Installation Instructions Appleton™ Viamaster™ LED Luminaire Fittings
with Emergency Light For NEC and CEC Governed Locations
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Product Safety
Signal Words Defined
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.
Safety Instructions for Complete Luminaire
WARNING:
• Before installation, ensure that the unit complies with the hazardous area classication. Refer to luminaire nameplate, located on
exterior of housing body, for suitability in specic hazardous locations.
• Do not open or remove luminaire when AC supply is on.
• Do not use luminaire on ungrounded systems. Failure to ground this luminaire can result in an electric shock, which may be fatal.
• Disconnect the luminaire from the supply circuit before opening to reduce the risk of ignition in hazardous atmospheres. Keep
tightly closed when in operation.
• Do not let power supply cords touch hot surfaces.
• Do not mount near gas or electric heaters.
• De-energize the unit ve (5) minutes before opening.
CAUTION:
• Do not look directly at the LEDs when energized.
• Lens cleaning instructions: Wipe/clean from the outside only with a moist cloth. (Beware of electrostatic charges.)
• When installing in a hazardous location, it is necessary that the reector, lens, and all certied conduit plugs be in place and
tightened securely to the housing.
• Do not attempt to service the battery. The unit uses a sealed, NiMH battery which requires no maintenance. For replacement,
contact the factory.
NOTICE:
• Do not touch the LEDs; touching could leave oily deposits, causing hot spots and potential premature failure.
• The LED lens should be cleaned periodically from the outside only with a moist cloth to maintain lighting efciency.
• The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
• This luminaire is designed for and should be installed with hazardous locations wiring method required in accordance with the
National Electrical Code®/Canadian Electrical Code and all applicable local codes.
• This product must be installed in accordance with the applicable installation code by a person familiar with the construction and
operation of the product and hazards involved.
• Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not readily be subjected to tampering by
unauthorized personnel.
• Do not use this equipment for anything other than its intended use.
• A safety switch is provided in the enclosure which will disconnect the battery from the rest of the circuit to ensure safety
while servicing.
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Applications/Intended Use
• For wet locations apply a corrosion-inhibiting grease, such as petroleum or soap-thickened mineral oils, in 3 lines,
spaced approximately 120 degrees apart, perpendicular to the threads. Tighten all unused close-up plugs.
• Areas where ammable gases and vapors are present under conditions dened by the ratings below.
• Areas of low clearance, low ceiling heights, or where luminaire weights must be minimized.
• Non-hazardous locations where severe weather conditions, excessive moisture, dirt, dust, corrosive atmospheres, and
high ambient temperatures are encountered.
• Where exible cord is used, it should be approved for extra hard, wet location usage and shall have a separate ground conductor.
Agency Ratings j
• Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D • Class I, Zone 2, Group II C
• Class II, Division 2, Groups F, G • Class III
• Type 3R, 4 & 4X • -20° C to +55° C (select luminaires)
• IP66/IP67
NOTES:
j Refer product nameplate, located on the housing body, for details.