IOTA I-160-R User Manual

I-160R

SERIES AC

EMERGENCY

P.O. BOX 11846 TUCSON, AZ 85734

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www.iotaengineering.com

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. CAUTION – To prevent electrical shock, do not mate unit connector until installation is complete and A.C. power
is supplied to the unit.

2. CAUTION – This fixture provides more than one power supply output source. To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, disconnect both normal and emergency sources by turning off the A.C. branch circuit and by disconnect­ing the unit connector.

3. CAUTION – The integral, high temperature Ni-Cad battery is replaceable. To replace the battery, disconnect the
unit connector and remove both switched and unswitched A.C. power to the fixture. Remove the lid screw and
open the lid to expose the battery. Unplug the battery connector and replace with part number 44203-412 (14.4V
Ni-Cad battery only). Recycle or dispose of the used nickel-cadmium battery properly.

4. DO NOT USE OUTDOORS. The I-160R is for use with grounded, UL Listed, damp location rated, indoor fixtures.
Not for use in heated air outlets or hazardous locations.

5. The I-160R requires an unswitched A.C. power source of either 120 or 277 volts. Properly cap the unused A.C. lead.

6. When the I-160R is installed on the same branch circuit, refer to Illustration 3, Figures A and B for input wiring.
When installed on separate branch circuits, refer to Illustration 3, Figures C and D for input wiring. Per NEC, the
I-160R and A.C. ballast must be on the same panel board.

7. Do not mount near gas or electric heaters.

8. The I-160R should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not readily be subjected to tampering by
unauthorized personnel.

9. The I-160R mounts on top of the fixture or adjacent to the fixture on an optional T-bar mounting bracket.

10. The I-160R will cold strike and operate one 2′–4′ 24W-95W T5, one 17W-59W T8 lamps, one 25W to 50W long
compact, one 18W-70W 4-pin compact lamp, one or two 17W 2′ T8 or one or two 18W 4-pin compact fluorescent
lamp.

11. The I-160R operates lamps as follows:
One or two 2′–4′ T8 lamps, or one or two 4-pin compact fluorescent lamps, or one 8′ select linear lamp for 90 minutes.

12. Suitable for use in damp locations.

13. For use in 0° C minimum, 50° C maximum ambient temperatures.

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

warranty, and result in non-compliance with UL specifications

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

16. Install in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local regulations.

17. Installation and servicing should be performed by qualified personnel.

18. Lighting fixture manufacturers, electricians, and end-users need to ensure product system compatibility before
final installation.

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LIGHTING EQUIPMENT

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: Before installing, make certain the A.C. power is off and the I-160R unit connector is disconnected.

1. LAMPS OPERATED

The I-160R can be used with most 2′–8′ T8, 2′–4′ T5, or 4-pin compact lamps. Refer to the chart for the type of lamp(s) oper-

ated and the number of lamps to be operated in emergency mode. Contact Customer Service with questions about specific
lamps.

*The lamp selector leads each have a 3 position shorting P-nut connector. Select the proper wire combination from the chart

for the desired lamp(s) used. Cut and strip one of the selected wires (

3

/8″) and plug it into the P-nut of the second wire.

OPTION

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2
3
4
5
6

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8

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10
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2. MOUNTING THE I-160R

Cut a 2 5/8″ section from one side of the ceiling tile. Install the unit as shown in Illustration 1. Extend the flex conduit to a conve-

nient location on top of the fixture and punch a

LAMP TYPE

17 Watt 2-ft. T8

17 Watt 2-ft. T8
32 Watt 4-ft. T8
59 Watt 8-ft. T8

24W 2-ft. T5

39W 3-ft. T5
28W 4-ft. T5
47W 4-ft. T5
54W 4-ft. T5
95W 4-ft. T5

95 Watt 8-ft. T12

18W Compact
18W Compact
26W Compact One Lamp
26W Compact
32W Compact

42W Compact

70W Compact
25W Long Compact

30W Long Compact

50W Long Compact

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/8″ hole. Feed the wires and flex connector through the hole in the fixture and

EMERGENCY

OPERATION

One Lamp

Two Lamps

One Lamp
One Lamp
One Lamp
One Lamp
One Lamp
One Lamp
One Lamp
One Lamp

One Lamp
One Lamp

Two Lamps

Two Lamps

One Lamp
One Lamp

One Lamp

One Lamp
One Lamp

One Lamp

*LAMP SELECTOR LEADS

Brn/Wht

Brown

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secure in place with the flex connector nut.

When battery packs are remote mounted, consult Customer Service for the maximum allowable distance between the battery

pack and the lamps.

CAUTION: Properly secure the I-160R in the ceiling grid to insure compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines

regarding ceiling mounted equipment.

3. WIRING

Refer to the wiring diagrams on the back page for the appropriate wiring of lamp(s) and ballast. Install in accordance with the

National Electrical Code and local regulations. For additional wiring diagrams consult Customer Service.

Illustration 1 CEILING GRID INSTALLATION

SIDE VIEW

WIRING HARNESS

REFER TO THE WIRING

DIAGRAMS ON THE

BACK PAGE OF THE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FOR THE PROPER

WIRE DIAGRAM.

I-160R

TEST SWITCH

CHARGE LIGHT

FLEX

CEILING TILE

Page 2

BOTTOM VIEW

TEST

I-160R

CHARGE