TESTING FOR EMERGENCY LUMINAIRES
Recommended routine test procedure in accordance with BS5266
• Daily check – check LED charge indicator is illuminated
• Monthly functional test - simulate a mains supply failure for approx. 30 seconds by operation of key switch
or switching off circuit breaker. Ensure normal supply is restored after test and ensure charge indicator is
illuminated
• Annual three hour duration test - simulate a mains supply failure for three hour continuous test by operation
of key switch or switching off circuit breaker. Ensure normal supply is restored after test and ensure charge
indicator is illuminated
• If the luminaire fails any of the above tests, please contact a qualified electrician. See below for test record
sheet
