should be mounted on

UL recognized clear acrylic or polycarbonate. The light output from the LED system should be directed back into the sign enclosure. This will allow for uniform backlighting of the sign and will provide simple mounting and protection against moisture.

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Tetra ® miniMAX MS

Electrical Connections

White (-)

Installation Guide

Red stripe (+)

1 Connect LED strips using in-line (IDC) connectors or twist-on wire connectors.

To Tetra LED System

Black or blue (-)

Red (+)

Power

Supply

Cap wires

2 Must cap all exposed wires with appropriate wire connectors or electrical grade silicone or equivalent.

Red (+)

To power supply

White (-)

Black or blue (-)

Red Stripe (+)

3 Run a wire from the Power Supply to each channel letter and connect to the first LED module on the strip.

Must be used with Tetra ®

Supplies.

12 Volt Power

4 Connect the red stripe wire (+) of the LED strip to the red wire (+) of the power supply. Connect the white wire (-) of the LED strip to the black or blue wire (-) of the power supply.

NOTE: All electrical connections should be made within the letter.

Retrofit Instructions

FOR UL ONLY

1. (Existing Signs Only) Prior to installation, survey the site for information regarding power and accessibility inside and outside the building. Ensure that the branch circuit supplying the existing transformer or ballast will be within the voltage ratings of the new LED power supply, and have a current rating not exceeding 20A, or that permitted by applicable local, state, or country electrical codes (whichever is less).

2. (Existing Signs Only) Remove the existing lighting equipment to be replaced, such as neon tubing or fluorescent tubes; and associated transformers and ballasts. Care should be taken not to break the existing neon or fluorescent tubes.

NOTE: Follow all federal and local regulations when disposing of neon tubing, fluorescent tubes, transformers and ballasts.

3. (Existing Signs Only) If removal of the existing lighting equipment eliminates the disconnect switch, as required by applicable local, state, or country electrical codes; a new disconnect switch must be installed.

4. (Existing Signs Only) Repair and seal any unused openings in the electrical enclosure. Openings greater than 12.7-mm (1/2-in) diameter require a metal patch secured by screws or rivets and caulked with non-hardening caulk. Smaller openings may be sealed with non-hardening caulk.

5. (Existing Signs Only) A clean and dry mounting surface ensures optimum adhesion if the self-adhesive method of mounting is chosen. Follow the manufacturer’s directions when using a non-oil based solvent, such as rubbing alcohol to clean the surface area where you intend to mount the module. Before installing, ensure the surface is dry.

6. Using the layout guidelines above, determine required number of LED modules required to illuminate the sign.

7. A Tetra ® 12VDC Class 2 Power Supply, as listed below, must be used with this retrofit kit. Using the Maximum Loading chart below, determine the number of Tetra ® Class 2 Power Supplies required to power the number of LED modules required to illuminate the sign, so as not to overload the

Tetra ® Class 2 Power Supply chosen.

8. Follow the instructions above to properly mount the LED modules.

9. Connect the DC output of the power supply to the LED modules using the Electrical Connections instructions above.

10. Connect the power unit to the supply in accordance with the applicable local, state, and country electrical codes, and the instructions found in the power supply installation guide.

11. If required, the disconnect switch shall be installed by qualified personnel, in accordance with applicable local, state, and country electrical codes.

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Installation Guide

Troubleshooting

Symptom

All letters are OFF

Some LEDs appear dim

Some of the letters are not illuminated

Shadows

Solution

• Check AC input connection and/or check circuit breaker.

• Check wire connection(s) at the Tetra ® LED System and power supply for improper termination(s) or short circuits. Properly terminate or replace the wire connection(s).

• Check that connections are the red striped wire (+) of the LED strip to the red wire (+) of the power supply and the white wire (-) of the LED strip to the black or blue wire (-) of the power supply.

• Ensure the overall length of the Tetra ® LED System does not exceed the maximum load.

• Ensure the length of supply wire is equal to or below the recommended remote mounting distance.

• Check wire connection(s) at the Tetra ® LED System and power supply for improper termination(s) or short circuits. Properly terminate or replace the wire connection(s).

• Check that connections are the red striped wire (+) of the LED strip to the red wire (+) of the power supply and the white wire (-) of the LED strip to the black or blue wire (-) of the power supply.

• Re-route supply wire and secure to the back of the can with silicone. Adjust wire connector orientation so that it does not cover any LEDs.

• Adjust LED layout to ensure uniformity of illumination on the face of the letter.

Tips

• Tetra ® LED systems are rated for damp location use by UL, and should be protected from direct exposure to moisture (i.e., rain & snow).

• For optimal light uniformity in halo-lit applications the Tetra from the Tetra ®

® LED modules should be mounted on UL recognized plastic and the light output

LED system should be directed back into the sign enclosure. This will allow for uniform backlighting of the sign and will provide simple mounting for the Tetra ® LED system.

• When mounting LED modules for halo-lit applications the clear acrylic should be recessed into the body of the sign or a bead of silicone should be applied to provide a barrier against the elements.

• A best practice for the supply wire at the point at which it is brought into the sign is to have a drip loop on the inside of the letter to keep water from collecting on the Tetra ® LED strip.

Maximum Loading per Tetra 12 VDC Power Supply

Rating

20W Power Supply

Note: Load shall not exceed

1.6A

60W Power Supply

Note: Load shall not exceed 5A SKU

GEMS71-1, GEMS50-1,

GEMS41-1, GEMS32-1,

GEMSRD-1, GEMSBL-1

12VDC, 32mA/module

0.384W/module

50 modules/20 ft. (6.10 m) 150 modules/60 ft. (18.29 m)

GEMSGL-1

12VDC, 26mA/module

0.312W/module

Maximum Remote Mounting Distance

20W Power Supply

60W Power Supply

180W Power Supply

18 AWG/0.82 mm

Supply Wire

2

120 ft./36.6 m

30 ft./9.1 m

30 ft./9.1 m

16 AWG/1.31 mm

Supply Wire

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50 ft./15.2 m

50 ft./15.2 m

2 14 AWG/2.08 mm

Supply Wire

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80 ft./24.4 m

80 ft./24.4 m

2

NOTE: For linear runs longer than 40ft, center connection to the LED strip is recommended to minimize voltage drop.

180W Power Supply

Note: Load shall not exceed

5A per each (of 3) output channels

150 modules/60 ft. (18.29 m) per output channel

450 modules/180 ft. (54.88 m) per power supply

12 AWG/3.31 mm

Supply Wire

2

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120 ft./36.6 m

120 ft./36.6 m

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