Philips B50 Installation Instructions Manual

B50

Ni - Cd

Replaces models B50U & BDL500

Installation Instructions - Universal Input

Emergency Lighting Equipment

WHEN USING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, BASIC

! IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS !

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. To prevent high voltage from being present on red & yellow output leads prior to installation, inverter
connector must be open. Do not join inverter connector until installation is complete and AC power is
supplied to the emergency ballast.

2. This product is for use with most 2' through 8' (17 W - 215 W) single pin or bipin uorescent lamps,
including standard, energy saving, HO, VHO, circline, U-shaped and rapid-start (4-pin) long compact
uorescent lamps.

3. Make sure all connections are in accordance with the National Electrical Code and any local regulations.

4. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect both normal and emergency power supplies and
inverter connector of the emergency ballast before servicing.

5. This emergency ballast is for factory or eld installation in either the ballast channel or on top of the
xture.

6. This product is suitable for use in damp locations where the ambient temperature is 0ºC minimum,
+50ºC maximum. Product is also suitable for installation in sealed and gasketed xtures.
Product is not suitable for heated air outlets and wet or hazardous locations.

7. An unswitched AC power source is required (120 through 277 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz).

8. Do not install near gas or electric heaters.

9. Do not attempt to service the battery. A sealed, no-maintenance battery is used that is not eld
replaceable. Contact the manufacturer for information on service.

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

11. Do not use this product for other than intended use.

12. Servicing should be performed by qualied service personnel.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE
FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A RECHARGEABLE NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY.

THE BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.

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INSTALLATION

Charging
Indicator

Light

1/2" White

Bushing

Violet (+)

Brown (–)

Violet (+)

Brown (–)

1/2" White

Bushing

5/8" Black

Bushing

5/8" Black

Bushing

1/2" Punch

Fixture

Fixture

Charging

Indicator

Light

WARNING: TO PREVENT HIGH VOLTAGE FROM BEING PRESENT ON RED & YELLOW OUTPUT
LEADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION, INVERTER CONNECTOR MUST BE OPEN. DO NOT JOIN
INVERTER CONNECTOR UNTIL INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND AC POWER IS SUPPLIED TO
THE EMERGENCY BALLAST.

NOTE: Make sure the necessary branch circuit wiring is available. An unswitched source of

power is required. The emergency ballast must be fed from the same branch circuit
as the AC ballast.

STEP #1

INSTALLING THE EMERGENCY BALLAST

> Disconnect AC power from the xture. Remove the ballast channel cover and install the emergency ballast

either in the ballast channel or on top of the xture.* Remote mounting distance must be less than half the

maximum remote mounting distance for the AC ballast. Consult AC ballast manufacturer before remote
installation.

> Depending on the type of xture in use install emergency ballast using one of the methods illustrated below.

Inside Ballast Channel

INSIDE BALLAST CHANNEL INSIDE STRIP FIXTURE ON TOP OF FIXTURE

* For installation on top of the xture, wire bundle covers (RMC-60) may be required by state or local codes. These covers are
available from the manufacturer as an accessory kit and must be ordered separately. Call your local distributor or the factory for complete

information.

STEP #2

INSTALLING THE TEST SWITCH

> Refer to the illustrations above and install the test switch

through the ballast channel cover of a troffer or through the

Inside Strip Fixture

Test Button

On Top of Fixture

Fixture

Hex Nut

side of a strip xture.

> Drill a 1/2" hole and install the switch as shown.

Push to Test

> Refer to the diagrams on page 4 and wire the test switch so

that it removes AC power from the unswitched hot line to the
emergency ballast.

Hex Nut

Test Switch

Leads

STEP #3

INSTALLING THE CHARGING INDICATOR LIGHT

> Install the CHARGING INDICATOR LIGHT as shown in the illustration on the next page so that it will be visible

after the xture is installed.

TROFFER STYLE FIXTURE

NOTE: After installing the charging indicator light and test switch, mark each with the appropriate label.

STRIP STYLE FIXTURE

* If violet and brown leads are detached, connect to

unit by matching wire colors.

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