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Howard Lighting Products | 580 Eastview Drive | Laurel, MS 39443(toll free) 800.956.3456 | (direct) 601.422.0033 | (fax) 601.422.1652

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BAL500

BAL500/PAC0314Fluorescent Emergency Ballast350-500 Lumens

Features• Providesaminimumof90minutesofemergency

illumination

• Canbeinstalledinside,ontoporinremote*ofthefixture

• Canbeusedinbothswitchedandunswitchedfixtures

• UL924Listedfordamplocation

• ULlistedforRetrofit/FieldInstallation

• LifesafetyNFPA101

• NEC/OSHA

• Meetsmoststateandlocalcodes

Electrical• DualVoltageInput120V/277VAC,60Hz

• Solid-statechargercircuit

• TestSwitch/PowerIndicatorlight

• TemperatureRating(Ambient):0ºCto50ºC[32ºFto122ºF]

• Maintenance-free,longlife,SealedNickelCadmiumBattery

• Maximumbatteryrechargetime:24hours

Housing• Painted-whitesteelhousing

Illumination• Operatesonelampintheemergencymodefora

minimumof90minutes–pleaserefertopage2formoreinformation.Providesamaximuminitiallumenoutputof500Lumens

Lamp Compatibility• Compatiblewith1-lamp,2-lamp,3-lampand

4-lampfixtureswithmanyballasttypesincludingstandard,rapidstart,slimline,instantstart,dimmingandelectronicACballast–consultfactoryregardingspecificapplications

• Compatiblewithmanydifferentlamptypes–refertobackofpageorcontactcustomerserviceformoreinformation

*Conditionsapplyforremotemounting.Checkwiththefactoryformoreinformation.

NEW!NEW!Low Voltage

LED Combo Switch!

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• 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

Dimensions

9.4”

1.5”

2.4”



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Lamp Compatibility Data

Ballast Model No. No. Of Lamps

Operated

BAL650C-2 BAL650C-4 BAL500 BAL700 BAL1400 BAL3000

Lumen Ouput 650 750 500 700 1400 3000

LinearFluorescent

Lamps

T81 Lamp - 17-40 17-40 40-110 40-110 40-2152 Lamp - - - 17-40 17-40 17-40

T101 Lamp - 17-40 17-40 - - -2 Lamp - - - 17-40 17-40 17-40

T121 Lamp - 17-40 17-40 40-110 40-215 40-2152 Lamp - - - 17-40 17-40 17-40

CompactFluorescent

Lamps

4-PinCFL

1 Lamp - 40-42 13-39 40-42 40-42 -2 Lamp - 13-39 - 13-39 13-39 13-42

4-Pin LongCFL

1 Lamp - 40-42 13-39 40-50 40-50 40-552 Lamp - 18-40 - 18-40 18-40 18-40

2-Pin CFL 1 Lamp 13-26 - - - - -

T9 CirclineCFL

1 Lamp - 20 20-40 - - -2 Lamp - - - 20-40 20-40 20-40

SpecialFluorescent

LampsU-Bent

T81 Lamp - 32,40 32,40 - - -2 Lamp - - - 32,40 32,40 32,40

T121 Lamp - 32,40 34,40 - - -

2 Lamp - - - 34,40 34,40 34,40

Inapplicationsinvolving2,3,or4-lampinstantstartballasts,1lampwillgodiminthetestmode.Whenpoweriscutofftothefixtures,bothonelampwillcomeon(inEmergencyMode)asitissupposetodo.



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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.




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Installation InstructionsNOTE: 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.ACpowerhastobeoffbeforeinstallation.2.ChoosetherightwiringdiagramtoconnecttheballasttotheACballastandlamp.3.PleaseensuretheelectricityconnectionsconformtotheNationalElectricalCodeandlocalregulations.4.Followdiagrams1and2toinstallthebatterypackonthetopofthefixtureorintheballastchannel.5.Toinstallthetestswitch,itwouldgothroughthesideofastripfixtureortheballastchannelcoverofatroffer.Followdiagrams1and2todrilla1/2”holeandinstallthetestswitch.InordertoremoveACpowerfromboththeemergencyballastandtheACballast,thetestswitchhastobeconnectedproperly(seediagram4).6.Matchvioletandbrownleadstoconnectthechargingindicatorlighttothebatterypack(seediagram5).Thechargingindicatorwillbeonafterthefixtureisinstalledproperly.7.PleasesearchforareadilyvisiblelocationtoapplytheCAUTIONlabelwhichreads,“Thisunithasmorethanonepowersupplyconnectionpoint.Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,disconnectboththebranchcircuit-breakersorfuses,andemergencypowersupplybeforeservicing.”8.DonotjointheinverterconnectoruntilthefixtureiscompletelyinstalledandsupplyACpowertotheemergencyballast.9.Thebatteryneedstobechargedforonehourinordertohaveshort-termtestingontheemergencyfunction.Beforehavingalong-termemergencyfunctiontesting,thebatteryintheemergencyballasthastobechargedfor24hours.

NOTE: MARK AN APPROPRIATE LABEL ON INDICATOR LIGHT AND TEST SWITCH AFTER INSTALLATION

Emergency Ballast

Ballast Channel Cover

Charging Indicator LightTest Switch

DIAGRAM 1

Charging Indicator Light

Test Switch

Emergency BallastDIAGRAM 2

DIAGRAM 3

UNSWITCHED FIXTURE

EMERGENCYBALLAST

AC BALLAST

BLACK 120VOR

ORANGE 277V

WHITE

BLACK

WHITETEST SWITCHBreaking the Hot

(SWITCH Provided)

HOT

COM

EMERGENCYBALLAST

AC BALLAST

BLACK 120VOR

ORANGE 277V

WHITE

BLACK

WHITE

TEST SWITCHBreaking the Hot

(SWITCH Provided)

HOT

COM

SWITCHED FIXTURE

EMERGENCYBALLAST

AC BALLAST

BLACK 120VOR

ORANGE 277V

WHITE

BLACK

WHITETEST SWITCHBreaking the Hot

(SWITCH Provided)

HOT

COM

EMERGENCYBALLAST

AC BALLAST

BLACK 120VOR

ORANGE 277V

WHITE

BLACK

WHITE

TEST SWITCHBreaking the Hot

(SWITCH Provided)

HOT

COM

DIAGRAM 4




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Installation InstructionsOPERATION:

THECHARGINGINDICATORLIGHTWOULDBEONTOINDICATETHEBATTERYISBEINGCHARGEDWHENACPOWERISAPPLIED.

THISEMERGENCYBALLASTWOULDFUNCTIONANDOPERATEONELAMPWHENTHEACPOWERISFAILED.

THEDEVICEOFTHISEMERGENCYBALLASTWILLOPERATEONE17WATTTO40WATTLAMPATLEAST90MINUTES.

MAINTENANCE:

NOTE:SERVICESSHOULDONLYBEPERFORMEDBYQUALIFIEDPERSONNEL.

THEEMERGENCYBALLASTSHOULDBECHECKEDPERIODICALLYTOCONFIRMFUNCTIONINGANDTHEFOLLOWINGSCHEDULEISRECOMMENDED

1. TOINSPECTTHECHARGINGINDICATOREVERYMONTHANDCONFIRMTHATISILLUMINATED.

2. PUSHTHETESTSWITCHFOR30SECONDSTOENSURETHEEMERGENCYBALLASTISFUNCTIONING,RECOMMENDEDTOPERFORMTHISTESTEVERY30DAYS.

3. PERFORMINGALONG-TERM(90MINUTEBATTERYDISCHARGE)INEVERYYEAR.ONELAMPSHOULDBEOPERATEDFORNOLESSTHAN90MINUTES.

EmergencyBallast

BallastChannelCover

Leads to ChargingIndicator Light

7/8” Punch

7/8” BushingInserted intoBallast ChannelCover

Plastic Tubing(cut to necessary length)

1/2” White Bushingto Hold ChargingIndicator Light

Indicator LightFixture Lens

TROFFER STYLE FIXTURE

OPTIONAL STRIP SYTLE FIXTUREFixture

IndicatorLight

Violet (+)

Brown (-)

STEP 1

Fixture

IndicatorLight

Violet (+)

Brown (-)

STEP 2

Fixture

AC ONTEST

NOTE: MARK AND APPROPRIATE LABEL ON INDICATOR LIGHT AND TEST SWITCH

AFTER INSTALLATION.

DIAGRAM 5




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Wiring DiagramsNote:EmergencyBallastandACBallastmustbefedfromthesamebranchcircuit.TypicalSchematicsonly,maybeusedwithotherballasts,consultthefactoryforotherwiringdiagrams.

For 1-Lamp Fixtures For 2-Lamp Fixtures

BLACK

WHITE

RED

LINEBLUEBLUE

BLUEBLU/WHTYELL/GRN

YELLOWRED

RED

LAMP

ORANGEBLACKWHITE

277V120VCOM

RED

WHITE

BATTERYCONNECTOR

INDICATORLIGHT

VIOLET

BROWN

1-LAMPRAPID START

BALLASTEMERGENCY

BALLAST

A. Rapid Start AC Ballast

BLACK

WHITELINE

BLUE BLUE

BLU/WHT

YELLOW

LAMP

ORANGEBLACKWHITE

277V120VCOM

ORRED

YELL/GRN

+_

INDICATORLIGHT

VIOLET

BROWNRED

WHITE

BATTERYCONNECTOR

RED

1-LAMPINSTANT START

BALLASTEMERGENCY

BALLAST

B. Instant Start Slimline Ballast

BLACK

WHITE

BLUE

BLUE

BLU/WHT

YELLOW

ORANGEBLACKWHITE

277V120VCOM

LINERED

RED

LAMP

YELL/GRN

+_

INDICATORLIGHT

VIOLET

BROWNRED

WHITE

BATTERYCONNECTOR

RED

1-LAMPCIRCLINEBALLAST

EMERGENCYBALLAST

C. Circline Rapid Start Ballast

BLUE BLUEBLACK

WHITE BLU /WH T

ORANGEBLAC KWHI TE

277V

120V

COM

LAMP (EMERGENCY)

LINE

YELL/GR N

YELLOW

RED

RED WHITE

BATTERYCONNECTOR

INDICATORLIGHT

REDAC

BALLASTEMERGENCY

BALLAST

TO UNSWITCHED ACUSE PROPER TAPCAP UNUSED LEAD

D. One (1) Lamp Instant Start Ballast

BLACK

WHITE

RED

LINEBLUEBLUE

BLUEBLU/WHT

YELLOWRED

RED

LAMP 2

ORANGEBLACKWHITE

277V120VCOM

LAMP 1

YELLOW

YELLOW

YELL/GRN

+_

INDICATORLIGHT

VIOLET

BROWNRED

WHITE

BATTERYCONNECTOR

2-LAMPRAPID START

BALLASTEMERGENCY

BALLAST

A. Rapid Start AC Ballast

BLACK

WHITELINEBLUE BLUE

BLU/WHT

YELLOW

LAMP 1

ORANGEBLACKWHITE

277V120VCOM

RED

LAMP 2

YELL/GRN

+_

INDICATORLIGHT

VIOLET

BROWNRED

WHITE

BATTERYCONNECTOR

RED

2-LAMPLEAD/LAGBALLAST

EMERGENCYBALLAST

B. Lead/Lag Instant Start Slimline Ballast

C. Serves Sequence Instant Start Ballast

BLACK

WHITEBLUE BLUE

BLU/WHT

YELLOW

LAMP 1

ORANGEBLACKWHITE

277V120VCOM

RED

LAMP 2LINE

YELL/GRN

+_

INDICATORLIGHT

VIOLET

BROWNRED

WHITE

BATTERYCONNECTOR

RED

2-LAMPSERIES SEQUENCE

BALLASTEMERGENCY

BALLAST

D. Instant Start Electronic BallastBLACK

WHITELINEBLUE BLUE

BLU/WHT

YELLOW

LAMP 1

ORANGEBLACKWHITE

277V120VCOMRED

LAMP 2

YELL/GRN

+_

INDICATORLIGHT

VIOLET

BROWNRED

WHITE

BATTERYCONNECTOR

RED

BLUE2-LAMPLEAD/LAGBALLAST EMERGENCY

BALLAST

E. Circline Rapid Start BallastBLACKWHITE

BLUE

BLUE

BLU/WHT

YELLOW

ORANGEBLACKWHITE

277V120VCOM

LINERED

RED

LAMP 1

BLUE

REDRED

WHITE

WHITE

LAMP 2

YELL/GRN

+_

INDICATORLIGHT

VIOLET

BROWN

RED

WHITE

BATTERYCONNECTOR

RED

2-LAMPCIRCLINEBALLAST

EMERGENCYBALLAST




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Wiring DiagramsNote:EmergencyBallastandACBallastmustbefedfromthesamebranchcircuit.TypicalSchematicsonly,maybeusedwithotherballasts,consultthefactoryforotherwiringdiagrams.

For 3-Lamp Fixtures For 4-Lamp Fixtures

A. Instant Start BallastBLACK

WHITE

BLUE BLUE

BLUE/WHITE

YELLOW

ORANGEBLACKWHITE

277 V120 VCOM

RED

LAM P 1

LAM P 3

LINE

BLUE

LAM P 4(EMERGENCY)

YELLOW/GREEN

+_

CHARGINGINDICATOR

LIGHT

VIOLET

BROWNRED

WH ITE

BATTERYCONNECTOR

RED

LAM P 2

REDYELLOW

YELLOW

ACBALLAST

EMERGENCYBALLAST

TO UNSWITCHED ACCAP UNUSED LEAD

B. Rapid Start BallastBLACK

WHITE

BLUE

BLUE/WHITE

YELLOW

ORANGEBLACKWHITE

277 V120 VCO M

LAM P 1

LAM P 3

LIN E

LAM P 4 (EMERGENCY)

YELLOW/GREEN

+_

CHARGINGINDICATOR

LIGHT

VIOLET

BROW NRED

WHITE

BATTERYCONNECTOR

RED

LAM P 2

YELLOWYELLOW

REDRED

BLUEBLUE

BROWNBROWN

BLUE/WHITE

BLUE/WHITE

ACBALLAST

EMERGENCYBALLAST


A. Rapid StartBLACK

WHITE

BLUE BLUE

BLU/WHT

YELLOW

ORANGEBLACKWHITE

277V120VCOM

RED

LAMP 1

LAMP 2

LINE BLUE

RED

BLUE/WHTBLUE/WHTYELLOWYELLOW

LAMP 3

YELL/GRN

+_

INDICATORLIGHT

VIOLET

BROWN RED

WHITE

BATTERYCONNECTOR

RED

3-LAMPRAPID STARTELECTRONIC

BALLAST

EMERGENCYBALLAST

B. Instant Start BallastBLACK

WHITE

BLUE BLUE

BLUE/WHITE

YELLOW

ORANGEBLACKWHI TE

277V120VCOM

RED

LAMP 1

LAMP 2

LINE

BLUE

LAMP 3(EMERGENCY)

YELLOW/GREEN

+_

CHARGINGINDICATOR

LIGHT

VIOLET

BROWNRED

WHITE

BAT TERYCONNECTOR

REDBLUE

ACBALLAST

EMERGENCYBALLAST


Emergency Only

BLUE

BLU/WHT

YELLOW

LAMP

ORANGEBLACKWHITE

277V120VCOM

CAPCAP

YELL/GRN

+_

INDICATORLIGHT

VIOLET

BROWNRED

WHITE

BATTERYCONNECTOR

REDEMERGENCY

BALLAST

One (1) Lamp without AC Ballast

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