Fluorescent Emergency Ballast 3000

FEB3000

• The FEB3000 fluorescent emergency ballast works in conjunction with an AC ballast to convert new or existing fluorescent fixtures into emergency lighting.  The emergency ballast consists of a field-replaceable nickel-cadmium battery, charger and electronic circuitry in one red case.  The FEB3000 can be used with most 17 - 215 W (2’-8') T5,T8, T9, T10 or T12 fluorescent lamps without integral starters, including U-shaped, HO, VHO, circline, energy-saving and (4-pin) twin, quad and triple twin-tube compacts.  One- or two-lamp operation may be selected.  It is also compatible with most one-, two-, three-, and four-lamp electronic, standard, energy-saving and dimming AC ballasts.  If used in an emergency-only fixture, no AC ballast is necessary.  The FEB3000 is suitable only for indoor locations and not for wet or hazardous locations.  Recommended applications include: hospital surgical suites and areas along the path of egress with high ceiling heights, as well as health care, educational and commercial facilities needing higher levels of emergency illumination.

OPERATION

• When AC power fails, the FEB3000 immediately switches to the emergency mode, operating either one or two lamps at high lumen output for a minimum of 90 minutes.  When AC power is restored, the ballast automatically returns to the charging mode.
• The FEB3000 does not affect normal fixture operation and may be used with either a switched or unswitched fixture.  If a switched fixture 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 FEB3000 may be installed on top of or remote from the fixture.  The emergency ballast may be remotely installed 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 fixtures where the ambient temperature may fall below 0°C.  A charging indicator light and double-pole test switch are provided.  Upon request, a single-pole test switch/monitor plate is provided for remote installation of the test switch and charging indicator light.

UL AND CODE COMPLIANCE

• The Ballast have been tested by Underwriters Laboratories in accordance with the standards set forth in UL 924, “Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment,” and is UL Listed for factory or field installation.  Emergency illumination time exceeds the National Electrical Code (NEC), Life Safety Code (NFPA–LSC) and UL 90-minute requirements.

Fluorescent Emergency Ballast 3000

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