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MODEL EL500
Installation and User Instructions
Specifications
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Voltage — 120 Volts, 50/60 Hz
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Consumption — 17.0 watts max.
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Battery — Single rechargeable AA NiMH provides 4 hours life in use
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Light Source — 3 high-output white LEDs
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Temperature Operating Range — 32°F to 104°F / 0°C to 40°C
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Storage Range — -31°F to 158°F / -35°C to 70°C
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Environmental — 10% to 95% non-condensing relative humidity
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For Indoor Use Only
WARNING
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Electrical shock hazard. To avoid fire, shock, or death, turn off power
at circuit breaker and test that power is off before wiring.
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Follow local electrical codes during installation.
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Connect to copper conductors only.
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Connect to Class 1 wiring only.
NOTICE
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No user-serviceable parts.
Before You Begin
NOTE: This unit must be connected to the same circuit as the
smoke detectors.
1.
Turn off power at the service panel by REMOVING FUSE or
TURNING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OFF.
2.
Test to VERIFY that the power is off.
EL500 Standard Wiring Diagram
EL500 Smoke Alarm Option Wiring Diagram
Power Failure Path Lighting
Installation
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EL500 Standard Wiring Diagram
EL500 277VAC Wiring Diagram
Remove existing receptacle from the wall box (if necessary).
Strip building wires to 7/16".
Connect the BLACK wire to the line building wire,
using a twist connector (provided).
Connect the WHITE wire to the neutral building wire,
using a twist connector (provided).
Optional: connect the RED wire to the smoke alarm
wire, using a twist connector (provided).
NOTE: Insert wires straight into twist connector, then
twist clockwise. Make sure all twist connectors are
tight. Secure each twist connector with electrical
tape. Make sure no bare wire shows below the twist
connector.
Connect the ground wire from the box to the GREEN
screw on the EL500 unit. If there is no ground wire,
ground the EL500 unit to the box. If a plastic box,
connect to ground as supplied.
Tuck wires into wall box leaving room for the EL500
unit.
Using screws provided, mount the EL500 unit to the wall box,
then install wall plate.
Turn power back on at the service panel.
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Summary of Contents for Intermatic EL500
- Page 1 Make sure no bare wire shows below the twist connector. Connect the ground wire from the box to the GREEN screw on the EL500 unit. If there is no ground wire, ground the EL500 unit to the box. If a plastic box, connect to ground as supplied.
- Page 2 4 inches. If within one (1) year from the date of purchase, this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Intermatic Incorporated will repair or replace it, at its sole option, free of charge. This warranty is extended to the original household purchaser only and is not transferable.
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