Emergi-Lite KS User Manual

KS Series – Emergency Lighting Unit

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed including the following:

Note — Select proper input wire and insu-

late unused transformer lead.

KS Series – Emergency Lighting Unit

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Installation Instructions

1. Turn off AC power.

2. Route AC circuit wires from electrical box and leave 12” of wire
length.
Note — A weather tight fitting for cord connection is supplied, how­ever, if conduit entry is desired, weather tight conduit fittings such as
RACO 3400 Series or other UL recognized equivalent must be used.
Caution — Be sure to drill hole for conduit fitting in marked location
below vent or where it will not interfere with circuit board or battery.

3. Remove four screws on door. Open door and lift door from hinges.

4. For units above 54W: Remove batteries for ease of installation.

5. Remove the two screws securing the battery bracket and retain.

6. Remove the battery bracket and retain.

7. Remove the battery assembly.

8. Disconnect two lamp connectors. For units with AD option, discon­nect the ribbon cable from display board in door.

White (neutral)

Orange (277)

Black (120)

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lamps

Battery

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9. Securely mount unit in place. Connect AC supply wiring to unit as fol­lows:

120 VAC — Black to 120 VAC, white to neutral.
277 VAC — Orange to 277 VAC, white to neutral.

Be sure to insulate unused wire.

10. Route supply wires through the white nylon “P” clip adjacent to the
circuit board to avoid possible contact with the hot components.

11. Extend DC wiring for remote fixtures to unit, (if required), using a
weather tight fitting. Wiring must comply with NEC articles 700 and

720. Do not exceed rated wattage of unit.

12. For units above 54W: Install the battery assembly. Secure battery
assembly with bracket and two screws.

13. Re-connect two lamp connectors. For units with AD option, connect
the ribbon cable to display board.

Note — Make sure you insert the ribbon connector properly. The
connector should go in easily, if not, try reversing the connector.

14. Re-install door on hinges (do not screw to housing).

15. Connect battery to circuit board using polarized connector. Lamps
will not light at this time.

16. Secure door with four screws.

17. Energize AC. Pilot lamp and high charge LED will illuminate. Allow
unit to charge for 24 hours before initial full duration testing.

KS Series – Emergency Lighting Unit

Testi ng

For units with AD option, see separate booklet.
To test: depress test switch, pilot lamp will extinguish, DC lamps will illu-

minate. Release switch and DC lamps will extinguish.

Maintenance

None required, however, equipment should be tested in accordance with
local codes and Life Safety Code, NFPA 101. 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.

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