Specification Sheet
BAL700
1/19/2012
Project:
Emergency Ballast
BAL700
Catalog#:
Fluorescent Emergency Ballast
600-700 Lumens
Approved by:
• Works in conjunction with an AC ballast to convert new or existing
fluorescent fixtures into unobtrusive emergency lighting
• Maintains illumination of one or two lamps in the emergency mode
for a minimum of 90 minutes
Features
•
Provides a minimum of 90 minutes of emergency
illumination
•
Can be installed inside, on top or in remote* of the fixture
•
Can be used in both switched and unswitched fixtures
•
UL 924 Listed for damp location
•
UL listed for Retrofit/Field Installation
•
Life safety NFPA 101
•
NEC/OSHA
•
Meets most state and local codes
NEW!
Low Voltage
LED Combo Switch!
Lamp Compatibility
•
Compatible with 1-lamp, 2-lamp, 3-lamp and
4-lamp fixtures with many ballast types including
standard, rapid start, slimline, instant start, dimming
and electronic AC ballast – consult factory regarding
specific applications
•
Compatible with many different lamp types – refer
to back of page or contact customer service for
more information
Electrical
•
Dual Voltage Input 120V/277 VAC, 60Hz
•
Solid-state charger circuit
•
Test Switch/Power Indicator light
•
Temperature Rating (Ambient): 0ºC to 50ºC [32ºF to 122ºF]
•
Maintenance-free, long life, Sealed Nickel Cadmium Battery
•
Maximum battery recharge time: 24 hours
Housing
•
Painted-white steel housing
Dimensions
Illumination
•
Operates one or two lamps in the emergency mode for a
minimum of 90 minutes – please refer to page 2 for more
information. Provides a maximum initial lumen output of
700 Lumens
1.5”
9.4”
2.4”
* Conditions apply for remote mounting. Check with the factory for more information.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Howard Lighting Products | 580 Eastview Drive | Laurel, MS 39443
(toll free) 800.956.3456 | (direct) 601.422.0033 | (fax) 601.422.1652
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Specification Sheet
BAL700
Project:
Emergency Ballast
Lamp Compatibility Data
Catalog#:
Approved by:
No. Of
BAL650C-2 BAL650C-4 BAL500 BAL700 BAL1400 BAL3000
Lamps
Operated
650
750
500
700
1400
3000
Ballast Model No.
Lumen Ouput
T8
Linear
Fluorescent
Lamps
T10
T12
4-Pin
CFL
Compact
Fluorescent
Lamps
4-Pin Long
CFL
2-Pin CFL
T9 Circline
CFL
Special
Fluorescent
Lamps
T8
U-Bent
T12
1 Lamp
2 Lamp
1 Lamp
2 Lamp
1 Lamp
2 Lamp
1 Lamp
2 Lamp
1 Lamp
2 Lamp
1 Lamp
13-26
17-40
17-40
17-40
40-42
13-39
40-42
18-40
-
17-40
17-40
17-40
13-39
13-39
-
40-110
17-40
17-40
40-110
17-40
40-42
13-39
40-50
18-40
-
40-110
17-40
17-40
40-215
17-40
40-42
13-39
40-50
18-40
-
40-215
17-40
17-40
40-215
17-40
13-42
40-55
18-40
-
1 Lamp
-
20
20-40
-
-
-
2 Lamp
1 Lamp
2 Lamp
-
32,40
-
32,40
-
20-40
32,40
20-40
32,40
20-40
32,40
1 Lamp
-
32,40
34,40
-
-
-
2 Lamp
-
-
-
34,40
34,40
34,40
In applications involving 2, 3, or 4-lamp instant start ballasts, for 2-lamp emergency operation, only
1 lamp will go dim in the test mode. When power is cut off to the fixtures, both lamps will come on
(in EM Mode) as they are suppose to.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Howard Lighting Products | 580 Eastview Drive | Laurel, MS 39443
(toll free) 800.956.3456 | (direct) 601.422.0033 | (fax) 601.422.1652
www.HowardLightingProducts.com
Specification Sheet
BAL700
Emergency Ballast
Installation Instructions
When using this lighting device the safety precautions should be followed at all times.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY
1. This device is designed for indoor use. Do not use outdoors.
2. Prior to installation, battery connector must be open to prevent high voltage from being
present on out put leads (red & yellow).
3. This device is designed for use with 17W–110W single pin or bipin fluorescent lamps, from
2’ through 8’. Please use energy-saving circline, U-shaped, or 4-pin rapid start long compact
fluorescent lamps.
4. Please ensure the electricity connections conforms to the National Electrical Code and local
regulations if applicable.
5. To avoid electric shock, please disconnect normal and emergency power supplies, and
battery connector of the emergency ballast before servicing.
6. This device is designed for factory or field installation in either the ballast channel, or on
top of the indoor fixture, except air handling heated air outlets, wet or hazardous location
fixtures. Do not install this device near gas or electric heaters.
7. AC power source of 120 VAC or 277 VAC is required.
8. The battery is sealed, non-maintenance, and is not replaceable in the field. Please contact
manufacturer for information on service. Do not attempt to service the battery please.
9. 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.
10.Do not use the product for other purpose that the product is NOT designed for.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Howard Lighting Products | 580 Eastview Drive | Laurel, MS 39443
(toll free) 800.956.3456 | (direct) 601.422.0033 | (fax) 601.422.1652
www.HowardLightingProducts.com
Specification Sheet
BAL700
Emergency Ballast
Installation Instructions
DIAGRAM 1
NOTE: All the branch circuit wiring has to be ready
as well as an unswitched source of power before the
fixture is installed. Confirm that the same branch circuit
runs the emergency ballast and the AC ballast.
CAUTION: Battery connector has to be opened for
preventing high voltage on output leads (red & yellow).
Wait until all the installation process is completed and
AC is supplying power to the emergency ballast then
join the battery connector.
1. AC power has to be off before installation.
2. Choose the right wiring diagram to connect the ballast
to the AC ballast and lamp.
3. Please ensure the electricity connections conform to
the National Electrical Code and local regulations.
4. Follow diagrams 1 and 2 to install the battery pack on
the top of the fixture or in the ballast channel.
5. To install the test switch, it would go through the side
of a strip fixture or the ballast channel cover of a troffer.
Follow diagrams 1 and 2 to drill a 1/2” hole and install
the test switch. In order to remove AC power from both
the emergency ballast and the AC ballast, the test switch
has to be connected properly (see diagram 4).
6. Match violet and brown leads to connect the charging
indicator light to the battery pack (see diagram 5).
The charging indicator will be on after the fixture is
installed properly.
7. Please search for a readily visible location to apply the
CAUTION label which reads, “This unit has more than
one power supply connection point. To reduce the risk
of electric shock, disconnect both the branch circuitbreakers or fuses, and emergency power supply before
servicing.”
8. Do not join the inverter connector until the fixture is
completely installed and supply
AC power to the emergency ballast.
9. The battery needs to be charged for one hour in order
to have short-term testing on the emergency function.
Before having a long-term emergency function testing,
the battery in the emergency ballast has to be charged
for 24 hours.
Emergency Ballast
Ballast Channel Cover
Charging Indicator Light
Test Switch
DIAGRAM 2
Emergency Ballast
Charging Indicator Light
Test Switch
DIAGRAM 3
DIAGRAM 4
UNSWITCHED FIXTURE
BLACK
HOT
TEST SWITCH
Breaking the Hot
(SWITCH Provided)
WHITE
AC BALLAST
BLACK 120V
OR
ORANGE 277V
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
WHITE
COM
BLACK
HOT
WHITE
AC BALLAST
BLACK 120V
OR
ORANGE 277V
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
WHITE
COM
TEST SWITCH
Breaking the Hot
(SWITCH Provided)
SWITCHED FIXTURE
BLACK
HOT
TEST SWITCH
Breaking the Hot
(SWITCH Provided)
WHITE
AC BALLAST
BLACK 120V
OR
ORANGE 277V
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
WHITE
COM
BLACK
HOT
WHITE
AC BALLAST
BLACK 120V
OR
ORANGE 277V
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
WHITE
COM
TEST SWITCH
Breaking the Hot
(SWITCH Provided)
NOTE: MARK AN APPROPRIATE LABEL ON INDICATOR LIGHT AND TEST SWITCH AFTER INSTALLATION
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Howard Lighting Products | 580 Eastview Drive | Laurel, MS 39443
(toll free) 800.956.3456 | (direct) 601.422.0033 | (fax) 601.422.1652
www.HowardLightingProducts.com
Specification Sheet
BAL700
Installation Instructions
Emergency Ballast
OPERATION:
DIAGRAM 5
THE CHARGING INDICATOR LIGHT WOULD BE ON TO
INDICATE THE BATTERY IS BEING CHARGED WHEN AC
POWER IS APPLIED.
TROFFER STYLE FIXTURE
THIS EMERGENCY BALLAST WOULD FUNCTION AND
OPERATE ONE OR TWO LAMPS WHEN THE AC POWER
IS FAILED.
Emergency
Ballast
Ballast
Channel
Cover
Leads to Charging
Indicator Light
THE DEVICE OF THIS EMERGENCY BALLAST WILL
OPERATE 17 WATT TO 110 WATT LAMPS AT LEAST 90
MINUTES.
7/8” Punch
7/8” Bushing
Inserted into
Ballast Channel
Cover
MAINTENANCE:
Plastic Tubing
(cut to necessary
length)
NOTE: SERVICES SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
THE EMERGENCY BALLAST SHOULD BE CHECKED
PERIODICALLY TO CONFIRM FUNCTIONING AND THE
FOLLOWING SCHEDULE IS RECOMMENDED
1. TO INSPECT THE CHARGING INDICATOR
EVERY MONTH AND CONFIRM THAT IS ILLUMINATED.
1/2” White Bushing
to Hold Charging
Indicator Light
OPTIONAL STRIP SYTLE FIXTURE
Fixture
Indicator
Light
2. PUSH THE TEST SWITCH FOR 30 SECONDS
TO ENSURE THE EMERGENCY BALLAST IS
FUNCTIONING, RECOMMENDED TO PERFORM
THIS TEST EVERY 30 DAYS.
3. PERFORMING A LONG-TERM (90 MINUTE
BATTERY DISCHARGE) IN EVERY YEAR. ONE OR
TWO LAMPS SHOULD BE OPERATED FOR NO
LESS THAN 90 MINUTES.
Indicator Light
Fixture Lens
Fixture
Fixture
Indicator
Light
Violet (+)
Violet (+)
Brown (-)
Brown (-)
STEP 1
AC ON
TEST
STEP 2
NOTE: MARK AND APPROPRIATE LABEL
ON INDICATOR LIGHT AND TEST SWITCH
AFTER INSTALLATION.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Howard Lighting Products | 580 Eastview Drive | Laurel, MS 39443
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Specification Sheet
BAL700
Emergency Ballast
DIAGRAMS FOR 1-LAMP EMERGENCY OPERATION
Wiring WIRING
Diagrams
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
AC BALLAST
MUST
BEthe
FEDsame
FROMbranch
THE SAME
BRANCH
Note: Emergency
Ballast
and ACAND
Ballast
must be fed
from
circuit.
TypicalCIRCUIT
Schematics TYPICAL
only, may
be used
ballasts,
factory
for other
wiring
diagrams.
SCHEMATICS
ONLY. with
MAY BEother
USED WITH
OTHER consult
BALLASTS. the
CONSULT
THE FACTORY
FOR OTHER
WIRING
DIAGRAMS.
For 1-Lamp Fixtures
For 2-Lamp Fixtures
A. RAPID START AC BALLAST
BLACK
LINE
BLUE
BLUE
1-LAMP
RAPID START
BALLAST
WHITE
A. RAPID START AC BALLAST
BLUE
BLU/WHT
YELL/GRN
ORANGE
BLACK
WHITE
EMERGENCY
VIOLET +
BALLAST
_
BROWN
YELLOW
RED
RED
277V
120V
COM
BLACK
LINE
2-LAMP
RAPID START
BALLAST
WHITE
RED
YELLOW
WHITE
YELLOW
LAMP
BLUE
OR
RED
BLACK
WHITE
1-LAMP
INSTANT START
BALLAST
BATTERY
CONNECTOR
BLUE
BLU/WHT
YELL/GRN
+
VIOLET
_
BROWN
LAMP
ORANGE
BLACK
WHITE
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
YELLOW
RED
YELLOW
RED
VIOLET
+
_
277V
120V
COM
RED
WHITE
RED
BATTERY
CONNECTOR
B. LEAD/LAG INSTANT START SLIMLINE BALLAST
BLUE
BLUE
BLACK
LINE
2-LAMP
LEAD/LAG
BALLAST
WHITE
WHITE
BLU/WHT
YELL/GRN
RED
YELLOW
VIOLET
RED
+
BROWN
LAMP 1
BATTERY
CONNECTOR
INDICATOR
LIGHT
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
INDICATOR
LIGHT
LAMP 2
277V
120V
COM
RED
ORANGE
BLACK
WHITE
LAMP 1
B. INSTANT START SLIMLINE BALLAST
LINE
BLUE
BLU/WHT
YELL/GRN
BROWN
RED
INDICATOR
LIGHT
BLUE
BLUE
_
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
ORANGE
BLACK
WHITE
WHITE
RED
BATTERY
CONNECTOR
INDICATOR
LIGHT
LAMP 2
277V
120V
COM
RED
C. CIRCLINE RAPID START BALLAST
BLUE
RED
BLACK
LINE
1-LAMP
CIRCLINE
BALLAST
WHITE
ORANGE
BLACK
WHITE
BLU/WHT
YELL/GRN
YELLOW
RED
BLUE
EMERGENCY
VIOLET +
BALLAST
_
BROWN
277V
120V
COM
C. SERVES SEQUENCE INSTANT START BALLAST
BLACK
RED
WHITE
WHITE
RED
INDICATOR
LIGHT
LAMP
LINE
BLUE
BLUE
WHITE
BLU /WH T
AC
BALLAST
RED
YELL/GR N
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
YELLOW
RED
120V
COM
BLACK
LINE
WHITE
WHITE
INDICATOR
LIGHT
2-LAMP
LEAD/LAG
BALLAST
3-LAMP
RAPID START
ELECTRONIC
BALLAST
BLUE
BLUE
BLUE
ORANGE
BLACK
WHITE
YELL/GRN
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
YELLOW
VIOLET
+
BROWN
LAMP 1
BLUE
BLUE
BLU/WHT
YELL/GRN
RED
YELLOW
VIOLET
+
_
BROWN
RED
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
ORANGE
BLACK
WHITE
277V
120V
COM
RED
WHITE
RED
BATTERY
CONNECTOR
INDICATOR
LIGHT
277V
120V
COM
LINE
BLACK
WHITE
BLUE
WHITE
RED
RED
RED
2-LAMP
CIRCLINE
BALLAST
RED
BLUE
RED
BLU/WHT
YELL/GRN
YELLOW
BLUE
WHITE
VIOLET
_
ORANGE
BLACK
WHITE
+
BROWN
WHITE
_
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
277V
120V
COM
RED
WHITE
RED
RED
LAMP 1
BATTERY
CONNECTOR
INDICATOR
LIGHT
LAMP 2
WHITE
E. CIRCLINE RAPID START BALLAST
BLU/WHT
BLUE/WHT
BLUE/WHT
YELLOW
YELLOW
RED
RED
277V
120V
COM
BATTERY
CONNECTOR
BLUE
LAMP 1
A. RAPID START
WHITE
RED
D. INSTANT START ELECTRONIC BALLAST
277V
For 3-Lamp Fixtures
BLACK
ORANGE
BLACK
WHITE
INDICATOR
LIGHT
LAMP 2
LINE
_
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
TO UNSWITCHED AC
USE PROPER TAP
CAP UNUSED LEAD
ORANGE
BLAC K
WHI TE
BATTERY
CONNECTOR
+
BROWN
LAMP 2
RED
LAMP (EMERGENCY)
YELLOW
RED
LAMP 1
LINE
BLACK
BLU/WHT
YELL/GRN
VIOLET
BATTERY
CONNECTOR
D. 1-LAMP INSTANT START BALLAST
BLUE
BLUE
2-LAMP
SERIES SEQUENCE
BALLAST
INDICATOR
LIGHT
LAMP 2
BATTERY
CONNECTOR
LAMP 3
For 4-Lamp Fixtures
B. INSTANT START BALLAST
LINE
BLUE
BLACK
WHITE
AC
BALLAST
BLUE
BLUE
RED
LAMP 1
LAMP 2
BLUE
BLUE/WHITE
YELLOW/GREEN
YELLOW
VIOLET+
BROWN
_
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
ORANGE
BLAC K
WHI TE
RED
277V
120V
COM
TO UNSWITCHED AC
CAP UNUSED LEAD
A. INSTANT START BALLAST
LINE
YELLOW
RED
BLUE
BLACK
WHITE
WHITE
YELLOW
AC
BALLAST
BLUE
RED
RED
BAT TERY
CONNECTOR
CHARGING
INDICATOR
LIGHT
EMERGENCY
VIOLET +
_ BALLAST
BROWN
ORANGE
BLACK
WHITE
RED
LAM P 2
277 V
120 V
COM
TO UNSWITCHED AC
CAP UNUSED LEAD
WH ITE
RED
BATTERY
CONNECTOR
CHARGING
INDICATOR
LIGHT
LAM P 1
LAMP 3(EMERGENCY)
BLUE
BLUE/WHITE
YELLOW /GREEN
YELLOW
LAM P 3
LAM P 4(EMERGENCY)
EMERGENCY ONLY
ONE (1) LAMP WITHOUT AC BALLAST
CAP
CAP
BLUE
BLU/WHT
YELL/GRN
YELLOW
LAMP
VIOLET
BROWN
INDICATOR
LIGHT
Specifications subject to change without notice.
+
_
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
B. RAPID START BALLAST
LIN E
ORANGE
BLACK
WHITE
277V
120V
COM
RED
WHITE
RED
BATTERY
CONNECTOR
RED
RED
BLACK
WHITE
YELLOW
YELLOW
BROWN
BROWN
AC
BALLAST
BLUE/WHITE
BLUE/WHITE
BLUE
BLUE
LAM P 1
LAM P 2
BLUE
BLUE/WHITE
YELLOW/GREEN
EMERGENCY
VIOLET +
_ BALLAST
BROW N
YELLOW
CHARGING
INDICATOR
LIGHT
ORANGE
BLACK
WHITE
RED
277 V
120 V
CO M
TO UNSWITCHED AC
CAP UNUSED LEAD
WHITE
RED
BATTERY
CONNECTOR
LAM P 3
LAM P 4 ( EMERGENCY)
NOTE: Use the proper tap cap to unswitched AC lead.
NOTE: Use the proper tap cap to unswitched AC lead.
Howard Lighting Products | 580 Eastview Drive | Laurel, MS 39443
(toll free) 800.956.3456 | (direct) 601.422.0033 | (fax) 601.422.1652
www.HowardLightingProducts.com