Signtex RAE-REC Series Manual

1. Disconnect AC power before servicing. 7. Do not let power cords touch hot surfaces.
2. Refer to wiring diagram for proper connections. 8. Mount and secure the fixture at a location and height
3. All servicing should be performed by qualified personnel. to avoid ready access and tampering by unauthorized
4. Consult your local building code for approved wiring and persons.
installation. 9. The use of accessory equipment is not recommended by
5. Do not use outdoors. the manufacturer and may cause an unsafe condition.
6. Do not use this equipment for other than intended use.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HORIZONTAL MOUNT SINGLE FACE
DOUBLE FACE
MASTER
REMOTE
CLASS 2 LOW VOLTAGE WIRING 18-22 AWG
STANDARD
4" x 4" J- BOX
STANDARD
4" x 4" J- BOX
STANDARD
4" x 4" J- BOX
STANDARD
4" x 4" J- BOX
24 VDC
INPUT
12 1/8"
VERTICAL MOUNT SINGLE FACE
8 1/4"
24 VDC
INPUT
STANDARD
4" x 4" J-BOX
STANDARD
4" x 4" J-BOX
Fig. 1
J-BOX INSTALLATION
1. See Fig 1: Install a 4” x 4" J-box for Master sign and a 4” x 4" J-box for Remote sign. Position J-boxes approx ¼”
below finished panel surface and set in line, 12 1/8” apart for horizontal mount, and 8 ¼” apart for vertical mount.
NOTE- Location of J- boxes must be accurate to position the two signs correctly.
2. See Fig 2: Attach low voltage input and output wiring to Terminal Block mounted on Master power supply assembly
(some fixtures may be shipped with wiring in place). Maintain color codes and polarities as shown.
MASTER
REMOTE
CLASS 2 LOW VOLTAGE WIRING 18-22 AWG
24 VDC
INPUT
12 1/8"
Series RAE-REC
Installation Instructions & Users Manual
Rapier Accessible Exit Sign
Remote From Central Battery System Series CBS 12.13.00
J-BOX
PUSH- WIRE
TERMINAL BLOCK
G
24 VDC
INPUT
CIRCUIT
24 VDC
OUTPUT
CIRCUIT
G
G
G
W
W
R
W
W
R
B
B
Fig. 2
MASTER SIGN ASSEMBLY
KEY
G- GREEN: COMMON GND: 24 VDC NEG
W- WHITE: EXITS AND CVRE: 12-24 VDC POS
R- RED: EMERGENCY: 24VDC POS
B- BLACK: SECURITY / NIGHT OPS: 24 VDC POS
ALL MODELS
EMERGENCY POWER RATING (EPR):
SINGLE FACE- 4 WATTS
DOUBLE FACE- 8 WATTS

-2-
Single Face Wall Mount
SIGN INSTALLATION
1. Remove Base from Master and Remote signs and knock out or drill center wire access hole, and two holes 3/16” dia to match
Adaptor Plate in J-box. It is recommended to drill two additional holes 3/16: dia for additional support using screw anchors in wall
surface.
2. Route GREEN and WHITE LED wiring through center hole of Base and attach to J-box adaptor plate with two #8-32 screws
supplied- do not over- tighten. Install optional screws as shown.
3. If arrows are required, remove two lens clips in upper corners of sign assembly and loosen two #8 flat-head screws on lower
bracket. Lift out lens to access chevron arrow knockouts. Place housing face down on RAISED SCRATCH FREE SURFACE and
knock chevrons out with punch and light hammer. Slide lens under lower bracket and replace screws and clips.
4. Raise sign assembly into position and insert two locator tabs on base of sign into slots provided in Base. With sign in open
position, connect GREEN and WHITE leads together with lamp plugs provided: MAINTAIN COLOR CODES.
5. Insert lamp plugs wire nuts into J-box cavity, ensure wiring is clear of sign housing, hinge faceplate into position and snap closed.
ADAPTOR PLATE
SCREWS
#8-32 (2 REQD)
MASTER
REMOTE
WHITE
GREEN
GREEN
WHITE
SIGN
ASSEMBLY
LOCATOR TAB
BASE
BACKPLATE
MT. SCREWS #8-32
DRILL OUT 3/16" DIA
IN TWO PLACES TO
MATCH
ADAPTOR PLATE
RECOMMENDED:
DRILL 3/16" IN TWO PLACES
FOR ADDITIONAL WALL MT.
SUPPORTS
USING SCREW ANCHORS
(BY OTHERS)
BACKPLATE
REMOVE K.O.
FOR WIRING
24 VDC
CIRCUIT
PUSH- WIRE
TERMINAL
BLOCK
SEE FIG. 2
WIRING
DETAIL
4" x 4" J- BOX
BY OTHERS
4" ADAPTOR
PLATE
4" ADAPTOR
PLATE
#8-32 X 3/4"
BASE MOUNT
SCREWS
2 REQD
CEILING OR
WALL PANEL
CEILING OR
WALL PANEL
HARDWARE KIT SUPPLIED
(1) Two 4” ADAPTOR
PLATE
(2) Four #8-32 x ¾”
Machine Screws
(3) Wiring #22 AWG
GREEN and WHITE
(4) Push- In Terminal Block
OUTPUT TO
REMOTE
22 AWG
24 VDC
FROM
MASTER
GREEN WHITE
4" X 4"
J-BOX
Series RAE-REC
Rapier Accessible Exit Sign
Remote From Central Battery System Series CBS 12.13.00

PUSH- WIRE
TERMINAL
BLOCK
4" X 4" J- BOX
BY OTHERS
-3-
24 VDC
4" ADAPTOR
PLATE
4" ADAPTOR
PLATE
CEILING
CEILING
OUTPUT TO
REMOTE
18-22 AWG
12-24 VDC
FROM
MASTER GREEN
WHITE
4" x 4" J-BOX
BY OTHERS
Double Face Top Mount
LAMP PLUG
POLARIZED
3- PIN
CANOPY SIGN
MOUNT SCREW
#8-32 X 3/8”
FLAT HD
2 REQ’D
PER SIGN
REMOTE MASTER
SIGN INSTALLATION
1. Route low voltage output wires to remote J-box and install
push- wire terminal block and adaptor plate in Master J-box with
(2) #8-32 screws supplied.
2. Route lamp wiring through center hole in Canopy Plate and
attach Canopy to housings with (4) #8-32 x 3/8” Flat Head
screws supplied.
3. Raise sign assembly into position, maintain color codes and
connect GREEN and WHITE lamp wiring with 2- pin connectors
provided.
4. Insert lamp plug into J-box cavity, and secure sign assembly in
position with two color matched #8-32 x ¾” screws through
Canopy Plate into Adaptor Plate as shown.
Fig. 3
Series RAE-REC
Rapier Accessible Exit Sign
Remote From Central Battery System Series CBS 12.13.00
Signtex Inc
LIGHTING
220 VFWAvenue,Grasonville,MD21638
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[email protected] www.signtexinc.com
CANOPY MOUNT
SCREW
#8-32 X 3/4”
COLOR MATCHED
2 REQ'D PER SIGN
SEE FIG. 2
WIRING
DETAIL