Operation, Testing & maintenance, Wiring the a.c. input – IOTA I-32 User Manual

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5. WIRING THE A.C. INPUT

A. The

I-32 and A.C. ballast must be on the same branch circuit.

B. The

I-32 requires an unswitched A.C. power source of either 120 or 277 volts. Select the proper voltage lead

and cap the unused lead.

C. When the

I-32 is used with a switched fixture, the A.C. input to the I-32 must be connected ahead of the fixture

switch. Refer to Illustration 3 for switched and unswitched fixture wiring diagrams.

6. BALLAST WIRING BLOCK DIAGRAM

7. LABELS

Attach the appropriate labels adjacent to the

TBTS. Annotate Re-lamping label for lamp type and wattage. The

Caution and the Re-lamping labels must be on the fixture in a readily visible location to anyone attempting to

service the fixture.

8. COMPLETING INSTALLATION

When the installation is complete, switch the A.C. power on and join the

I-32 unit connector.

OPERATION

Normal Mode – A.C. power is present. The A.C. ballast operates the fluorescent lamp(s) as intended. The I-32 is in the

standby charging mode. The

TBTS will be lit providing a visual indication that the battery is being charged.

Emergency Mode – The A.C. power fails. The I-32 senses the A.C. power failure and automatically switches to the

Emergency Mode. One lamp is illuminated, at reduced output, for a minimum of 90 minutes. When the A.C. power is

restored, the

I-32 switches the system back to the Normal Mode and resumes battery charging. See page 1 of the

Instruction Manual.

TESTING & MAINTENANCE

Pressing the

TBTS turns off the light on the TBTS and forces the unit into emergency mode, interrupting power to

the designated A.C. ballast. The emergency lamp is now being lit by the

I-32 unit. After releasing the TBTS, the fixture

returns to normal operation after a momentary delay. To simulate a “BLACK OUT” use the circuit breaker to turn off A.C.

power.
Initial Testing – Allow the unit to charge approximately 2 hours, then press the TBTS to conduct a short discharge test.

Allow a 24 hour charge before conducting a one hour test.
The

I-32 is a maintenance free unit, however, periodic inspection and testing is required. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code,

outlines the following schedule:
Monthly – Insure that the TBTS is illuminated. Conduct a 30 second discharge test by depressing the TBTS. One lamp

should operate at reduced output.
Annually – Insure that the TBTS is illuminated. Conduct a full 1½ hour discharge test. The unit should operate as in-

tended for the duration of the test.

“Written records of testing shall be kept by the owner for inspection by the authority having jurisdiction.”

SERVICING SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

Consult Customer Service or visit www.iotaengineering.com for current warranty information.

BLACK

A.C. BALLAST

HOT A.C. LINE

WHT

WHITE

(120V) BLK

(277V) ORG

COMMON

Select proper voltage lead. Cap unused lead.

WHT/BLK

WHT/RED

WHT

(+) RED/BLK

RED W/TAG

(+) RED

TBTS