INSTALLATION, OPERATION &
MAINTENANCE DATA SHEET
(EXP-EMG-EXT-42W SERIES COMPACT FLUORESCENT EMERGENCY
FACTORY SEALED LIGHTING FIXTURES)
EXP-EMG-EXT-42W COMPACT FLUORESCENT
EMERGENCY FACTORY SEALED LIGHTING
FIXTURES
CAUTION:
death and property damage. Do not attempt installation until you are familiar with the following procedures. All
installation must comply with the applicable Electrical Code.
Make sure that the circuit is de-energized before starting installation or maintenance.
Verify that the installation is grounded. Failure to ground will create electrical shock hazards, which can cause
serious injury and or death.
Technical information, advice and recommendations contained in these documents is based upon information
that Larson Electronics believes to be reliable. All the information and advice contained in these documents is
intended for use only by persons having been trained and possessing the requisite skill and know-how and to
be used by such persons only at their own discretion and risk. The nature of these instructions is informative
only and does not cover all of the details, variations or combinations in which this equipment may be used, its
storage, delivery, installation, check out, safe operation and maintenance. Since conditions of use of the
product are outside of the care, custody and control of Larson Electronics, the purchaser should determine the
suitability of the product for his intended use, and assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection
therewith.
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1. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS –
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS.
EROFEB DELLATSNI EB TSUM PMAL :ETON
OPERATING
Remove globe assembly, unpack bulb and
insert into socket. See installation instruction
sections 4 & 5 for removal of globe assembly.
NOTE: Read this sheet carefully before
beginning installation.
• Do not use this equipment for other than
nameplate.
• WARNING: Turn OFF the supplying circuit
before beginning installation, or performing any
maintenance including re-lamping.
• Do not install near gas or electric heaters.
• Do not attempt to service battery. The
emergency ballast contains a sealed, nomaintenance battery. Contact manufacturer for
information on replacements.
• Batteries must be recycled or disposed of
properly.
•
service personnel.
• The use of accessory equipment not
recommended by the manufacturer can cause
an unsafe condition
• Equipment should be mounted in locations and
at heights were it will not readily be subjected to
tampering by unauthorized personnel.
• The emergency ballast is for use with quad pin
2. INSTALLATION:
Important Note:
1. All installations must comply with the applicable
local and/or National Electrical Code.
2.
3. Verify ground continuity in the electrical system.
4. The emergency ballast must be connected to an
unswitched power source.
5.
supply wire temperature rating.
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Following steps required for installation -
1. Install unit’s mounting accessory per
instructions supplied with the mount.
2. Install unit’s pushbutton test station (purchased
separately) per instructions supplied with the
to provide a method of disconnection the supply
source from the unit. An example of how this
can be completed is shown in Fig.1 for typical
installation.
3. Verify that the supply voltage available is 120V
thru 277V.
4. 120V thru 277V
operation from the factory. Lamp provided with
environment as follows: (A) Unscrew and
remove the globe support assembly (B) from
the unit tank (C). Install lamp. Re-attach globe
to the installed mount. If 277V application is
desired refer to step 5.
CAUTION: During installation or maintenance,
care must be taken to avoid scratching, nicking
or chipping the glass globe.
5. Make sure the external threads at the top of
the unit tank are free of any dirt, metal chips or
other foreign materials. Apply a thin coat of
lubricant to the threads. NOTE: Take extreme
care not to cross thread the unit when installing
into the mounting accessory. Install the unit by
threading into the mounting accessory; the
electrical contacts will automatically engage. Be
sure the unit is threaded tight. Tighten the set
screw on the side of the mounting accessory.
6. Energize unit and verify that proper charging of
charging indicator lamp inside of globe area is
on.
7. Test emergency lamp operation by pressing
PUSH-TO-TEST pushbutton of test station and
observe that the lamp operates.
8. To install optional guard (E) loosen the four
screws on the bottom of the globe support ring,
slip the guard over the screws and rotate to the
NOTE: Emergency ballast must be charged for
36 hrs before running test(s).
FIG.1
SEE REVERSE FOR
TYPICAL TEST INSTALLATION
FIG.1 AND FIG.2
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3. MAINTENANCE
As routine maintenance, this emergency
ensure it is working. The following schedule is
recommended.
1. Visually inspect the charging indicator light
monthly. It must be illuminated.
2. Test operation of the circuit at 30 day intervals
for a minimum of 30 seconds. The lamp should
operate.
3. Conduct a 90 minute discharge test once a
year. The lamp should operate for 90 minutes.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, disconnect the AC input and inverter
before servicing.
TYPICAL TEST INSTALLATION
FIG.3
SEE REVERSE FOR
TEST & MAINTENANCE RECORDS
CHART
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SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS
TEST & MAINTENANCE RECORDS
Unit Location and/or Number ________________________________________________________
DATE
TEST DURATION
MAINTENANCE
PERFORMED
COMMENTS
30 min. 1 ½ hr.
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