Emergi-Lite EXC Series - Manual

Emergi-Lite
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Explosion Proof EXC, EFEP & EFXP Series
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Explosion Proof EXC, EFEP & EFXP Series
Equipment rated for Hazardous Locations
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be fol-
lowed including the following:.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Do not use outdoors.
2. Do not let power supply cords touch hot surfaces.
3. Use caution when handling batteries. Avoid possible shorting.
4. Do not mount near gas or electric heaters.
5. Use caution when handling batteries. Avoid possible shorting.
6. Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not
readily be subjected to tampering by unauthorized personnel.
7. The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may
cause an unsafe condition. (CAUTION: If optional Halogen cycle lamp(s),(h-),
are used in this equipment, to avoid shattering: Do not operate lamp in excess
of rated voltage, protect lamp against abrasion and scratches and against liq-
uids when lamp is operating. Dispose of lamp with care.)
8. Do not use this equipment for other than intended use.
9. Replace the lamps only with original parts as described on the equipment
labels.
10. All servicing should be performed by qualified service personnel.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE : All plugs, couplings and elbows must be Listed for the hazardous atmo-
sphere in which the unit is installed and wiring must be in accordance with the
requirements of NEC Article 500.
Installation Instructions
NOTE : Assembly of the EXC Series varies with additional options purchased
(Refer to fig. 1).
1.
Turn off AC power
Housing
2. Remove spin-off gasketed coved (see fig. 2). Mount unit securely into place
positioning the red test switch assembly to the bottom.
NOTE: The following step is for the EXC Series with one of two fixtures. If one
option is an EXIT fixture, then there will be 1 white lead, 2 black leads and 2
orangeleads.
3. Route AC unswitched supply through conduit hole on top of the unit. Connect
the Neutral to White wire, 120 VAC to the Black wire(s) or 277 VAC to the
Orange wire(s). Insulate unused lead(s).
Lighting Fixture(s)
4. Disconnect swivel elbow by removing the screw (see fig. 3). Route lamp wires
through the 90-degree elbow on top of housing. Connect swivel elbow with 6"
conduit to the 90-degree elbow. Do not lengthen this conduit unless a seal is
fitted within 18" of the housing. Perma
n ently secure and tighten all fittings
after properly positioning. Re-assemble swivel elbow.
5. Connect wiring for lamp fixture inside housing where labeled "Remote
Heads".
Figure 1
EXC Series with 2 Lamp Fixtures
EXC Series with Lamp and EXIT Fixtures
EXC Series with 2 Lamps and EXIT Fixtures
Figure 2
Test Switch &
Pilot Lamp
Vent/Drain (optional)
EXC Unit
Spinoff gasket
cover
Figure 3
Lamp Wires
Screw
6” Conduit
Swivel Elbow
Lamp Fixture
6” Conduit