Knightsbridge EMPOWER3 Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL

EMPOWER3

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

These instructions should be read carefully and retained after installation by the
end user for future reference and maintenance.
These instructions should be used to aid installation of the following product:
EMPOWER3

SAFETY

• This product must be installed in accordance with the latest edition of the IEE Wiring
Regulations (BS7671) and current Building Regulations. If in any doubt, consult a
qualified electrician

• Please isolate mains prior to installation or maintenance

• Check the total load on the circuit (including when this luminaire is fitted) does not exceed
the rating of the circuit cable, fuse or circuit breaker

• Please note the IP (Ingress Protection) rating of this luminaire when deciding the location
for installation

• Allow 50mm above and around the fitting for air dissipation (do not cover the fitting with
insulation)

• This product is for indoor use only

• This product is Class II double insulated

• This product is IP20 rated

INSTALLATION

• Provide power to the required point of installation

• Cut a suitable hole in the mounting surface as per the cut-out details (see Fig. 1) ensuring
not to infringe with any joists, gas/water pipes or electrical cables

Fig. 1

• Connect the luminaire to the mains supply via a suitable junction box ensuring that
correct polarity is observed: Live (brown) and Neutral (blue) (see Fig. 2)

Fig. 2

• Connect the battery to the inverter via the plug and socket provided, ensuring correct
polarity is observed

• Connect the downlight to the inverter via the plug and socket provided

• Change the bezel, if required, by unscrewing from the downlight and replacing with the
required bezel

• Place the inverter and battery into the ceiling via the cut-out

• Lift both spring clips on the sides of the fitting and push into the ceiling

• Switch on and check for correct operation, ensuring the green indicator LED is illuminated

• We recommend, on commissioning the installation, a minimum charge period of 24 hours
before carrying out an emergency duration test

WARNING

This luminaire must be disconnected from the circuit if subjected to any high voltage or
insulation resistance testing. Irreparable damage will occur if this instruction is not followed.

GENERAL

The LED lamps fitted in this product are non-replaceable. The product should be recycled
in the correct manner when it reaches the end of its life. Check local authorities for where
facilities exist.
The batteries in this luminaire are Lithium Ion and must be disposed of correctly. Please
contact the local authorities for the disposal of this toxic waste.
Clean with a soft dry cloth only, do not use aggressive cleaning products or solvents which
may damage the product.
This product is non-dimmable.

WARRANTY

This product has a warranty of 3 years (excluding battery) from date of purchase. Failure
to install this product in accordance with the current edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations
(BS7671), improper use, or removal of the batch code will invalidate the warranty. If this
product should fail within its warranty period, it should be returned to the place of purchase
for a free of charge replacement. ML Accessories does not accept responsibility for any
installation costs associated with the replacement product. Your statutory rights are not
affected. ML Accessories reserve the right to alter product specification without prior notice.

TESTING FOR EMERGENCY LUMINAIRES

Recommended routine test procedure in accordance with BS5266

• Daily check – check LED charge indicator is illuminated

• Monthly functional test - simulate a mains supply failure for approx. 30 seconds by
operation of key switch or switching off circuit breaker. Ensure normal supply is restored
after test and ensure charge indicator is illuminated

• Annual 3-hour duration test - simulate a mains supply failure for 3-hour
continuous test by operation of key switch or switching off circuit breaker. Ensure normal
supply is restored after test and ensure charge indicator is illuminated

• If the luminaire fails any of the above tests, please contact a qualified electrician. See
below/overleaf for test record sheet

INITIAL COMMISSIONING

3 HOUR TEST

MONTH TEST

1 FUNCTIONAL

2 FUNCTIONAL

3 FUNCTIONAL

4 FUNCTIONAL

5 FUNCTIONAL

6 FUNCTIONAL

7 FUNCTIONAL

8 FUNCTIONAL

9 FUNCTIONAL

10 FUNCTIONAL

11 FUNCTIONAL

12 3 HOUR

FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEAR FOURTH YEAR FIFTH YEAR

SIGNED DATE SIGNED DATE SIGNED DATE SIGNED DATE SIGNED DATE

SIGNED DATE

Installed by: Installation date:

Contact number:

TEST RECORD SHEET

INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL

CONTACT DETAILS

INTERNATIONAL

CONTACT DETAILS

CONTACT DETAILS

ML Accessories Limited LU5 4LT

www.mlaccessories.co.uk

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