Intermatic EL500E Guide

Power Failure Egress Path Lighting
Remove existing receptacle from the wall box (if necessary).
Strip building wires to 7/16”.
Connect the BLACK wire to the line building wire, us-
ing a twist connector (provided).
Connect the WHITE wire to the neutral building wire,
using a twist connector (provided).
Optional: connect the RED wire to the smoke alarm
wire, using a twist connector (provided).
NOTE: Insert wires straight into twist connector, then
twist clockwise. Make sure all twist connectors are tight.
Secure each twist connector with electrical tape. Make
sure no bare wire shows below the twist connector.
Connect the ground wire from the box to the GREEN
screw on the EL500E unit. If there is no ground wire,
ground the EL500E unit to the box. If using a plastic
box, connect to ground as supplied.
Tuck wires into wall box leaving room for the EL500E unit.
Using screws provided, mount the EL500E unit to the wall box,
then install wall plate.
Turn power back on at the service panel.
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Voltage — 120 Volts, 50/60 Hz
Consumption — 17.0 watts max.
Battery — Single rechargeable AA NiMH provides 4 hours life in use
Light Source — 3 high-output red LEDs
Temperature Operating Range — 32°F to 104°F / 0°C to 40°C
Storage Range — -31°F to 158°F / -35°C to 70°C
Environmental — 10% to 95% non-condensing relative humidity
For Indoor Use Only
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Installation and User Instructions
MODEL EL500E
NOTE: This unit must be connected to the same circuit as the
smoke detectors.
Turn off power at the service panel by REMOVING FUSE or
TURNING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OFF.
Test to VERIFY that the power is off.
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Installation Instructions
Specifications
EL500E Standard
Wiring Diagram
EL500E Standard
Wiring Diagram
EL500E 277VAC
Wiring Diagram
EL500E Smoke Alarm Option Wiring Diagram
Electrical shock hazard. To avoid fire, shock, or death, turn off
power at circuit breaker and test that power is off before wiring.
Follow local electrical codes during installation.
Connect to copper conductors only.
Connect to Class 1 wiring only.
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WARNING
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NOTICE
Before You Begin

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
If within one (1) year from the date of purchase, this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Intermatic Incorporated will repair or replace it, at its sole option, free of charge. This
warranty is extended to the original household purchaser only and is not transferable. This warranty does not apply to: (a) damage to units caused by accident, dropping or abuse in handling, acts
of God or any negligent use; (b) units which have been subject to unauthorized repair, opened, taken apart or otherwise modified; (c) units not used in accordance with instructions; (d) damages
exceeding the cost of the product; (e) sealed lamps and/or lamp bulbs, LED’s and batteries; (f) the finish on any portion of the product, such as surface and/or weathering, as this is considered
normal wear and tear; (g) transit damage, initial installation costs, removal costs, or reinstallation costs.
INTERMATIC INCORPORATED WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES. ALL IMPLIED WARRAN-
TIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY MODIFIED TO EXIST ONLY AS CONTAINED IN THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY, AND SHALL BE OF THE SAME DURATION AS THE WARRANTY PERIOD STATED ABOVE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF AN IMPLIED WARRANTY, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
This warranty service is available by either (a) returning the product to the dealer from whom the unit was purchased, or (b) mailing the product, along with proof of purchase, postage prepaid
to the authorized service center listed below. This warranty is made by: Intermatic Incorporated/After Sales Service/7777 Winn Rd., Spring Grove, Illinois 60081-9698/815-675-7000 http://www.
intermatic.com Please be sure to wrap the product securely to avoid shipping damage.
INTERMATIC INCORPORATED
SPRING GROVE, ILLINOIS 60081-9698 158--00072
Install as shown below, along the path of egress from the building
(in compliance with UL 1994).
The mounting height of the power failure light to be in accor-
dance with local and national codes but is not to exceed 18
inches above the nished oor height.
The spacing between a corner of a wall or change in direction of
the power failure light not to exceed 4 inches.
Chevron power failure light should be mounted at all changes
in direction which will lead people to safety or from entering a
dead-end corridor
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The EL500E unit can be operated in six different modes. NOTE:
After installation, the battery reaches maximum charge in about one
week.
Night Light ON — Press the lens once when the night light is
OFF and the night light will come ON at 25% of full brightness.
In this mode the light is powered by the building current.
Night Light OFF — Press the lens once when the night light is
ON and the night light will power OFF.
Power Failure Light ON — When building current is discon-
nected (e.g., during a power failure), the power failure light will
automatically come ON at 100% of full brightness and remain
lit until the battery is discharged (4 hours at a full charge).
NOTE: As the battery runs out of power, the unit will begin to
ash and will continue to do so until all power is drained from
the battery or power is restored.
Power Failure Light OFF — When the power failure light is ON
(and the unit is operating on battery power), press and hold the
lens for 5 or more seconds to manually turn it OFF. NOTE: You
can press and hold the lens again for 5 or more seconds to turn
the emergency light back ON.
Battery Test — After battery has had a minimum of 1 week to
charge, press and hold the lens for 5 seconds to switch the unit
from building current to battery power, which turns ON the light
at the 100% brightness level. If the light doesn’t come on, the
battery is dead or damaged.
Smoke Alarm Signal ON — When the EL500E receives a signal
from a connected smoke alarm or security system, the power
failure light will ash ON and OFF continuously at one-second
intervals until the smoke alarm signal is removed, or until the
battery is drained (4 hours for a fully charged battery).
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How To Operate the EL500E