Installation Guide

Installation Instructions for Power Sentry Emergency Battery Packs –QD MVOLT Series
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Step 3 Installation Inspection
Prior to operation of the Battery Pack in normal service
perform the following installation inspections. Charge
battery pack at least 1 hour before doing a
functional test. Allow 24 Hrs for full rated
performance of the Emergency Battery Pack.
1.
Check the equipment rating to be sure the fixture
ballast will receive the proper line voltage
2.
Be sure the TS/PL pilot lamp is on. If not see
Troubleshooting Section
3
Press TS/PL test button. The pilot will turn off,
within 5 seconds, One (all models) or two (PS 600
and PS1400 only) fluorescent lamps should be
operating at a reduced light output.
4
Upon release of the TS/PL test button, after a short
period, the fixture should return to normal operation
5
If all lamps in the fixture return to normal operation,
the fixture is ready for normal and emergency
service. If not, see Troubleshooting Section
Normal Operation
During normal operation AC power is applied, the
charging indicator light is illuminated indicating the
battery is charging. When the power fails the Battery
Pack automatically switches to emergency power from
the internal NiCd battery that will operate one or two
lamps for a minimum of 90 minutes. When the AC
power is restored, the Battery Pack switches the fixture
back to the normal mode in 3-5 seconds.
Periodic Maintenance
Emergency lighting system should be tested per all of
the required tests and as often as local codes require or
at least quarterly to insure all components are
operational
1
Periodically manually test the emergency lighting
system by pressing the TS/PL test button
2.
Insure the Red LED charging light is on when the
AC power is on
3.
Check the system lamps to insure they operate in
both the with the normal AC and emergency modes
4
Lamps that have excessively black ends should be
replaced
5
Lamps used for emergency lighting fixtures
generally do not last as long as normally operated
lamps. They will need to be replaced more
frequently.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Emergency Lamp
does not operate when
TS/PL Button is
pressed
1. Wiring of the Battery
pack to lamp(s)
2. Lamps not inserted
correctly
3. Lamp is at end of life
4. Battery not charged
at least 1 hour
5. TS/PL not inserted
properly to Battery
Pack
TS/PL Charging LED
not on
1. AC Power is Off
2. TS/PL not inserted
properly to Battery
Pack
3. Wrong TS/PL
Fixture does not
operate in the Normal
mode
1. Wiring of the Battery
pack to lamp(s) and
normal ballast
2. Lamps not inserted
correctly
3. Lamp is at end of life
4. AC power off to the
normal ballast (Uses
remote fixture switch
Battery Pack does not
operate lamps in the
emergency mode for
at least 90 minutes
1. Battery not fully
charged
2. Wrong type or
number of lamps
connected
3. Battery at end of life