Emergi-Lite HZM User Manual

HZM Series

This equipment is rated for Class 1, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D

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. Use caution when handling batteries. Avoid possible shorting.

4. Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where it
will not readily be subjected to tampering by unauthorized personnel.

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

6. Caution: If optional Halogen cycle lamp(s), symbol (H—), are used in
this equipment, to avoid shattering: do not operate lamp in excess of
rated voltage, protect lamp against abrasion and scratches and
against liquids when lamp is operating, dispose of lamp with care.

7. Halogen cycle lamps operate at high temperatures. Do not store or
place flammable materials near lamp.

8. Do not use this equipment for other than intended use.

9. All servicing should be performed by qualified service personnel.

Figure 1

Part List

1. Housing

2. Door

3. Screw (4)

HZM Series

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Installation Instructions

1. The unit is to be installed with wiring methods in accordance with the
requirements of NEC Article, 500 and 501.

2. Turn off AC power.

3. Route AC circuit wires to electrical box and leave 12” of wire length.

4. Remove four screw on door. Open door by lifting it away from hous­ing.

5. Securely mount unit in place. Connect AC supply wiring to unit as fol­lows (see fig. 2):

For 120 VAC operation — Black to 120 VAC, white to neutral. Insu­late unused wire.

For 277 VAC operation — Orange to 277 VAC, white to neutral.
Insulate unused wire.

6. Extend DC wiring for remote fixtures (if required) to unit. Wiring must
comply with NEC articles 700, 720 and 501-4. Do not exceed rated
wattage of unit, integral and remote lampheads combined.

7. Connect two white lamp wires to black wires from circuit board with
wirenuts provided (see fig. 2). Note: lamp wires are not polarized.

AC Input

White

120 Black

277 Orange

Figure 2

Tes t
switch

+ –

Battery

Black

Black

To DC lamps

White

White

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8. When ready to energize AC, connect batteries by plugging the red
leads into the positive terminals and the blue leads into the negative
terminals. Lamps will not light at this time.

9. Energize AC. Allow unit to charge for 24 hours before initial testing.

Heater and thermostat control (option)

This option is used in areas where temperature may drop below 0°C.
The thermostat will activate the heating pad at 0°C and will cut at 16°C.
The heating pad is rated at 50 watts. Contact factory for temperature lim­itations.

Testi ng

To test: depress test switch, DC lamps will illuminate. Release switch and
DC lamps will extinguish.

Maintenance

None required. Unit should be tested in accordance with local codes and
Life Safety Code, NFPA101. This equipment is furnished with a low bat­tery disconnect circuit in the emergency mode. However, if the AC supply
to the unit is to be disconnected for 2 months or more, the battery must
be disconnected. Do not allow battery wires to short circuit.

Diagnostics

HZM Series

Pilot Light

Test

STATUS

Normal Off Off On

Battery Disconnect On Off Flash

* Battery Failure On Off Flash

Load Disconnect Off On Flash

Overload Off On Flash

*Note 1 — Battery failure when the battery voltage is below 80% of nom­inal 6V or 12V.

Note 2 — This feature is not a complete self-test / self diagnostic circuit
as described by UL924.

BATTERY

FAULT

LOAD

FAULT

PILOT
LIGHT

Batt <Fault> Load

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