The CXST Series
120/347 VAC 60Hz, 36VA
Output Volts DC & Watts as specified for 30 minutes
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:
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READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
For indoor use ONLY.
Do not let power cords touch hot surfaces.
Do not install near gas or electric heaters.
Use caution when servicing batteries. Battery acid can cause burns
to skin and eyes. If acid is spilled on skin or eyes, flush acid with
fresh water and contact a physician immediately.
Fig 1
Powerpack
Cover Screw
Fig 2
6. Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where
unauthorized personnel will not readily subject it to tampering.
7. The use of accessory equipment not recommended by AimLite
may cause an unsafe condition, and will void the unit's warranty.
8. Do not use this equipment for other than its intended purpose.
9. Servicing of this equipment should be performed by qualified
service personnel.
10. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Fig 4
Electrical Junction
Box Installed in Wall
Faceplate
Screw
Fig 5
Fig 3
Knock Out and Remove
Chevrons as Required
Installation
Wall Mount (Single Face Only):
1. Extend unswitched 24 hour AC supply of rated voltage to a
junction box (supplied by others) installed in accordance
with all applicable codes and standards. Leave a minimum of
8 inches of slack on the wire. This circuit should NOT be
energized/live at this time.
2. Remove the faceplate screw and slide the faceplate down
and out of the exit frame. Remove and discard the canopy kit
located inside the exit cavity (Figures 1 & 2).
3. Remove the powerpack cover screw and lift the powerpack
cover up and out of the way. The front mounted heads are
wired to the circuit board; these can remain connected if the
cover does not interfere with the installation (Figure 2).
4. For installation directly over the electrical junction box, the exit is
supplied with universal spider knockouts and keyhole slots
stamped into the back of the powerpack. Alternatively, conduit
knockouts are stamped into the top and side for surface wire
conduit connection. Knock out the appropriate hole(s) and bring
wires through the hole(s) and into the powerpack (Figure 3).
5. Mount the unit securely into place. Do not rely on the electrical
connections as the only support for the unit; use supplied
keyhole mounting slots (Figure 3).
6. Make proper wiring connections between the incoming AC supply
and both the charger transformer and exit LEDs: RED = Line 347
Volts; BLACK = Line 120 Volts; WHITE = Neutral. BROWN is provided
instead of RED for special voltages (Figure 4).
Insulate unused wire! Connect ground to supplied green ground
wire in accordance with local codes. Reassemble all wire
connections and connectors.
CAUTION! - Failure to insulate unused wire may result in a shock
hazard or unsafe condition as well as equipment failure.
7. Connect remote load wires (if any) to lamp output terminals.
8. Uncoil the wire lead(s) from the Positive (+) and/or Negative (-)
battery terminals and connect to the matching terminal
connector on the circuit board (Figures 3 & 4).
9. Secure all internal wires.
10. Replace cover and secure the powerpack cover screw.
11. Knockout and remove any required directional chevron/arrows
from the exit faceplate (Figure 5).
12. Slide the faceplate and stencil fibre into the exit frame then
replace and secure the faceplate screw.
13. Turn on AC line voltage supply.
14. Loosen the head set screws and manually position each head
to achieve the desired emergency light distribution/placement.
Secure all set screws when complete.
Caution
This equipment is fur nished with a sophisticated low voltage batter y dropout circuit to protect the batter y from over-discharge after
the useful output has been used. Allow 24 hours recharge time after installation or power failure for full-load testing or usage.
The CXST Series
120/347 VAC 60Hz, 36VA
Output Volts DC & Watts as specified for 30 minutes
Installation
Ceiling or End Mount (Single or Double Face):
1. Follow Steps 1 to 3 of Wall Mounting except DO
NOT discard the canopy kit located inside the exit.
2. If double face is required remove the backplate
screw and slide the backplate down and out of
the exit frame.
3. A single wire pass-thru and pair of canopy screw
knockouts are stamped into the top and end of
the exit. Knock out the appropriate set of three
(3) holes (Figure 6).
4. Secure the canopy to the exit using the supplied
hardware.
5. Feed all wiring into the exit through the wire
pass-thru hole.
6. Mount the exit securely to the wall or ceiling. The
hole spacing in the canopy is designed to fit most
standard electrical junction boxes. A steel, universal
spider plate is supplied to allow mounting to
alternate size/type boxes (Figure 6).
7. Follow Steps 6 to 14 of Wall Mounting to complete
installation (skip Step 10 for double face).
Operation
Fig 6
Electrical Junction Box
Installed in Ceiling
(supplied by others)
Universal Spider Adaptor Plate
Exit Canopy
Electrical Junction
Box Installed in Wall
(supplied by others)
Universal
Spider
Adaptor
Plate
Exit Canopy
Maintenance
1. To Test, depress the TEST Switch. The CHARGE indicator will go 1. Code requires that the equipment be tested every 30 days for
out and the connected DC lamps will come on.
30 seconds, and that written records be maintained for all test
2. Release the TEST Switch. DC lamps will be extinguished, and the
results and repairs. Further, the equipment is to be tested once
CHARGE indicator will come on..
a year for the required duration as per Code. The battery is to
3. A bright CHARGE LED indicator light indicates a high charge
be replaced or the equipment repaired whenever the equipment
rate. After the battery has reached full charge, the indicator
fails to operate as intended during the duration test. AimLite
light will go out. Under normal operation the high charge indicator
strongly recommends compliance with all Code requirements.
will turn on and off intermittently while the unit is in standby 2. Clean lenses on a regular basis to provide maximum light
mode (regular AC is present) since the charge rate will vary in
distribution in case of an emergency.
order to maintain an optimal battery performance.
NOTE: The servicing of any parts should be performed by qualified
service personnel only. The use of replacement parts not
furnished by AimLite, may cause equipment failure and will
void the warranty.
Troubleshooting Hints
CONNECTED EMERGENCY FIXTURES DO NOT TURN ON AT ALL
EMERGENCY FIXTURES COME ON WHEN BATTERY IS FIRST CONNECTED
AC On Pilot LED Light is out before test...
Battery may be connected in reverse polarity. Check connections.
1. Check AC supply - be sure unit has 24 hour AC supply (un-switched).
Connect Positive lead to Positive battery terminal and Negative
2. AC supply is OK, and indicator light is out, replace PC Board
lead to Negative battery terminal. The lamps should then turn
Assembly.
off and the charge indicator should light when AC power is
AC On Pilot LED Light is on before test...
applied. (Figure 4).
3. Either the output is shorted or overloaded, or the battery is NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN THE UNIT IS ENERGIZED (AC TURNED ON)
not connected.
Some models have a standard time delay built into the design
4. Battery is severely discharged. Allow 24 hours for recharge
of the charger board. Please allow a maximum of 15 minutes
and then retest. NOTE: This could be the result of a switched
with AC current connected before any status change occurs.
AC supply to the unit (which has been turned off at some
At this point the LED AC-ON and CHARGE lights should illuminate.
point), a battery with a shorted cell, an old battery or a battery
which has been discharged due to a long power outage
and is not yet fully recharged.
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