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TESTING and MAINTENANCE
NOTE: Emergency lighting systems should be tested in
accordance with NFPA 101 or as often as local codes
require, to ascertain that all components are operational.
NOTE: Allow batteries to charge for 24 hours before initial
testing.
Manual testing:
If the batteries are sufficiently charged, either press and release
the “TEST” button or use the ELA LRT (remote tester accessory
for SDRT units only) on the bottom of the unit to activate a 30-
second test, during which the lamps will turn on. After a unit’s
first 30-second test is complete, a test in progress may be
cancelled at any time by pressing and releasing the “TEST”
button again.
Self-Diagnostics (SDRT feature)
Units with this option automatically perform a 5-minute self-
diagnostic test of the charging electronics, battery, and lamps
every 30 days, and a 90-minute test every year, indicating
system status as shown in the table at right. First self test
occurs after 15 days of continuous AC Power.
Postponing a self-test:
If an automatic self-test occurs at a time when it is not desirable
for the unit lamps to be on, it can be postponed for 8 hours
either by pressing and releasing the “TEST” button or by using
ELA LRT (remote tester accessory).
Cancelling emergency operation:
Press and hold the “TEST” button for several seconds or
activate using the ELA LRT (remote tester accessory), during
which the status indicator will flash until the lamps turn off. This
restores the AC Reset state in which the unit is shipped.
Load-Learning feature:
Self-Diagnostic units automatically ‘learn’ their total connected
lamp load during the first scheduled self-test (~15 days). The
load-learning function can also be initiated manually by
pressing and holding the “TEST” button for 7 seconds (count
flashes), during this period the lamps will turn on. After 7
seconds, release the button, the lamps will turn off within 2
seconds indicating load learn complete. If lamps stay on longer,
load learn was not successful. This manual load-learning
feature should be initiated whenever the total connected lamp
load of the unit is changed, or a lamp is replaced.
NOTE:
Manual load-learning functions cannot be initiated if
there is inadequate charge in the batteries. If this is so, wait
until the unit indicates full battery charge (solid green status
indication) before initiating the manual load-learning function.
Clearing a failure indication:
After a failure condition has been corrected and power is
restored to the unit, clear the failure indication either by
pressing the “TEST” button once or by activating remote Test
option once.
Unit Status Indications
The “TEST” button illuminates to indicate the following conditions:
Indication:
Status:
Off
Unit is off
Flashing green
Unit is in Emergency operation or Test
Solid amber
Battery is charging
Solid green
Battery is fully charged
Flashing R / G
Manual test, battery not fully charged
(SDRT
only)
1x red flashing
Battery failure
(SDRT only)
2x red flashing
Lamp failure
(SDRT only)
3x red flashing
Charger / electronics failure
(SDRT only)
Flashing R/Amber Unable to charge
Solid Red
Battery is disconnected
Remote Test (SDRT):
(ELA LRT sold separately)
Units with the self-diagnostics/remote test feature allows
manual test activation using a laser pointer. Aim the laser
beam straight onto the circular area labeled near the “TEST”
button for a few moments to activate a 30-second test. (See
also “Manual testing”) A test in progress may be cancelled by
aiming the beam at the test area again.
NOTE:
The remote
tester should not be used to initiate the Load Learning feature.
IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION:
Batteries are perishable items. For best results, it is
recommended that the batteries receive an initial charge within
the first six months of the manufacture date of the fixture. The
manufacture date can be found on the outside of the unit
packaging and on the product label as part of the Date Code /
Series. The first two digits in the date code represent the year
and the second two digits represent the month. In many cases,
batteries beyond the initial charge recommendation time frame
will recover if fully charged soon after installation. If such a
battery does not recover after a full initial charge, it should be
replaced.
SDRT: aim laser pointer here
“
TEST” button