Exit Light EXST User manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS–STEEL LED EXIT SIGN
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS: When using electrical equipment,
basic safety precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
1. Do not use outdoors.
2. Do not let power supply cords touch hot surfaces.
3. Do not mount near gas or electrical heaters.
4. Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights
where it will not readily be subjected to tampering by
unauthorized personnel.
5. Use caution when servicing batteries–when applicable. Battery acid can cause burns to skin and eyes. If acid
is spilled on skin or eyes, flush acid with fresh water and contact a physician immediately.
6. The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition. Any
modification or use of non-original components will void the warranty and product liability.
7. Do not use this equipment for other than intended use.
8. Servicing of this equipment should be performed by qualified service personnel only.
9. Disconnect AC power supply before servicing.
10. Unpack and check for concealed transit damage.
11. Report any transit damage to delivering carrier and file claim.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT POWER IS OFF BEFORE MAKING ANY ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS!
• WHITE: Return for 120VAC or 277VAC wiring
• BLACK: Hot lead for 120VAC wiring
• RED/ORANGE: Hot lead for 277VAC wiring
1. Make sure that all wires are carefully tucked
away from the cavity behind the plastic inset.
2. Plug the mating connector of the battery to the PC board–when applicable.
3. Unused wires must be capped using enclosed wire nuts.
WIRING DIAGRAMS:
AC ONLY
BATTERY BACKUP
BAT

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
CANOPY MOUNTING (Top or Side-end mount):
1. Unscrew the face plate cover.
2. Knock out the circular hole cover on the top or the side of the sign. Place one of the nuts from
threaded stem rod provided in the slot inside the housing just inside of the unit.
3. Feed the AC supply and ground wire through the nut & hole and out of the sign housing.
4. Secure the canopy J-Box cover to the mount area of the exit sign by inserting it and shifting it
over to align the hole.
5. Feed AC supply wires through threaded stem and screw stem into nut inside unit. Screw the
remaining nut for the threaded stem onto the stem and tighten securely to complete the
mounting of the canopy to the exit sign.
6. Determine the position the exit needs to be mounted (the way the face needs to be pointed).
Use the included round J-Box mounting plate and align the unit with the J-Box.
7. Make connection with the AC supply wires in the J-Box as described in the electrical connection
section of this instruction.
8. Now mount the sign to the J-Box plate with the (2) #8-32 screws provided and tighten
securely.
9. Remove the proper chevron(s) from the EXIT legend(s) if necessary.
10. Attach battery jumper wire (for battery backup unit) to PC board and replace face plate back
on unit to complete installation.
FLUSH MOUNTING
1. Unscrew the face plate cover.
2. Remove the center KO and also required KOs on the back plate that will match the J-box.
3. Route the wires through the center knock-out. Make electrical connections inside the junction
box as described in the electrical connection section of this instruction sheet. Push wires back
against the back of the sign to minimize any of the wires interfering with the illumination of the
letters.
4. Now mount the sign to the J-Box using the screws provided.
5. Remove the proper chevron(s) from the EXIT legend(s) if necessary.
6. Attach battery jumper wire (for battery backup unit) to PC board and replace face plate back
on the unit to complete installation.
Ceiling Mount
End Mount