Neon Lighting, updated to 2005 NEC
A Professional Advantage
International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)

Knowing Neon gives you the Distinctive Edge

There's no doubt about it -- Neon grabs and holds attention. Its colors, intensity and graphics make every sign distinctive. Your ability to understand its concepts, applications and maintenance gives you the distinctive edge -- the professional advantage.

Based on the 2005 National Electrical Code (NEC), this informative book also provides information on what Neon is, how it works, products available for proper construction, as well as the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) requirements.

This comprehensive guide to most electric neon signs and outline lighting takes the reader from a brief history of neon lighting to a study of the parts and components involved. It examines the characteristics of neon electrical circuits, transformers and power supplies, explains the codes and standards that apply, explores design and installation techniques and practices, and provides troubleshooting guidelines.

Contents:

Introduction. Learning about Electric Signs and Neon

Code References

Safety Standard References

Purpose

Objectives

Terminology

Standards and Listing Information

Chapter One. What Is Neon?

History of Neon

What Is Neon?

Neon Tubing

How a Neon Tube Produces Light

Neon and Safety

Summary

Chapter Two. Parts and Components

Neon Tubing

Transformers and Power Supplies

Electrode Receptacles

Enclosures

Polymeric Products

Product Usage

Chapter Three. Characteristics of Neon Electrical Circuits

Electrical Properties That Affect Neon Systems

Effects of Corona in Neon Systems

Stresses on High Voltage GTO Cables

Resultant Maintenance and Repairs

Chapter Four. Neon Transformers and Power Supplies

Transformers

Electronic Power Supplies

Secondary-Circuit Ground-Fault Protection (SCGFP)

Selecting the Proper Power Supply

Chapter Five. Using the Electrical Codes

Part A, Using the National Electrical Code

Skeleton Tubing Signs

Using the NEC Effectively

How to Read and Apply the NEC

The Code Requirements for Signs

Part B, Using the Canadian Electrical Code

History and Development of the CEC, Part 1

How to Use the Canadian Electrical Code

Code Requirements for Signs

Chapter Six. Neon Design and Installation

System Design

Conformity to the NEC and the CEC

Examination, Identification, Installation and Use of Equipment

An Example of a Sign Installation

Grounding and Bonding Requirements

Wiring Schemes

Chapter Seven. Checklist for Installers and Inspectors

General

Primary Side of Transformer

Secondary Side of Transformer

Neon Letters on Raceway

Neon Transformers and Power Supplies

Neon Tubing and Electrode Connections

Neon Secondary Circuit Wiring

Field-Installed Skeleton Tubing

Closing Comments

Review Questions

Appendices

Appendix A. Article 600, National Electrical Code, 2005 Edition

Appendix B. Canadian Electrical Code, 2005 Edition –

Section 34, Signs And Outline Lighting

Appendix C. UL Standards and Listing Information

Appendix D. CSA Standards and Listing Information

Appendix E. ITS Standards And Listing Information

Appendix F. Definitions and Terms

Appendix G. Typical Information and Instructions

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