114794F – Install/User Manual
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SECTION 1
SAFETY WARNINGS
Read the following precautions before you install this emergency lighting system.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important instructions that you should
follow during installation and maintenance of the system and batteries. Please read all instructions
before operating the equipment and save this manual for future reference.
DANGER
This system contains LETHAL VOLTAGES. AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL should
perform all repairs and service ONLY. There is NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS inside the
Emergency lighting power supply.
WARNING
•Do not install the system outdoors.
•Do not install near gas or electric heaters or in other high-temperature locations.
•Use caution when servicing batteries. Battery acid can cause burns to skin and eyes. If acid is
spilled on skin or in the eyes, flush with fresh water and contact a physician immediately.
•Equipment should be mounted in locations where it is not readily subjected to tampering by
unauthorized personnel.
•The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe
condition.
•Do not use this equipment for other than intended use.
•Only qualified service personnel (such as a licensed electrician) should perform the system and
battery installation and initial startup. Risk of electrical shock.
BATTERY STORAGE
This shipment contains rechargeable, maintenance free batteries. They must be stored properly to
assure proper operation upon installation. Therefore, please follow the following guidelines when
storing batteries:
•Store in clean, dry and cool location. While it is safe to store batteries in environments of -18 to
40 degrees C (0 to 104 degrees F), it is recommended that you do not store at temperatures
above 30 degrees C (86 degrees F). The warmer the ambient temperature, the higher the self
discharge rate of the battery. This will require more frequent recharge of the individual batteries
until they are placed in service.
•Avoid storing in direct sunlight or in front of or near heaters, heat duct or other sources of heat.
•Do not store directly on concrete structures. Always store on wooden pallets or metal shelves
near floor level.
•Place the batteries in service within 180 days of receipt. If you cannot place the
batteries in service within the 180 days, then the batteries must be recharged every 180 days,
(more frequently if stored at elevated temperatures) while in storage. Failure to do so will void the
warranty and may cause irreversible damage to the battery.
