AcuityBrands ELM6 LED Emergency Lighting Units Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- AcuityBrands
Table of Contents
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ELM6 LED
US Patent No. D483,511
EMERGENCY LIGHTING UNITS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN
DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY OR SIGNIFICANT PROPERTY DAMAGE – For your protection,
read and follow these warnings and instructions carefully before installing or
maintaining this equipment. These instructions do not attempt to cover all
installation and maintenance situations. If you do not understand these
instructions or additional information is required, contact Lithonia Lighting
or your local Lithonia Lighting distributor.
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK – NEVER CONNECT TO, DISCONNECT FROM OR
SERVICE WHILE EQUIPMENT IS ENERGIZED.
WARNING: DO NOT USE ABRASIVE MATERIALS OR SOLVENTS. USE OF THESE
SUBSTANCES MAY DAMAGE FIXTURE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING: RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY – This product may have sharp edges.
Wear gloves to prevent cuts or abrasions when removing from carton, handling,
installing and maintaining this product.
- Before wiring to power supply, turn off electricity at fuse or circuit breaker.
- Disconnect A.C. power before servicing.
- All servicing should be performed by qualified personnel.
- Consult your local building code for approved wiring and installation.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not mount near gas or electric heater.
- Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not readily be subjected to tampering by unauthorized personnel.
- The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
- Do not use this equipment for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND DELIVER TO OWNER AFTER INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION and WIRING
NOTE: This unit should be mounted ONLY through a pair of the preformed
keyholes onto a 4” “OCTAGON” junction box, or through a pair of the keyhole
knockouts onto a 4” SQUARE junction box.
IMPORTANT: Provide each unit with a single-phase AC unswitched power
supply from a 120 V or 277 V circuit used for normal lighting.
IMPORTANT: The battery must be connected to the unit prior to applying AC
power. Battery damage will occur if the battery is connected for longer than
24 hours without providing continuous AC power.
WIRING DIAGRAM
(Some component locations may vary)
See Wiring Diagram. Route all leads through the center hole of the mounting
plate and use appropriate code-approved connectors, capping unused leads. In
Remote Enabled (REM) versions, if no remote lamps are to be connected, the
extra wire harness may be discarded.
Using caution not to pinch wires or connectors dressed inside the junction
box, secure the mounting plate to the junction box screws.
For increased security, additional screws are recommended.
NOTE: To ensure proper engagement of the mounting plate latches to the
housing, DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS.
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Remote Enabled Versions (REM Option)
Attach the free end of the security strap to the knob feature on the right end
of the mounting plate.
If a remote lamp is included in the installation, plug the lamp connectors
together.
Housing
attachment to mounting plate:
Make certain all wires and connectors are routed to avoid interference with
other components, and that the battery wires are within the battery
compartment. Align latch openings on underside of housing with latch buttons
on mounting plate. Firmly push housing straight onto mounting plate, making
certain all four latches are fully engaged, and the housing is closely
aligned to the mounting surface.
TESTING
NOTE: Emergency lighting systems should be tested in accordance with NFPA
101 or as often as local codes require, to ascertain that all components are
operational.
NOTE: Allow battery to charge 24 hours before initial testing, and 48
hours for full charge.
Normal Operation: When the unit is functioning properly, with power applied to
it, the “TEST” button will be illuminated red.
Manual Testing: Press the “TEST” button. It will remain illuminated while the
emergency DC lamps turn on.
MAINTENANCE
Battery replacement:
Disconnect battery connector. Release hook-and-loop strap and remove battery.
Disconnect leads and connect to new battery. Install new battery in
orientation shown below and secure the strap.
Reconnect the battery connector.
Charger board replacement:
Flex the snap at each end of the charger board, and pull the charger board
straight out of the housing. Re-connect all leads to the new charger board.
Slide the new charger board into place, making sure it is secured by both
snaps.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Requirements:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Lamp Replacement:
Remove lamp bezel. Carefully unplug connector as shown below from lamp
assembly. Gently bend the snap at each side of the collar outward to release
the lamp assembly. Replace lamp assembly firmly under the snaps on the collar,
making sure the lamp wires are not pinched. Reattach the lamp connector and
replace the bezel. 
Important Battery Information:
Batteries are perishable items. For best results, it is recommended that the
batteries receive an initial charge within the first six months of the
manufacture date of the fixture. The manufacture date can be found on the
outside of the unit packaging and on the UL label as part of the Date Code /
Series. The first two digits in the date code represent the year and the
second two digits represent the month. In many cases, batteries beyond the
initial charge recommendation time frame will recover if fully charged soon
after installation. If such a battery does not recover after a full initial
charge, it should be replaced.
EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEMS
TEL: 800-334-8694
www.lithonia.com
Part # EMCSA00865
Rev B (1/12/16)