LP550
Installation Instructions
FLUORESCENT EMERGENCY BALLAST
U.S. Patent No. 6,339,296
! IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS !
WHEN USING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, BASIC
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE
FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. To prevent high voltage from being present on red & yellow output leads prior to installation, inverter
connector must be open. Do not join inverter connector until installation is complete and AC power is supplied to the emergency ballast.
2. This product is for use with most 14 W through 54 W (2'- 4') T5 bipin, 22 W T5 circular, 36 W through 55 W
(4-pin) long compact, or 32 W (4-pin) compact,32 W (4'), 40 W (5') and 44 W HO (4') T8 bipin fluorescent
lamps.
3. Make sure all connections are in accordance with the National Electrical Code and any local regulations.
4. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect both normal and emergency power supplies and inverter
connector of the emergency ballast before servicing.
5. This emergency ballast is for factory or field installation in the ballast channel or on top of fixture.
6. This product is suitable for use in damp locations where the ambient temperature for fixture is 0ºC minimum, +50ºC maximum. Product is also suitable for installation in sealed and gasketed fixtures. Product is not
suitable for heated air outlets and wet or hazardous locations.
7. An unswitched AC power source is required (120 or 277 VAC, 60 Hz).
8. Do not install near gas or electric heaters.
9. Do not attempt to service the battery. A sealed, no-maintenance battery is used that is not field
replaceable. Contact the manufacturer for information on service.
10. The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
11. Do not use this product for other than intended use.
12. Servicing should be performed by qualified service personnel.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A RECHARGEABLE NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY.
THE BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
09/21/09
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INSTALLATION
WARNING: TO PREVENT HIGH VOLTAGE FROM BEING PRESENT ON RED & YELLOW OUT-
PUT LEADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION, inverter CONNECTOR MUST BE OPEN. DO NOT JOIN
inverter CONNECTOR UNTIL INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND AC POWER IS SUPPLIED TO
THE EMERGENCY BALLAST.
NOTE:
STEP #1
Make sure that the necessary branch circuit wiring is available. An unswitched source of
power is required. The emergency ballast must be fed from the same branch circuit as
the AC ballast.
INSTALLING THE EMERGENCY
BALLAST
ILLUSTRATION 1
>Disconnect AC power from the fixture.
Remove the ballast channel cover and
install the emergency ballast in the ballast
channel (see Illustration 1).
>Remote mounting distance must be less
than half the maximum remote mounting
distance for the AC ballast. Consult AC
ballast manufacturer before remote
installation.
STEP #2
INSTALLING THE TEST SWITCH
> Refer to Illustration 2 and install the test
switch through the ballast channel cover of a
troffer or through the side of a strip fixture.
ILLUSTRATION 2
Fixture
> Drill a 1/2" hole and install the switch as
shown.
> Refer to the wiring diagrams on the following pages and wire the test switch so that it
removes AC power from both the emergency
ballast and the AC ballast at the same time.
STEP #3
Hex Nut
Test Button
Push to Test
INSTALLING THE CHARGING
INDICATOR LIGHT
Test Switch
Leads
Hex Nut
> Refer to Illustration 3A or 3B and install the
charging indicator light so that it will be
visible after the fixture is installed.
ILLUSTRATION 3A
ILLUSTRATION 3B
Fixture
Fixture
Charging
Indicator
Light
Charging
Indicator
Light
Violet (+)
Violet (+)
Brown (–)
Brown (–)
5/8" Black
Bushing
1/2" White
Bushing
1/2" White
Bushing
5/8" Black
Bushing
1/2" Punch
STEP 1
STEP 2
NOTE: After installing the charging indicator light and test switch, mark each with the appropriate
label. If a detached charging indicator light is used, connect by matching wire colors and install as
shown above.
2
INSTALLATION
STEP #4
WIRING THE EMERGENCY BALLAST
> Select the appropriate wiring diagram and connect the emergency ballast to the AC ballast and lamp(s). Make sure all connections are in accordance with the National Electrical Code and any local regulations.
> After installation is complete, supply AC power to the emergency ballast and join the inverter connector.
> At this point, power should be connected to both the AC ballast and the emergency ballast, and the Charging Indicator Light should illuminate indicating the battery is charging.
> A short-term discharge test may be conducted after the emergency ballast has been charging for one hour. Charge for 24 hours before conducting a long-term discharge test. Refer to OPERATION.
> In a readily visible location, attach the label "CAUTION - This Unit Has More Than One Power Connection Point.
To Reduce The Risk Of Electric Shock, Disconnect Both The Branch Circuit-Breakers Or Fuses And Emergency Power
Supplies Before Servicing."
OPERATION
When AC power is applied, the charging indicator light is illuminated, indicating that the battery is being charged.
When power fails, the emergency ballast automatically switches to emergency power (internal battery), operating one
lamp at reduced illumination. When AC power is restored, the emergency ballast returns to the charging mode and delays
AC ballast operation for approximately three seconds to prevent false-tripping of AC ballast (end-of-lamp-life) shutdown
circuits. This emergency ballast will operate one 14 W through 55 W lamp for a minimum of 90 minutes.
MAINTENANCE
Although no routine maintenance is required to keep the emergency ballast functional, it should be checked periodically to
ensure that it is working. The following schedule is recommended:
1.
2.
3.
Visually inspect the charging indicator light monthly. It should be illuminated.
Test the emergency operation of the fixture at 30-day intervals for a minimum of 30 seconds. One lamp should operate at reduced illumination.
Conduct a 90-minute discharge test once a year. One lamp should operate at reduced illumination for at least 90 minutes.
! REFER ANY SERVICING INDICATED BY THESE CHECKS TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL !
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.
WIRING DIAGRAMS for 1-LAMP emergency operation
FIG 99BH
ONE (1) LAMP RAPID START BALLAST
FIG 119BH ONE (1) LAMP INSTANT START BALLAST
WALL SWITCH
HOT
WALL SWITCH
WHT/RED
B
L
K
TEST
SWITCH
B
L
K
INVERTER
CONNECTOR
CHARGING
INDICATOR
LIGHT
(CAP UNUSED LEAD)
RED
WHITE
VIOLET
BROWN
BLACK 120V
OR
ORANGE 277V
WHITE
COMMON
HOT
RED
E
MB
EA
RL
GL
EA
NS
CT
Y
YELLOW
LAMP
YEL/BLK
WHT/RED
B
L
K
TEST
SWITCH
B
L
K
BLU/WHT
BLUE
RED
BLUE
BLUE
RED
TEST
SWITCH
B
L
K
CHARGING
INDICATOR
LIGHT
(CAP UNUSED LEAD)
COMMON
BROWN
BLACK 120V
OR
ORANGE 277V
YELLOW
LAMP
YEL/BLK
BLU/WHT
BLUE
BLUE
RED
1 LAMP
INSTANT
START
BALLAST
WHT/BLK
BLK
WHT
WHT
FIG 104BH TWO (2) LAMP INSTANT START BALLAST
WALL SWITCH
WHT/RED
INVERTER
CONNECTOR
VIOLET
RED
E
MB
EA
RL
GL
EA
NS
CT
Y
BLK
WALL SWITCH
B
L
K
RED
WHITE
WHITE
COMMON
FIG 124BH TWO (2) LAMP RAPID START BALLAST
HOT
CHARGING
INDICATOR
LIGHT
(CAP UNUSED LEAD)
1 LAMP
RAPID
START
BALLAST
WHT/BLK
INVERTER
CONNECTOR
RED
WHITE
VIOLET
BROWN
BLACK 120V
OR
ORANGE 277V
WHITE
HOT
RED
E
MB
EA
RL
GL
EA
NS
CT
Y
YELLOW
LAMP 1 (EMERGENCY)
YEL/BLK
WHT/RED
B
L
K
TEST
SWITCH
BLU/WHT
BLUE
BLUE
BLUE
RED
RED
2 LAMP
RAPID
START
BALLAST
WHT/BLK
B
L
K
LAMP 2
INVERTER
CONNECTOR
CHARGING
INDICATOR
LIGHT
(CAP UNUSED LEAD)
COMMON
YELLOW
YELLOW
RED
WHITE
VIOLET
BROWN
BLACK 120V
OR
ORANGE 277V
WHITE
RED
E
MB
EA
RL
GL
EA
NS
CT
Y
YELLOW
LAMP 1 (EMERGENCY)
YEL/BLK
BLU/WHT
BLUE
BLUE
WHT/BLK
BLK
BLK
WHT
WHT
3
BLUE
2 LAMP
INSTART
START
BALLAST
RED
LAMP 2
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.
WIRING DIAGRAMS for 1-LAMP emergency operation
FIG 107BH TWO (2) LAMP RAPID START BALLAST FOR 4-PIN
LONG COMPACT
FIG 107aBHTWO (2) LAMP INSTANT START BALLAST
FOR 4-PIN LONG COMPACT
WALL SWITCH
WALL SWITCH
HOT
WHT/RED
B
L
K
TEST
SWITCH
B
L
K
RED
INVERTER
CONNECTOR
WHITE
VIOLET
CHARGING
INDICATOR
LIGHT
BROWN
(CAP UNUSED LEAD)
BLACK 120V
OR
ORANGE 277V
WHITE
COMMON
HOT
RED
E
MB
EA
RL
GL
EA
NS
CT
Y
YELLOW
WHT/RED
B
L
K
LAMP 1
YEL/BLK
(EMERGENCY)
TEST
SWITCH
B
L
K
BLU/WHT
BLUE
BLUE
BLUE
WHT/BLK
RED
RED
INVERTER
CONNECTOR
WHITE
VIOLET
CHARGING
INDICATOR
LIGHT
BROWN
(CAP UNUSED LEAD)
BLACK 120V
OR
ORANGE 277V
WHITE
COMMON
RED
INVERTER
CONNECTOR
WHITE
VIOLET
CHARGING
INDICATOR
LIGHT
BROWN
(CAP UNUSED LEAD)
BLACK 120V
OR
ORANGE 277V
WHITE
COMMON
E
MB
EA
RL
GL
EA
NS
CT
Y
LAMP 1 (EMERGENCY)
YEL/BLK
TEST
SWITCH
BLU/WHT
BLU/WHT
BLU/WHT
BLUE
YELLOW
BLUE
BLUE
YELLOW
3 LAMP
RAPID
START
BALLAST
B
L
K
RED
INVERTER
CONNECTOR
WHITE
VIOLET
CHARGING
INDICATOR
LIGHT
LAMP 2
BROWN
(CAP UNUSED LEAD)
BLACK 120V
OR
ORANGE 277V
WHITE
COMMON
LAMP 3
BLUE
RED
E
MB
EA
RL
GL
EA
NS
CT
Y
YELLOW
LAMP 1 (EMERGENCY)
YEL/BLK
BLU/WHT
BLUE
BLUE
BLK
RED
BLK
WHT
RED
WHT
TEST
SWITCH
YELLOW
RED
BLUE
RED
BLU/WHT
4 LAMP
RAPID
START
BALLAST
BLU/WHT
WHT/RED
B
L
K
YELLOW
BLU/WHT
B
L
K
RED
INVERTER
CONNECTOR
WHITE
VIOLET
CHARGING
INDICATOR
LIGHT
LAMP 2
BROWN
(CAP UNUSED LEAD)
LAMP 3
BLACK 120V
OR
ORANGE 277V
WHITE
COMMON
BROWN
RED
E
MB
EA
RL
GL
EA
NS
CT
Y
LAMP 1 (EMERGENCY)
YELLOW
YEL/BLK
BLU/WHT
BLUE
YELLOW
BLUE
BLUE
WHT
BLUE
BLUE
4 LAMP
INSTANT
START
BALLAST
WHT/BLK
BROWN
BLK
LAMP 3
RED
WALL SWITCH
LAMP 1 (EMERGENCY)
YEL/BLK
BLUE
LAMP 2
FIG 121BH FOUR (4) LAMP INSTANT START BALLAST
HOT
YELLOW
BLUE
3 LAMP
INSTANT
START
BALLAST
WHT/BLK
RED
E
MB
EA
RL
GL
EA
NS
CT
Y
WHT/RED
B
L
K
RED
LAMP 4
WHT
LAMP 2
LAMP 3
YELLOW
BLK
FIG 99aBH TWO (2) LAMP RAPID START BALLAST - SERIES YELLOW
RED
LAMP 4
FIG 99bBH TWO (2) LAMP PROGRAM RAPID START OSRAM BALLAST
WALL SWITCH
WALL SWITCH
HOT
WHT/RED
B
L
K
2 LAMP
INSTANT
START
BALLAST
FIG 106BH THREE (3) LAMP INSTANT START BALLAST
HOT
YELLOW
WHT/BLK
TEST
SWITCH
LAMP 2
BLUE
BLK
RED
WHT/RED
B
L
K
RED
BLUE
WHT
WALL SWITCH
HOT
B
L
K
BLU/WHT
WHT/BLK
FIG 120BH FOUR (4) LAMP RAPID START BALLAST
TEST
SWITCH
WHITE
(EMERGENCY)
YEL/BLK
WHT
WHT/BLK
B
L
K
OR
ORANGE 277V
LAMP 1
YELLOW
WALL SWITCH
WHT/RED
B
L
K
BLACK 120V
RED
E
MB
EA
RL
GL
EA
NS
CT
Y
BLK
WALL SWITCH
HOT
TEST
SWITCH
BROWN
COMMON
RED
FIG 105BH THREE (3) LAMP RAPID START BALLAST
B
L
K
VIOLET
(CAP UNUSED LEAD)
LAMP 2
YELLOW
WHITE
CHARGING
INDICATOR
LIGHT
YELLOW
2 LAMP
RAPID
START
BALLAST
RED
INVERTER
CONNECTOR
RED
INVERTER
CONNECTOR
WHITE
VIOLET
CHARGING
INDICATOR
LIGHT
BROWN
(CAP UNUSED LEAD)
BLACK 120V
OR
ORANGE 277V
WHITE
COMMON
HOT
RED
E
MB
EA
RL
GL
EA
NS
CT
Y
YELLOW
LAMP 1 (EMERGENCY)
YEL/BLK
WHT/RED
B
L
K
TEST
SWITCH
B
L
K
BLU/WHT
BLUE
BLUE
BLUE
RED
WHT/BLK
WHITE
VIOLET
CHARGING
INDICATOR
LIGHT
LAMP 2
RED
2 LAMP
RAPID
START
BALLAST
RED
INVERTER
CONNECTOR
BROWN
(CAP UNUSED LEAD)
OR
ORANGE 277V
WHITE
COMMON
YELLOW
BLACK 120V
YELLOW
RED
E
MB
EA
RL
GL
EA
NS
CT
Y
YELLOW
LAMP 1 (EMERGENCY)
YEL/BLK
BLU/WHT
RED
BLUE
RED
BLUE
BLUE
2 LAMP
RAPID
START
BALLAST
WHT/BLK
BLK
BLK
WHT
WHT
LAMP 2
YELLOW
YELLOW
FIG 124BH TWO (2) LAMP RAPID START step dimming BALLAST
COMMON
WHT/RED
RED
INVERTER
CONNECTOR
WHITE
VIOLET
CHARGING
INDICATOR
LIGHT
BROWN
TEST
SWITCH
HOT
BLK
WHITE
BLK
(CAP UNUSED LEAD)
BLACK 120V
OR
ORANGE 277V
RED
E
MB
EA
RL
GL
EA
NS
CT
Y
YELLOW
BLU/WHT
BLUE
BLUE
BLUE
WHT/BLK
WHT
S1
The white/black lead must connect to the white
lead of the step-dimming ballast associated with
the emergency ballast only. Connections to other
ballasts or fixtures could result in abnormal
operation and cause product damage.
LAMP 1 (EMERGENCY)
YEL/BLK
RED
2 LAMP
RAPID
START
STEP
DIMMING
BALLAST
LAMP 2
RED
YELLOW
YELLOW
BLK
S2
BLK
WIRING DIAGRAMS for Emergency-Only fixtures
FIG 109aBHONE (1) 36 W - 55 W LAMP WITHOUT AC BALLAST
FIG 109BH ONE (1) 14 W - 55 W LAMP WITHOUT AC BALLAST
CAP
HOT
B
L
K
TEST
SWITCH
B
L
K
WHITE
VIOLET
CHARGING
INDICATOR
LIGHT
BROWN
(CAP UNUSED LEAD)
BLACK 120V
OR
ORANGE 277V
WHITE
COMMON
CAP
RED
WHT/RED
RED
INVERTER
CONNECTOR
E
MB
EA
RL
GL
EA
NS
CT
Y
HOT
YELLOW
LAMP
YEL/BLK
CAP
B
L
K
TEST
SWITCH
BLU/WHT
CAP
BLUE
CAP
B
L
K
INVERTER
CONNECTOR
CHARGING
INDICATOR
LIGHT
(CAP UNUSED LEAD)
CAP
4
RED
WHITE
VIOLET
BROWN
BLACK 120V
OR
ORANGE 277V
WHITE
COMMON
WHT/BLK
WHT/RED
WHT/BLK
RED
E
MB
EA
RL
GL
EA
NS
CT
Y
LAMP
YELLOW
YEL/BLK
BLU/WHT
CAP
BLUE
CAP