All signs eventually need maintenance.
Sign recertification
One concern when installing a new lighting system in an existing sign is ensuring that sign is recertified. The service company should be able to do so before leaving the installation site.
Safety
It is of course essential for the sign service company to complete its work in a safe manner, meeting the needs of the sign shop’s customer—since this work is being undertaken around its business—and the public in the area. In addition to electrical lockout and work area safety procedures, installers must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
Finally, old neon units, fluorescent lamps, ballasts and transformers need to be disposed of in a safe, environmentally sensitive manner.
Working with partners
So, there is a lot to consider when planning to retrofit signs with LEDs. For many sign shops, it is important to find partners—including LED manufacturers and distributors—who can help them choose the right products. And for some, it is also important to partner with specialized sign service and maintenance companies.
Kevin Balzer is director of operations and Graeme Daniell is a service technician for Chris’s Sign Service in Langley, B.C. For more information, visit www.chrissigns.com.
