Retract-lite – emergency lighting – Emergi-Lite Revelation Battery Series User Manual
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01/08 750.1277 Rev. B
Drywall Ceiling Back-Box Installation (Figure 2)
1. Knock out the hole(s) on the back-box for incoming cable(s). (AC line
and/or DC emergency line, Figure 2).
2. Position the back-box at the desired location to be flush with the front
edge of the joist, observing mounting orientation (Figure 2).
3. Mount the back-box on the joist using screws (not supplied).
4. Frame the back-box as shown in Figure 2. Check for proper installa-
tion.
5. Follow instructions 5 to 9 of the Wall Mount Back-Box Installation.
T-bar Ceiling Back-Box Installation (Figure 3)
1. Knock out the hole(s) on the rear of the back-box for incoming
cable(s). (AC line and/or DC emergency line) (Figure 3).
2. Mount the supplied T-bar brackets on the four tabs as shown in the
Figure 3. Use position #1 hole for 1” T-bar and position #2 hole for
1.5” T-bar. For each position move the bracket to adjust the slot
hole(s) for 1/2” or 5/8” ceiling tile thickness to locate the back-box
flush with the back face of the ceiling tile. Tighten the screw(s).
3. Position the back-box at the desired location across the ceiling T-
bars (Figure 4). Secure the Back-Box to the ceiling joists by chains,
or “pencil rod” wire to support the unit.
4. Follow instructions 5 to 7 of the Wall Mount Back Box Installation.
5. Install the ceiling tile in position. There should not be any gap
between the back-box and the tile if the mounting brackets have
been installed properly.
6. Locate the center of the opening and route out the ceiling tile. Follow
the outline of the opening of the back-box.
Figure 3
T-Bar Brackets
Position#1
Position#2
(4) Mounting
(Move to adjust
tile thickness)
Screws
for ceiling
Conduit
Conduit
Bushing
Ceiling
Mount
Knock-Out
Figure 4
T-Bar Brackets
Ceiling
T-Bar
Ceiling
Tile