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IOTA I-42-EM-B Instruction Manual

IOTA I-42-EM-B Instruction Manual

Emergency ballast for 4-pin compact lamps tbts series ac 10w–42w

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION – To prevent electrical shock, do not mate unit connector until installation is complete and A.C.
1.
power is supplied to the unit.
CAUTION – This fixture provides more than one power supply output source. To reduce the risk of electrical
2.
shock, disconnect both normal and emergency sources by turning off the A.C. branch circuit and by discon-
necting the unit connector.
3.
CAUTION – This is a sealed unit. The integral, high temperature Ni-Cad battery is not replaceable. Replace
the entire unit when necessary and recycle or dispose of the nickel-cadmium battery properly.
4.
DO NOT USE OUTDOORS. The I-42-EM-B is for use with grounded, UL Listed, indoor fixtures except in
heated air outlets or hazardous locations.
5.
The I-42-EM-B requires an unswitched A.C. power source of either 120 or 277 volts. Properly cap the unused
A.C. lead.
The I-42-EM-B and A.C. ballast must be on the same branch circuit.
6.
7.
Do not mount near gas or electric heaters.
8.
The I-42-EM-B should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not readily be subjected to tamper-
ing by unauthorized personnel.
9.
The I-42-EM-B will cold strike and operate one 10W through 42W, or two 10W through 18W, 4 pin Rapid Start
compact fluorescent lamps. Contact customer service for additional lamp usage.
10.
The I-42-EM-B is compatible with most electronic A.C. ballasts (including multiple lamps) as follows:
Electronic ballasts – one or two lamp emergency operation.
11.
The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
12.
Do not use this equipment for other than intended use.
13.
Install in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local regulations.
14.
Installation and servicing should be performed by qualified personnel.
15.
Lighting fixture manufacturers, electricians and end users need to ensure product system compatibility before
final installation.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
I-42-EM-B
TBTS SERIES AC
10W–42W RAPID START
4 PIN COMPACT LAMP
EMERgENCY LIghTINg EqUIPMENT
THIS UNIT CONTAINS A
RECHARGEABLE NICKEL-
CADMIUM BATTERY. PLEASE
RECYCLE OR DISPOSE OF
PROPERLY.

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Summary of Contents for IOTA I-42-EM-B

  • Page 1: Important Safeguards

    The I-42-EM-B should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not readily be subjected to tamper- ing by unauthorized personnel. The I-42-EM-B will cold strike and operate one 10W through 42W, or two 10W through 18W, 4 pin Rapid Start compact fluorescent lamps. Contact customer service for additional lamp usage.
  • Page 2: Installation Instructions

    2. MOUNTING THE I-42-EM-B Mount the I-42-EM-B in the ballast channel or enclosed wireway so the wire leads are not exposed, at least ½″ away from the A.C. ballast(s). Refer to Illustration 1. For mounting the I-42-EM-B on top of the fixture, use the optional TMK-80 mounting accessory for covering the wires that enter the fixture.
  • Page 3 Pressing the red lens on the TBTS turns off the light on the TBTS and forces the unit into emergency mode, interrupt- ing power to the designated A.C. ballast. The emergency lamp is now being lit by the I-42-EM-B unit. After releasing the TBTS, the fixture returns to normal operation after a momentary delay.
  • Page 4 ORG (277V) � VIOLET SWITCHED OR WHITE COMMON � UNSWITCHED RED OR RED/BLK(+) � LINE BLK/ORG OR BLK/BRN EMERGENCY TBTS WHT/RED I-42-EM-B � BLK/ORG OR BLK/BRN FIXTURE COMMON BALLAST GROUND BLUE WHT/BLK BLUE BLACK BLUE BLU/WHT � ONE LAMP WHT/BLK...