University of Manitoba
UNIT EQUIPMENT FOR
EMERGENCY LIGHTING
Section 16535
Req. #
1.1
Page 1
RELATED WORK
.1
Basic Electrical Materials and Methods
.2
Conduit
.3
Wire and Cable
.4
Outlet Boxes and Fittings
Section 16050
Section 16111
Section 16120
Section 16134
1.2
SUBMITTALS
.1
Submit shop drawings in accordance with Section l6050.
.2
Data shall indicate system components, mounting methods, source of power and special
attachments.
1.3
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA
.1
Provide data for incorporation into Maintenance Manual specified in Section 16050.
.2
Operation and Maintenance Manual shall include:
.1
Operation and maintenance instructions for complete battery system to permit
effective operation and maintenance.
.2
Technical Data - illustrated parts lists with parts catalogue numbers.
.3
Copy of approved shop drawings.
1.4
MAINTENANCE MANUALS
.1
Provide maintenance manuals in accordance with Section 16050.
.2
Include:
.1
Five spare lamps for remote heads.
1.5
WARRANTY
.1
Provide a written guarantee, stating that the battery for emergency lighting is guaranteed
against defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten years, with a no-charge
replacement during the first five years and pro-rate charge on the second five years from the
date of the Final Acceptance from the Owner.
1.6
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
.1
The system shall include battery unit(s) controls, remote heads, wire and conduit, etc., to
provide backup emergency lighting in public areas in the event of a loss of AC power to the
normal lighting system.
2.1
BATTERY BANK
.1
Lumacell RGS Series
.2
Supply voltage: [120VAC or 347VAC].
.3
Output voltage: 12VDC or 24VDC as specified.
.4
Battery: long life sealed lead, maintenance-free.
.5
Charger: solid state, multi-rate, voltage/current regulated, inverse temperature compensated,
short circuit protected, modular constructed.
.6
Solid state transfer.
.7
Low voltage disconnect: solid state, modular, operates at 80% battery output voltage.
.8
Signal lights: solid state, life expectancy 100,000 h minimum, for “AC Power ON” and “High
Charge”.
.9
Lamp heads: integral on unit and remote as indicated. Adjustable mounting, swivel type,
complete with 20 watt MR16 lamp. Lumacell DR Series.
.10
Cabinet: suitable for shelf mounting to wall and complete with knockouts for conduit.
.11
Auxiliary equipment:
.1
Test switch
.2
Battery disconnect device
.3
AC input and DC output terminal blocks inside cabinet.
.4
Shelf
Date revised December 18, 2012
University of Manitoba
UNIT EQUIPMENT FOR
EMERGENCY LIGHTING
Section 16535
Req. #
Page 2
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.5
Cord and plug connection for 120VAC. Key switch connection for 347VAC.
.6
RFI suppressors.
Balance load as per Manufactures recommendations.
2.2
REMOTE HEADS
.1
Lamp heads: 360° horizontal and 180° vertical adjustment.
.2
Lamps: 20 watt MR16 12Volt or 24Volt.
.3
Remote Heads to be White.
2.3
MANUFACTURERS
.1
Acceptable manufacturer is: Lumacell DR Series.
3.1
INSTALLATION
.1
Install unit equipment for emergency lighting in accordance with CSA C22.1-1982, or latest
edition.
.2
Install conduit and wiring as indicated.
.3
Install unit equipment and remote mounted fixtures as indicated.
.4
Cut and re-cap cord to remove surplus.
.5
Direct heads as indicated.
.6
Mount double remote heads on outlet box such that the two heads will be horizontal with the
building lines.
.7
Wire and connect exit lights to the battery system as indicated.
.8
Charge the batteries and test the system for proper operation (minimum of 35 minutes
discharge time).
Date revised December 18, 2012