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Installation instructions

 

Before you start

The Ecoexitblade is intended for recessed mounting in a ceiling. The mains connection is via a standard 
Australian flex and plug. A standard 10A single surface socket outlet plug base or equivalent is required in 
the celling cavity close to the intended location of the fitting. A surface mount kit (part number 

ECOEXITBLADESMKIT) is available separately for surface ceiling and wall mounting or where direct wiring 
(terminal block) is required.

Blade configuration

1. 

Identify the location for the fitting and determine the type of exit display required - exit left, exit 
right or straight-ahead.  Note that the Blade assembly is supplied configured for straight ahead – 
double sided. 

2. 

Reconfigure the Blade assembly as required using the supplied pictogram alternatives. Slide the 

unwanted pictogram out the top of the assembly and insert the required pictograms and diffusers.

3. 

Make sure the edge of the diffuser inserts with the notched corners goes in with the notches 
downward. The top of the pictograms and inserts should be flush with the top of the Blade 
assembly. A fingernail slid along the bottom of the Blade assembly will help the inserts slide fully 
into the bottom edge of the frame.

Power up

1. 

After installation switch on the mains power to the unit and test. Once powered up the fitting will 
light up and the red LED indicator should be on – indicating the battery is connected and charging.

2. 

Press the test button located on the fitting near the red LED. Hold the test button in for a few 
seconds and observe the red LED go off while the main light remains on. The transition of the 
mains light from mains to emergency is seamless and is only indicated by the red LED. 

3. 

Carry out a commissioning test as per AS/NZS 2293.2.

Battery Replacement (and product removal)

1. 

Turn off the mains supply to the fitting. If the fitting is functioning correctly the lamp will remain lit 
but the red LED should now be off.

2. 

Insert a large flat head screwdriver under the edge of the Base plate and lever the plate away from 
the ceiling far enough to insert your fingers in the gap. Pull the fitting down from the ceiling. Take 
care to avoid having your fingers near the mounting springs as they will snap back to the plastic 
with some force.

3. 

Unplug the fitting from the mains socket.

4. 

Remove the Base assembly cover down to expose the battery and circuit board. Disconnect the old 

battery and replace with part 03-01325. 

5. 

Replace the cover and re-install the fitting.

6. 

When the fitting is reconnected to the mains, it will need time (up to 16 hours) to recharge its 

battery before it will be capable of a full length discharge again.

7. 

Carry out a commissioning test as per AS/NZS 2293.2.

Base installation

1. 

Ceiling cut-out is 370 x 90 mm. Cut the opening 
in the ceiling and mark the centre of the long 
side of the cutout to aid in centering the 
assembly. 

2. 

Locate the mains socket and plug in the Base 
assembly. Identify which side the test switch 
and LED should sit then insert the Base 
centrally into the cutout by engaging the 
mounting springs on one side. With your 
thumbs fold back the other two mounting 
springs sufficient to engage the cutout then let 
the Base snap into position.

Blade installation

1. 

Remove one of the Blade retaining brackets on the 

Base by removing the retaining screw. 

2. 

Slide the Blade assembly into the extrusion

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3. 

Remount the retaining bracket.

24 hours battery charge is recommended to allow the fitting battery to reach full capacity, ie: prior 
to a discharge test. As the installer, it is your responsibility to conduct the initial discharge testing 
of the installed fitting. Refer to AS/NZS 2293.2.

Testing precautions

Once the fitting is permanently connected to the mains supply, a commissioning discharge test as 
required in AS/NZS 2293.2 must be carried out. 

Allow 24 hours for the battery to fully charge prior to conducting this test, presently (at the time of 

writing), the standard requires that fittings operate in emergency mode for a period not less than 2 

hours for their commissioning test and for not less than 90 minutes thereafter (it is required that 6 

monthly discharge tests be carried out). You will need to keep the records for the commissioning test 

and enter them into the building emergency services logbook or via other recording methods as 
allowed by AS/NZS 2293.2.

Construction sites

Continuously switching off the mains power supply that is connected to emergency light fittings 
during the construction phase of an installation will cause these fittings to discharge and charge their 
batteries many times over a short period; this can shorten life of the battery. ABB does not 
recommend such practices and may not honour the warranty on batteries when they are subjected to 
such harsh operating conditions. Emergency light fittings are designed to be discharge tested once 
every 6 months as per AS/NZS 2293.2, subjecting the product to repeated discharge or charge cycles 
is regarded as an abuse of the fittings.

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370 mm

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