Thomas & Betts FPS-HL User Manual

FPS-HL

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
disconnecting the unit connector.

3. CAUTION – The integral, high temperature Ni-Cad battery is replaceable. To replace the battery, discon­nect the unit connector and remove both switched and unswitched A.C. power to the fixture. Remove the
lid screw and open the lid to expose the battery. Unplug the battery connector and replace with part
number 44900-006 (14.4V Ni-Cad battery only). Recycle the used battery. The EPA certified RBRC
Battery Recycling Seal indicates voluntary participation in an industry program to collect and recycle
these batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service in the United States or Canada.
The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used Ni-Cad batteries into the trash or the
municipal waste stream, which may be illegal in your area. Please call 1-800-822-8837 for information on
Ni-Cad battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. Involvement in this program is part of
a commitment to preserving the environment and conserving natural resources.

4. DO NOT USE OUTDOORS. The FPS-HL is for use with grounded, UL Listed, indoor fixtures except in
heated air outlets or hazardous locations.

5. The FPS-HL 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 FPS-HL should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not readily be subjected to
tampering by unauthorized personnel.

8. The FPS-HL mounts on top of the fixture or adjacent to the fixture on an optional T-bar mounting bracket.

9. The FPS-HL will cold strike and operate

circline, T8 through T12 fluorescent lamps, including energy saving and long 4 pin compact lamps for 90
minutes.

10. The FPS-HL operates lamps as follows:

One 2′–8′, or two 2′–4′ lamps for 90 minutes at reduced light output.
One 2′–4′ lamp for 90 minutes at full light output.

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

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

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

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

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

one

2′–8′ or

two

2′–4′ instant start, rapid start, U shape or

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: Before installing, make certain the A.C. power is off and the FPS-HL unit connector is disconnected.

1. LAMPS OPERATED

The FPS-HL can be used with most 2′–8′ lamps. Refer to the chart below for the type of lamp(s) operated and the number of
lamps to be operated in emergency mode. Contact Customer Service with questions about specific lamps.

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NOITAREPO

SDAELROTCELESPMAL*

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28′ XAIB,21-TpmaLenOX X7,6,5,4,2,1

32′ 4- ′ enilcriC,21-T/8-TpmaLowTXX01,9

*The lamp programming wires each have a 3 position shorting P-nut connector. Select the proper wire combination from
the chart above for the desired lamp(s) used. Cut and strip one of the selected wires (3/8″) and plug it into the P-nut of the
second wire.

2. MOUNTING THE FPS-HL

Remove the ballast channel cover. Mount the FPS-HL on the fixture top in a position that does not interfere with the
existing A.C. ballast or any other hardware. Extend the flex conduit to a convenient location on top of the fixture and punch
a 7/8″ hole. Feed the wires and flex connector down through the hole in the fixture and secure in place with the flex connec­tor nut. An optional T-bar mounting kit is available to mount the FPS-HL above the ceiling tile adjacent to the emergency
fixture. To order the optional T-bar mounting kit (part number TBMK-160) contact Customer Service.

When battery packs are remote mounted, the remote distance can not exceed 1/2 of the distance from ballast to lamp
specified by the A.C. ballast manufacturer. For example, if the A.C. ballast manufacturer recommends no more than 25
remote distance, then the battery pack should not exceed 121/2′. Under no circumstances should the battery pack exceed
a distance of 50′ from the lamp.

3. WIRING

Refer to the wiring diagrams on the back page for the appropriate wiring of lamp(s) and ballast. Install in accordance with the
National Electrical Code and local regulations. For additional wiring diagrams consult Customer Service.

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4. INSTALLING THE CHARGE INDICATOR

Recessed Troffer Fixture

hole (1/2″ knockout). Insert the 7/8″ bushing into the hole. Push the plastic tube through the bushing. Disconnect the leads
from the LED housing and route the leads down the plastic tube. Reconnect the leads to the housing, observing the proper
polarity (Red lead to positive (+) red tab). Push the entire assembly back into the tube until the lens collar rests against the
plastic tube. The plastic tube should be adjusted so that the Charge Indicator is within ¼″ of the fixture lens. The Charge
Indicator must be visible after installation. Refer to

Strip Fixture

tion. Allow for proper clearance inside the fixture and drill or punch a 1/2″ hole. Disconnect the leads from the LED housing.
Push the LED housing into the 1/2″ hole until it is firmly locked in place. Reconnect the leads, observing the proper polarity
(Red lead to positive (+) red tab). Refer to

– Select a convenient location on the side of the fixture so the Charge Indicator can be seen after installa-

Illustration 1 Recessed Troffer Fixture

BALLAST CHANNEL

COVER

7/8" BUSHING

CHARGE INDICATOR LAMP

– Select a convenient location with proper clearance in the ballast cover and drill or punch a 7/8″

Illustration 1

Illustration 2

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Illustration 2 Strip Fixture

FPS-HL

FLEX CONDUIT

PLASTIC TUBE

FIXTURE LENS

Page 2

FPS-HL

OBSERVE PROPER POLARITY

FLEX CONDUIT

FIXTURE

WHITE/RED

CHARGE
INDICATOR
LIGHT

LEAD

+ RED

+ RED
LEAD