Specification Sheet
BAL500
3/7/2012
Project:
Emergency Ballast
BAL500/PAC0314
Catalog#:
Fluorescent Emergency Ballast
350-500 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 lamp 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 lamp 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
500 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
www.HowardLightingProducts.com
Specification Sheet
BAL500
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, 1 lamp will go dim in the test mode.
When power is cut off to the fixtures, both one lamp will come on (in Emergency Mode) as it is
suppose to do.
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
BAL500
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–40W single pin or bipin fluorescent lamps. 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
BAL500
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
BAL500
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 LAMP WHEN THE AC POWER IS FAILED.
Emergency
Ballast
Ballast
Channel
Cover
THE DEVICE OF THIS EMERGENCY BALLAST WILL
OPERATE ONE 17 WATT TO 40 WATT LAMP AT LEAST
90 MINUTES.
Leads to Charging
Indicator Light
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
LAMP 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
(toll free) 800.956.3456 | (direct) 601.422.0033 | (fax) 601.422.1652
www.HowardLightingProducts.com
Specification Sheet
BAL500
Emergency Ballast
Wiring Diagrams
Note: Emergency Ballast and AC Ballast must be fed from the same branch circuit. Typical
Schematics only, may be used with other ballasts, consult the factory for other wiring diagrams.
For 1-Lamp Fixtures
For 2-Lamp Fixtures
A. Rapid Start AC Ballast
BLACK
LINE
WHITE
BLUE
BLUE
1-LAMP
RAPID START
BALLAST
A. Rapid Start AC Ballast
BLUE
BLU/WHT
YELL/GRN
RED
YELLOW
RED
VIOLET
BROWN
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
BLACK
ORANGE
BLACK
WHITE
277V
120V
COM
LINE
WHITE
YELLOW
RED
YELLOW
2-LAMP
RAPID START
BALLAST
INDICATOR
LIGHT
LINE
WHITE
1-LAMP
INSTANT START
BALLAST
BLUE
OR
RED
+
VIOLET
BROWN
LAMP
_
ORANGE
BLACK
WHITE
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
RED
277V
120V
COM
1-LAMP
CIRCLINE
BALLAST
WHITE
RED
BLUE
BLUE
ORANGE
BLACK
WHITE
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
_
RED
277V
120V
COM
WHITE
LINE
WHITE
RED
AC
BALLAST
BLU /WH T
YELL/GR N
YELLOW
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
ORANGE
BLAC K
WHI TE
RED
COM
LAMP (EMERGENCY)
RED
WHITE
RED
_
ORANGE
BLACK
WHITE
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
RED
277V
120V
COM
WHITE
RED
BATTERY
CONNECTOR
INDICATOR
LIGHT
LAMP 2
D. Instant Start Electronic Ballast
BLACK
LINE
WHITE
2-LAMP
LEAD/LAG
BALLAST
WHITE
BATTERY
CONNECTOR
+
BROWN
LAMP 1
RED
RED
YELLOW
VIOLET
277V
120V
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
277V
120V
COM
BATTERY
CONNECTOR
BLU/WHT
YELL/GRN
D. One (1) Lamp Instant Start Ballast
BLUE
_
ORANGE
BLACK
WHITE
BLUE
BLUE
LINE
BLUE
RED
INDICATOR
LIGHT
2-LAMP
SERIES SEQUENCE
BALLAST
BATTERY
CONNECTOR
TO UNSWITCHED AC
USE PROPER TAP
CAP UNUSED LEAD
+
BROWN
BLACK
RED
BLACK
RED
WHITE
C. Serves Sequence Instant Start Ballast
WHITE
INDICATOR
LIGHT
YELLOW
VIOLET
LAMP 2
BLUE
BLUE
BLUE
BLU/WHT
YELL/GRN
RED
+
BROWN
LAMP 1
INDICATOR
LIGHT
YELLOW
VIOLET
_
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
ORANGE
BLACK
WHITE
277V
120V
COM
RED
WHITE
RED
BATTERY
CONNECTOR
INDICATOR
LIGHT
LAMP 2
E. Circline Rapid Start Ballast
LINE
BLACK
WHITE
BLUE
WHITE
RED
RED
2-LAMP
CIRCLINE
BALLAST
RED
BLUE
RED
BLU/WHT
YELL/GRN
YELLOW
BLUE
WHITE
VIOLET
ORANGE
BLACK
WHITE
+
BROWN
_
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
277V
120V
COM
RED
WHITE
RED
LAMP 1
LAMP 2
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Howard Lighting Products | 580 Eastview Drive | Laurel, MS 39443
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www.HowardLightingProducts.com
INDICATOR
LIGHT
277V
120V
COM
BATTERY
CONNECTOR
BLU/WHT
YELL/GRN
LAMP 1
RED
+
BROWN
LAMP
2-LAMP
LEAD/LAG
BALLAST
WHITE
BATTERY
CONNECTOR
BLU/WHT
YELL/GRN
YELLOW
VIOLET
_
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
BLUE
BLUE
BLACK
LINE
RED
INDICATOR
LIGHT
RED
BLACK
+
INDICATOR
LIGHT
LAMP 2
WHITE
C. Circline Rapid Start Ballast
LINE
VIOLET
B. Lead/Lag Instant Start Slimline Ballast
BLUE
YELLOW
YELLOW
RED
BROWN
BATTERY
CONNECTOR
BLU/WHT
YELL/GRN
RED
ORANGE
BLACK
WHITE
LAMP 1
B. Instant Start Slimline Ballast
BLACK
BLUE
BLU/WHT
YELL/GRN
WHITE
RED
LAMP
BLUE
BLUE
BATTERY
CONNECTOR
Specification Sheet
BAL500
Emergency Ballast
Wiring Diagrams
Note: Emergency Ballast and AC Ballast must be fed from the same branch circuit. Typical
Schematics only, may be used with other ballasts, consult the factory for other wiring diagrams.
For 3-Lamp Fixtures
For 4-Lamp Fixtures
A. Rapid Start
BLACK
LINE
WHITE
3-LAMP
RAPID START
ELECTRONIC
BALLAST
A. Instant Start Ballast
BLUE
BLUE
BLUE
ORANGE
BLACK
WHITE
BLU/WHT
BLUE/WHT
BLUE/WHT
YELLOW
YELLOW
RED
RED
YELL/GRN
YELLOW
VIOLET
+
BROWN
LAMP 1
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
LINE
YELLOW
RED
BLUE
BLACK
WHITE
YELLOW
AC
BALLAST
WHITE
_
BLUE
RED
RED
BLUE
BLUE/WHITE
YELLOW /GREEN
YELLOW
VIOLET +
BROWN
_
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
BATTERY
CONNECTOR
LAM P 2
RED
277 V
120 V
COM
TO UNSWITCHED AC
CAP UNUSED LEAD
WH ITE
BATTERY
CONNECTOR
CHARGING
INDICATOR
LIGHT
LAM P 1
ORANGE
BLACK
WHITE
RED
RED
INDICATOR
LIGHT
LAMP 2
277V
120V
COM
LAM P 3
LAM P 4(EMERGENCY)
LAMP 3
B. Rapid Start Ballast
B. Instant Start Ballast
BLUE
BLACK
LINE
BLUE
BLUE/WHITE
YELLOW/GREEN
YELLOW
WHITE
AC
BALLAST
LIN E
BLUE
BLUE
RED
VIOLET+
BRO WN
_
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
LAMP 2
RED
277V
120V
COM
TO UNSWITCHED AC
CAP UNUSED LEAD
YELLOW
YELLOW
BROWN
BROWN
AC
BALLAST
BLUE/WHITE
BLUE/WHITE
BLUE
BLUE
LAM P 1
LAM P 2
BAT TERY
CONNECTOR
LAM P 3
LAM P 4 ( EMERGENCY)
LAMP 3(EMERGENCY)
Emergency Only
One (1) Lamp without AC Ballast
CAP
CAP
BLUE
BLU/WHT
YELL/GRN
YELLOW
LAMP
VIOLET
+
BROWN
INDICATOR
LIGHT
_
BLUE
BLUE/WHITE
YELLOW/GREEN
YELLOW
VIOLET +
BROW N
WHITE
RED
CHARGING
INDICATOR
LIGHT
LAMP 1
ORANGE
BLAC K
WHI TE
RED
RED
BLACK
WHITE
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
ORANGE
BLACK
WHITE
277V
120V
COM
RED
WHITE
RED
BATTERY
CONNECTOR
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
CHARGING
INDICATOR
LIGHT
_
EMERGENCY
BALLAST
ORANGE
BLACK
WHITE
RED
277 V
120 V
CO M
WHITE
RED
BATTERY
CONNECTOR
TO UNSWITCHED AC
CAP UNUSED LEAD