Exitronix ILX Series User manual

ILX SERIES
INSTALLATION INSTUCTIONS
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BACK MOUNTING
1. Remove faceplate and set aside.
2. Drill 3/8” hole into the center of the backplate. Drill 1/4” inch hole into the oblong indent on backplate that
corresponds with the junction box being used.
3. Feed leads through center hole and make the proper connections. All Electrical connections should be made inside
junction box.
Make Electrical connection as followed:
Note: Cap unused leads to prevent shorting.
4. Feed excess wire into junction box and secure backplate to junction box using screws provided with junction box.
5. Connect battery only after continuous AC power can be provided to unit. (If Applicable)
6. Snap in arrows to faceplate as required, storing unused arrows in safe place. Then snap faceplate to housing.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:
• DISCONNECT AC POWER SUPPLY BEFORE SERVICING.
• Installation and servicing of this equipment should be performed by qualified service personnel only.
• Ensure that the electrical wiring conforms to the National Electrical Code NEC® and local regulations if applicable.
• Do not mount near gas or electrical heaters.
• Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not be readily subjected to tampering by
unauthorized personnel.
• 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.
• Do not use this equipment for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
120V AC
White – Common
Black – 120V
Green – Ground
277V AC
White – Common
Orange – 277V
Green –Ground

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CEILING / END MOUNTING
1. Attach mounting plate to junction box.
2. Feed transformer leads through top hole, or side hole making
sure to secure wire into wire guides found at the edges of the
sign.
3. Attach sign to canopy by inserting canopy into sign then sliding
to the side to lock in plate.
4. All Electrical connection should be made inside junction box.
Make Electrical connection as followed:
Note: Cap unused leads to prevent shorting.
5. Push excess wire into junction box.
6. Connect battery only after continuous AC power can be provided to unit. (If applicable)
7. Secure canopy/exit sign assembly to junction box by inserting canopy into mounting plate, then sliding to the side to
lock in place.
8. Snap in arrows to faceplate as required storing unused arrows in a safe place. Then snap faceplate to housing.
9. For double-faced signs, replace backplate with extra “EXIT” faceplate.
OPERATION (Battery backup)
1. Apply AC power to the unit. The LED indicator should turn ON.
2. After the battery has been left to charge for 24 hours, test the unit by pushing the TEST button. The LED indicator
turns OFF and the LED sign remains illuminated.
3. When the switch is released, the sign remains illuminated and the LED indicator turns back ON.
TESTING
The Battery supplied with Battery backup model requires no maintenance. However, it should be tested periodically
and replace when it no longer operates the connected fixture for the duration of a 30-second or 90-minute test. The
battery supplied in this equipment has a life expectancy of 5 years when used in a normal ambient temperature of 72°F.
AC ONLY
RED - 277VAC
BLACK - 120VAC
WHITE - COM
RED - 277VAC
BLACK - 120VAC
WHITE - COM
LED BOARD
LED BOARD
BAT
POWER SUPPLY
PC BOARD
POWER SUPPLY
PC BOARD
BATTERY BACKUP
120V AC
White – Common
Black – 120V
Green – Ground
277V AC
White – Common
Orange – 277V
Green –Ground

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Extension Rod Mounting (VEPA)
1. Fasten VEPA to extension rod using the supplied lock nuts.
2. Attach sign to canopy by inserting canopy into sign then sliding to
the side to lock.
3. Make electrical connections by feeding AC wires through the top
access route on EXIT sign.
4. All electrical connections should be made inside junction box.
Make Electrical Connections as follows:
Note: Cap unused leads to prevent shorting.
5. Fasten VEPA to canopy using 8-32 X 1/4” machine screws
120V AC
White – Common
Black – 120V
Green – Ground
277V AC
White – Common
Orange – 277V
Green –Ground
Note: AC
connections
should be
made inside
VEPA
enclosure.
Extension rod
Lock nut
VEPA
Lock nut
Canopy
8-32 x 1/4”
screws