Fulham Firehorse FHEX21 General Installation Manuallines Download Page 1

When using electrical equipment, including this emergency exit product, basic safety 
precautions should be followed at all times, including but not limited to the following:

GENERAL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

 Thermoplastic LED Exit Sign (FHEX21)

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY

1. Rated for temperature range of 10ºC–40ºC (50ºF-104ºF) and suitable for use in an application that is  
    designated as a damp location area as defined by NEC Article 100, Location, Damp. UL listed to UL924  
    standard, complying with NEC, OSHA, and Life Safety Code.
2. Equipment should be mounted securely in locations and at heights where it will not be readily subjected to 

    

    tampering by unauthorized personnel.
3. Do not mount near gas or electric heaters.
4. Consult local building code for approved wiring and installation.
5. Disconnect AC power before servicing and installation.
6. This is a dual voltage input unit (120V and 277V). Verify correct input connections as follows: 120V input  
    to black (120V) lead; 277V input to red (277V) lead. Incorrect input connection will void warranty and  
    may cause an unsafe condition. 
7. Make sure wire terminations are secure and leads are properly tucked in appropriate wire channels. 
8. Cap unused wires with enclosed wire nuts or other approved method.
9. The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer will void product listing and     
    warranty and may cause an unsafe condition.
10. Do not use this equipment for anything other than its intended use.
11. Any service on this equipment should be performed by qualifed personnel only.
12. Use caution when servicing batteries. Avoid possible shorting.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: 

The battery in this unit may not be fully charged. After electricity is connected to unit, let 

battery charge for at least 24 hours, then normal operation of this unit should take effect. To check, press 
TEST button. The emergency lamps should illuminate.

INSTALLATION: 

CEILING AND END MOUNTING:

1. Remove appropriate canopy knockout.
2. Fasten J-box bracket to J-box.
3. Route housing jumper leads through knock out  
    and canopy.
4. Connect 20” jumper leads to AC input leads in J-box. 

 

    Use Black wire for 120V, Red wire for 277V,  
    White wire is common.

5. Fasten canopy to J-box bracket.
6. Twist-Snap housing to lock canopy on to housing.
7. Only after continuous AC power can be provided,  
    connect battery lead to open socket on circuit board.
8. Secure faceplate to housing. Remove proper   
    chevron(s) as required to indicate appropriate path   
    of egress.

Fulham Co., Inc extends limited warranty only to the original purchaser or to the first user for the period of 

5 years 

from the date of manufacture as indicated by the date code stamped on each product and when 

properly installed and under normal conditions of use, including proper care and charging of batteries. For additional warranty guideline, please refer to our complete product catalog or call customer service at 

1-323-

779-2980. 

DUE TO A PROGRAM OF CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, FULHAM CO., INC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE ANY VARIATION IN DESIGN OR CONSTRUCTION TO THE EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED.

Address: 

12705 S. Van Ness Ave., Hawthorne, CA 90250 

Website: 

www.fulham.com To order this product: 

Fax: 

1-323-754-9060 

Email: 

[email protected]

2011-388-1-rev A

IMPORTANT:

 In order to maintain proper operation and warranty coverage, the battery must be recharged 

once per year prior to installation

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