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Catalog Number 72914
Temperature Range: 20oC to 50oC
20oC to 50oC
www.morrisproducts.com
Morris Products 53 Carey Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
UPC Number 60198672914
Description Low Profile Emergency Lighting Ballast
Features
For both normal and emergency Flourescent lighting.
In the event of a Power Failure, the Ballast Switches to the Em er genc y Mode
and operates one or two of the existing lamps for a minim um of 90 m in ut es .
Low Profile (Rated for T5 & T8 Ballasts - includes a Time Delay function)
Time Delay Feature for end of life circuitry to prev ent AC Ballas t f rom shutting
down when transitioning from Emergency to AC
Open circuit insulation feature t o prot ect unit when load is absent
Contains a Ni-Cad Battery, Charger, and Inverter Circ uit in a s i ngle pac k a ge.
Can be mounted in the wireway or on top of the fixture.
90 minute minimum emergency power, 24 hour recharge time
120/277 Volt
60 Hz
UL listed for factory installation or ret ro f it applications
UL Listed Damp Location
Standard Ballasts
Low Profile ballasts are rated for use with:
D30T5 & T8 single or bi-pin 1 or 2 lamp
18-50W 4-Pin Long Compact
32W 4-Pin Compact
24-32W U-Bend FBT8 lamps from Phillips, GE & Os ram or eq ual
Compatible with most one, two, three & four lamp electronic
Compatible with Instant Start & Rapid Start Ballasts .
1400 Lumen
T5 & T8 Fixtures
standard energy saving & dimming AC ballast s
General
Housing: Galvanized Steel
Finish: Powder Coat
Lamp Type: 1 or 2 Lamp, 2' - 8' T5, T8
Battery : Ni-Cad
Emergency Power: 90 minutes
Dimension Information
Length: 14.20"
Height: 1.0"
Depth: 2.0"
Specifications
Temperature Rating:
Voltage Rating: 120/277 V
Flammability Rating: N/A
Frequency: 60 Hz
Input Wattage: 3.25-3.78
Wattage Rating: 14-54 Watt Per Lamp
Battery: 9.6V, 19.2 Wh, 2500 m A
Packaging
Box Qty 1
Certifications
UL UL 924
cUL Yes
RoHS Yes
14-39 Watt per Lamp 2 Lamps
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PAC0457
When using this lighting device
the safety precautions should be followed at all time
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY
1. This device is designed for indoor use. Do not use outdoors.
2. Prior to installation, battery connector must be open to prevent high voltage
from being present on out put leads (red & yellow).
3. This product is for use with 14 W through 54W(2'-4')T5 and T8 single pin or bipin
for one lamp,Instant Start and Rapid Start,14W through 39W(2'-4')T5 and T8 single
pin or bipin for two lamp, Instant Start and Rapid Start,18 W through 50 W (4-pin)
long compact Rapid Start, or 32 W (4-pin) compact, 24Wthrough 32W U-Bend FBT8
fluorescent lamps from Philips,Osram and GE or equivalent manufacture.
4. Please ensure the electrical connections conform to the National Electrical
Code and local regulations if applicable.
5. To avoid electric shock, please disconnect normal and emergency power supplies,
and battery connector of the emergency ballast before servicing.
6. This device is designed for factory or field installation in either the ballast
channel, or on top of the indoor fixture, except air handling heated air outlets,
wet or hazardous location fixtures. Do not install this device near gas or
electric heaters.
7. AC power source of 120VAC or 277VAC is required.
8. The battery is sealed, non-maintenance, and is not replaceable in the field.
Please contact manufacturer for information on service. Do not attempt to
service the battery please.
9. Do not use accessory equipment that is not recommended by manufacturer.
Failure to do so may cause unsafe conditions. Servicing should only be
performed by qualified service personnel.
10. Do not use the product for other purpose that the product is NOT designed for.
PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTALL INSTRUCTION
NOTE: All the branch circuit wiring has to be ready as well as
an unswitched source of power before the fixture is installed.
Both AC and Emergency Ballasts must be Fed From the same
branch circuit.
CAUTION Battery connector has to be opened to prevent
high voltage on output leads (Red and Yellow). Wait until all
the installation process is completed and AC is supplying
power to the emergency ballast before joining the battery
connector.
1. AC power has to be off before installation.
2. Choose the right wiring diagram to connect the emergency
ballast to AC ballast and lamp.
3. Please ensure the electrical connections conform to the National
Electrical Code and local regulations if applicable.
DIAGRAM 1
DIAGRAM 2
4. Follow the diagram 1&2 to install the emergency ballast in the
ballast channel.
5. Wall switch has to be connected properly (Check diagram 3),
Match the violet and brown leads to connect the to theTBIL
emergency ballast (Check diagram 4). The would be onTBIL
after the fixture is installed properly.
6.Please search in readily visible location and stick the label
with CAUTION: This Unit Has More Than One Power“
Supply Connection Point. To Reduce The Risk Of Electric
Shock, Disconnect Both The Branch Circuit-Breakers Or
Fuses And Emergency Power Supplies Before Servicing.”
7. Do not join the inverter connector until the fixture is
completely installed and AC power is supplied to the
emergency ballast.
8. The battery needs to be charged for one hour in order to
have short-term testing on the emergency function.
Before having a long-term emergency function testing,
the battery in emergency ballast has to be charged for
24 hours.
COMMON
HOT A.C. LINE
TBIL
COMMON
HOT A.C. LINE
UNSWITCHED
SWITCHED
TBIL
DIAGRAM 3
FIXTURE
WHITE
A C BALLAST. .
BLACK
WHT/BLK
WHT/RED
WHITE
(277V) ORG
1
WHT
+ RED
1
Select proper voltage lead. Cap unused lead.
(120V) BLK
BROWN
VIOLET
PAC0457
FIXTURE
WHITE
A C BALLAST. .
BLACK
WHT/BLK
WHT/RED
WHITE
(277V) ORG
1
WHT
+ RED
1
Select proper voltage lead. Cap unused lead.
(120V) BLK
BROWN
VIOLET
PAC0457
NOTE: MARK AN APPROPRIATE LABEL ON INDICATOR LIGHT AND
TEST SWITCH AFTER INSTALLATION.
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DIAGRAM 4
OPERATION
THE CHARGING INDICATOR LIGHT WOULD
BE ON TO INDICATE THE BATTERY IS BEING
CHARGED WHEN AC POWER IS APPLIED.
THIS EMERGENCY BALLAST WOULD
FUNCTION AND OPERATE ONE OR TWO
LAMPS AT LEAST 90 MINUTES WHEN THE
AC POWER IS FAILED.
THE EMERGENCY BALLAST WILL OPERATE
14WATT TO 54WATT LAMPS AT LEAST
90MINUTES.
MAINTENANCE
NOTE: SERVICES SHOULD ONLY
PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Illustration 1
Recessed Troffer Fixture
FIXTURE
BALLAST CHANNEL COVER
PAC0457
PLASTIC TUBE
7 8 BUSHING/
TBIL
FIXTURE LENS
Illustration 2
Strip Fixture
FIXTURE
TBIL
THE EMERGENCY BALLAST SHOULD BE
CHECKED PERIODICALLY TO CONFIRM
FUNCTIONING AND THE FOLLOWING
SCHEDULE IS RECOMMENDED.
PAC0457
1) INSPECT THE CHARGING INDICATOR
EVERY MONTH AND CONFIRM THAT IS
ILLUMINATED.
2) PUSH THE TEST SWITCH FOR 30 SECONDS
TO ENSURE THE EMERGENCY BALLAST
IS FUNCTIONING. PERFORM THIS TEST
EVERY 30 DAYS.
NOTE: MARK AN APPROPRIATE LABEL ON
INDICATOR LIGHT AND TEST SWITCH AFTER
INSTALLATION.
3) PERFORMING A LONG-TERM TEST (90 MINUTE BATTERY
DISCHARGE) ONCE IN EVERY YEAR. ONE OR TWO LAMPS
SHOULD BE OPERATED FOR NO LESS THAN 90 MINUTES.
TABLE 1 (FOR BROWN CONNETOR)
LAMP
DIAMETER
T5
,T8
LONG COMPACT
COMPACT
OBSERVE PROPER POLARITY
U-Bend
FBT8
BASE TYPE
POWER
(LENGTH)
NUMBER OF
LAMPS EMER.
BROWN
CONNECTOR
SINGLE OR BIPIN
14W-39W 40W-54W
1
CLOSE
2
OPEN
CLOSE
4 PIN(2G11)
2
2
40W-50W
1
CLOSE
18W-39W18W-39W
1
1
CLOSE
OPEN
4-PIN
32W
1
CLOSE
1
CLOSE
4 PIN
24-32W
2
OPEN
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EMERGENCY BALLAST AND AC BALLAST MUST BE FED FROM THE SAME BRANCH CIRCUIT
TYPICAL SCHEMATICS ONLY. MAY BE USED WITH OTHER BALLASTS. CONSULT THE FACTORY FOR OTHER WIRING DIAGRAMS.
WIRING DIAGRAM
For One Lamp Emergency Operation(14-54W)
A. ONE (1) LAMP INSTANT START BALLAST
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
Refer to Table 1 before connecting
WARNING
BROWN
BROWN
RED
VIOLET(+)
BROWN(-)
WHT
TBIL
WHT/BLK
WHITE
ORANGE
BLACK
WHT/RED
WHITE
RED
RED
LINE
COM
B. TWO (2) LAMP INSTANT START BALLAST
Refer to Table 1 before connecting
WARNING
BROWN
BROWN
RED
VIOLET(+)
BROWN(-)
WHT
TBIL
WHT/BLK
WHITE
ORANGE
BLACK
WHT/RED
WHITE
RED
RED
COM
Refer to Diagram 3 before connecting
C. THREE (3) LAMP INSTANT START BALLAST
TO UNSWITCHED AC
USE PROPER TAP
CAP UNUSED LEAD
Refer to Diagram 3 before connecting
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE
TO UNSWITCHED AC
USE PROPER TAP
CAP UNUSED LEAD
E. ONE (1) LAMP RAPID START BALLAST
SWITCHED OR
Refer toTable 1 before connecting
RED
VIOLET(+)
BROWN(-)
WHT
TBIL
UNSWITCHED
LINE
WHT/BLK
COM
WHITE
ORANGE
BLACK
WHT/RED
WHITE
RED
TO UNSWITCHED AC
USE PROPER TAP
CAP UNUSED LEAD
Refer to Diagram 3 before connecting
F. TWO (2) LAMP RAPID START BALLAST
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE
Refer toTable 1 before connecting
WARNING
BROWN
BROWN
RED
VIOLET(+)
BROWN(-)
WHT
TBIL
WHT/BLK
COM
WHITE
ORANGE
BLACK
WHT/RED
WHITE
RED
RED
TO UNSWITCHED AC
USE PROPER TAP
CAP UNUSED LEAD
Refer to Diagram 3 before connectingRefer to Diagram 3 before connecting
G. TWO (2) LAMP RAPID START BALLAST
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE
Refer toTable 1 before connecting
WARNING
BROWN
BROWN
RED
VIOLET(+)
BROWN(-)
WHT
TBIL
WHT/BLK
COM
WHITE
ORANGE
BLACK
WHT/RED
WHITE
RED
RED
TO UNSWITCHED AC
USE PROPER TAP
CAP UNUSED LEAD
Refer to Diagram 3 before connectingRefer to Diagram 3 before connecting
Refer to Table 1 before connecting
WARNING
BROWN
BROWN
RED
VIOLET(+)
BROWN(-)
WHT
TBIL
WHT/BLK
WHITE
ORANGE
BLACK
WHT/RED
WHITE
RED
RED
COM
D. FOUR (4) LAMP INSTANT START BALLAST
Refer to Table 1 before connecting
WARNING
BROWN
BROWN
RED
VIOLET(+)
BROWN(-)
WHT
TBIL
WHT/BLK
WHITE
ORANGE
BLACK
WHT/RED
WHITE
RED
RED
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE
TO UNSWITCHED AC
USE PROPER TAP
CAP UNUSED LEAD
Refer to Diagram 3 before connecting
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE
COM
TO UNSWITCHED AC
USE PROPER TAP
CAP UNUSED LEAD
Refer to Diagram 3 before connectingRefer to Diagram 3 before connecting
H.THREE (3) LAMP RAPID START BALLAST
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE
WHT/BLK
COM
WHITE
ORANGE
BLACK
WHT/RED
WHITE
RED
TO UNSWITCHED AC
USE PROPER TAP
CAP UNUSED LEAD
Refer to Diagram 3 before connectingRefer to Diagram 3 before connecting
RED
BLUE/WHITE
BLUE/WHITE
RED
RED
AC
BALLAST
LAMP 1
LAMP 2
LAMP 3(EMERGENCY)
Refer toTable 1 before connecting
BLUE
BLUE
YELLOW
YELLOW
WARNING
BROWN
BROWN
BLUE
BLUE/WHITE
YELL/BLK
YELLOW
RED
WHT
TBIL
VIOLET(+)
BROWN(-)
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
I.FOUR (4) LAMP RAPID START BALLAST
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE
WHT/BLK
COM
WHITE
ORANGE
BLACK
WHT/RED
WHITE
RED
RED
TO UNSWITCHED AC
USE PROPER TAP
CAP UNUSED LEAD
Refer to Diagram 3 before connecting
YELLOW
YELLOW
BROWN
BROWN
AC
BALLAST
LAMP 1
LAMP 2
LAMP 3
LAMP 4(EMERGENCY)
Refer toTable 1 before connecting
RED
RED
BLUE/WHITE
BLUE/WHITE
BLUE
BLUE
WARNING
BLUE/WHITE
YELL/BLK
YELLOW
RED
WHT
TBIL
BLUE
BROWN
BROWN
VIOLET(+)
BROWN(-)
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
NOTE: Use the proper input voltage lead, cap unused lead
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EMERGENCY BALLAST AND AC BALLAST MUST BE FED FROM THE SAME BRANCH CIRCUIT
TYPICAL SCHEMATICS ONLY. MAY BE USED WITH OTHER BALLASTS. CONSULT THE FACTORY FOR OTHER WIRING DIAGRAMS.
WIRING DIAGRAM
For Two Lamps Emergency Operation (14-54W)
A. TWO (2) LAMP INSTANT START BALLAST
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
Refer to Table 1 before connecting
WARNING
BROWN
BROWN
RED
VIOLET(+)
BROWN(-)
WHT
TBIL
WHT/BLK
WHITE
ORANGE
BLACK
WHT/RED
WHITE
RED
RED
LINE
COM
Refer to Diagram 3 before connecting
B. THREE (3) LAMP INSTANT START BALLAST
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE
Refer to Table 1 before connecting
WARNING
BROWN
BROWN
RED
VIOLET(+)
BROWN(-)
WHT
TBIL
WHT/BLK
WHITE
ORANGE
BLACK
WHT/RED
WHITE
RED
RED
COM
Refer to Diagram 3 before connectingRefer to Diagram 3 before connecting
C. FOUR (4) LAMP INSTANT START BALLAST
Refer to Table 1 before connecting
WARNING
BROWN
BROWN
RED
VIOLET(+)
BROWN(-)
WHT
TBIL
WHT/BLK
WHITE
ORANGE
BLACK
WHT/RED
WHITE
RED
RED
COM
TO UNSWITCHED AC
USE PROPER TAP
CAP UNUSED LEAD
TO UNSWITCHED AC
USE PROPER TAP
CAP UNUSED LEAD
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE
TO UNSWITCHED AC
USE PROPER TAP
CAP UNUSED LEAD
Refer to Diagram 3 before connecting
D. TWO (2)LAMP RAPID START BALLAST
Refer toTable 1 before connecting
WARNING
BROWN
BROWN
RED
VIOLET(+)
BROWN(-)
WHT
TBIL
WHT/BLK
WHITE
ORANGE
BLACK
WHT/RED
WHITE
RED
RED
E. TWO (2)LAMP RAPID START BALLAST
Refer toTable 1 before connecting
WARNING
BROWN
BROWN
RED
VIOLET(+)
BROWN(-)
WHT
TBIL
WHT/BLK
WHITE
ORANGE
BLACK
WHT/RED
WHITE
RED
RED
COM
F.THREE (3) LAMP RAPID START BALLAST
SWITCHED OR
Refer toTable 1 before connecting
WARNING
BROWN
BROWN
BLUE
BLUE/WHITE
YELLOW/BLACK
YELLOW
RED
WHT
TBIL
VIOLET(+)
BROWN(-)
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
BLUE/WHITE
BLUE/WHITE
AC BALLAST
RED
RED
LAMP 1
(EMERGENCY)
LAMP 2
LAMP 3(EMERGENCY)
BLUE
BLUE
YELLOW
YELLOW
G.FOUR (4) LAMP RAPID START BALLAST
Refer toTable 1 before connecting
WARNING
BROWN
BROWN
BLUE
BLUE/WHITE
YELLOW/BLACK
YELLOW
RED
WHT
TBIL
VIOLET(+)
BROWN(-)
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
YELLOW
YELLOW
BROWN
BROWN
AC BALLAST
LAMP 1
LAMP 2
(EMERGENCY)
LAMP 3
LAMP 4(EMERGENCY)
RED
RED
BLUE/WHITE
BLUE/WHITE
BLUE
BLUE
UNSWITCHED
LINE
WHT/BLK
COM
WHITE
ORANGE
BLACK
WHT/RED
Refer to Diagram 3 before connectingRefer to Diagram 3 before connecting
WHITE
RED
RED
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE
WHT/BLK
COM
WHITE
ORANGE
BLACK
WHT/RED
WHITE
RED
RED
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE
COM
TO UNSWITCHED AC
USE PROPER TAP
CAP UNUSED LEAD
Refer to Diagram 3 before connectingRefer to Diagram 3 before connecting
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE
TO UNSWITCHED AC
USE PROPER TAP
CAP UNUSED LEAD
Refer to Diagram 3 before connectingRefer to Diagram 3 before connecting
TO UNSWITCHED AC
USE PROPER TAP
CAP UNUSED LEAD
TO UNSWITCHED AC
USE PROPER TAP
CAP UNUSED LEAD
Refer to Diagram 3 before connectingRefer to Diagram 3 before connecting
Emergency only Operation
A. ONE (1) LAMP WITHOUT AC BALLAST (14-54W)
Refer to Table 1 before connecting
WARNING
BROWN
BROWN
RED
VIOLET(+)
BROWN(-)
WHT
TBIL
WHITE/RED
ORANGE
BLACK
WHITE
WHT/BLK
WHITE
RED
RED
TO UNSWITCHED AC
USE PROPER TAP
CAP UNUSED LEAD
B. TWO (2) LAMP WITHOUT BALLAST (14-54W)
Refer to Table 1 before connecting
WARNING
BROWN
BROWN
RED
VIOLET(+)
BROWN(-)
WHT
TBIL
WHITE/RED
ORANGE
BLACK
WHITE
WHT/BLK
WHITE
RED
RED
TO UNSWITCHED AC
USE PROPER TAP
CAP UNUSED LEAD
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