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5. INSTALLING THE TEST SWITCH

The test switch should be mounted on the ballast channel cover of a recessed troffer, or on the side of a strip fixture,
preferably adjacent to the charge indicator. Drill or punch a 

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 mounting hole.

6. WIRING THE A.C. INPUT

A. The 

FPS-HL

 and A.C. ballast 

must 

be on the same branch circuit.

B. The 

FPS-HL

 requires an 

unswitched

 A.C. power source of either 120 or 277 volts. Select the proper voltage lead and

cap the unused lead.

C. When the 

FPS-HL

 is used with a switched fixture, the A.C. input to the 

FPS-HL

 must be connected ahead of the fixture

switch. Refer to 

Illustration 3 for switched and unswitched fixture wiring diagrams.

BLACK

A.C. BALLAST

HOT A.C. LINE

(COMM) WHT

WHITE

 Select proper voltage lead. Cap unused lead.

(120V) BLK

(277V) ORG

TEST SWITCH

COMMON

BLACK

A.C. BALLAST

HOT A.C. LINE

(COMM) WHT

WHITE

 Select proper voltage lead. Cap unused lead.

(120V) BLK

(277V) ORG

TEST SWITCH

COMMON

WALL SWITCH

Illustration 3

Switched Fixture

Unswitched Fixture

FPS-HL

FPS-HL

7. LABELS

Attach the appropriate labels adjacent to the 

Test Switch

 and 

Charge Indicator

. Annotate Re-lamping label for lamp

type and wattage. The Caution and the Re-lamping labels must be on the fixture in a readily visible location to anyone
attempting to service the fixture.

8. COMPLETING INSTALLATION

When the installation is complete, switch the A.C. power on and join the 

FPS-HL

 unit connector.

OPERATION

Normal Mode

 – A.C. power is present. The A.C. ballast operates the fluorescent lamp(s) as intended. The 

FPS-HL

 is in the

standby charging mode. The 

Charge Indicator 

will be lit providing a visual indication that the battery is being charged.

Emergency Mode

 – The A.C. power fails. The 

FPS-HL

 senses the A.C. power failure and automatically switches to the 

Emer-

gency Mode. One or two lamps are illuminated, at reduced output, for a minimum of 90 minutes. When the A.C. power is re-
stored, the 

FPS-HL

 switches the system back to the 

Normal Mode and resumes battery charging. See page 1 of the Instruction

Manual.

TESTING & MAINTENANCE

Initial Testing

 – Allow the unit to charge approximately 1 hour, then conduct a short discharge test. Allow a 24 hour charge

before conducting a one hour test.

The 

FPS-HL

 is a maintenance free unit, however, periodic inspection and testing is required. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code,

outlines the following schedule:

Monthly 

– Insure that the 

Charge Indicator 

light is illuminated. Conduct a 30 second discharge test by depressing the 

Test

Switch

. One lamp or two lamps should operate at full or reduced output, depending on your configuration.

Annually

 – Insure that the 

Charge Indicator

 light

 

is illuminated. Conduct a full 1

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 hour discharge test. The unit should operate

as intended for the duration of the test.

“Written records of testing shall be kept by the owner for inspection by the authority having jurisdiction.”

SERVICING SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

Consult Customer Service for current warranty information.

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