Draft Details

1.1 Application

1.1.1

This Standard applies to retrofit kits for use in non-hazardous locations and intended to

a) be installed as an alternate source of illumination in previously installed luminaires that already comply with the requirements of CSA C22.2 No. 250.0 or CSA C22.2 No. 250.2, or;.

b) be installed as an alternate source of illumination in commercial refrigeration equipment that already comply with the refrigeration equipment of CSA C22.2 No 120.

Note: The types of retrofit kits covered are listed in Clause 1.2.

1.1.2   

This Standard covers the minimum safety requirements for retrofit kits for luminaires, low-voltage luminaires, and refrigeration equipment and the supplemental requirements for the specific types as follows: 

a) fluorescent lamp retrofit kits for luminaires, in accordance with Annex B;

b) induction lamp retrofit kits for luminaires, in accordance with Annex C;

c) LED (light emitting diode) retrofit kits for luminaires, in accordance with Annex D;

d) LED retrofit kits for low-voltage luminaires, in accordance with Annex E; and

e) LED retrofit kits for commercial refrigeration equipment, in accordance with Annex F.

Notes:

1) Retrofitting of a luminaire could involve relocation, removal, or replacement of wiring, reflectors, lampholders, ballasts, and the power supply of the original (or host) equipment.

1.1.3

This Standard does not cover:

a)   conversion lamps that are intended to directly replace existing lamps without modification of the wiring, lampholders, or controlgear within the luminaire (See CSA C22.2 No. 1993); and

b)   retrofit kits for products other than those identified in Clause 1.1.

1.2  Terminology

In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.