
CU2/CU2RC
LED Emergency Light
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should 
always be followed including the following.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS
 1. Do not let power supply cords touch hot surfaces.
 2. Do not mount near gas or electric heaters.
 3. Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not readily be subject 
       to tampering by unauthorized personnel.
 4. The use of accessory equipment not authorized by the manufacturer may cause an 
   unsafe condition.
 5. Do not use this equipment for other than its intended purpose.
 6. Servicing of this equipment should be performed by qualied service personnel.
 RECYCLING INFORMATION
 All steel, aluminum and thermoplastic parts      are recyclable. 
 All cartons contain recycled materials.
 Please recycle responsibly.
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COMP0001_INST_SHT  7/12
  INSTALLER: 
•SEE UNIT LABEL FOR ADDITIONAL MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
•SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BY OWNER/OCCUPANT
WARNING – This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth 
defects and/or other reproductive harm. Thoroughly wash hands after installing, handling, cleaning, 
or otherwise touching this product.

INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
WIRING DIAGRAM
WIRING DIAGRAM
Warning:
Unused wires must be capped using enclosed wire nuts.
Fig. A (J-Box) Fig. B Fig. C
Instructions for Emergency Lighting Fixture
IMPORTANT:
Small Battery in this unit may not be fullcharged After electricity
is connected to unit . let batterycharge up for at least 24 hours. Then
normal operation of this unit should take effect . To check, press
the " TEST " button . The light inside the unit should turn on.
FLEXIBLE CONDUIT ONLY
and press "TEST" button to check light.
connection.
and press "TEST" button to check light.
The lamps listed herein,when used according to these instructions
with this unit equipment,are in accordance with the requirementsof
csa standard C22.2 NO . 141 . Install wiring to remote heads in accor-
dance with section 46 of the canadian electrical code,part I.
PLUG IN
J-Box Mounting
1.  Feed fixture leads through main bottom case and connect AC power supply (Fig A).
2.  Connect wires through J-Box. Main bottom case on J-Box and secure with screws.
3.  Connect battery only after continuous AC power can be provided to the unit (Fig. B)
4.  Align snaps and push housing directly onto main bottom case (Fig. C). Apply continuous AC power and   
  press “TEST” button to check light.
Conduit
1.  Secure main bottom case to wall surface. Route wires through hole in conduit flange and make 
    conduit connection.
2.  Connect battery only after continuous AC power can be provided to the unit (Fig. B).
3.  Align snaps and push housing directly onto main bottom case (Fig. C). Apply continuous AC power and   
  press “TEST” button to check light.
OPERATION
1.  During an electrical power failure, the lamps will automatically come on for a minimum of 90 minutes.
2.  To test, depress the “TEST” switch. The emergency lamps will illuminate. When the switch is released,   
  the lamps will go off.
277 VOLT
120 VOLT
RED
BLACK
WHITE
NEUTRAL
NOTE: UNUSED LEAD TO BEPROPERLY
INSULATED WITH WIRENUT
OTHER APPROVED METHOD.
RED BLACK
RED
BLACK
BATTERY
LAMP LAMP
3.6V/ 1800MAH
RED
BLACK
REMOTE
RED
BLACK
CU2
CU2RC
INSTALLATION
WIRING DIAGRAM
Instructions for Emergency Lighting Fixture
IMPORTANT:
Small Battery in this unit may not be fullcharged After electricity
is connected to unit . let batterycharge up for at least 24 hours. Then
normal operation of this unit should take effect . To check, press
the " TEST " button . The light inside the unit should turn on.
FLEXIBLE CONDUIT ONLY
and press "TEST" button to check light.
connection.
and press "TEST" button to check light.
The lamps listed herein,when used according to these instructions
with this unit equipment,are in accordance with the requirementsof
csa standard C22.2 NO . 141 . Install wiring to remote heads in accor-
dance with section 46 of the canadian electrical code,part I.
J-Box Mounting
1.  Feed fixture leads through main bottom case and connect AC power supply (Fig A).
2.  Connect wires through J-Box. Main bottom case on J-Box and secure with screws.
3.  Connect battery only after continuous AC power can be provided to the unit (Fig. B)
4.  Align snaps and push housing directly onto main bottom case (Fig. C). Apply continuous AC power and   
  press “TEST” button to check light.
Conduit
1.  Secure main bottom case to wall surface. Route wires through hole in conduit flange and make 
    conduit connection.
2.  Connect battery only after continuous AC power can be provided to the unit (Fig. B).
3.  Align snaps and push housing directly onto main bottom case (Fig. C). Apply continuous AC power and   
  press “TEST” button to check light.
277 VOLT
120 VOLT
RED
BLACK
WHITE
NEUTRAL
NOTE: UNUSED LEAD TO BEPROPERLY
INSULATED WITH WIRENUT
OTHER APPROVED METHOD.
RED BLACK
RED
BLACK
BATTERY
3.6V/ 1800MAH
RED
BLACK
REMOTE
RED
BLACK
CU2RC
J-Box Mounting
1. Feed xture leads through main bottom case and connect AC power supply (Fig A).
2. Connect wires through J-Box. Main bottom case on J-Box and secure with screws.
3. Connect battery only after continuous AC power can be provided to the unit (Fig. B)
4. Align snaps and push housing directly onto main bottom case (Fig. C). Apply 
continuous AC power and    press “TEST” button to check light.
Conduit
1. Secure main bottom case to wall surface. Route wires through hole in conduit ange 
and make 
  conduit connection.
2. Connect battery only after continuous AC power can be provided to the unit (Fig. B).
3. Align snaps and push housing directly onto main bottom case (Fig. C). Apply 
continuous AC power and    press “TEST” button to check light.
Fig. A (J-Box) Fig. B Fig. C
Warning:
Unused wires must be capped using enclosed 
wire nuts.
PLUG IN
CU2RC
277 VOLT
120 VOLT
NEUTRAL
NOTE: UNUSED LEAD TO BEPROPERLY
INSULATED WITH WIRENUT
OTHER APPROVED METHOD.
RED BLACK
LAMP LAMP
RED
RED
BLACK
WHITE
BLACK
BLACK
RED
REMOTE
WIRING DIAGRAM
CHARGER
BOARD
TEST
BLACK
RED
-
BATTERY
+
3.6V/ 1800MAH
WIRING DIAGRAM
CU2
NOTE: UNUSEDLEAD TO BE PROPERLY
RED BLACK
LAMP LAMP
277 VOLT
120 VOLT
NEUTRAL
INSULATED WITH WIRENUT
OTHER APPROVED METHOD.
RED
BLACK
WHITE
RED
BLACK
CHARGER
BOARD
READY
TEST
RED
BLACK
-
BATTERY
3.6V/ 900MAH
+
OPERATION
1. During an electrical power failure, the lamps will automatically come on for a minimum 
of 90 minutes.
2. To test, depress the “TEST” switch. The emergency lamps will illuminate. When the 
switch is released,  
 the lamps will go off.