R8MU & R8MUST
Maintained and Non-maintained
emergency bulkhead
Please read instruction before commencing installation
and retain for future reference.
Specification:
Model No.
Operating mode
Lamp
Dimensions
Insulation
Supply voltage
Supply current
Ballast lumen factor
Rated luminaire output
Discharge Duration
Battery
Battery Life
Storage temperature
Operating ambient temperature
Weight
Case material
Diffuser material
Cut-out
Flammability
Ingress Protection
R8MU
R8MUST
Maintained
Self Test
T5 8W fluorescent tube
348mm x 173mm x 77mm
Class I, Must be earthed
240VAC 50Hz
0.1A
0.03A
0.24
70 Lumens
>3 hours after minimum 24Hr charge
2.4V 4Ah Ni-Cd (2x1.2V cells)
up to 4 years normal use
-5°C ~ +60°C
5°C ~ +25°C
1.2Kg
ABS
Polycarbonate
280mm x 135mm
Withstands 850°C Glow wire test
IP40
Suitable for mounting on a normally flammable surface
Green LED indicator indicates battery charging mode
Safety and performance in accordance with EN60598-1, EN60598-2-22
EN50082-1, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3
Suitable for Indoor use, wall or ceiling mounted
Complies with EN60598 (Bs4533)
Installation:
! Warning. Isolate mains supply before installing or servicing
Surface mounting
1. Remove diffuser by pressing the latch on the side of the unit and sliding the cover off.
2. Using a screwdriver remove the 2 screws and pull the gear tray away from fitting.
3. Mark appropriate fixing points on wall or ceiling; check that fixings will not impinge
on concealed cables of pipes before drilling holes.
4. Drill out cable entry hole and introduce supply cable. ( Normally, the emergency
fitting must be powered from the lighting circuit feed)
5. Line up the keyholes in the fitting with the 2 screws in the wall
6. Push the fitting against the wall and slide down, tighten the screws making sure the
fitting is secure.
7. Please proceed to stage point 8. Below.
Accessories:
Dropped Glass legend accessory R8MULK
Information for the Product user
1. Please note the requirement to dispose of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment separately from household
waste (WEEE marked with crossed out wheelie bin symbol).
2. Please consider your role in contributing to re-use and recycling by returning this product at end of life to a
collection centre for waste electrical equipment or a Civic Amenity site, or to a retail outlet from which you are
purchasing a replacement.
3. This equipment may contain substances that are hazardous to health and the environment if disposed of carelessly.
It is important that it is separated from normal household waste and recycled in the WEEE chain
4. The “crossed out wheelie bin symbol” on a product indicates this equipment must not be disposed of in normal
household waste, but should be disposed of according to local WEEE regulations
The Installation must be carried out by an electrician
LED Group
Western Retail Park
Nangor Road
Dublin 12
Ireland
Issue 1 161110
Tel: +353 1 7099000
Fax: +353 1 7099060
Email: info@led.ie
Website: www.led.ie
ISO 9001:2008
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Installation:
Recess mounting
1. Remove diffuser by pressing the latch in the side of the fitting and sliding the cover
off.
2. Using a screw driver remove the 2 screws and pull the gear tray away from the fitting.
3. Mark the appropriate cut-out for the fitting on the wall or ceiling; check that fixings
will not impinge on concealed cables of pipes before drilling holes.
4. Cut-out the required area to recess the fitting into the wall or ceiling.
5. Remove the two recess covers from the sides.
6. Drill out cable entry hole and introduce supply cable.
7. Insert the fitting into the cut-out and screw the latches until tight, making sure the
latches has a ferm grip to the under-side of the ceiling or wall.
8. Write installation date on battery and connect battery to the gear tray.
9. Connect wires from un-switched supply to terminals on gear tray, brown to PL (or P
on non-maintained), Blue to N and green/yellow to earth: In the maintained
emergency unit.
10. For lamp always on, link terminal “SL” to terminal marked “PL” for lamp switched,
connect switched live wire to terminal “SL” Note: if “SL” terminal not connected,
fitting works as non-maintained.
11. Fix gear tray in position again using the 2 screws
12. Insert lamp and rotate 90deg to install.
13. If a legend is required, using the clips in the diffuser insert the legend ensuring it is
secure.
R8MUST non-maintained procedure:
14. In order for the R8MUST to operate correctly in non-maintained operation the
batteries must be fully depleted until the Yellow is on continuously. Once the Yellow
LED is on the manual test button must be pressed and held for over 5 seconds. When
button is released the Yellow LEDs will turn off. This process must be repeated for all
R8MUST non-maintained fittings.
Normal R8MUST Operation
15. During self-test or manual test mode, the fitting will the check the lamp status, once
the lamp is defective or inserted incorrectly, the Red LED will be on. Change lamp or
insert correctly. In order to reset the fitting after lamp failure the manual test button
must be pressed and held for 5 seconds.
16. After installation and the Yellow LED is continually on. This indicates that the battery
will not hold sufficient charge and needs to be replaced.
17. The RED LED will be on when the battery is healthy but depleted after normal
emergency discharge. Connect the 240V supply power to PL terminal and the fitting
will reset automatically.
18. During Normal Emergency discharge, the fitting will check the lamp status, once the
lamp is defective or inserted incorrectly, the Red LED is on. Once the lamp is
changed or insert correctly, Connect the 240V supply power to PL terminal and the
fitting will reset automatically.
19. Switch on supply: Green LED will come on indicating correct battery charging has
started. The green LED will remain on until main power is lost to PL.
20. When supply to PL is lost, battery will operate lamp in emergency mode (24%
normal light output).
Manual testing for R8MU:
The manual version emergency lighting must be inspected and tested regularly in
accordance with local codes of practice: note: for safety reasons tests should be carried
out during daylight hours.
The minimum recommended test schedule is as follows:
After installation, allow 36 hours to ensure full battery charge and then interrupt the
supply; check after 3 hours that tube is still lighting.
1. Daily check that charge indicator LEDs are working
2. Monthly, interrupt mains for a short period and check tubes light
3. Six-monthly, check 1 hour duration
4. Yearly, check 3 hour duration: batteries must be replaced when they can no
longer support 3 hour operation.
5. Complete record sheet on installation and retain in maintenance file.
6. Update file with ongoing test records for inspection by fire officer or other
duly authorised person
Important guide to use:
This fitting is not suitable for installation where ambient air temperature is
above 25°C.
The Installation must be carried out by an electrician
LED Group
Western Retail Park
Nangor Road
Dublin 12
Ireland
Tel: +353 1 7099000
Fax: +353 1 7099060
Email: info@led.ie
Website: www.led.ie
ISO 9001:2008
Q UAL IT Y ASSU RE D CO MPANY
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Self-Test Function:
The self-test version emergency lighting fuctions as following:
Weekly auto test:
Once a week the fitting will be placed on automatic test, the Yellow LED will fast flash,
Test duration is 15 miniutes.
Yearly Self test:
Once a year the fitting will be placed on automatic test, the Yellow LED will fast flash,
test duration is 3 hours.
Manual Test:
1. Push test switch and the yellow LED will fast flash.Test duration is 15 seconds.
2. In the event that the Red LED turns on:replace lamp and press test switch to reset.
LED FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Green
Yellow
Red
Status
●
Normally charging mode
Battery insufficient capacity
●
Lamp replacement required or
lamp not inserted incorrectly
●
Self-test or manual test
*Fast flash
Normally emergency
discharging
*Slow flash
Installation and Maintenance Record:
Installer
Installation
Type
Installation test duration & Date
Month
Test
1
Short
2
Short
3
Short
4
Short
5
Short
6
1Hr.
7
Short
8
Short
9
Short
10
Short
11
Short
12
1st Year
Signed
Date
2st Year
Signed
Date
1Hr.
3Hr.
xxxxx
xxxxx
xxxxx
3st Year
4st Year
5st Year
Signed
Date
Signed
Date
Signed
Date
xxxxx
xxxxx
xxxxx
xxxxx
xxxxx
xxxxx
xxxxx
The Installation must be carried out by an electrician
LED Group
Western Retail Park
Nangor Road
Dublin 12
Ireland
Tel: +353 1 7099000
Fax: +353 1 7099060
Email: info@led.ie
Website: www.led.ie
ISO 9001:2008
Q UAL IT Y ASSU RE D CO MPANY
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Installation diagram:
348mm
Surface mounting
173mm
77mm
from
battery
-B
R+
Figure 1
Figure 2
Surface mounting
Figure 3
Wiring Details
Non-maintained Installation
L
N
Surface mounting
Figure 4
mains lighting fuse
To mains lighting
Tamper proof test switch
To additional emergency luminaires
N
L
Maintained or sustained
installation
L
N
non-maintained
emergency luminaire
mains lighting fuse
Tamper proof test switch
To mains lighting
To additional emergency luminaires
Maintained fluorscent
emergency luminaire
Maintained lighting control switch
The Installation must be carried out by an electrician
LED Group
Western Retail Park
Nangor Road
Dublin 12
Ireland
Tel: +353 1 7099000
Fax: +353 1 7099060
Email: info@led.ie
Website: www.led.ie
ISO 9001:2008
Q UAL IT Y ASSU RE D CO MPANY
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