AcuityBrands AFF Light Signature Architectural Outdoor LED Emergency Light Instruction Manual

AcuityBrands AFF Light Signature Architectural Outdoor LED Emergency

Light

Product Information

Specifications:

• Risk of electric shock
• Risk of injury
• Risk of burn
• Risk of fire
• Risk of product damage
• Frequency generation above 9kHz
• Compliance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions:

It is crucial to read and follow all safety instructions provided with the product. Failure to do so may result in electric shock, injury, burn, fire, or product damage.

Installation and Wiring:

This unit should be mounted ONLY through a pair of the preformed keyholes onto a 4 OCTAGON junction box.

Battery Replacement:

When replacing the battery, ensure that it is done as directed on the battery label and the provided instructions. Using unauthorized batteries can void the product’s warranty and UL listing, posing a risk of fire or explosion.

Switched Line Applications:

For switched line applications, only connect the specified unit(s). Do not connect any other switched products on the switched leg. Always disconnect A.C. power before servicing the equipment.

Approved Wiring and Installation:

All servicing should be performed by qualified personnel. Consult your local building code for approved wiring and installation guidelines. Mount the equipment in locations and at heights where it will not be tampered with by unauthorized individuals.

Additional Safety Precautions:

Avoid using abrasive materials or solvents as they may damage  the fixture, leading to personal injury. Do not mount the equipment near gas or electric heaters. The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may create unsafe conditions.

FAQ

• Q: What should I do if I encounter a risk of electric shock?
  • A: If you suspect a risk of electric shock, immediately disconnect the power source and seek assistance from qualifiedpersonnel.
• Q: Can I replace the battery with any brand?
  • A: No, it is essential to replace the battery only with the type specified on the label and in the provided instructions to maintain the warranty and safety standards.
• Q: How should I handle product damage?
  • A: In case of product damage, contact the manufacturer or authorized service center for repair or replacement. Do not attempt to repair damaged products yourself.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND DELIVER TO OWNER AFTER INSTALLATION

• To reduce the risk of death, personal injury or property damage from fire, electric shock, falling parts, cuts/abrasions, and other hazards please read all warnings and instructions included with and on the fixture box and all fixture labels.
• Before installing, servicing, or performing routine maintenance upon this equipment, follow these general precautions.
• Installation and service of luminaires should be performed by a qualified licensed electrician.
• Maintenance of the luminaires should be performed by person(s) familiar with the luminaires’ construction and operation and any hazards involved.Regular fixture maintenance programs are recommended.
• It will occasionally be necessary to clean the outside of the refractor/lens. Frequency of cleaning will depend on ambient dirt level and minimum light output which is acceptable to user. Refractor/lens should be washed in a solution of warm water and any mild, non-abrasive household detergent, rinsed with clean water and wiped dry. Should optical assembly become dirty on the inside, wipe refractor/lens and clean in above manner, replacing damaged gaskets as necessary.
• DO NOT INSTALL DAMAGED PRODUCT! This luminaire has been properly packed so that no parts should have been damaged during transit. Inspect to confirm. Any part damaged or broken during or after assembly should be replaced.
• Recycle: For information on how to recycle LED electronic products, please visit www.epa.gov.
• These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment nor to provide every possible contingency to meet in connection with installation, operation, or maintenance. Should further information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser’s or owner’s purposes, this matter should be referred to Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc.

WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

• Disconnect or turn off power before installation or servicing.
• Verify that supply voltage is correct by comparing it with the luminaire label information.
• Make all electrical and grounded connections in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and any applicable local code requirements.
• All wiring connections should be capped with UL approved recognized wire connectors.

CAUTION RISK OF INJURY

Wear gloves and safety glasses at all times when removing luminaire from carton, installing, servicing or performing maintenance.

• Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while it is on.

WARNING RISK OF BURN

• Allow lamp/fixture to cool before handling. Do not touch enclosure or light source.
• Do not exceed maximum wattage marked on luminaire label.
• Follow all manufacturer’s warnings, recommendations and restrictions for: driver type, burning position, mounting locations/methods, replacement and recycling.

CAUTION RISK OF FIRE

• Keep combustible and other materials that can burn, away from lamp/lens.
• Do not operate in close proximity to persons, combustible materials or substances affected by heat or drying.

CAUTION: RISK OF PRODUCT DAMAGE

• Never connect components under load.
• Do not mount or support these fixtures in a manner that can cut the outer jacket or damage wire insulation.
• Unless individual product specifications deem otherwise: Never connect an LED product to dimmer packs, occupancy sensors, timing devices, or other related control devices. LED fixtures must be powered directly off a switched circuit.
• Unless individual product specifications deem otherwise: Do not restrict fixture ventilation. Allow for some volume of airspace around fixture. Avoid covering LED fixtures with insulation, foam, or other material that will prevent convection or conduction cooling.
• Unless individual product specifications deem otherwise: Do not exceed fixtures maximum ambient temperature.
• Only use fixture in its intended location.
• LED products are Polarity Sensitive. Ensure proper Polarity before installation.
• Electrostatic Discharge (ESD): ESD can damage LED fixtures. Personal grounding equipment must be worn during all installation or servicing of the unit.
• Do not touch individual electrical components as this can cause ESD, shorten lamp life, or alter performance.
• Some components inside the fixture may not be serviceable. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, stop using the unit immediately andcontact an ABL representative for assistance.
• Always read the fixtures complete installation instructions prior to installation for any additional fixture specific warnings.
• Verify that power distribution system has proper grounding. Lack of proper earth ground can lead to fixture failure and may void warranty.

All luminaires that contain electronic devices that generate frequencies above 9kHz from any component within the luminaire comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Failure to follow any of these instructions could void product warranties. For a complete listing of product Terms and Conditions, please visit www.acuitybrands.com. Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. assumes no responsibility for claims arising out of improper or careless installation or handling of its products.
ABL LED General Warnings, Form No. 503.203 © 2010 Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. All rights reserved. 12/01/10

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.
• WARNING: The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Temperature range 32 ° F -122 ° F (0°C – 50°C) with
  Non-CW unit and -22 ° F -122 ° F (-30°C – 50°C) for CW units. Do not disassemble or heat above 70° C (158° F) or incinerate. Battery should not be used in an application where the temperature is lower than what is rated on the spec sheet. Replace battery only as directed on the battery label and page 4 of these instructions. Use of an unauthorized battery voids the warranty and UL listing of this product and may present a risk of fire or explosion.

WARNING: For switched line applications only the PEL unit(s) shall be connected. No other switched products shall be connected on the switched leg.

• Disconnect A.C. power before servicing.
• All servicing should be performed by qualified personnel.
• Consult your local building code for approved wiring and installation.
• For use Outdoors. Failure to ensure conduit connections are properly protected against water ingress during installation may void warranty.
• 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.

INSTALLATION and WIRING

Provide each unit with a single-phase power supply from a 120 V through 347 V, 50/60Hz circuit used for normal lighting. The PEL option provides an additional switched input connection. If Switched Hot input is connected to a live wire, the lamps will always be illuminated, otherwise the Lamps will illuminate as a function of the photosensor.

PRODUCT DAMAGE WILL OCCUR IF THE RATED INPUT VOLTAGE IS EXCEEDED.

• NOTE: The battery must be connected to the charger board prior to applying AC power to the unit. Battery damage may occur if the battery is connected longer than 24 hours without continuous AC power provided. See also “Important Battery Information”, page 6.
• NOTE: To meet the minimum illumination requirements of NFPA 101 (current Life Safety Code), the maximum mounting height from ground of WT is 14.6 feet and of FCT is 14.6 feet
• 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 or using conduit entry.

OPENING THE UNIT

Use a flat head screwdriver, locate the slots, one on each side and two on top, and twist screwdriver in each slot

JUNCTION BOX MOUNTING

• Images shown below may vary from actual product-

1. Feed the supply leads through the junction box and prepare the lead ends to make connections to the fixture leads
2. On the rear housing, remove the round center knockout (1.2” diameter) and the desired pair of keyhole knockouts. Use knockouts instead of drilling holes to prevent metal shavings from entering the unit.
3. Route the supply leads through the knockout and attach them to the respective leads on the fixture. Attach the incoming ground wire to the unit ground wire.
4. Mount the rear housing on the junction box with suitable hardware (not supplied).

SURFACE CONDUIT MOUNTING

NOTE: to avoid interference with components in the housing, use the most compact wire connectors appropriate to the wire gauge

1. PREPARING THE UNIT FOR CONDUIT :
   Remove the conduit plug from inside. The unit is threaded to accept 1/2” NPT threads (14 TPI), which are common in rigid conduit and EMT connector products. Rigid conduit or EMT fittings can be directly threaded into the housing without the need for a locknut. For wet locations, use an approved wet location fitting

2. BRANCH CIRCUIT WIRING :
   The wiring compartment is sized for (3) incoming 12 AWG wires and (3) outgoing 12 AWG wires and common wire connectors. If your branch circuit is a larger AWG or you have a need for a through-wire application, install the branch circuit raceway such that you do not have to pass the circuit through the fixture.

A right angle screwdriver may be required to break the plug from the paint

FINAL ASSEMBLY

1. Ensure all wires and connectors are routed to avoid interference with other components. Line up the alignment pins (located at diagonally opposite corners of the front housing) with the mating receptacles (two on the rear housing).
2. To properly close the unit, it is important to push the cover straight onto the rear housing. If the pins are not aligned with the receptacles, the housing will not close properly. Make sure there are no gaps between the front and rear housings. If gap is present, open the unit and reinstall the front housing.

SWITCH AIMING (FCT optics)

Note: Ships standard as WT option (wide throw mode)

1. Press and hold TEST button (Refer Page 4, Fig 1) for about 9 seconds to switch light beam aiming

TESTING and MAINTENANCE

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 batteries to charge for 24 hours before initial testing.

Clearing a failure indication:

To clear a failure indication, press the “TEST” button for 4 seconds, unit will reboot. Upon completion of rebooting, the unit will operate normally for 2 hours to support troubleshooting of the failure. After 2 hours, the unit will repeat the test that caused the failure in order to verify the failure has been corrected. A full charge battery condition will be required before test will start. Note: Older versions of this product only clear the failure after a 1 second button press and do not issue a retest. The operator should manually initiate a manual 90-minute test to validate failure has been corrected.

Manual testing:

If the batteries are sufficiently charged, either press and release the “TEST” button or use the RTKIT (remote tester accessory, up to 40’ away for SDRT) on the bottom of the unit to activate a 60-second test, during which the lamps will turn on. Triggering either option a second time will enable 90-minute tests indicated by 5 flashes of the lamps. Triggering either option a third time will disable manual testing. Self-Diagnostics (SD option) Units with this option automatically perform a 5-minute self-diagnostic test of the charging electronics, battery, and lamps every 30 days, and a 90-minute test every year, indicating system status as shown in the table at right. First 5-minute self test occurs within 15 days of continuous AC Power and a fully charged battery. Postponing a self-test: If an automatic self-test occurs at a time when it is not desirable for the unit lamps to be on, it can be postponed for 8 hours either by pressing and releasing the “TEST” button or by using RTKIT (remote tester accessory, up to 40’ away). Cancelling emergency operation: While in emergency mode, press and hold the “TEST” button for several seconds or activate using the RTKIT (remote tester accessory, up to 40’ away), during which the status indicator will flash until the lamps turn off. This restores the AC reset state in which the unit is shipped.

Load-Learning feature:

Self-diagnostic units automatically ‘learn’ their total connected lamp load during the first scheduled self-test (~15 days) or the first manual test after the battery is fully charged. The learned value can be cleared by pressing and holding the “TEST” button for 7 seconds (count green flashes only), during this period the lamps will turn on. After 7 seconds, release the button, the lamps will turn off within 2 seconds indicating load clear function has completed. If lamps stay on longer, load clear was not successful, and the process should be repeated. This manual load clear should be performed whenever the total connected lamp load of the unit is changed, or a lamp is replaced. This feature automatically forces a load learn and test to quickly prove the problem has been corrected. While this process is active, test switch functionality is disabled, and normal status indication will be interrupted by a short red blink every 2 seconds. The first step clears the load, the next step will wait for a full charge of the battery and force a 1-minute test to learn the new load. This full charge and 1 minute discharge is then repeated to validate the problem has been corrected.
Note: Older versions of the product only perform a load clear and relearn the load on the next discharge from a full charge.

NOTE: The remote tester should not be used to initiate the load Learning feature.

Disable / Enable Scheduled Testing:

The default state of and SDRT unit has scheduled testing enabled. To disable, briefly press the “TEST” button to place the unit in a test state. While the lamps are on in Test mode, press the “TEST” button again holding it for 6 seconds (count green flashes only on status LED), then release the “TEST” button. The status indicator will then show 5 short amber flashes and the lamps will turn off. This amber flashing indicates disabling of future automatically-scheduled testing. To re-enable scheduled testing, repeat the above procedure. The five short status indicator flashes will be green instead of amber to indicate that scheduled testing is now enabled. The next scheduled monthly test after re-enabling could take up to 30 days. The next scheduled annual test could take up to 360 days.
Note: Older versions of the product do not support this function.

Unit Status Indications

The “TEST” button illuminates to indicate the following conditions :

Remote Test (SDRT): (RTKIT sold separately)

Units with the self-diagnostics/remote test feature allows manual test activation using a laser pointer. Aim the laser beam straight onto the circular area labeled near the “TEST” button for a few moments to activate a 60-second test. (See also “Manual testing”) A test in progress may be cancelled by aiming the beam at the test area again. NOTE: The remote tester should not be used to initiate the load learning feature.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

1. Disconnect the battery from the charger board. Remove the strap. Replace the battery and secure the strap, Reconnect the new battery to the charger board. Re-assemble unit.

BATTERY HANDLING WARNINGS:

• Dispose of used batteries promptly.
• Keep away from children.
• Do not disassemble.
• Do not dispose of in fire.

LIGHT ENGINE/LAMP ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

1. Open the unit and disconnect all connectors from the charger board, remove screws from the plastic cover and charger board and take them out.
2. Remove mounting screws from the bracket and remove the light engine assembly. Carefully unplug connectors from the light engine and reconnect the connectors to the new light engine. Reinstall light engine assembly and ensure that the lamp wires are not pinched.

CHARGER BOARD REPLACEMENT

1. Unplug and remove battery  and plastic cover from housing. Disconnect all connectors on the charger board. Remove all the screws from the charger board, replace the new charger board, connect the connectors in the same orientation to the new charger board

WIRING DIAGRAM

TEST SWITCH/STATUS LED BOARD REPLACEMENT

After the unit is opened disconnect the connector from Test switch /Status LED board assembly, flex the snap at one side remove Test switch/Status LED board from plastic cover carefully. Replace new Test switch/Status LED board and push the board towards plastic cover carefully. Ensure that board is properly assembled then connect connector and close the unit.

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.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Requirements:

This device complies with FCC Title 47, Part 15, Subpart B. this device does not cause harmful interference

WIRING DIAGRAM

LIFE SAFETY SOLUTIONS

• TEL: 800-705-SERV (7378)
• www.lithonia.com
• [email protected]

References

• Acuity Brands | Lighting, Controls, and Building Management Solutions
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | US EPA
• Lithonia Lighting® | Best Value in Lighting
• Lithonia Lighting® | Best Value in Lighting

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