codes and standards
• UL Listed in accordance with the standards set
forth in UL924
• UL Listed for factory installation or field retrofit.
• NFPA 70 (National Electric Code)
• NFPA101 (Life Safety Code)
• UL Listed for damp locations
application
• The DEB-5LP fluorescent emergency ballast works
in conjunction with a low profile or standardsize electronic AC ballast to convert new or
existing fluorescent luminaires into unobtrusive
emergency lighting. The emergency ballast consists
of a high-temperature nickel cadmium battery,
charger and electronic circuitry in one compact
case. This emergency ballast can be used with
most 17-215W (2'-8') T8, T9, T10, T12 fluorescent
lamps without integral starters, including
U-shaped, HO,VHO, circline, energy-saving and 4
pin rapid-start long compact fluorescent lamps.
One or two lamp operation may be selected. It
is also compatible with most 1, 2, 3, and 4 lamp
electronic, standard, energy saving, and dimming
AC ballasts. If used in an emergency only luminaire,
no AC ballast is necessary and hazardous location
luminaires. For information about specific lamps
and ballast compatibility, please call the factory.
Recommended applications include: emergency
lighting luminaires with limited space inside the
ballast channel including pendant mounted, shallow
surface mounted, and low profile linear fluorescent
luminaires.
operation
• When AC power fails, the DEB-5LP immediately
switches to the emergency mode, keeping one
or two lamps illuminated at a high lumen output
for a minimum of 90 minutes. When AC power is
restored, the DEB-5LP automatically returns to the
charging mode.
battery
• Since high temperatures exist in fluorescent
luminaires, the DEB-5LP uses a specially
constructed, high temperature nickel cadmium
battery. This battery requires no maintenance,
and has a life expectancy of 7 to 10 years. The
suggested operating temperature range is 32°F
(0°C) to 122°F (50°C).
restrictions
• Suitable for indoor and damp locations and for
sealed and gasketed fixtures including installation
inside of fixtures rated for wet locations. It is not
suitable for installation in wet locations, hazardous
locations or for air handling air outlet applications.
rev. 3,
installation
Emergency Ballast
• This emergency ballast does not affect normal
luminaire operation and may be used with either
a switched or unswitched luminaire. If a switched
luminaire is used, an unswitched hot lead must
be connected to the emergency ballast. The
emergency ballast must be fed from the same
branch circuit as the AC ballast. The DEB-5LP may
be installed inside, on top of or remote from the
luminaire. The emergency ballast may be remoteinstalled up to half the distance the AC ballast
manufacturer recommends remoting the AC ballast
from the lamp, or up to 50 feet, whichever is less.
Installation is not recommended with luminaires
where the ambient temperature may fall below
32°F (0°C) for extended periods.
DEB-5LP
Low Profile Fluorescent,
750-1300 Lumens
One or Two Lamp,
Damp Location
suggested specifications
• Emergency lighting shall be provided by using a
standard fluorescent luminaire equipped with a low
profile emergency ballast. This emergency ballast
consists of a high temperature, maintenance free
nickel cadmium battery, charger and electronic
circuitry contained in one 21.5"x1.18"x1.18"
galvanized steel case. A solid state charging
indicator light to monitor the charger and battery,
a single-pole test switch, and installation hardware
shall be provided. The emergency ballast shall
be capable of operating one or two________
fluorescent lamp at ______ Lumens (see Table 1)
initial light output in the emergency mode for a
minimum of 90 minutes. This emergency ballast
shall have 4.0 Watts of input power, 21 Watt-hour
battery capacity, and comply with emergency
standards set forth by the current NEC. The
emergency ballast shall be UL Listed for installation
inside, on top of, or remote from the luminaire,
warranted for a full five years from date of
purchase.
electrical
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Dual input voltage 120/277VAC
Electrical rating – 4 Watts
AC input current – 200 mA
Recharge time – 24 hours
Test switch provided
Charging indicator light provided – LED
Ballast case dimensions – 21.5"x1.18"x1.18"
Battery charging current - 180mA
Weight – 3.3 lbs.
warranty
• Five year warranty on unit from date of purchase.
emergency illumination
• Produces 750 to 1300 Lumens initial emergency
light output. If two-lamp operation is selected, light
output is evenly divided between the lamps for
Ordering Information
For factory installed DEB-5LP use a suffix number -E5LP with luminaire catalog number.
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better distribution of emergency illumination.
Specifier’s Reference
Project
Type
Model No.
Comments
CB-32200
DEB-5LP 7Low Profile Fluorescent, 750-1300 Lumens
rev. 3,
dimensions
Deb-5LP
Charging
Indicator Light
1.18"
(30mm)
Test Switch
DEB-5LP
1.18"
(30mm)
FLUORESCENT EMERGENCY BALLAST
Ballast
Channel
Cover
21.5"
(546.1mm)
Table 2 - Initial Lumen Output
Table 1 - Lamp Compatibility
Lamp
Base
(T8, T9,T10, T12)
Long Compact
Single
or
Bipin
Wattage
(Length)
No. of Lamps
(Emergency)
17-40W (2'-4')
1
Lumens
Lamp
2
4-PIN (2G11)
17-215W (2'-8')
1
18-39W
1
2
418-55W
1
1 Lamp
2 Lamps
FO25, FBO24 T8
950
900
FO32, FB031 T8
1050
950
FO96 T8
1050
F017, FB016 T8
800
750
F40T12, F40/U
850
900
F48T12/HO
900
F96T12, HO,VHO
850
F39/36BX, PL-L 36W, DULUX L 39W
900
850
F40T12/ES (34W)
750
750
PL-L 40W, F40/30BX, F50BX
1300
PL-L 50W, DULUX L 55W
1300
wiring diagrams
One (1) Lamp Rapid Start Ballast
One (1) Lamp Instant Start Ballast
WALL SWITCH
HOT
WHT/RED
B
L
K
TEST
SWITCH
B
L
K
INVERTER
CONNECTOR
CHARGING
INDICATOR
(CAP UNUSED LEAD)
COMMON
RED
WHITE
VIOLET (+)
BROWN (-)
BLACK 120V
OR
ORANGE 277V
WHITE
WHT/BLK
E
M
E
R
G
E
N
C
Y
B
A
L
L
A
S
T
BROWN
BROWN
RED
YELLOW
YEL/BLK
BLU/WHT
BLUE
WALL SWITCH
WARNING: Refer to Table 1 before connecting
LAMP
WHT/RED
B
L
K
INVERTER
CONNECTOR
TEST
SWITCH
RED
BLUE
BLACK
WHITE
HOT
CHARGING
INDICATOR
B
L
K
1 LAMP
INSTANT
START
BALLAST
(CAP UNUSED LEAD)
COMMON
TEST
SWITCH
B
L
K
CHARGING
INDICATOR
(CAP UNUSED LEAD)
COMMON
BROWN (-)
BLACK 120V
OR
ORANGE 277V
WHITE
WHT/BLK
BROWN
BROWN
RED
YELLOW
YEL/BLK
BLU/WHT
BLUE
WARNING: Refer to Table 1 before connecting
LAMP
BLUE
BLUE
RED
RED
1 LAMP
RAPID START
BALLAST
WALL SWITCH
WHT/RED
INVERTER
CONNECTOR
VIOLET (+)
B
A
L
L
A
S
T
Two (2) Lamp Rapid Start Ballast
WALL SWITCH
B
L
K
WHITE
E
M
E
R
G
E
N
C
Y
BLACK
WHITE
Two (2) Lamp Instant Start Ballast
HOT
RED
RED
WHITE
VIOLET (+)
BROWN (-)
BLACK 120V
OR
ORANGE 277V
WHITE
WHT/BLK
E
M
E
R
G
E
N
C
Y
B
A
L
L
A
S
T
BROWN
BROWN
RED
WARNING: Refer to Table 1 before connecting
YELLOW
YEL/BLK
BLU/WHT
BLUE
LAMP 1(EMERGENCY)
BLUE
BLACK
WHITE
2 LAMP
INSTANT
START
BALLAST
BLUE
HOT
WHT/RED
B
L
K
TEST
SWITCH
LAMP 2
RED
B
L
K
INVERTER
CONNECTOR
CHARGING
INDICATOR
(CAP UNUSED LEAD)
COMMON
RED
WHITE
VIOLET (+)
BROWN (-)
BLACK 120V
OR
ORANGE 277V
WHITE
WHT/BLK
E
M
E
R
G
E
N
C
Y
B
A
L
L
A
S
T
BROWN
BROWN
RED
WARNING: Refer to Table 1 before connecting
YELLOW
YEL/BLK
LAMP 1 (EMERGENCY)
BLUE
BLUE
BLU/WHT
BLUE
BLACK
WHITE
RED
RED
2 LAMP
RAPID START
BALLAST
LAMP 2
YELLOW
YELLOW
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