IOTA ICE-420-EM-A User Manual

ICE-420-EM-A

TBTS

COLD-WEATHER SERIES D

10W–70W RAPID START

P.O. BOX 11846 TUCSON, AZ 85734

[phone] • FAX [phone]

www.iotaengineering.com

EMERGENCY LIGHTING EQUIPMENT

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 discon-

necting the unit connector.

3. CAUTION – This is a sealed unit. The integral, high temperature Ni-Cad battery is not replaceable. Replace
the entire unit when necessary and recycle or dispose of the nickel-cadmium battery properly.

4 PIN COMPACT LAMP

4. The ICE-420-EM-A is for use with grounded, UL Listed, damp location rated fixtures. Not for use in heated air
outlets or hazardous locations.

5. The ICE-420-EM-A requires an unswitched A.C. power source of either 120 or 277 volts. Properly cap the
unused A.C. lead.

6. Do not mount near gas or electric heaters.

7. The ICE-420-EM-A should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not readily be subjected to
tampering by unauthorized personnel.

8. The ICE-420-EM-A will cold strike and operate one 10W through 70W, or two 10W through 32W, 4 pin Rapid
Start compact fluorescent lamps. Contact Customer Service for additional lamp usage.

9. The ICE-420-EM-A is compatible with most electronic A.C. ballasts (including multiple lamps) as follows:
Electronic ballasts – one or two lamp emergency operation.

10.

Suitable for use in damp locations.

11. For use in -18

12. The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition, void
warranty, and result in non-compliance with UL specifications.

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

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

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

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

° C minimum, 50° C maximum ambient temperatures.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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SMARGAID

1

2

3

4

10W-32W

42W-70W

10W-13W

18W-32W

Compact

Compact

Compact

Compact

One Lamp

One Lamp

Two Lamp

Two Lamp

Connected

Connected

Disconnected

Disconnected

1,2

1,2

3

3

*VIOLET

LEADS

FLEX “A”

JUNCTION

BOX

CEILING

TILE

A.C. BALLAST &
LAMP SOCKET COMPARTMENT

FLEX “B”

SWITCH BOX

TEST SWITCH

CHARGE LIGHT

CAUTION: Before installing, make certain the A.C. power is off and the
ICE-420-EM-A unit connector is disconnected.

1. LAMPS OPERATED

Refer to the chart below for the type of lamp(s) operated and the number of lamps to be operated in the emergency mode.

If you have any questions regarding specific lamps, contact Customer Service.

*The 6″ violet leads provide the lamp selection option. The unit is shipped from the factory with the leads discon-

nected and capped. When used with particular lamp types, violet leads should be connected to one another. Refer
to chart for lamp selection options.

2. MOUNTING THE ICE-420-EM-A

When used with ceiling mounted downlight fixtures, the ICE-420-EM-A should be mounted on the fixture above

the ceiling. The flex conduit marked “A” should be wired into the ballast/lamp compartment or to an electrical junc­tion box on the fixture which allows access to the ballast/lamp connections. Refer to Illustration 1 for typical mount-

ing.

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

the battery pack and the lamp.

3. MOUNTING THE THREADED BODY TEST SWITCH (TBTS)

Cut a single gang switch box into the ceiling tile adjacent to the fixture within reach of the ICE-420-EM-A flex

marked “B”. After mounting the switch box, connect flex “B” to the box and route all leads inside the box. Refer to
Illustration 1 for typical mounting. NOTE: For proper operation, use only the test accessories provided with the

unit. See Page 1 of the Instruction Manual.

Illustration 1 Downlight Fixture

ICE-420-EM-A

TBTS

INSURE WIRING IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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