It is our hope that this site will be used to trade ideas on field and fire safety situations, new neon sign products, and anything that would be helpful in the safe installation of neon. This neon installation guide is a pocket size document intended to be in every sign mechanics' toolbox. The document is designed to be a very simple, pictorial representation to help even new apprentices understand the correct and safe manner to install the products shown.
The neon installation guide is a work in progress and as new products and procedures become available, they will be added. This web site is designed to support the document live and will feature current, updated products and procedures. Technical data sheets provide examples of installation instructions & technical data for Neon and LED illuminated letters.
Our Sign Instructions Designer Software is field wiring software for Neon and LED illuminated signs. It helps you draw a diagram to properly install Neon and LED signs. High voltage, secondary wiring installations, should only be attempted by experienced electrical professionals.
The neon installation guide is a work in progress and as new products and procedures become available, they will be added. This web site is designed to support the document live and will feature current, updated products and procedures. Technical data sheets provide examples of installation instructions & technical data for Neon and LED illuminated letters.
Our Sign Instructions Designer Software is field wiring software for Neon and LED illuminated signs. It helps you draw a diagram to properly install Neon and LED signs. High voltage, secondary wiring installations, should only be attempted by experienced electrical professionals.
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For a complete up-to-date list, you can access the ul.com site, select Standards Certifications from the home page, from that directory select UL Category Code/ Guide Information, enter PWIK or PWIK2 in category code box then select search.
Select the companies guide information and it will tell you their products.
SECONDARY GROUND FAULT TRANSFORMERS AND POWER SUPPLIES: Listed transformers and power supplies today are equipped with secondary-circuit ground fault protection.
For a complete up-to-date list, you can access the ul.com site, select Standards Certifications from the home page, from that directory select UL Category Code/ Guide Information, enter PWIK or PWIK2 in category code box then select search.
Select the companies guide information and it will tell you their products.
SECONDARY GROUND FAULT TRANSFORMERS AND POWER SUPPLIES: Listed transformers and power supplies today are equipped with secondary-circuit ground fault protection.
The following is a list of the web sites for the products we mention in this section.
Refer to each manufacturer's site for complete details on products, conditions of acceptability, installation instructions, and service procedures.
The list is not complete and does not endorse or recommend any product over another.
For a complete up-to-date list, you can access the ul.com site, select Standards Certifications from the home page, from that directory select UL Category Code/ Guide Information, enter PWIK or PWIK2 in category code box then select search.
Refer to each manufacturer's site for complete details on products, conditions of acceptability, installation instructions, and service procedures.
The list is not complete and does not endorse or recommend any product over another.
For a complete up-to-date list, you can access the ul.com site, select Standards Certifications from the home page, from that directory select UL Category Code/ Guide Information, enter PWIK or PWIK2 in category code box then select search.
NOTE: Though 2 bonding options are shown here, only one is required for continuous bonding.
All dead metal parts need to be grounded and a continuous ground plane must be maintained to insure the operation of the secondary circuit-ground fault transformers.
This is generally a big problem for many UL2161 secondary-circuit ground fault protection transformers.
Two things make a good ground: a grounding wire that is approved and is the proper size that can be traced all the way back to the breaker panel.
All dead metal parts need to be grounded and a continuous ground plane must be maintained to insure the operation of the secondary circuit-ground fault transformers.
This is generally a big problem for many UL2161 secondary-circuit ground fault protection transformers.
Two things make a good ground: a grounding wire that is approved and is the proper size that can be traced all the way back to the breaker panel.
ACCESS: Capability or way of approaching.
ACCESSIBLE (as applied to wiring methods): Capable of being removed or exposed without damaging the building structure or finish, or not permanently closed in by the structure or finish of the building.
ACCESSIBLE (as applied to equipment): Admitting close approach; not guarded by locked doors, elevation, or other effective means.
ACCESSIBLE (readily accessible): Capable of being reached quickly for operation, renewal, or inspections, without requiring those to whom ready access is requisite to climb over or remove obstacles or to resort to portable ladders, etc.
ACCESSIBLE (as applied to wiring methods): Capable of being removed or exposed without damaging the building structure or finish, or not permanently closed in by the structure or finish of the building.
ACCESSIBLE (as applied to equipment): Admitting close approach; not guarded by locked doors, elevation, or other effective means.
ACCESSIBLE (readily accessible): Capable of being reached quickly for operation, renewal, or inspections, without requiring those to whom ready access is requisite to climb over or remove obstacles or to resort to portable ladders, etc.
The Technical Data Sheets Binder is a more thorough set of illustrations which shows properly wired channel letters with LED or Neon.
Compared to the Neon Installation Guide, the Technical Data Sheets show the whole sign in a side view with arrows pointing to specific details.
Some of the things you will see are: Proper Spacing, Tube Supports, Bonding, Liquid Tight Flexible Metal Conduit, Transformers, Enclosures, Grounding Wire, Disconnect, Listed Disconnect, Hi Volt Box, Take Up Box, 30mA Transformer, 60 mA Transformer, Test Button, Bypass Switch, Diagnostic Light, Neon Tube, Boots and Sleeving, Glass Cup, Electro Insulating Boots & Sleeving, Listed GTO Cable, Gas Tube Oil Ignition (GTO) Cable.
Compared to the Neon Installation Guide, the Technical Data Sheets show the whole sign in a side view with arrows pointing to specific details.
Some of the things you will see are: Proper Spacing, Tube Supports, Bonding, Liquid Tight Flexible Metal Conduit, Transformers, Enclosures, Grounding Wire, Disconnect, Listed Disconnect, Hi Volt Box, Take Up Box, 30mA Transformer, 60 mA Transformer, Test Button, Bypass Switch, Diagnostic Light, Neon Tube, Boots and Sleeving, Glass Cup, Electro Insulating Boots & Sleeving, Listed GTO Cable, Gas Tube Oil Ignition (GTO) Cable.
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