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INSTALLATION

During normal operation AC power is applied, the charging indicator light is illuminated, indicating that the battery is 
being charged.  When power fails, the emergency ballast automatically switches to emergency power (internal battery), 
operating either one or two lamps for a minimum of 90 minutes. When AC power is restored, the emergency ballast returns 
to the charging mode and delays AC ballast operation for three seconds to prevent false-tripping of AC ballast (end-of-lamp-
life) shutdown circuits.

Although no routine maintenance is required to keep the emergency ballast functional, it should be checked periodically to 
ensure that it is working. The following schedule is recommended:

 

 

1.  Visually inspect the charging indicator light monthly. It should be illuminated.

 

 

2.  Test the emergency operation of the fixture at 30-day intervals for a minimum of 30 seconds. One or two   

 

 

 

lamps should operate at reduced illumination.

 

 

3.  Conduct a 90-minute discharge test once a year. One or two lamps should operate at reduced 

 

 

 

illumination for at least 90 minutes. 

! REFER ANY SERVICING INDICATED BY THESE CHECKS TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL !

OPERATION

STEP #4

WIRING THE EMERGENCY BALLAST

>  Determine the type of AC ballast installed in the fixture.

>  Select the appropriate wiring diagram on back to connect the emergency ballast to the AC ballast and lamp(s).  

 

Make sure all connections are in accordance with the National Electrical Code and any local regulations.

>  After installation is complete, supply AC power to the emergency ballast and join the inverter connector.

>  At this point, power should be connected to both the AC ballast and the emergency ballast, and the Charging  

 

Indicator Light should illuminate indicating the battery is charging.

>  A short-term discharge test may be conducted after the emergency ballast has been charging for one hour. Charge    

for 24 hours before conducting a long-term discharge test. Refer to OPERATION.

>  In a readily visible location, attach the label 

"CAUTION - This Unit Has More Than One Power Connection Point. 

To Reduce The Risk Of Electric Shock, Disconnect Both The Branch Circuit-Breakers Or Fuses And Emergency 

Power Supplies Before Servicing."

MAINTENANCE

WIRING DIAGRAMS

The following diagrams are typical schematics only. 
May be used with other ballasts. Consult the factory 
for other wiring diagrams. Emergency Ballast and AC 
Ballast must be fed from the SAME BRANCH CIRCUIT.

IMPORTANT TEXT: REFER TO TABLE 1 

REGARDING BROWN CONNECTOR 

Table 1 

LAMP

(DIAMETER)

BASE

TYPE

WATTAGE

(Length)

NO. of LAMPS
(EMERGENCY-

MODE)

BROWN

CONNECTOR

T8,T9,T10,T12

(1”, 1¼”, 1½”)  

Single

or

Bipin

17 - 40 W

(2'-4')

1

CLOSED

2

OPEN

40 - 215 W

(5' -8')

1

OPEN

LONG COMPACT

4-PIN (2G11)

18 - 39 W

1

CLOSED

2

OPEN

40 - 55 W

1

CLOSED

3

BROWN

BROWN

BROWN CONNECTOR CLOSED

BROWN

BROWN

BROWN CONNECTOR OPEN

JUMPER 

WIRE

Summary of Contents for B50

Page 1: ...s are in accordance with the National Electrical Code and any local regulations 4 To reduce the risk of electric shock disconnect both normal and emergency power supplies and inverter connector of the emergency ballast before servicing 5 This emergency ballast is for factory or field installation in either the ballast channel or on top of the fixture 6 This product is suitable for use in damp loca...

Page 2: ... the side of a strip fixture Drill a 1 2 hole and install the switch as shown Refer to the diagrams on page 4 and wire the test switch so that it removes AC power from the unswitched hot line to the emergency ballast For installation on top of the fixture wire bundle covers RMC 60 may be required by state or local codes These covers are available from the manufacturer as an accessory kit and must ...

Page 3: ...nnect the emergency ballast to the AC ballast and lamp s Make sure all connections are in accordance with the National Electrical Code and any local regulations After installation is complete supply AC power to the emergency ballast and join the inverter connector At this point power should be connected to both the AC ballast and the emergency ballast and the Charging Indicator Light should illumi...

Page 4: ...E 1 LAMP COMPACT RAPID START BALLAST E M E R G E N C Y B A L L A S T WALL SWITCH WHT RED RED WHITE VIOLET BROWN WHITE WHT BLK COMMON TEST SWITCH INVERTER CONNECTOR CHARGING INDICATOR B L K B L K HOT BLACK LAMP 1 EMERGENCY LAMP 2 LAMP 3 LAMP 4 4 LAMP RAPID START BALLAST RED RED BLACK WHITE RED YELLOW YEL BLK BLU WHT BLUE BLU WHT BLU WHT YELLOW BRN BRN BLUE BLUE YELLOW WARNING Refer to Table 1 befor...

Page 5: ...TANT START BALLAST WARNING Do NOT connect brown connector BLUE RED YELLOW YEL BLK BLU WHT BLUE BLUE YELLOW RED YELLOW RED BLACK WHITE EMERGENCY EMERGENCY LAMP 1 LAMP 2 LAMP 3 LAMP 4 BROWN BROWN E M E R G E N C Y B A L L A S T WALL SWITCH WHT RED RED WHITE VIOLET BROWN WHITE WHT BLK COMMON TEST SWITCH INVERTER CONNECTOR CHARGING INDICATOR B L K B L K HOT BLACK 2 LAMP RAPID START BALLAST BLUE BLUE B...

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