Specification Sheet
BALT5-500-ACTD
Emergency Ballast
Installation Instructions
When using this lighting device, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Prior to installation, battery connector must be open to prevent high voltage from being
present on the output leads (red & yellow). It must be connected only after installation is
complete and AC power is supplied to the unit.
2. This device is designed for use with one 2’ to 4’ 8W-28W T5/T5HO, 17W-32W T8, T12 linear
lamp and 4-pin compact fluorescent lamps from 13W-26W. Contact manufacturer for more
information about lamp compatibility.
3. Please ensure the electricity connections conform to the National Electrical Code and local
regulations if applicable.
4. To avoid electrical shock, please disconnect normal and emergency power supplies, and
battery connector of the emergency ballast before servicing.
5. This device is designed for factory or field installation in either the ballast channel or on top
of the fixture, except air handling heated air outlets, sealed and gasketed fixtures, wet or
hazardous location fixtures. Do not install this device near gas or electric heaters.
6. AC Power source of 120 VAC or 277 VAC is required.
7. The battery is sealed, no-maintenance, and is not replaceable in the field. Please contact
manufacturer for information on service. Do not attempt to service the battery.
8. Do not use accessory equipment that is not recommended by manufacturer. Failure to do
so may cause unsafe conditions. Servicing should only be performed by qualified service
personnel.
9. Do not use this product for anything other than it’s intended purpose.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Specification Sheet
BALT5-500-ACTD
Emergency Ballast
Installation Instructions
Caution – Before installing, turn off the main circuit breaker to avoid any possible shock.
Also make sure that the inverter connector is disconnected.
1. Mounting the Emergency Ballast: Remove the ballast channel cover. Mount the Emergency Ballast in the
ballast channel at least ½’’ away from the A.C. ballast(s). When battery packs are remote mounted, the remote
distance can not exceed ½ of the distance from ballast to lamp specified by the AC ballast manufacturer. For
example, if the AC ballast manufacturer recommends no more than 25’ remote distance, then the battery pack
should not exceed 12 ½ ‘. Under no circumstances should the battery pack exceed a distance of 50’ from the
lamp.
2. Wiring: Refer to the wiring diagrams page for the appropriate wiring of lamp(s) and ballast. Install in
accordance with the National Electrical Code and local regulations. For additional wiring diagrams consult
Customer Service.
3. Installing the LED COMBO TEST SWITCH (LCTS): Linear Fixture – Select a convenient location on the fixture so that the LCTS can be seen after installation.
Allow for proper clearance inside the fixture and drill or punch a ½’’ hole. Remove the nut from the LCTS.
Push the LCTS housing into the ½’’ hole and secure with the nut. Connect the wires from the LCTS (VIOLET to
VIOLET, BROWN to BROWN). Refer to figure 1. Recessed Troffer Fixture – Select a convenient location with proper clearance in the ballast cover and drill
or punch a 7/8’’ bushing into the hole. Push the plastic tube through the bushing. Route the leads of the LED
COMBO SWITCH through the plastic tube. Connect the LED wires from the unit to the switch (Red to Red,
White/Red to White). 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 LED COMBO SWITCH is within ¼’’ of the fixture lens. The
switch must be visible after installation. Refer to figure 2.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Linear Fixture
Recessed Troffer Fixture
FIXTURE
LED COMBO
SWITCH
FIXTURE
BALLAST CHANNEL COVER
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
PLASTIC TUBE
BROWN (-)
LEAD
7/8” BUSHING
LED COMBO SWITCH
VIOLET (+)
LEAD
EMERGENCY BALLAST
OBSERVE PROPER POLARITY
FIXTURE LENS
4. Power Supply: The Emergency Ballast and AC ballast must be on the same branch circuit. It requires an
unswitched AC power source of either 120 or 277 volts. Select the proper voltage lead and cap the unused
lead. When the Emergency Ballasts is used with a switched fixture, the AC input to the emergency ballast must
be connected ahead of the fixture switch. Refer to the figure below for switched and unswitched fixture wiring
diagrams.
Figure 3
Ballast Wiring Block Diagram
BLACK
BLACK
WALL SWITCH
WHITE
AC BALLAST
*
WHT/BLK
WHT/BLK
(277V) ORG
(277V) ORG
(120V) BLK
WHITE
COMMON
LED COMBO SWITCH
WHITE
AC BALLAST
HOT AC LINE
HOT AC LINE
WHT
(+) RED
*
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
WHT/RED
LED COMBO SWITCH
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
WHT/RED
(+) RED/BLK
OR
RED W/TAG
* Select proper voltage lead. Cap unused lead
* Select proper voltage lead. Cap unused lead
SWITCHED FIXTURE
WHT
(+) RED
(+) RED/BLK
OR
RED W/TAG
(120V) BLK
WHITE
COMMON
UNSWITCHED FIXTURE
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Specification Sheet
BALT5-500-ACTD
Emergency Ballast
Installation Instructions
5. Labels: Attach the appropriate labels adjacent to the LCTS. 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.
6. Completing Installation: When Installation of the ballast is complete, switch the AC power on and join the
emergency ballast’s unit connector.
OPERATION
Normal Mode – When AC power is present, the AC ballast operates the fluorescent lamp(s) as intended. The LCTS
will be lit providing a visual indication that the emergency ballast is being charged.
Emergency Mode – When AC power fails, the LCTS senses the AC power failure and automatically switches to the
Emergency mode. One lamp (or two depending on configuration and ballast) is illuminated, at reduced output, for
a minimum of 90 minutes. When the AC power is restored, the Emergency Ballast switches the system back to the
Normal Mode and resumes battery charging.
TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
Pushing the red lens on the LCTS turns off the light on it, interrupts power to the designated AC ballast and forces
the unit into emergency mode. The emergency lamp(s) is now being lit by the emergency ballast. On releasing the
lens, fixture returns to normal mode after a momentary delay. To simulate a “BLACK OUT” use the circuit breaker
to turn off AC power.
Initial Testing - Allow the unit to charge approximately 1 hour, and then press the LCTS to conduct a short
discharge test. The ballast needs to be charged for at least 24 hours before conducting a 1-1/2 hour test.
This emergency ballast is a maintenance-free unit, however, periodic inspection and testing is required. NFPA 101,
Life Safety Codes, outlines the following schedule:
Monthly – Insure that the LCTS is illuminated. Conduct a 30-second discharge test by depressing the LCTS. One
lamp should operate at reduced output.
Annually - Insure that the LCTS is illuminated. Conduct a full 1-1/2 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.”
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Specification Sheet
BALT5-500-ACTD
Wiring Diagrams
ORANGE (277V)
BLACK (120V) UNSWITCHED
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
2
UNIT
CONNECTOR
LAMP (emergency)
LED
COMBO
SWITCH
WHITE
1
COMMON
WHT/BLK
1
SELECT PROPER VOLTAGE
LEAD, CAP UNUSED LEAD
2
DO NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL
INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND
AC POWER IS SUPPLIED
3
TEST ACCESSORY LEADS,
REFER TO INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER
POLARITY WIRING
3
BLACK
WHITE
YELLOW
YELLOW
LAMP
LED
COMBO
SWITCH
UNIT
CONNECTOR
1
COMMON
WHT/BLK
VIOLET (+)
2
WHITE
YELLOW
YELLOW
1
SELECT PROPER VOLTAGE
LEAD, CAP UNUSED LEAD
2
DO NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL
INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND
AC POWER IS SUPPLIED
3
3
BLACK
WHITE
BLUE
BLUE
WHITE
1
COMMON
WHT/BLK
VIOLET (+)
UNIT
CONNECTOR
BROWN (-)
2
LED
COMBO
SWITCH
1
SELECT PROPER VOLTAGE
LEAD, CAP UNUSED LEAD
2
DO NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL
INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND
AC POWER IS SUPPLIED
3
3
RED
TEST ACCESSORY LEADS,
REFER TO INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER
POLARITY WIRING
ORANGE (277V)
BLACK (120V) UNSWITCHED
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
2
UNIT
CONNECTOR
LAMP
LED
COMBO
SWITCH
BLACK
WHITE
BLUE/WHT
BLUE/WHT
WHITE
1
COMMON
WHT/BLK
1
SELECT PROPER VOLTAGE
LEAD, CAP UNUSED LEAD
2
DO NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL
INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND
AC POWER IS SUPPLIED
3
TEST ACCESSORY LEADS,
REFER TO INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER
POLARITY WIRING
3
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE
AC
BALLAST
ORANGE
ORANGE
BLUE
BLUE/WHT
RED/WHT
RED
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
BROWN
BROWN
BLUE
BLUE
RED
RED
ORANGE (277V)
BLACK (120V) UNSWITCHED
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
UNIT
CONNECTOR
2
LAMP
LAMP
LAMP
LED
COMBO
SWITCH
LAMP (emergency)
TEST ACCESSORY LEADS,
REFER TO INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER
POLARITY WIRING
WHITE
1
COMMON
WHT/BLK
1
SELECT PROPER VOLTAGE
LEAD, CAP UNUSED LEAD
2
DO NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL
INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND
AC POWER IS SUPPLIED
3
TEST ACCESSORY LEADS,
REFER TO INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER
POLARITY WIRING
3
AC/EMERGENCY
7. One Lamp Instant Start Ballast
8. Two Lamp Instant Start Ballast
ORANGE (277V)
BLACK (120V) UNSWITCHED
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
WHITE
UNIT
CONNECTOR
LED
COMBO
SWITCH
VIOLET (+)
2
BROWN (-)
LAMP (emergency)
4
1
1
SELECT PROPER VOLTAGE
LEAD, CAP UNUSED LEAD
2
DO NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL
INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND
AC POWER IS SUPPLIED
3
CONNECT BLUE/WHT AND RED/WHT
WIRES TOGETHER
4
TEST ACCESSORY LEADS,
REFER TO INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER
POLARITY WIRING
AC/EMERGENCY
9. Three Lamp Instant Start Ballast
BLUE
BLUE
3
BLUE
BLUE/WHT
RED/WHT
RED
YELLOW
ORANGE (277V)
BLACK (120V) UNSWITCHED
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
WHITE
LAMP (emergency)
LED
COMBO
SWITCH
AC/EMERGENCY
VIOLET (+)
UNIT
CONNECTOR
4
1
COMMON
WHT/BLK
LAMP
2
BLUE
AC
BALLAST
BLUE
3
BLUE
BLUE/WHT
RED/WHT
RED
YELLOW
ORANGE (277V)
BLACK (120V) UNSWITCHED
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
WHITE
LAMP
2
LAMP (emergency)
UNIT
CONNECTOR
LED
COMBO
SWITCH
4
1
COMMON
WHT/BLK
1
SELECT PROPER VOLTAGE
LEAD, CAP UNUSED LEAD
2
DO NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL
INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND
AC POWER IS SUPPLIED
3
CONNECT BLUE/WHT AND RED/WHT
WIRES TOGETHER
4
TEST ACCESSORY LEADS,
REFER TO INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER
POLARITY WIRING
AC/EMERGENCY
10. Four Lamp Instant Start Ballast
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE
BLUE
WHITE
RED
COMMON
WHT/BLK
VIOLET (+)
BLUE
BLUE/WHT
RED/WHT
RED
YELLOW
1
SELECT PROPER VOLTAGE
LEAD, CAP UNUSED LEAD
2
DO NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL
INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND
AC POWER IS SUPPLIED
3
CONNECT BLUE/WHT AND RED/WHT
WIRES TOGETHER
4
TEST ACCESSORY LEADS,
REFER TO INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER
POLARITY WIRING
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE
BLACK
WHITE
YELLOW
YELLOW
AC
BALLAST
BLUE
BLUE
RED
RED
3
BLUE
BLUE/WHT
RED/WHT
RED
YELLOW
ORANGE (277V)
BLACK (120V) UNSWITCHED
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
WHITE
LAMP
LAMP
2
UNIT
CONNECTOR
LAMP
LAMP (emergency)
LED
COMBO
SWITCH
AC/EMERGENCY
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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4
1
COMMON
WHT/BLK
VIOLET (+)
3
BROWN (-)
BLUE
AC
BALLAST
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE
BLACK
BROWN (-)
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE
LAMP
BLUE/WHT
BLUE/WHT
RED
LAMP
AC/EMERGENCY
AC
BALLAST
3
VIOLET (+)
ORANGE (277V)
BLACK (120V) UNSWITCHED
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
LAMP
RED
DO NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL
INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND
AC POWER IS SUPPLIED
3
BROWN (-)
BLUE
BLUE/WHT
RED/WHT
RED
YELLOW
RED
RED
ORANGE
ORANGE
YELLOW
YELLOW
BROWN
BROWN
LAMP
WHITE
SELECT PROPER VOLTAGE
LEAD, CAP UNUSED LEAD
2
6. Four Lamp Rapid Start Ballast
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE
BLACK
1
AC/EMERGENCY
LAMP (emergency)
RED
AC
BALLAST
TEST ACCESSORY LEADS,
REFER TO INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER
POLARITY WIRING
5. Three Lamp Rapid Start Ballast (TypeB)
WHITE
1
COMMON
WHT/BLK
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE
BLUE
BLUE/WHT
RED/WHT
RED
YELLOW
LAMP (emergency)
AC/EMERGENCY
BLACK
UNIT
CONNECTOR
WHITE
VIOLET (+)
ORANGE (277V)
BLACK (120V) UNSWITCHED
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
BROWN (-)
BLUE
BLUE
RED
RED
LED
COMBO
SWITCH
BLUE/WHT
BLUE/WHT
2
BROWN (-)
BLUE
BLUE/WHT
RED/WHT
RED
YELLOW
LAMP
AC
BALLAST
ORANGE (277V)
BLACK (120V) UNSWITCHED
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
4. Three Lamp Rapid Start Ballast (TypeA)
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE
LAMP (emergency)
BLACK
WHITE
BLUE
BLUE
BLUE
BLUE/WHT
RED/WHT
RED
YELLOW
BLUE
BLUE
RED
RED
AC/EMERGENCY
3. Two Lamp Rapid Start Ballast (TypeB)
AC
BALLAST
AC
BALLAST
LAMP (emergency)
AC/EMERGENCY
BLACK
WHITE
YELLOW
YELLOW
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE
VIOLET (+)
BLUE
BLUE/WHT
RED/WHT
RED
YELLOW
BLUE
BLUE
VIOLET (+)
AC
BALLAST
BROWN (-)
BLACK
WHITE
RED
RED
2. Two Lamp Rapid Start Ballast (TypeA)
SWITCHED OR
UNSWITCHED
LINE
BROWN (-)
1. One Lamp Rapid Start Ballast
BROWN (-)
Emergency Ballast
Contact customer service for wiring diagrams not shown.
1
SELECT PROPER VOLTAGE
LEAD, CAP UNUSED LEAD
2
DO NOT MATE CONNECTOR UNTIL
INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND
AC POWER IS SUPPLIED
3
CONNECT BLUE/WHT AND RED/WHT
WIRES TOGETHER
4
TEST ACCESSORY LEADS,
REFER TO INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER
POLARITY WIRING