Assurance Emergency Lighting BAL1400ACTD Emergency Backup Ballast Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Assurance Emergency Lighting
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BAL1400ACTD
FLUORESCENT EMERGENCY BALLAST 1400 LUMENS
(AC OUTPUT, TIME DELAY)
BAL1400ACTD Emergency Backup Ballast
- Prior to installation, battery connector must be open to prevent high voltage from being present on out put leads (red & yellow). It must be connected only after installation is complete and A.C. Power is supplied to the unit.
- This unit can operate commonly used linear and compact fluorescent lamps. Please refer to the “lamps list” label on the ballast for specific lamp information.
- Please ensure the electricity connections conform to the National Electrical Code and local regulations if applicable.
- To avoid electric shock, please disconnect normal and emergency power supplies, and battery connector of the emergency ballast before servicing.
- This device is designed for factory or field installation in either the ballast channel, or on top of the fixture, except air handling heated air outlets, sealed and gasketed fxtures, wet or hazardous location fixtures. Do not install this device near gas or electric heaters.
- AC power source of 120 VAC or 277 VAC is required.
- The battery is sealed, no-maintenance, and is not replaceable in the field. Please contact manufacturer for information on service. Do not attempt to service the battery.
- Do not use accessory equipment that is not recommended by manufacturer. Failure to do so may cause unsafe conditions. Servicing should only be performed by qualified service personnel.
- Do not use the product for other than it’s intended purpose.
CAUTION : Verify that all replacement lamp types marked on the installed
luminaire are also identified as suitable for use with this inverter/charger
pack.
PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: Before installing, make certain the A.C.Power is off and the
battery connector is disconnected.
1. MOUNTING THE EMERGENCY BALLAST(BATTERY PACK)
Remove the ballast channel cover. Mount the EMERGENCY BALLASTin the ballast
channel at least ½”away from the A.C.Ballast(s).
When battery packs are remotemounted, the remote distance can not exceed ½ of
the distance from ballast to lamp specified by the A.C. ballast manufacturer.
For example, if the A.C. ballast manufacturer recommends no more than 25′
remote distance, then the battery pack’s remote mounting distance should not
exceed 12½’. Under no circumstances should the battery pack exceed a distance
of 50′ from the lamp(s).
2. WIRING
Refer to the wiring diagrams on the back page for the appropriate wiring of
lamp(s)and ballast.Install in accordance with the National Electrical Code and
local regulations.For additional wiring diagrams consult Customer Service.
3. INSTALLING THE LED COMBO TEST SWITCH(LCTS)
Recessed Troffer Fixture- Select a convenient location with proper clearance
in the ballast cover and drill or punch a ⅞” hole( ½”knockout). Insert the ⅞”
bushing into the hole. Push the plastic tube through the bushing. Route the
leads of the LCTSthrough the plastic tube. Connect the wires from the unit to
the LCTS(VIOLET to VIOLET, BROWN to BROWN). Push the entire assembly back into
the tube until the lens collar rests against the plastic tube. The plastic
tube should be adjusted so that the LCTS is within ¼”of the fixture lens.
TheLCTSmust be visible after installation. Refer to IIIustration 1.
Strip Fixture – Select a convenient location on the fixture so the LCTScan be
seen after installation. Allow for proper clearance inside the fixture and
drill or punch a ½” hole. Remove the nut from the LCTS. Push the LCTS housing
into the ½” hole and secure with the nut. Connect the wires from the
LCTS(VIOLET to VIOLET, BROWN to BROWN). Refer to IIIustration2.
IIIustration 1
Recessed Troffer Fixture| IIIustration 2
Strip Fixture
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OBSERVE PROPER POLARITY
4. WIRING THE A.C.INPUT
A. The EMERGENCY BALLASTand A.C.Ballast mustbe on the same branch
circuit.
B. The EMERGENCY BALLASTrequires an unswitchedA.C.Power source of either
120 or 277 volts. Select proper voltage lead and cap the unused lead.
C. When the EMERGENCY BALLASTis used with a switched fixture,the
A.C.Input to the EMERGENCY BALLAST must be connected ahead of the fixture
switch.Refer to IIIustration 3for switched and unswitched fixture wiring
diagrams.
5. BALLAST WIRING BLOCK DIAGRAM
6. LABELS
Attach the appropriate labels adjacent to the LCTS. Annotate Re-lamping label
for lamp type and wattage. The ‘Caution’ and the ‘Re-lamping’ labels must be
on the fixture in a readily visible location to anyone attempting to service
the fixture.
7. COMPLETING INSTALLATION
When the installation is complete, switch the A.C. power ON and join the
EMERGENCY BALLAST Sunit connector.
OPERATION
Normal Mode- A.C. power is present. The A.C. ballast operates the
fluorescent lamp(s) as intended. The LCTSwill be lit providing a visual
indication that the EMERGENCY BALLAST is in the standby charging mode.
Emergency Mode- A.C. power fails. The EMERGENCY BALLASTsenses the A.C.
power failure and automatically switches to the Emergency Mode. One or two
lamps illuminate at reduced output, for a minimum of 90 minutes. When A.C.
Power is restored, the EMERGENCY BALLASTswitches the system back to the Normal
Modeand resumes battery charging.
TESTING & MAINTENANCE
Pressing the red lens on the LCTS turns off the light on it, interrupts power
to the designated A.C. ballast and forces the unit into emergency mode. The
emergency lamp (s) is (are) now lit by the EMERGENCY BALLAST. On releasing the
lens, fixture returns to normal mode after a momentary delay. To simulate a
“BLACK OUT”use the circuit breaker to turn off the AC power.
Initial Testing- Allow the unit to charge for approximately 1 hour, then
press the LCTSto conduct a short discharge test. Allow a 24 hour charge before
conducting a 1½ hour test.
This EMERGENCY BALLAST is a maintenance free unit, however, periodic
inspection and testing is required. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, outlines the
following schedule:
Monthly- Insure that the LCTSis illuminated. Conduct a 30 second
discharge test by depressing the LCTS. One lamp should operate at reduced
output.
Annually- Insure that theLCTSis illuminated. Conduct a full 1 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.
WIRE DIAGRAMS FOR LAMP EMERGENCY OPERATION
EMERGENCY BALLAST AND AC BALLAST MUST BE FED FROM THE SAME BRANCH CIRCUIT
TYPICAL SCHEMATICS ONLY. MAY BE USED WITH OTHER BALLASTS. CONSULT THE FACTORY
FOR OTHER WIRING DIAGRAMS.
For One Lamp Emergency Operation
NOTE: Use the proper tap for unswitched AC – Cap Unused Lead
For Two Lamps Emergency Operation
Emergency Only Operation
NOTE: Use the proper tap for unswitched AC – Cap Unused Lead
TABLE 1 (FOR BROWN CONNECTOR)
LAMP DIAMETER| BASE TYPE| WATTAGE (LENGTH)| NO.OF LAMPS
(EMERGENCY MODE)| BROWN CONNECTOR
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T5| SINGLE OR BIPIN| I4,21,28W (2′-3′-4′)| 1| CLOSE
T5 HO| SINGLE OR BIPIN| 39,54W (3′-4′)| 1| CLOSE
T5 HO| SINGLE OR BIPIN| 39W (3′)| 2| OPEN
T5| SINGLE OR BIPIN| 14,21,28W (2′-3′-4′)| 2| OPEN
T8| SINGLE OR BIPIN| 17,25,32,40 W
(2′- 3 -4′ -4/5′)| 1| CLOSE
T8| SINGLE OR BIPIN| 17,25,32 W(2′-3′-4′)| 2| OPEN
T12| SINGLE OR BIPIN| 34W (4′)| 2| OPEN
T12| SINGLE OR BIPIN| 40,110,215 W(4′-8′-8′)| 1| CLOSE
COMPACT| G24q-I (4 pin) 024q-2(4 pin)
024q-3(4 pin)| 13,18,26,W| 1| CLOSE
COMPACT| G24q-1(4 pin) G24q-2(4 pin)
G24q-3(4 pin)| 13,18,26,W| 2| OPEN
LONG COMPACT| 2G 11(4 pin)| 18,24,36,40,50W| 1| CLOSE
LONG COMPACT| 2G 11(4 pin)| 18,24,36W| 2| OPEN
CIRCULAR T9| 4-pin| 32,40W| 1| CLOSE
CIRCULAR T9| 4-pin| 40W| 2| OPEN
U-bend T8| Bi-pin| 32W| 1| CLOSE
U-bend T8| Bi-pin| 32W| 2| OPEN
U-bend T12| Bi-pin| 34W| 1| CLOSE
U-bend T12| Bi-pin| 34W| 2| OPEN
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