September 28, 2004
AlphaEclipse 3600 Series A Sign Installation Instructions (9711-8001C)
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Installation
Electrical installation
Electrical installation should only be attempted by a qualified electrician. Electrical connection must comply
with all applicable national and local codes.
Guidelines for electrical installation
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Inspect all internal sign cabling for proper connection and seating.
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All power wiring must be from circuit breaker-protected lines.
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A two-pole disconnect device must be installed in the building wiring for each branch circuit supplying
the sign.
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The sign must be properly grounded according to the applicable codes (for example, NEC Article 250 and
600, and IEEE 1100-1999).
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Run separate conduits for signal wires (for example, RS232, RS485) and for power wires. However, fiber
optic wire may be run in the same conduit with power wires.
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All electrical connections must be watertight.
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Use minimum 80° C copper wire only.
Utiliser uniquement un fil en cuivre pouvant supporter 80° C minimum.
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Torque terminals to a minimum of 7 in/lbs and a maximum of 10 in/lbs.
Serrer les bornes à 0,79 N/m minimum, mais pas à plus de 1,13 N/m.
Run power to the sign
1.
Use a 5/32-inch hex tool to loosen the hex screws on each of the sign’s wireway doors. Then open each
wireway door:
Contact with high voltage
may cause death or serious
injury.
Always disconnect power to
unit prior to servicing.
Hazardous voltage.
WARNING
SM1000A
E a c h s e c t i o n ' s p o w e r s w i t c h
c o n t r o l s t h a t s e c t i o n o n l y !
Disconnect main
power before
servicing!
WARNING
5/32-inch hex tool
(pn 6811-7076)
