Compass CWC User manual
Wet Location Combination Exit/Emergency Light
CWC
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK- NEVER CONNECT TO, DISCONNECT FROM,
OR SERVICE WHILE EQUIPMENT IS ENERGIZED.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
MAYRESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY OR SIGNIFICANT PROPERTY DAMAGE -
For your protection, read and follow these warnings and instructions carefully before
installing or maintaining this equipment. These instructions do not attempt to cover all
installation and maintenance situations.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1. All service shall be performed by qualied service personnel. This product must be
installed and maintained in accordance with the applicable installation codes by a person
familiar with the construction operation of the product and the hazards involved.
2. This product must be installed in accordance with the applicable installation codes
and ordinances.
3. Before wiring to power supply, turn off electricity at fuse or circuit breaker.
4. Disconnect AC power and unplug battery before servicing.
5. Consult your local building code for approved wiring and installation.
6. UL listed for wet locations (-20°C-50°C)
7. Do not let power supply cord touch hot surfaces.
8. Do not mount near gas or electric heater.
9. Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not readily be
subjected to tampering by unauthorized personnel.
10. The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an
unsafe condition.
11. Do not use this equipment for other than intended use.
12. The AC voltage rating of this equipment is speci ed on the product label. Do not connect
equipment to any other voltage.
INSTALLATION
WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION
1. Use at head screwdriver to loosen the screws on the LENSES (A).
2. Remove lens from sign, set aside.
3. Remove EXIT STENCIL (B) from FIXTURE FRAME (C), set aside.
4. Drill or knock out appropriate knockouts on BACK PLATE (M) to t junction box mounting points.
5. Drill or knock out holes in back plate for xture supply wire leads.
6. Remove backing from self-adhesive JUNCTION BOX GASKET (F) and adhere to back plate.
7. Route xture input wires through center hole of the back plate and make wiring connection. For 120V, use
black and white wires and for 277V, use red and white wires. WARNING: Properly insulate the unused lead
with a wire nut (provided) or other approved means.
8. Secure back plate to JUNCTION BOX (J) (hardware not included).
9. Remove proper chevron(s) from the face plate as required. When removing chevrons it may be helpful to
remove the color diffuser panel to allow easier access to the chevrons. If removing color diffuser panel it is
important to remember to reinstall the diffuser panel once chevron(s) have been removed.
10. Connect battery to lamp board (see wiring diagrams on page 3).
11. Secure face plate and back plate to the xture frame.
12. Secure lens to xture and securely torque screws.
13. Apply continuous AC power. Unit can be tested by holding the magnet (provided) near the LED indicator
(where it’s marked as “Magnetic Test Switch”).
14. Magnet needs to be retained by building owner (or maintenance personnel) to perform monthly/ annual
inspections.
CEILING OR END MOUNT INSTALLATION
1. Use at head screwdriver to loosen the screws on the LENSES (A).
2. Remove lens from sign, set aside.
3. Remove EXIT STENCIL (B) from FIXTURE FRAME (C), set aside.
4. Drill ¾” holes through the desired mounting knock outs located on the xture frame. For ceiling mount,
knock outs will be located on the top of the xture frame. For wall mount, knock outs will be located on the
side of the xture frame.
5. Using provided hardware, thread NUTS (D) onto PIPE NIPPLES (E). Slide pipe nipples through canopy
holes.
6. Remove backing from self adhesive JUNCTION BOX GASKET (F) and adhere to back of MOUNTING
PLATE (G). Remove backing from self adhesive PIPE THREAD GASKET (H) and adhere to front of
MOUNTING CANOPY (I).
7. Place screws (provided) in holes on the mounting canopy.
8. Route xture input wires through knockout in xture frame, pipe nut and metal MOUNTING PLATE (G).
9. Make wiring connection. For 120V, use black and white wires and for 277V, use red and white wires.
WARNING: Properly insulate the unused lead with a wire nut (provided) or other approved means.
10. Push wire connections into the J-BOX (J). Secure mounting plate to junction box (hardware not included).
11. Secure the canopy to the steel mounting plate with screws installed in step 7.
12. Place pipe nipple through the mounting hole of the xture frame until the gasket is touching the frame.
Thread a second nut onto the pipe nipple on the inside of the xture frame to lock the canopy into place.
Once canopy is locked into position there will not be any side-to-side movement of the canopy.
13. Remove proper chevron(s) as
required. When removing chevrons
it may be helpful to remove the
color diffuser panel to allow easier
access to the chevrons. If removing
color diffuser panel it is important
to remember to reinstall the diffuser
panel once chevron(s) have been
removed.
14. Connect battery to lamp board (see
wiring diagrams on next page).
15. Secure face plate(s) to the xture
frame.
16. Secure lens to xture and securely
torque screws.
17. Apply continuous AC power. Unit
can be tested by holding the magnet
(provided) near the LED indicator
(where it’s marked as “Magnetic
Test Switch”).
18. Magnet needs to be retained by
building owner (or maintenance
personnel) to perform
monthly/annual inspections.
INSTALLATION
CONDUIT ENTRY
1. Drill a ¾” hole through the desired conduit entry knock out located on the top or side of the frame of the
sign.
2. Route the AC input conduit into housing.
3. All conduit connections must use UL LISTED and SUITABLE FOR WET
LOCATION parts.
4. To nish installation of xture, reference Wall, Ceiling or End Mount instructions.
OPERATION
1. Apply AC power to the unit. The LED indicator will be GREEN.
2. After the battery has been left to charge for 2 hours, test the unit using the magnetic test switch. The LED
indicator turns OFF, the LED board stays ON and the lamp heads should turn on at this time.
3. When the magnet is removed, the LED indicator turns back to GREEN, the LED board stays ON and the
lamp heads should turn OFF at this time.
MAINTENANCE
Caution: Always turn off AC power to the equipment before servicing. Servicing should be performed only by
a qualied service technician. Use only MANUFACTURER supplied replacement parts.
BATTERY: The battery supplied requires no maintenance. However, it should be tested periodically and
replaced when it no longer operates the connected sign for the duration of a 30-second or 90-minute test.
The battery supplied has a life expectancy of 5 years when used in a normal ambient temperature of 72°F.
NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code) requires that all emergency lighting equipment be functionally tested every 30
days for a minimum of 30 seconds and tested annually for a full 90-minute duration. Written records of the
testing are to be kept for examination by the authority having jurisdiction.
INSTALLATION
Wiring Diagrams
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RECYCLING INFORMATION
All steel, aluminum and
thermoplastic parts are recyclable.
All cartons contain recycled
materials.
Please recycle responsibly.
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