I-162
P.O. BOX 11846 TUCSON, AZ 85734
(520) 294-3292 • FAX (520) 741-2837
www.iotaengineering.com
SERIES D
PARALLEL OPERATION
Emergency
Lighting Equipment
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. CAUTION – To prevent electrical shock, do not mate unit connector until installation is complete and A.C. power
is supplied to the unit.
2. CAUTION – This fixture provides more than one power supply output source. To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, disconnect both normal and emergency sources by turning off the A.C. branch circuit and by disconnecting the unit connector.
3. CAUTION – The integral, high temperature Ni-Cad battery is replaceable. To replace the battery, disconnect the
unit connector and remove both switched and unswitched A.C. power to the fixture. Remove the lid screw and
open the lid to expose the battery. Unplug the battery connector and replace with part number 44203-412 (14.4V
Ni-Cad battery only). Recycle or dispose of the used nickel-cadmium battery properly
4. DO NOT USE OUTDOORS. The I-162 is for use with grounded, UL Listed, damp location rated, indoor fixtures.
Do not use in heated air outlets or hazardous locations.
5. The I-162 requires an unswitched A.C. power source of either 120 or 277 volts. Properly cap the unused A.C. lead.
6. The I-162 and A.C. ballast must be on the same branch circuit.
7. Do not mount near gas or electric heaters.
8. The I-162 should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not readily be subjected to tampering by
unauthorized personnel.
9. The I-162 mounts on top of the fixture or adjacent to the fixture on an optional T-bar mounting bracket.
10.
The I-162 will cold strike and operate two 4′ instant start, rapid start, U shape or circline fluorescent lamps, T8
through T12 fluorescent lamps, two 54W T5 fluorescent lamps, or two 26W-57W compact fluorescent lamps.
11.
The I-162 operates lamps as follows:
Two 4′ T8-T12 lamps, two 54W T5 lamps, or two 26W-57W compact lamps for 90 minutes.
12. Suitable for use in damp locations.
13. For use in 0° C minimum, 50° C maximum ambient temperatures.
14. The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition, void
warranty, and result in non-compliance with UL specifications.
15. Do not use this equipment for other than intended use.
16. Install in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local regulations.
17. Installation and servicing should be performed by qualified personnel.
18. Lighting fixture manufacturers, electricians, and end-users need to ensure product system compatibility before
final installation.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: Before installing, make certain the A.C. power is off and the I-162 unit connector is disconnected.
1. MOUNTING THE I-162
Remove the ballast channel cover. Mount the I-162 on the fixture top in a position that does not interfere with the existing A.C.
ballast or any other hardware. Extend the flex conduit to a convenient location on top of the fixture and punch a 7/8″ hole. Feed
the wires and flex connector down through the hole in the fixture and secure in place with the flex connector nut. An optional
T-bar mounting kit is available to mount the I-162 above the ceiling tile adjacent to the emergency fixture. To order the optional
T-bar mounting kit (part number TBMK-160) contact Customer Service.
When used with ceiling mounted downlight fixtures, the I-162 should be mounted on the fixture above the ceiling or on the
optional T-bar mounting kit. The flex conduit should be wired into the ballast/lamp compartment or to an electrical junction box
on the fixture which allows access to the ballast/lamp connections. Refer to Illustration 2 for typical mounting.
When battery packs are remote mounted, consult Customer Service for the maximum allowable distance between the battery
pack and lamp.
CAUTION: Properly secure the I-162 in the ceiling grid to insure compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines
regarding ceiling mounted equipment.
2.WIRING
Refer to the wiring diagrams on the back page for the appropriate wiring of lamps and ballast. Install in accordance with the
National Electrical Code and local regulations. For additional wiring diagrams consult Customer Service.
3. INSTALLING THE CHARGE INDICATOR
Recessed Troffer Fixture – Select a convenient location with proper clearance in the ballast cover and drill or punch a 7/8″ hole
(1/2″ knockout). Insert the 7/8″ bushing into the hole. Push the plastic tube through the bushing. Disconnect the leads from the
LED housing and route the leads down the plastic tube. Reconnect the leads to the housing, observing the proper polarity
(Red/Black or Red lead w/connector to positive (+) red tab). Push the entire assembly back into the tube until the lens collar
rests against the plastic tube. The plastic tube should be adjusted so that the Charge Indicator is within ¼″ of the fixture lens.
The Charge Indicator must be visible after installation. Refer to Illustration 1.
Ceiling-Mounted Downlight Fixture – Select a convenient location on the side of the fixture so the Charge Indicator can be
seen after installation. Allow for proper clearance inside the fixture and drill or punch a 1/2″ hole. Disconnect the leads from
the LED housing. Push the LED housing into the 1/2″ hole until it is firmly locked in place. Reconnect the leads, observing the
proper polarity (Red/Black or Red lead w/connector to positive (+) red tab). Refer to Illustration 2. For remote mounting the
charge indicator and test switch, the optional RTK accessory kit can be ordered.
4. INSTALLING THE TEST SWITCH
The test switch should be mounted on the ballast channel cover of a recessed troffer, or on the side of a strip fixture, preferably
adjacent to the charge indicator. Drill or punch a 1/2″ mounting hole. Refer to Illustration 2.
5. WIRING THE A.C. INPUT
A.The I-162 and A.C. ballast must be on the same branch circuit.
B.The I-162 requires an unswitched A.C. power source of either 120 or 277 volts. Select the proper voltage lead and cap the
unused lead.
C. When the I-162 is used with a switched fixture, the A.C. input to the I-162 must be connected ahead of the fixture switch.
Refer to Illustration 3 for switched and unswitched fixture wiring diagrams.
Illustration 1 Recessed Troffer Fixture
BALLAST CHANNEL
COVER
Illustration 2 Downlight Fixture
I-162
FLEX CONDUIT
FLEX
I-162
A.C. BALLAST &
LAMP SOCKET
COMPARTMENT
TEST
SWITCH
7/8" BUSHING
CHARGE
LIGHT
PLASTIC TUBE
CHARGE INDICATOR LAMP
CEILING
TILE
FIXTURE LENS
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OBSERVE PROPER POLARITY
6.LABELS
Attach the appropriate labels adjacent to the Test Switch and Charge Indicator. Annotate Re-lamping label for lamp
type and wattage. The Caution and the Re-lamping labels must be on the fixture in a readily visible location to anyone attempting to service the fixture.
7. COMPLETING INSTALLATION
When the installation is complete, switch the A.C. power on and join the I-162 unit connector.
Illustration 3
Switched Fixture
Unswitched Fixture
WHITE
BLACK
WHITE
A.C. BALLAST
BLACK
BLK/ORG
BLK/ORG
WHITE
COMMON
WHITE
COMMON
(277V) ORG
➀
TEST SWITCH
HOT A.C. LINE
(120V) BLK
A.C. BALLAST
(277V) ORG
I-162
BLK/ORG
➀
TEST SWITCH
I-162
BLK/ORG
HOT A.C. LINE
WALL
SWITCH
(120V) BLK
➀ Select proper voltage lead. Cap unused lead.
➀ Select proper voltage lead. Cap unused lead.
OPERATION
Normal Mode – A.C. power is present. The A.C. ballast operates the fluorescent lamp(s) as intended. The I-162 is in the standby
charging mode. The Charge Indicator will be lit providing a visual indication that the battery is being charged.
Emergency Mode – The A.C. power fails. The I-162 senses the A.C. power failure and automatically switches to the Emergency
Mode. One or two lamps are illuminated, at reduced output, for a minimum of 90 minutes. When the A.C. power is restored, the
I-162 switches the system back to the Normal Mode and resumes battery charging. See page 1 of the Instruction Manual.
TESTING & MAINTENANCE
Initial Testing – Allow the unit to charge approximately 1 hour, then conduct a short discharge test. Allow a 24 hour charge before
conducting a one hour test.
The I-162 is a maintenance free unit, however, periodic inspection and testing is required. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, outlines the
following schedule:
Monthly – Insure that the Charge Indicator light is illuminated. Conduct a 30 second discharge test by depressing the Test Switch.
One lamp or two lamps should operate at full or reduced output, depending on your configuration.
Annually – Insure that the Charge Indicator light is illuminated. Conduct a full 11/2 hour discharge test. The unit should operate as
intended for the duration of the test.
“Written records of testing shall be kept by the owner for inspection by the authority having jurisdiction.”
SERVICING SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Consult Customer Service or visit www.iotaengineering.com for current warranty information.
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TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAMS
TWO LAMP RAPID START BALLAST
For wiring diagrams of ballasts not shown, consult our Customer Service.
Wiring and Troubleshooting Tips are available on-line at http://www.iotaengineering.com/wiringtips.pdf
BLUE
BLUE
BLUE/WHT
BLK/ORG
➃
OR
➃ SWITCHED
UNSWITCHED ➄
TWO LAMP RAPID
START BALLAST
VIOLET
BRN
YELLOW
YELLOW
BRN/WHT
LAMP*
RED
* OPERATES IN A.C. AND
RED/WHT
YELLOW
LAMP*
EMERGENCY MODE.
LINE
WHITE
BLUE
BLACK
BLUE
WHITE
RED
➁
➀ UNSWITCHED
YELLOW
YELLOW
BLUE
LINE
BLK (120V)
A.C.
RED
BALLASTCONNECTOR
NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL
➁ DO
INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE
COMMON
ORG (277V)
BLUE/WHT
VIOLET
VIO/GREY
BRN
➂
AND A.C. POWER IS SUPPLIED.
RED
* OPERATES IN A.C. AND
CHARGE INDICATOR
RED/WHT
YELLOW
LAMP*
EMERGENCY MODE.
TEST ACCESSORY LEADS - REFER
➂ TO
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SELECT PROPER VOLTAGE
➀ LEAD.
CAP UNUSED LEADS.
FOR PROPER POLARITY LEAD WIRING.
➃
OR UNSWITCHED LINE➄ SWITCHED
REFER TO INSTALLATION MANUAL
NO POLARITY ON BLK/ORG LEADS.
BLK/ORG
I-162
BRN/WHT
LAMP*
BLK/ORG
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
SELECT PROPER VOLTAGE
➀ LEAD.
CAP UNUSED LEADS.
BLK/ORG
LINE
WHITE
➁
CONNECTOR
➀ UNSWITCHED
LINE
➂
AND A.C. POWER IS SUPPLIED.
FOR HOT AND TEST SWITCH PLACEMENT.
COMMON
ORG (277V)
BLK (120V)
NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL
➁ DO
INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE
TWO LAMP INSTANT START BALLAST
➃
OR
➃ SWITCHED
UNSWITCHED ➄
RED OR
RED/BLK (+)
VIO/GREY
RED
WHT/RED
A.C.
1. TWO BALLAST
LAMP
RAPID START BALLAST
RED OR
RED/BLK (+)
RED
WHT/RED
BLUE
WHITE
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
BLACK
CHARGE INDICATOR
ACCESSORY LEADS - REFER
➂ TEST
TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PROPER POLARITY LEAD WIRING.
➃ NO POLARITY ON BLK/ORG➄LEADS.
OR UNSWITCHED
➄ SWITCHED
➄ LINEA.C.
➂
REFER
TO
INSTALLATION
MANUAL
2. TWO LAMP
INSTANT START
BALLAST
TWO
LAMP
INSTANT
START
BALLAST
BALLAST
VIOLET
BLK/ORG
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
RED
ORG (277V)
➁
BLK (120V)
WHITE
A.C.
BALLAST
NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL
➁ DO
INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE
AND A.C. POWER IS SUPPLIED.
BLUE
➂
➂
➃
RED
CHARGE INDICATOR
➂
TEST ACCESSORY LEADS - REFER
➃ TO
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
➄ NO POLARITY ON BLK/ORG LEADS.
OR UNSWITCHED LINE➅ SWITCHED
REFER TO INSTALLATION MANUAL
TWO LAMP RAPID START BALLAST
FOR HOT AND TEST SWITCH PLACEMENT.
CONNECTOR
NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL
➁ DO
INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE
RED
VIOLET
RED
VIO/GREY
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
BRN
BRN/WHT
RED
BLK/ORG
EMERGENCY MODE.
*
NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL
OPERATES
IN A.C. AND
➁ DO
INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE
➁
RED
CONNECTOR
RED
A.C.
BALLAST
EMERGENCY MODE.
BLUE
YELLOW
YELLOW
➀ SELECT PROPER VOLTAGE
TEST ACCESSORY LEADS - REFER
LEAD. CAP UNUSED LEAD.
➂ TO
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PROPER POLARITY LEAD
WIRING.
NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL
➁ DO
INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE
NO
POLARITY
ON
BLK/ORG
LEADS.
AND A.C. POWER IS SUPPLIED.
➃
OR UNSWITCHED➂
LINETEST ACCESSORY LEADS➄ SWITCHED
REFER TO INSTALLATION MANUAL
REFER TO INSTALLATION
WHT/RED
WHITE
COMMON
➀ UNSWITCHED
LINE
BLUE
BLUE/WHT
VIOLET
VIO/GREY
BRN
BRN/WHT
➂
RED
CHARGE INDICATOR
RED/WHT
YELLOW
I-162
BLK/ORG
BLK/ORG
➃
➃
➁
CONNECTOR
*LAMP
*LAMP
2LISB_162_D
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE
➄
WHITE
ORG (277V)
BLK (120V)
COMMON
➀
UNSWITCHED
LINE
➂
FOR HOT AND TEST SWITCH PLACEMENT.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER
POLARITY WIRING.
CHARGE INDICATOR
➃ NO POLARITY ON BLK/ORG LEADS.
➄ SWITCHED OR UNSWITCHED LINE-
2LRSB_162_D
REFER TO INSTALLATION MANUAL
FOR HOT AND TEST SWITCH PLACEMENT.
Rev. 100812
68162-000
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
BLACK
ORG (277V)
BLK (120V)
BLUE
SELECT PROPER VOLTAGE
➀ LEAD.
CAP UNUSED LEADS.
LINE
BLK (120V)
LINE
WHITE
RED OR
RED/BLK (+)
RED/WHT
YELLOW
➀ UNSWITCHED
➃
OR
➃ SWITCHED
UNSWITCHED ➄
FOR HOT AND TEST SWITCH PLACEMENT.
LAMP*
COMMON
ORG (277V)
2LISB_162_D
OR UNSWITCHED LINE➅ SWITCHED
REFER TO INSTALLATION MANUAL
LAMP*
➅
WHITE
CHARGE INDICATOR
FOR PROPER
POLARITY LEAD WIRING.
BLUE/WHT
BLK/ORG
BLUE
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE
➃
AND A.C. POWER IS SUPPLIED.
WHITE
AND A.C. POWER IS SUPPLIED.
I-162
➁
SELECT PROPER VOLTAGE
➀ LEAD.
CAP UNUSED LEADS.
BLACK
* OPERATES IN A.C. AND
RED
BLK/ORG
YELLOW
3. TWO LAMP
RAPID
TWOSTART
LAMP RAPID
STARTON
BALLAST
A.C.
NO POLARITY
BLK/ORG LEADS.
➄BALLAST
YELLOW
BRN
EMERGENCY MODE.
BLUE
YELLOW
VIO/GREY
LAMP*
* OPERATES IN A.C. AND
➂ PIGTAIL LEADS TOGETHER.
ACCESSORY LEADS - REFER
➃ TEST
TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BLUE
BRN/WHT
LAMP*
PIGTAIL LEADS TOGETHER.
FOR PROPER POLARITY LEAD WIRING.
RED/WHT
2LRSB_162_D
➄
BLK/ORG ➄
VIOLET
BLUE/WHT
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
WHT/RED
BLUE
CONNECTOR BLUE
BLACK
COMMON
➀ UNSWITCHED
LINE
YELLOW
EMERGENCY MODE.
SELECT PROPER VOLTAGE
➀ LEAD.
CAP UNUSED LEADS.
➅
WHITE
RED OR
RED/BLK (+)
BRN
LAMP*
LAMP*
* OPERATES IN A.C. AND
BLK/ORG
WHT/RED
BRN/WHT
FOR
HOT AND TEST SWITCH PLACEMENT.
VIO/GREY
➂
RED OR
RED/BLK (+)
RED/WHT
RED
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE
WHT/RED
BLUE/WHT
RED OR
RED/BLK (+)
BLUE
WHITE
BALLAST
2LRSB_162_D
BLUE
BLUE
BLACK
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