Page 1: Table Of Contents
This manual is intended to help you install this product in a way that ensures the safety of yourself and others. Whilst this Ektor product is designed to be installed easily, we highly recommend you take the time to read this manual thoroughly before commencing installation.
Page 2: Overview
MERCURY EMERGENCY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. OVERVIEW Ektor Generation III platform introduces you to a new era of emergency lighting control. With years in the making, the third generation platform builds on the Ektor product ranges’ increasing quality, reliability and performance. In choosing this Ektor product you can be comfortable that you have the best.
Page 3: Installation
MERCURY EMERGENCY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. INSTALLATION Ektor Mercury emergency installation varies depending on which product is chosen; the Mercury or the Mercury IP65 Case. To install the Mercury emergency please follow the steps listed below: Remove the product from the box and inspect it for any damage. If you believe the product to be damaged or otherwise unsound, DO NOT install the product.
Page 4: Mounting Options
MERCURY EMERGENCY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5. MOUNTING OPTIONS ROD MOUNT Refer to 1990 EV-RODMOUNT Installation guide included in rod mount kit. The product and rod MUST BE dry and clean before assembly to avoid joint contamination. Disassemble the Mercury as shown in the disassembly instructions in section 4 (page 3) of this manual. This will allow for the rod mount to be assembled to the products top cover.
Page 5 MERCURY EMERGENCY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SURFACE MOUNT The surface mount cover must be fastened to the ceiling first. Once the cover has been securely mounted the Mercury may be assembled by sliding the Mercury body into place. Disassemble the Mercury as shown in the disassembly instructions in section 4 (page 3) of this manual. This will allow for access to mounting holes in the products top cover.
Page 6 MERCURY EMERGENCY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS JACK CHAIN MOUNT When using a jack chain for mounting, ensure the suitable thickness of 2.5mm chain is used for this product. The surface cover must be threaded with the chain first before assembly of the Mercury. Using pliers clamp the jack chain and thread through the Mercury as shown in figure 4 (A).
Page 7 MERCURY EMERGENCY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WALL MOUNT Disassemble the Mercury as shown in the disassembly instructions in section 4 (page 3) of this manual. This will allow for access to the mounting holes in the products top cover. The top lid of the Mercury is to be wall mounted first by fastening screws into position. The screw positioning can be seen in the figure 5 (A).
Page 8: Terminal Block Wiring
MERCURY EMERGENCY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6. TERMINAL BLOCK WIRING Wiring schematic for the terminal block used with the Mercury is illustrated below. Figure 6: Wiring schematic CONNECTION DESCRIPTION Unswitched Active Neutral Switched Active L’ DALI DALI Figure 7: Schematic descriptions...
Page 9: Replacing The Battery
The Ektor Mercury emergency is connected to an unswitched active during normal operating conditions. When disconnected from the mains supply, the Ektor Mercury is powered by a LiFePO4 battery operated inverter. Due to this, care should be taken when replacing either the battery or lamp.
Page 10: Battery Life
AS/NZS 2293 or an equivalent standard can have a positive effect on the battery performance as long as exceed 12 discharge cycles per year is not exceeded 10. POWER AND BATTERY CHARGE The Ektor Generation III platform uses smart battery charging technology which reduces power consumption and increases battery life. Max charge voltage...
Page 11: Wireless Daughterboard
MERCURY EMERGENCY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 11. WIRELESS DAUGHTERBOARD The Mercury inverter also supports an optional wireless daughterboard. More information and a list of other accessories can be found in the Wireless design and installation guide. The assembly for this part onto the inverter is shown below: Wireless daughterboard (06118)(optional) Mercury inverter (01210, 01211) Figure 10: Daughterboard assembly diagram...
Page 12: Dali Wiring/ Central Battery System
MERCURY EMERGENCY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 13. DALI WIRING/ CENTRAL BATTERY SYSTEM The Mercury inverter supports DALI out of the box, a hardwiring diagram is shown below, optionally an installer can order a soft wiring cable set found in section 16. The inverter also supports central battery systems and can be monitored through DALI.
Page 13: Accessories List
17. DISCHARGE RATING SELECTION The Mercury supports a number of discharge ratings which can be selected by the user. The output from the LED scale based on the discharge rating (see the Mercury Datasheet on ektor.com.au). HOURS Remove strain relief cover...
Page 14: Self Test Indicator Leds
MERCURY EMERGENCY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 18. SELF TEST INDICATOR LEDS The table below shows the operation of the Mercury status indicators: INDICATOR DESCRIPTION YELLOW Device is performing a duration test 2sec ON / 2sec OFF YELLOW Last duration test passed. The duration was met when last run. 4sec ON / 1sec OFF Test ran less than five days ago YELLOW...
Page 15: Product Specifications
MERCURY EMERGENCY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 20. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MERCURY 211mm 326mm 80mm MERCURY IP65 CASE 266mm 384mm 111mm Voltage 220~240V Viewing distance Frequency 50Hz Mounting type Rod, surface, jack chain, wall mount Ambient temp. 0 - 40°C Wiring Terminal block Battery type Battery voltage LiFePO4 6.4V 6.4V...
Page 16: Construction Sites
If you choose to expose the Ektor emergency products to such harsh operating conditions, Evolt may not honour any warranty on the life of the batteries or the dish. This Ektor emergency product is designed to undergo regular discharge tests but it is recommended that the intervals between consecutive tests are not less than two weeks.
Page 17: Warranty Information
Australian Competition and Consumer Act and other Australian laws. Ektor products are warranted in Australia for a period of 12 months from the date of delivery of the product, provided that the products are properly stored, installed, used and maintained in accordance with the instructions contained within their manual.
Page 18: Compliance Standards
MERCURY EMERGENCY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 25. COMPLIANCE STANDARDS STANDARD TITLE Australian/ New Zealand AS/NZS 2293-3:2005+A1:2010 Emergency escape lighting and exit signs for buildings. Part 3: Emergency escape luminaires and exit signs. Standards AS/NZS 60598-2-22:2005 Luminaires Part 2.22: Particular requirements - Luminaires for emergency lighting (IEC 60598-2-22, Ed.
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