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Installing Fixtures with Emergency Battery Backup Power Packs

Wiring, Testing, and maintenance.

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WHEN USING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

WARNING: TO PREVENT HIGH VOLTAGE FROM BEING PRESENT ON RED & YELLOW OUTPUT LEADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION, INVERTER CONNECTOR MUST BE OPEN. DO NOT JOIN INVERTER CONNECTOR UNTIL INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND AC POWER IS SUPPLIED TO THE EMERGENCY BALLAST.

EMERGENCY BALLAST AND AC BALLAST MUST BE FED FROM THE SAME BRANCH CIRCUIT.

MANY OF THESE PRODUCTS CONTAIN A RECHARGEABLE NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY. THE BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.

1. Inverter connector must be open. To prevent high voltage from being present on red & yellow output leads prior to installation, Do not join inverter connector until installation is complete and AC power is supplied to the emergency ballast.

2. Make sure the necessary branch circuit wiring is available. An unswitched AC source of power is required (120 or 277 VAC, 60 Hz). The emergency ballast must be fed from the same branch circuit as the AC ballast.

3. Fixtures may be delivered with the power pack already wired to the normal ballast (no wall switch configuration) and ready for 120v operation. Verify voltage (120 or 277volt) and correct line connection to power pack (usually Black for 120v and Orange for 277v) before energizing. CAP UNUSED LEAD.

4. These products are for use with most 17 W through 40 W single pin or bi-pin fluorescent lamps, including energy saving, circline, U-shaped and rapid-start (4-pin) long compact fluorescent lamps.

5. Make sure all connections are in accordance with the National Electrical Code and any local regulations. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect both normal and emergency power supplies and inverter connector of the emergency ballast before servicing.

6. These emergency ballast are for factory or field installation in either the ballast channel or on top of the fixture.

7. The basic product is for use in indoor fixtures except air handling heated air outlets, and wet, damp, or hazardous locations. Special application EM packs are optionally available.

8. Do not install near gas or electric heaters.

9. Do not attempt to service the battery. A sealed, no-maintenance battery is used that is not field replaceable. Contact the manufacturer for information on service.

10. The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.

11. Do not use these products for other than intended use.

12. Servicing should be performed by qualified (licensed) service personnel.

STEP #1 INSTALLING THE EMERGENCY BALLAST

> Disconnect AC power from the fixture. Remove the ballast channel cover and install the emergency ballast either in the ballast channel or on top of the fixture.

For installation on top of the fixture, WIRE BUNDLE COVERS may be required by state or local codes. These covers are available from the manufacturer as an accessory kit and must be ordered separately. Call your local distributor or the factory for complete information.

STEP #2 INSTALLING THE TEST SWITCH

> Refer to the illustrations in the PDF article below.

> Wire the test switch so that it removes AC power from both the emergency ballast and the AC ballast at the same time.

NOTE: After installing the charging indicator light and test switch, mark each with the appropriate label.

STEP #3 WIRING THE EMERGENCY BALLAST

(INSTALLING CONTRACTOR MUST VERIFY VOLTAGES AND WIRING BEFORE ENERGIZING)

> Determine the type and voltage of AC ballast installed in the fixture.

> Select the appropriate wiring diagram on back to connect the emergency ballast to the AC ballast and lamp(s). Make sure all connections are in accordance with the National Electrical Code and any local regulations.

> After installation is complete, supply AC power to the emergency ballast and join the inverter connector.

> At this point, power should be connected to both the AC ballast and the emergency ballast, and the Charging Indicator Light should illuminate indicating the battery is charging.

> A short-term discharge test may be conducted after the emergency ballast has been charging for one hour. Charge for 24 hours before conducting a long-term discharge test. Refer to OPERATION.

> In a readily visible location, attach the label "CAUTION - This Unit Has More Than One Power Connection Point. To Reduce The Risk Of Electric Shock, Disconnect Both The Branch Circuit-Breakers Or Fuses And Emergency Power Supplies Before Servicing."

OPERATION
When AC power is applied, the charging indicator light is illuminated, indicating the battery is being charged. When power fails, the emergency ballast automatically switches to emergency power, operating one or two lamps at reduced illumination. When AC power is restored, the emergency ballast returns to the charging mode and delays AC ballast operation for approximately three seconds to prevent false-tripping of AC ballast (end-of-lamp-life) shutdown circuits.

This emergency ballast will operate the rated lamp load for a minimum of 90 minutes.

MAINTENANCE
Although no routine maintenance is required to keep the emergency ballast functional, it should be checked periodically to ensure that it is working. The following schedule is recommended:

1. Visually inspect the charging indicator light monthly. It should be illuminated.

2. Test the emergency operation of the fixture at 30-day intervals for a minimum of 30 seconds. One lamp should operate at reduced illumination.

3. Conduct a 90-minute discharge test once a year. One lamp should operate at reduced illumination for at least 90 minutes.

REFER ANY SERVICING INDICATED BY THESE CHECKS TO QUALIFIED (licensed) PERSONNEL

THE PDF BELOW CONTAINS ONLY TYPICAL DIAGRAMS and SCHEMATICS. EM PACKS MAY BE USED WITH OTHER BALLASTS. CONSULT THE FACTORY FOR OTHER WIRING DIAGRAMS.

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