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READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

! IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS !

WHEN USING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, BASIC SAFETY 

PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE  FOLLOWED, 

INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:   

  

     

should be per N.E.C. Articles 501-4(b) and local codes.

To maintain warranty, equipment with batteries must be installed or placed on charge within 

prescribed period after shipment.

SERVICE BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY

  1.  All servicing should be performed by qualified personnel only.
  2.  Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not be readily subjected to tampering 

  

    by unauthorized personnel.
  3.  The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
  4.  Do not use this equipment for other than intended use. 
  5.  Do not use outdoors.
  6.  Do not let supply cords touch hot surfaces.
  7.  Do not mount near gas or electric heaters.
  8.

  Use caution when servicing batteries. Battery acid can cause burns to skin and eyes. If acid is spilled on skin    

    or eyes, flush acid with fresh water and contact a physician immediately.

 

Installation and Operation Instructions

LEDEMG-400VA

120 Volt

© Larson Electronics LLC

9419 E US HWY 175 •

 Kemp, TX USA 75173

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Tech Support 903-498-3363

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EMERGENCY LIGHTING INVERTERS

Summary of Contents for LEDEMG-400VA

Page 1: ... it will not be readily subjected to tampering by unauthorized personnel 3 The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition 4 Do not use this equipment for other than intended use 5 Do not use outdoors 6 Do not let supply cords touch hot surfaces 7 Do not mount near gas or electric heaters 8 Use caution when servicing batteries Battery acid can cause...

Page 2: ...tions 9 105 3 Battery Installation Procedure 9 105 3B Wiring Diagram 3 9 105 4 Electronics Cabinet Voltage Check 9 106 AC Connections 9 106 1 AC Wiring Preparations 10 106 2 AC Input and AC Output Connections 10 107 Final Installation Checklist 10 108 System Start Up Procedure 10 11 109 System Verification 11 Section 200 User Manual Description Page 200 Status Indicators 11 Section 300 Maintenance...

Page 3: ...verter after a utility power failure 1 ms Battery Battery type Maintenance free sealed lead calcium Battery charger Fully automatic with temperature compensation Recharge time Meets UL requirements 72 Hours Battery protection Automatic low battery voltage disconnect and reverse polarity protection Automatic restart upon utility return Battery switch Also used as battery isolator Standard battery S...

Page 4: ...es in battery storage location because hydrogen is concentrated under the vent cap of each cell of the battery Hydrogen is highly explosive and is hard to detect because it is colorless odorless and lighter than air 103 Installation Requirements 103 1 Operating Environment Install the Inverter system in a clean cool dry place with normal ventilation for human habitation and in such a location to h...

Page 5: ...mounting This will allow the unit to be hung on partially installed mounting hardware and facilitate easy cabinet removal if ever necessary 104 3 Cabinet Clearance IMPORTANT When mounted the unit requires a minimum of 8 inches 20 3 cm of clearance on both the right and left hand sides of the cabinet to assure proper ventilation 104 4 Knockout Locations All models provide knockouts on the top and l...

Page 6: ...hen hung on mounting hardware 3 Drill mounting holes in the wall surface Partially install mounting hardware such that the heads of mounting screws or bolts project approximately 1 2 1 3 cm from wall surface Hang system cabinet on partially installed hardware and tighten cabinet securely to the wall surface 4 Once the cabinet is securely fastened to the wall run and attach conduit using the provid...

Page 7: ... from any sharp metal edges 5 Install the battery cables so they cannot be pinched by the Inverter system cover door 6 Where conductors may be exposed to physical damage protect conductors in accordance with NEC requirements 7 Full voltage and current are always present at the battery terminals The batteries used in this system can produce dangerous voltages extremely high currents and possible ri...

Page 8: ...ram to use from this table IMPORTANT Be careful to observe correct polarity on the battery terminals Illustrations are given as a guide only polarity marking may vary from battery to battery 105 3A WIRING DIAGRAM 1 LEDEMG 400VA 72 volt Battery Connection Diagram IMPORTANT Use only approved batteries to assure proper operation and maintain system warranty DO NOT TURN ON THE DC BREAKER AT THIS TIME ...

Page 9: ...dity controlled indoor area free of conductive contaminants See Section 103 for operating environment specifications 106 1 AC Wiring Preparations 1 Remove the system s front cover Make sure all breakers are in the off position 2 Make sure the Inverter system input and output voltages are correct for the particular application Remember that the Inverter system provides single phase power only 3 The...

Page 10: ...UTPUT VOLTAGE LEDs should illuminate The OUTPUT CURRENT LED will illuminate only if the emergency lighting fixtures are connected and operable 109 System Verification At this point the connected load should be energized and LED 1 2 and 3 on the unit s status indicator panel should be lit Depending on the state of charge of the batteries the inverter may or may not come on when the test switch is d...

Page 11: ...d NOTE To turn power back on follow the System Start up Procedure outlined in Section 108 Be sure to complete all of the steps to as sure the unit will operate properly 300 2 Routine System Maintenance The Inverter unit is designed to provide years of trouble free operation The unit does require some routine attention to assure peak performance Larson Electronics recommends a Preventative Maintena...

Page 12: ...eries must be replaced by identical cells or a Chloride approved equivalent If using substitute batteries not supplied by Chloride the unit s UL listing will be void and the equipment may fail to perform properly The installation must conform to national and local codes as well Keep unauthorized personnel away from batteries CAUTION A battery can present a risk of electrical shock and high short c...

Page 13: ...ars from the date of shipment Batteries supplied as part of the system are covered under a separate pro rata warranty as described below Batteries 1 year plus 9 years pro rata period 302 Technical Service and Support During or after installation Technical Support is available to provide expert assistance Our service representatives are available to answer customers questions or solve their problem...

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