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Testing and maintenance, Mounting, Completing installation – IOTA EM2 Dual Head Emergency Fixture User Manual

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Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

2. Mounting

For

Wall Mounting, remove the appropriate

knock-outs on the the back plate and feed
the fixture leads through the hole and into
the junction box. See

Fig 2.

For

Ceiling Mounting, remove the knock-

out on the top of the unit and center screw
knockout on the back plate. Secure the back
plate onto the conduit using the hardwire
provided. See

Fig 3.

3. Electrical Connections

A) Connect the WHITE wire lead from the

fixture to the NEUTRAL wire supply feed
from the circuit. Connect either the BLACK
(120V) or ORANGE (277V), depending on
supply voltage, to the BLACK (Hot) wire
from the supply circuit.

See Figs. 2 and 3.

Use only UL Listed wire connectors suit-
able for the size, type, and number of con-
ductors. CAP ALL UNUSED LEADS. No
loose strands or uncapped wires should
be present. Secure wire connectors with
UL Listed electrical tape.

B) Connect the spade connector of the RED

Lead to the battery’s POSITIVE (red)
terminal (

Fig. 4).

4. Completing Installation

Complete mounting of the back plate to the

junction box or conduit using the hardware
provided. Snap the fixture onto the mounting
plate and ensure no wires are pinched. Make
sure the unit is fully and firmly attached.

Restore AC power. The AC indicator on the

fixture will be lit. To test the unit, lift the cover
and press the test button. The battery-pow-
ered lamps will come on and the AC Indica-
tor will turn off.

Adjust the LED lamp modules to the desired

position using the dials. See

Fig 5.

Testing and Maintenance

Pressing the Test Button turns off the AC Indicator light and forces the unit into emergency mode and activates the
lamps. After releasing the Test Button, the fixture returns to normal operation.
Initial Testing – Allow the unit to charge approximately 1 hour, then press the test switch to conduct a short discharge
test. Allow a 24 hour charge before conducting a one hour test.
This is a maintenance free unit, however, periodic inspection and testing is required. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, out-
lines the following schedule:
Monthly – Insure that the AC indicator is illuminated. Conduct a 30 second discharge test by depressing the Test Button.
The lamps on the unit should be lit.
Annually – Insure that the AC indicator 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.

Contact Customer Service or visit www.iotaengineering.com for current warranty information.

Conduit

Fig. 5

68902-000 REV 1400