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
