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NFPA70 2020 Update – Driver Control Line Color

The purpose of this bulletin is to inform users of a change to Hatch 0-10V dimming control line -DIM wire color.   Per NFPA70 2020 (National Electric Code), section 410.69, the wire insulation color gray shall be reserved for grounded branch circuit conductors in the luminaire.   Prior to this […]

September 28, 2021

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Remote Mounting Tool

SUBJECT: Hatch Remote Mounting Distance Calculator To achieve optimal performance when remote mounting Hatch LED drivers. The Remote Mounting Distance Calculator provided by Hatch Lighting Inc. is a tool that can be used to achieve optimal performance and to account for losses due to extending the output leads of an […]

April 15, 2020

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Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI)

Subject: Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) Compatibility Arc fault circuit interrupters were developed to reduce the risk of fire due to series and parallel arc faults. Underwriters Laboratories published UL1699 – Standard for Safety for AFCIs – in 1996 to cover a wide variety of conditions to evaluate an AFCI. The […]

December 16, 2015

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Remote Mounting of Hatch Electronic HID Ballasts

Subject: Remote Mounting and Installation Requirements for Electronic HID Ballasts To achieve optimal performance with Hatch Transformers Electronic HID Ballasts, remote installation guidelines listed must be followed. Failure to follow the guidelines listed below can result in unacceptable lamp performance and loss of warranty coverage for remote installations. Installation Guidelines: 1) […]

December 16, 2015

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