Emergency Light Installation Tips

Emergency Light Installation Tips

Instructions for installing the models offered are included with every unit. Make sure the circuit you are installing the emergency light into is turned OFF before performing any installation procedure.

Either 2 or 3 connections will need to be made into your electrical system for an emergency light to be installed correctly. Installing an emergency light incorrectly can burn out the transformer and circuit board, causing the unit to become inoperable and broken.

First, identify the electrical voltage of the connection that is being made to the emergency light fixture, either 120 or 277 volt. Next, examine the connections on the unit, there will be 3 or 4 wires which will be colored and labeled:

    120v wire (black)
    277v wire (red)
    Common wire (white)
    Ground wire (green - not included on all models)

Connect the correct voltage wire and the common wire to the electrical conduit. Connect the ground wire if your emergency light fixture requires it. DO NOT CONNECT BOTH THE 120V an 277V WIRES - UNIT WILL MALFUNCTION.

Power the circuit on and let the emergency light and its battery backup system charge for 24 hours before testing the battery backup to its full, 90 minute capability.

Emergency Light Mounting Procedure

If your wall is not already wired for the fixture, your will need to consult an electrician to run the necessary wiring.  Depending on the unit, you will generally mount the unit or partially mount it before connecting the wiring.  The wiring uses 120 or 277v AC electrical power.   This allows the battery to be charged while on the building power supply, and then goes directly to  battery power if the building power stop.

Most emergency lights use mounting brackets for installation, others have preformed areas for screws to be attached to wall studs through the back.  It is important to familiarize yourself with your particular model and its instructions for mounting.  Usually once screws, or screws and brackets, have been used to mount the unit, these and the wiring will be covered by a housing of metal or thermoplastic.

Emergency Lighting Requirements

Every area where visitors or personnel to the building are to be present must be illuminated by emergency lighting in the event of an emergency or complete power loss to the building. Inherently this means that all corridors to all exits must also be illuminated in conjunction with the exit doors themselves. In addition, walkways on the exterior of the facility leading from those egress points to a public way (sidewalks, streets) or a secure assembly area must also be lighted.

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