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
No user-serviceable parts.
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NOTICE
Before You Begin
