Cortez A6/A12
®
Recessed Emergency Light
Electronics
Installation
120/277 VAC dual voltage input with surge
protected, solid-state charging circuitry provides
for a reliable charging system. The charging
system is furnished with low voltage disconnect,
AC lockout, brownout protection, AC indicator
lamp and testswitch.
The Cortez A6 Series is designed for recessed
installation in suspended ceilings, air handling
plenums and standard wall and ceilings. The
unit’s sheet metal backbox can be installed by
nailing to studs or ceiling joists. With an
optional bar hanger kit the Cortez A6 can be
hung in grid type ceilings. 7/8” knockouts are
provided for conduit connection. The unit’s
electronics and heads are mounted on the
face plate which is assembled to the backbox
by means of four (4) screws.
The low voltage disconnect (LVD) feature will
disconnect the battery prior to an unacceptable
deep discharge, but not before the required 90
minute emergency operation.
CZA614N
CZA625L
General Description
Holophane’s Cortez A6 Series incorporates a
contemporary, low profile design with low
maintenance and quick installation features.
The Cortez A6 Series is completely selfcontained, and is ideal for sheetrock or
mechanical ceiling installations.
Housing
Backbox constructed of 20 gauge galvanized
steel with 1/2” conduit knockouts.
Faceplate constructed of impact resistant, UL
94 V-0, 5 VA white thermoplastic. (6 volt units
only).
12 Volt units utilize a 12 gauge steel trim plate
with a durable powder-coat finish in white or
black.
Fully recessed assembly for ceiling or wall
installation. An optional bar hanger kit is
available for mounting in suspended ceilings.
Illumination
Illumination is provided by two adjustable lamp
heads. Choose from round or rectangular
thermoplastic heads with Par 36 sealed beam
tungsten or halogen, or wedge base tungsten
or halogen lamps.
The AC lockout feature prevents battery drain
prior to the initial energizing of utility power,
and allows the installer to complete all wiring
and electrical connections without energizing
the emergency circuit.
The brownout protection circuitry will
automatically switch the unit into the
emergency mode if the utility voltage sags
below 20% of nominal.
Electrical Specifications
Input Power Requirements
120 VAC - 0.07 amps, 7.3 watts
277 VAC - 0.03 amps, 7.3 watts
Battery charging circuitry is entirely solid-state,
and utilizes a constant current charger for
nickel cadmium battery units. A fully automatic,
voltage regulated charger is used for lead
calcium battery units. Battery recharge time
after full discharge is less than the required UL
924 standard.
Listings
Line sensitive electronics cause an instantaneous
transfer to battery power if utility power is lost,
or a brownout condition is detected. When
line voltage is present and stabilized, the
transfer circuitry switches back to normal
operation and begins recharging the battery.
The transfer circuitry can be tested via a
momentary test switch located on the housing.
Warranty
Battery
Maintenance free, sealed nickel cadmium or
lead calcium batteries are available. All
batteries are equipped with a quick connect
plug assembly for easy installation.
Maintenance free, sealed lead calcium battery
has a typical life of up to 5 years, and an operating temperature range of 65°F (19°C) to 85°F
(30°C)
Maintenance free, sealed nickel cadmium
battery has a typical life of up to 10 years, and
an operating temperature range of 20°F
(-7°C) to 95°F (35°C) Nickel cadmium batteries
are ideal for high ambient temperature areas.
Standard sustained emergency operation is for
90 minutes with the illumination source
providing full light output.
HL-1326 Rev. 4/9/13
Architectural
• UL 924 listed
• NFPA 101, NEC, BOCA, OSHA and IBC
illumination standards
3-year limited warranty.
Complete warranty terms located at:
www.acuitybrands.com/CustomerResources/Terms_and_conditions.aspx
Actual performance may differ as a result of
end-user environment and application.
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Cortez A6/A12
®
®
Recessed Emergency Light
Dimensions
Suggested Specification
3.38"
(85.8mm)
3.4”
(86mm)
9.5”
(242.3mm)
9.5”
5"
8.12”
(242.3mm)
(127mm)
(206.2mm)
3.4”
(86mm)
3.38"
5.8”
(147.3mm) (85.8mm)
Unit shall be easily field connected to a 120 or 277
VAC, 60 hertz, unswitched power source. Installation
must comply with the NEC as well as other applicable
codes.
5" Upon utility power failure or brownout, the
(127mm)
unit shall automatically transfer to battery power and
maintain the required illumination for a minimum
3.38" period of 90 minutes. Upon restoration of utility
(85.8mm) power, the charger shall restore the battery to full
charge within UL 924 requirements following a rated
discharge of not more than 90 minutes.
H
Top View
Illumination
The unit shall incorporate two (Par 36 sealed beam
tungsten or halogen; wedge base tungsten or
halogen) adjustable lamp heads.
Housing
The recessed backbox shall be constructed of 20
gauge galvanized steel. The faceplate for 6 Volt units
shall be constructed of impact resistant, UL 94V-0,
5 VA white thermoplastic. 12 Volt units shall have a
12 gauge steel trim plate with a durable powder-coat
finish.
Charger
Product shall utilize either a constant current (nickel
cadmium) or fully automatic, voltage regulated (lead
calcium) charging system. The charging system shall
maintain the battery at full capacity without the need
for periodic exercising or equalization. The following
features shall be standard: Low voltage disconnect
(LVD), brownout protection and AC lockout.
9.5”
(242.3mm)
9.5”
(242.3mm)
9.5”
(242.3mm)
The battery shall be either a maintenance free, sealed
nickel cadmium or lead calcium battery. The nickel
cadmium battery shall utilize sintered plate
construction and polypropylene separators for
trouble-free operation in ambient temperatures up to
95°F (35°C). The lead calcium battery shall provide
trouble-free operation in temperatures up to 85°F
(30°C).
Furnish and install Holophane’s recessed emergency
lighting model _____________________. The unit
shall be constructed to meet Underwriter’s
Laboratories, Inc. Standard #924 and the National
Electrical Code (NEC).
Installation and Operation
H
Top View
Battery
5"
(127mm)
8.12”
(206.2mm)
8.12”
(206.2mm)
Architectural
9.5”
(242.3mm)
5.8”
(147.3mm)
Ordering Data
CZA6
Series
Cortez A6
Cortez A12
How to construct a catalog number
Example: CZA6 18L V
18L
Voltage/Wattage/Battery Type
18W, lead calcium, (2)
HS9 lamp heads
25W, lead calcium, (2)
WTS lamp heads
28W, nickel cadmium, (2)
HS9 lamp heads
50W, lead calcium, (2)
HT9 lamp heads
75W, lead calcium, (2)
HT9 lamp heads
Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc.
Holophane Headquarters, 3825 Columbus Road,
Granville, OH 43023
Holophane Canada, Inc. 9040 Leslie Street,
Suite 208, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3M4
Holophane Europe Limited, Bond Ave.,
Milton Keynes MK1 1JG, England
Holophane, S.A. de C.V., Apartado Postal No. 986,
Naucalpan de Juarez, 53000 Edo. de Mexico
V
V
Options (Factory installed)
Voltmeter (not available with “28N”
HPBHK1
HPPVS
Accessories (Shipped separately)
Bar hanger kit
Polycarbontate vandal shield
Lamp Head
Height (H)
HS9
HT9
WTS
5.0” (127mm)
5.0” (127mm)
6.0” (152.4 mm)
Contact your local Holophane factory sales representative
for application assistance, and computer-aided design and cost
studies. For information on other Holophane products and
systems, call the Inside Sales Service Department at 866-759-1577.
In Canada call 905-707-5830 or fax 905-707-5695.
HL-1326 Rev. 4/9/13
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Weight:
18W lead calcium: 2.3 kg. (5 lbs.)
25W lead calcium: 2.7 kg. (6 lbs.)
28W nickel cadmium: 2.7 kg. (6 lbs.)
50W lead calcium: 6.8 kg. (15 lbs.)
75W lead calcium: 7.7 kg. (17 lbs.)
Energy Performance:
120 VAC – 0.07 amps, 7.3W
277 VAC – 0.03 amps, 7.3W
Luminaires may utilize fluorescent or high intensity discharge
sources that contain small amounts of mercury. New disposal
labeling for these lamps includes the mercury identifier shown on
the left to indicate that the lamp contains mercury and should be
disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
Information sources regarding lamp recycling and disposal are included on
the packaging of most mercury-containing lamps and also can be located at
www.lamprecycle.org.