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5. Usage
According to the EN 50172 standard, the user must check the functioning of the maintained luminaires
visually every day. Additionally, it must be visually checked, that the indicators of central battery unit
show correct operation. If the maintained luminaires connected in the system do not work, and/or an
alarm LED is lit on the unit (see Appendix 1), the person responsible for servicing the system shall be
notified.
6. Maintenance
Maintenance of the emergency lighting system shall be arranged according to the requirements of the
authorities. The maintenance of the complete system should be performed according to the EN 50172
standard.
Only a professional electrician may perform maintenance tasks that require opening the unit or
the battery casing.
6.1 Maintenance procedures to be performed according to the EN 50172 standard
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Daily checking that the front panel indicators of the central battery unit are ok.
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Monthly checking that all luminaires operate on battery mode
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Annually full battery duration test
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Tests and inspections made must be recorded in the emergency lighting system
maintenance manual which shall be shown to the authorities when requested
6.2. Replacing the batteries
The batteries shall be changed in the following order:
- take off the lid of the unit
- disconnect the battery fuses F2 and F3 (Main use LED is lit, under-voltage LED is lit)
- turn the main switch S1 to position 0 (display LEDs go out = unit has no voltage)
- take off the lids of the battery cabinet(s)
- disconnect the cables between the batteries and central battery unit (minus cable first)
- disconnect the jumper cables between the batteries
- remove the batteries and install new ones
- place the temperature sensor between the batteries
- connect the battery cables (note the polarity and insulation distances
)
- attach the battery casing lid
- turn in the battery fuses F2 and F3
- attach the lid of the unit
- turn the main switch S1 to position 1
- check the operation of the unit
7. Removing from use
When removing the unit system and its components from use, take the following into consideration:
Batteries and fluorescent lamps are hazardous waste. Metallic parts can be delivered to aluminium or
steel waste. Wires, connectors and printed board assemblies are electronics waste. Plastic parts
should be sorted according to material markings.
