APPLIC
ATION
The FireHorse emergency ballast can be used to add emergency lighting with or without an
AC ballast and with most fluorescent luminaires without affecting normal luminaire operation.
The emergency ballast is designed for factory or field installation and can be mounted on top,
inside, or remote from the luminaire.
If used in an emergency-only luminaire, no AC ballast is required. The FireHorse emergency
ballast is not suitable for use in air handling heated air outlets, outdoor, wet, or hazardous
locations. The emergency ballast should not be installed near gas or electric heaters. The
FireHorse emergency ballast is rated for Indoor Dry/Damp locations, including luminaires
rated for UL wet locations .
OPERATION
The FireHorse emergency ballast is designed to immediately switch to the emergency mode
when the primary AC power is interrupted, illuminating one or two lamps at a reduced lumen
output for a minimum of 90 minutes. Upon restoration of primary AC power; the FireHorse
emergency ballast immediately returns to a battery charging mode. The LED indicator light
source when illuminated indicates battery is in charge mode when AC power is applied.
It is recommended and by code required to test the emergency ballast every 30 days to
ensure that the ballast is functioning as evidenced by reduced illumination of one or two
lamps when pushing the test switch. It is also recommended a 90 minute discharge test is
performed one time every 12 months. Battery requires 24 hours to fully re-charge.
INSTALLATION
The FireHorse emergency ballast may be used with either a switched or un-switched
luminaire. If a switched luminaire is used, an un-switched hot lead must be connected to
the emergency ballast to ensure the ballast remains in an uninterrupted charge condition
while primary AC power source is active. Reference Installation Instructions for appropriate
wiring or contact Fulham Customer Service.
The FireHorse emergency ballast must be fed from the same branch circuit as the AC
ballast. Installation is not recommended with luminaires where the ambient temperature
may fall below 0° C for extended periods as this may
affect the operation of the emergency ballast.
REMOTE MOUNTING
The FireHorse emergency ballast may be remote-installed up to half the distance the AC
ballast manufacturer recommends for remote mounting the AC ballast from the lamp, or up
to 50 feet, whichever is less distance. The remote test switch plate may be mounted
within 50 feet of the luminaire and is subject to NEC and applicable local electrical code.
UL and CODE COMPLIANCE
The FireHorse emergency ballast has been tested by Underwriters Laboratories in
accordance with the standards contained in UL924, “Emergency Lighting and Power
Equipment”, and is UL approved for factory or field installations. Emergency illumination
time meets or exceeds the National Electrical Code (NEC), Life Safety Code (NFPA-LSC)
and UL 90 minute requirements. This product does not meet CEC Title 20 Code of
Regulations.
BATTERY
The FireHorse emergency ballast contains a uniquely constructed, high-temperature
rechargeable nickel cadmium battery. The battery is sealed within the ballast housing and
is not replaceable. The battery must be recycled or disposed of properly and in compliance
with federal, state and local regulations.
EMERGENCY ILLUMINATION
Illumination output varies with number of lamps, either 1 or 2 lamps, and lamp wattage
requirement. The FireHorse model FH10-DUAL-500L is designed to produce 320-500
initial emergency lumens output; if model works with 2 lamps the total initial lumens is
distributed between the 2 illuminated lamps. Refer to Table 1 for average lumen output
for selected lamps.
SPECIFICATION
Emergency lighting shall be provided by using a FireHorse emergency ballast with a
standard fluorescent luminaire equipped with or without an AC ballast. The emergency
ballast shall be capable of operating one or two fluorescent lamps as referenced in Table 1.
The emergency ballast shall conform to specifications contained in Electrical Data Table
and comply with standards set forth by the current NEC. The emergency ballast shall be
UL approved for installation on top, inside, or remote from the luminaire.
NOTE: USE OF LOW MERCURY "GREEN" LAMPS
A growing number of fluorescent lamp manufacturers have reduced the level of mercury
content in their products. While this is helpful to the environment, the lower mercury content
makes the lamp more difficult to start in emergency mode, particularly in a compact
fluorescent cold-start emergency-only application without an AC ballast. Please contact
Fulham Customer Service for further assistance if needed.
WARRANTY
Fulham Co., Inc. extends limited warranty only to the original purchaser or to the first
user for the period of
from the date of manufacture as indicated by the date
5 years
code stamped on each product and when properly installed and under normal conditions
of use. For additional warranty guide line, please refer to our Complete Product Catalog
(www.fulham.com) OR call Customer Service at 1-323-779-2980. Due to a program of
continuous improvement, Fulham Co., Inc. reserves the right to make any variation in design
or construction to the equipment described.
Full compatible lamp list - lumen ratings may vary with lamp specifications,
light loss, lamp and luminaire maintenance and other utilization factors.
NOTE: WIRING DIAGRAMS SHOWN ON SEPARATE SHEET
F21T5
21W
450
OPEN
X
X
F28T5
28W
500
OPEN
X
X
F32T8
32W
425
OPEN
X
X
F34T12
39W
400
OPEN
X
X
CRT9
32W
320
CLOSED
X
X
CRT5
22W
375
CLOSED
X
X
FB32T8
32W
425
OPEN
X
X
FB34T12
34W
375
OPEN
X
X
TABLE 1
LUMEN OUTPUT CHART
Ni-Cd
DAMP
SPECIFICATION SHEET:
FH10-DUAL-500L
Hardware kit and instruction
sheets are included with
EM Ballast.
WATTS
FH10-DUAL-500L
WITHOUT
INTEGRAL
STARTER
2-LAMPS
INITIAL
LUMEN
OUTPUT
1 LAMP
INITIAL
LUMEN
OUTPUT
VIOLET
LEADS
VIOLET
LEADS
1 LAMP
2-LAMPS
Fulham Co. Inc. Address : 12705 South Van Ness Ave., Hawthorne, CA 90250 Tel.: 1-323-779-2980, Fax.: 1-323-754-9060. Website: www.fulham.com
“X” INDICATES LAMP COMBINATION NOT COMPATIBLE
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