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Installation Instructions for

Fluorescent Luminaire Disconnect

For Catalog Numbers LD2, LD2W, LD3, and LD3W

(catalog numbers may have alpha and/or numeric sufﬁxes)

NOTICE: THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE INSTALLED BY A

QUALIFIED ELECTRCIAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL CODE OR CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE

REQUIREMENTS.

INSTALLATION:

1. Disconnect power before installing.

2. Remove any lamps and access covers on the luminiare needed to

access the ballast and supply wires.

3. Using the appropriate rated wiring connectors attach the line (black

leads) and neutral (white leads) of the male side of the disconnect

to the appropriate ballast leads (see Figure 1). The male side of the

luminaire disconnect is marked “load”. For 3-pole luminaire

disconnects with a third colored wire lead set, attach the male side

colored wire lead to the appropriate ballast lead.

4. Using the appropriate rated wiring connectors attach the line (black

leads) and neutral (white leads) of the female side of the disconnect

to the appropriate incoming supply leads (see Figure 1). The female

side of the luminaire disconnect is marked “line”. For 3-pole

luminaire disconnects with a third colored wire lead set, attach the

female side colored wire lead to the appropriate incoming lead.

5. Before mating the two halves, ensure a positive latch by pressing

the latching member on the female side down and then releasing it

(see Figure 2). Mate the male and female halves together. The

latch will make an audible click indicating a positive latch.

6. Reinstall any access covers and lamps.

7. Energize the circuit and conrm the luminaire is functional.

To unmate the disconnect, grip the top and bottom surfaces of both

halves with your thumbs on the latch side and index ngers on the

opposite side. Push the latch up with your thumb and then pull the

two halves apart (see Figure 3). Do not use the wires as a means of

pulling the two halves apart.

• ELECTRICAL RATINGS: 4A, 600V

• TEMPERATURE RATING: 105°C MAXIMUM

• INTEGRAL LEADS ARE No. 18 AWG SOLID COPPER

• TO BE SOLD ONLY WITH INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

• LIMITED NUMBER OF CURRENT INTERRUPTION

OPERATIONS

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Thomas & Betts Corporation

Memphis, Tennessee

www.tnb.com

WARNING

RISK OF SHOCK, DISCONNECT

POWER BEFORE INSTALLATION.

LD2

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3

WARRANTY: Thomas & Betts sells this product with the understanding that the user will

perform all necessary tests to determine the suitability of this product for the user's intended

application. Thomas & Betts warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials

and workmanship for the period stated on the enclosed warranty card. Upon prompt

notiﬁcation of any warranted defect, Thomas & Betts will, at its option, repair or replace the

defective product. Misuse, misapplication or modiﬁcation of Thomas & Betts products

immediately voids all warranties.

Limitations and Exclusions: THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS THE SOLE WARRANTY

CONCERNING THIS PRODUCT, AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY

OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WHICH ARE

SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS

LIMITED TO COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AND UNDER NO

CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THOMAS & BETTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,

INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Supply

Black

Ballast

LOAD

LINE

White

Black

White

Supply

Push latch down

then release

Push latch up

to release

Female End

Female End Male End

Black

Ballast

LOAD

LINE

Black

White White

LD3