BPL ultra50 User manual

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SURFACE MOUNT
UPPER OR LOWER CEILING MOUNT FLAG MOUNT
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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BPL ULTRA50 UL 924 Listed Photoluminescent EXIT Sign
NOTICE
EXTERNAL ILLUMINATION SOURCE REQUIRED
ACTIVATION
Minimum 5-foot candles (54 lux) of unfiltered fluorescent, metal halide or mercury vapor lighting.
Install BPL ULTRA50 Photoluminescent EXIT signs only in locations where an external illumination
source is present, is deemed reliable and is supplied by a circuit not controlled by automatic timers or
sensors, and whose controls are accessible only to authorized personnel. This reliable external illumination
source is to be energized at all times during building occupancy.
BPL ULTRA50 Photoluminescent EXIT signs are for INDOOR use only. sunlight, liquid spray or
temperature outside the range 10ºC – 40ºC (70º – 160ºF).
Check with your applicable installation codes (such as NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code) to perform periodic
visibility tests.
Should any changes in your external lighting types or lighting levels occur, make sure that the BPL
ULTRA50 EXIT sign is still being illuminated with minimum 5-foot candles (54 lux) of unfiltered
fluorescent, metal halide or mercury vapor lighting.
Periodically clean sign face with a damp cloth. Do not use any thinners or solvents on the sign face.
VIEWING DISTANCE
50 foot viewing distance
DIRECTIONAL INDICATORS
Two self-adhesive photoluminescent directional indicators are supplied with each sign. Small dots are also
provided to the left of the letter E and to the right of the letter T for easy alignment. If your EXIT sign is to be
located other than directly over an exit, apply a directional indicator to the left of the E, pointing left, or to the
right of the T, pointing right, or both, as appropriate.

Flush Mount
Mounting of ULTRA50 EXIT Sign to Surface
1. Place the EXIT Sign in position and mark the screw hole locations.
2. If wall anchors will be required, install them at this time (Supplied).
3. Attach the ULTRA50 EXIT Sign to the wall b y using the two supplied #8 Phillips head screws. Be careful not to over
tighten the screws.
4. If a directional arrows are to be used, apply them to the EXIT Sign at this time.
a. Alignment dots are provided on the face of the sign to ensure proper positioning of the arrows.
i. For Exit paths straight ahead, no arrows are needed.
ii. For Exit paths to the left, apply the arrow on the left side of the EXIT Sign.
iii. For Exit paths to the right, apply the arrow on the right sid e of the Exit Sign.
iv. If Exit paths are located to the left and right, apply both arrows to the EXIT Sign.
Flag or Ceiling or T-Bar Mount
Installation Instructions for the ULTRA50 EXIT Sign
1. If directional arrows are to be used, apply them to the EXIT Sign at this time.
a. Alignment dots are provided on the face of the sign to ensure proper positioning of the arrows.
i. For Exit paths straight ahead, no arrows are needed.
ii. For Exit paths to the left, apply the arrow on the left side of the EXIT Sign.
iii. For Exit paths to the right, apply the arrow on the right sid e of the Exit Sign.
iv. If Exit paths are located to the left and right, apply both arrows to the EXIT Sign.
FOR FLAG MOUNT
2. Place the EXIT Sign bracket in po sition and mark the screw hole locations.
3. If wall anchors will be required, drill 4ea 3/16” holes and install them at this time (Supplied).
4. Attach the EXIT Sign Bracket to the wall using the supplied #6 screws and anchors.
5. Drill two 3/32” holes in the sign face o n the where indicated by the alignment do ts near the end of the sign.
6. Slide the mo unting b racket onto the side of the exit sign and align with the drilled holes.
7. Attach the ULTRA 50 EXIT sign to the bracket and secure into place by inserting the screws and tightening the acorn nuts
which are supplied with the sign.
FOR CEILING MOUNT
2. Place the EXIT Sign bracket in po sition and mark the screw hole locations.
3. If wall anchors will be required, install them at this time (Supplied).
4. Attach the exit sign Bracket to the ceiling usin g the sup plied #6 screws and anchors.
5. Drill two 3/32” holes in the sign face where indicated by the alignment dots near the top of the sign.
6. Slide the mo unting b racket onto the top exit sign and align with the drilled holes.
7. Attach the ULTRA 50 EXIT sign to the bracket and secure into place by inserting the screws and tightening the acorn nuts
which are supplied with the sign.
FOR T-BAR MOUNT
2. Place the EXIT Sign bracket in po sition and attach using the supplied T-Bar clips.
3. Slide the mo unting b racket onto the top exit sign and align with the pre-drilled holes.
4. Attach the ULTRA 50 EXIT sign to the bracket and secure into place by inserting the screws and tightening the acorn nuts
which are supplied with the sign.
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F R A M E IN S TA L L ATIO N IN S T R U CTIO N S
Using the supplied 3/32” Allen
wrench, remove the top and
bottom set screws from one
frame side.
Pull frame side away from frame
assembly.
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F l a g a nd C eili n g M o un t
If a directional arrow is to be used, apply
it to the EXIT Sign at this time (arrows are
located on the back side of the EXIT Sign).
For exit paths to the left, apply the arrow
on the left side of the EXIT Sign. For exit
paths to the right, apply the arrow on the
right side of the Exit Sign. For exit paths
straight ahead, no arrows are needed. If
exit paths are located to the left and right,
apply both arrows to the EXIT Sign. Alignment
dots are provided on the face of the sign
to ensure proper positioning of the arrows.
If a directional arrow is to be used, apply
it to the EXIT Sign at this time (arrows are
located on the back side of the EXIT Sign).
For Exit paths to the left, apply the arrow
on the left side of the EXIT Sign. For Exit
paths to the right, apply the arrow on the
right side of the Exit Sign. For Exit paths
straight ahead, no arrows are needed. If
Exit paths are located to the left and right,
apply both arrows to the EXIT Sign. Alignment
dots are provided on the face of the sign
to ensure proper positioning of the arrows
Slide the EXIT Sign into the first
groove of the frame assembly. If
this is a double-sided installation,
prepare a sign and assemble as
pe r st ep s 2 an d 3. S li d e t h e
assembly into the second groove
facing the opposite direction.
•For ceiling mount installation go
to steps A-B.
•For flag mount installation go to
steps C-E.
Ceiling Mount (continued)
S u r f a ce M o un t
Slide the frame base onto the top
frame piece.
Center the base and secure it into
place by tightening the set screw
which is accessible through the
center hole in the bottom of the base.
•Go to steps 6-9.
Flag Mount (continued)
Remove the set screw from one
of the corner angle brackets on the
previously removed frame side.
Remove the corner bracket.
Slide the frame base onto the frame
side. Center the base and secure it
into place by tightening the set screw
which is accessible through the
center hole in the bottom of the base.
Reinstall the corner bracket and
secure using the set screw.
•Go to steps 6-9.
Reinstall the frame side onto the
assembly, being careful to align
the sign into the frame side groove.
Square up the frame. Reinstall and
tighten the previously removed
top and bottom set screws.
Mark the position of the mounting
screws on the wall or ceiling.
Mount the EXIT Sign using proper
hardware and techniques.
With EXIT Sign and Lens removed,
place assembled frame in position
and mark screw hole locations.
If wall anchors will be required,
install them at this time (supplied).
Locate the four supplied frame
spacers. The spacers attach to the
back side of the frame, which is
not countersunk. Attach one self-
adhesive spacer over each frame-
mounting hole.
With the four spacers in place,
position the frame with the spacers
facing the wall. Attach the frame to
the wall by using the four supplied
#8 flat head screws. Be careful not
to over tighten the screws.
Using the supplied 3/32” Allen
wrench, remove the top and bottom
set screws from one frame side.
Pull the frame side away from the
frame assembly
1
6
D
2
7
2
E
3
3
4
9
567
ABC
1
8
Slide the
EXIT Sign into the front
groove of the frame assembly.
Reinstall the frame side onto the
frame assembly being careful to
align the si g n in to t he f ra m e
side groove.
4
8
Reinstall and tighten the previously
removed top and bottom set screws.

A
B
B
C
C
B
B
D
D
E
E
F
3/16” Set screws - 9 pieces
Corner Bracket - 4 pieces
8.5” Aluminum sides - 2 pieces
14.25” Aluminum sides - 2 pieces
7” Base Bracket - 1 piece
½” Surface Mount Spacers - 4 pieces
(Spacers included with surface mount frames only)