The EBST Series
120/347 VAC 60Hz, 36VA
Output Volts DC & Watts as specified for 30 minutes
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:
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READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
For indoor use ONLY.
Do not let power cords touch hot surfaces.
Do not install near gas or electric heaters.
Use caution when servicing batteries. Battery acid can cause burns
to skin and eyes. If acid is spilled on skin or eyes, flush acid with
fresh water and contact a physician immediately.
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6. Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where
unauthorized personnel will not readily subject it to tampering.
7. The use of accessory equipment not recommended by AimLite
may cause an unsafe condition, and will void the unit's warranty.
8. Do not use this equipment for other than its intended purpose.
9. Servicing of this equipment should be performed by qualified
service personnel.
10. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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Installation
120VAC Line Cord Installation Instructions:
1. Extend unswitched 24-hour supply of rated voltage near to the 4. Mount the unit securely into place. Do not rely on the electrical
unit and terminate with an approved 120VAC receptacle (not
box as the only support for the unit. See Step 3 of 120VAC Line
supplied) installed in accordance with all applicable codes
Cord Installation shown on this page for further details.
and standards. This circuit should NOT be energized/live at this 5. The unit is equipped with a 120VAC line cord that will have to
time.
be removed. Trace the incoming wires from the line cord to the
2. Open the cabinet by unscrewing the cover screw(s) located
wire connectors inside the cabinet. Disassemble the connectors
on the top or sides of the unit (Figure 1).
and separate the line cord wires from all other wires. Pull the
3. Mount the unit securely into place. There are two (2) keyhole
line cord connector from the unit and remove the line cord.
mounting slots provided in the back of the unit. Fasten a single, 6. Make proper wiring connections between the AC supply and
appropriately sized screw or mounting bolt (not supplied)
the unit’s transformer: RED = Line 347 Volts; BLACK = Line 120
through each keyhole and into the mounting surface (wall).
Volts; WHITE = Neutral. BROWN is provided instead of RED for
Each fastener must be securely in place to properly support
special voltages (Figure 3).
the unit. An optional mounting shelf is also available (Please
Insulate unused wire! Connect ground to supplied green ground
consult our factory for details).
wire in accordance with local codes. Reassemble all wire
4. Complete Steps 7 through 11 of Hardwired Installation.
connections and connectors.
5. The unit is supplied with a 120VAC line cord installed; connect the
CAUTION! - Failure to insulate unused wire may result in a shock
line cord plug into the 120VAC receptacle previously installed.
hazard or unsafe condition as well as equipment failure.
7. Batteries on larger units may be shipped separately to avoid
120VAC or 347VAC Hardwired Installation:
damage in shipping. Install batteries into the cabinet and
1. Extend unswitched 24 hour AC supply of rated voltage to a
complete the appropriate battery connections (Figure 2).
junction box (supplied by others) installed in accordance with all 8. Uncoil the wire lead(s) from the Positive (+) and Negative (-)
applicable codes and standards. Leave a minimum of 8 inches of
battery terminals and connect to the matching terminal
slack on the wire. This circuit should NOT be energize/live at this time.
connector on the circuit board (Figure 3).
2. Open the cabinet by unscrewing the cover screw(s) located 10. Secure all internal wires.
on the top or sides of the unit (Figure 1).
12. Replace cover and secure cover screws.
3. Unit is supplied with universal spider knockouts and keyhole slots 12. Turn on AC line voltage supply.
stamped into the back of the cabinet. Knock out the appropriate 12. If unit is complete with lamp heads, position the lamp heads
hole(s) and bring wires through the holes(s) into the cabinet.
to provide best lighting distribution by loosening head set screws
to adjust angle and swivel. Manually rotate or turn head(s) to
the desired position then tighten set screws to lock position.
Caution
This equipment is fur nished with a sophisticated low voltage batter y dropout circuit to protect the batter y from over-discharge after
the useful output has been used. Allow 24 hours recharge time after installation or power failure for full-load testing or usage.
The EBST Series
120/347 VAC 60Hz, 36VA
Output Volts DC & Watts as specified for 30 minutes
Operation
Maintenance
1. To Test, depress the TEST Switch. The CHARGE indicator will go 1. Code requires that the equipment be tested every 30 days for
out and the connected DC lamps will come on.
30 seconds, and that written records be maintained for all test
2. Release the TEST Switch. DC lamps will be extinguished, and the
results and repairs. Further, the equipment is to be tested once
CHARGE indicator will come on..
a year for the required duration as per Code. The battery is to
3. A bright CHARGE LED indicator light indicates a high charge
be replaced or the equipment repaired whenever the equipment
rate. After the battery has reached full charge, the indicator
fails to operate as intended during the duration test. AimLite
light will go out. Under normal operation the high charge indicator
strongly recommends compliance with all Code requirements.
will turn on and off intermittently while the unit is in standby 2. Clean lenses on a regular basis to provide maximum light
mode (regular AC is present) since the charge rate will vary in
distribution in case of an emergency.
order to maintain an optimal battery performance.
NOTE: The servicing of any parts should be performed by qualified
service personnel only. The use of replacement parts not
furnished by AimLite, may cause equipment failure and will
void the warranty.
Troubleshooting Hints
CONNECTED EMERGENCY FIXTURES DO NOT TURN ON AT ALL
EMERGENCY FIXTURES COME ON WHEN BATTERY IS FIRST CONNECTED
AC On Pilot LED Light is out before test...
Battery may be connected in reverse polarity. Check connections.
Connect Positive lead to Positive battery terminal and Negative
1. Check AC supply - be sure unit has 24 hour AC supply (un-switched).
lead to Negative battery terminal. The lamps should then turn
2. Check AC Connections. Confirm all wiring connections
off and the charge indicator should light when AC power is
and insure that transformer secondary is securely plugged
applied. (Figure 4).
into the circuit board.
3. AC supply is OK, and indicator light is out, replace PC Board
EMERGENCY FIXTURES TURN ON DIM WHEN AC POWER IS ON
Assembly.
Check supply voltage and AC connections. This emergency
AC On Pilot LED Light is on before test...
4. Either the output is shorted or overloaded, or the battery is
unit is provided with brownout protection. The AC supply must
be at least 80% of nominal (96V on a 120V line) for equipment
not connected.
to function normally. At lower voltages the emergency lamps
5. Battery is severely discharged. Allow 24 hours for recharge
and then retest. NOTE: This could be the result of a switched
will begin to glow dimly until the source voltage drops below
AC supply to the unit (which has been turned off at some
the full turn-on point.
point), a battery with a shorted cell, an old battery or a battery
NOTE: This condition may also be caused by incorrectly
connecting a 120 Volt supply line to the 347 Volt transformer
which has been discharged due to a long power outage
and is not yet fully recharged.
lead.
EMERGENCY FIXTURES COME ON DIM WHEN TEST BUTTON IS PRESSED NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN THE UNIT IS ENERGIZED (AC TURNED ON)
1. Battery is severely discharged. Allow 24 hours for recharge
Some models have a standard time delay built into the design
and then retest. NOTE: This could be the result of a switched
of the charger board. Please allow a maximum of 15 minutes
AC supply to the unit (which has been turned off at some
with AC current connected before any status change occurs.
point), a battery with a shorted cell, an old battery or a battery
At this point the LED AC-ON and CHARGE lights should illuminate.
which has been discharged due to a long power outage
and is not yet fully recharged.
2. If lamps are still dim, check charger for proper function.
If charger functions correctly, replace battery.
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