BEST BAL700

BEST BAL700 Emergency Lighting Ballast User Manual

Comprehensive instructions for installation, operation, and maintenance of your emergency lighting ballast.

1. Прадукт скончыўсяview

The BEST BAL700 Emergency Lighting Ballast is designed to convert new or existing fluorescent fixtures into emergency lighting units. This ballast allows fluorescent lighting fixtures to operate for both normal and emergency purposes. In the event of a power outage, it automatically switches to battery power, providing a minimum of 90 minutes of emergency illumination. It is compatible with a wide range of fluorescent lamps and AC ballasts.

BEST BAL700 Emergency Lighting Ballast with wiring

Image 1.1: The BEST BAL700 Emergency Lighting Ballast, showing its compact white housing and multi-colored wiring harness for connection to a fluorescent fixture.

2. Асноўныя магчымасці

  • Двайны томtage Сумяшчальнасць: Operates on both 120V and 277V AC power supplies.
  • Аварыйнае асвятленне: Provides a minimum of 90 minutes of emergency lighting with a maximum initial lumen output of 700 lumens.
  • Аўтаматычная перадача: Features an internal solid-state transfer switch that automatically connects the internal battery to the fluorescent lamp(s) during power interruptions.
  • AC Output Enhancement: Ensures compatibility with newer lamp technologies and contributes to prolonged lamp жыцця.
  • Акумулятарная батарэя: Equipped with a long-life, maintenance-free, rechargeable sealed NiCd battery.
  • Хуткая перазарадка: Fully automatic solid-state, two-rate charger recharges a discharged battery within 24 hours.
  • Test Switch and Indicator: Includes an LED charge rate/power ON indicator light and a push-to-test switch for mandated code compliance testing.
  • Затрымка па часе: Incorporates a time delay enhancement to overcome end-of-life circuit protection in fluorescent lamps.
  • Damp Ацэнка месцазнаходжання: UL listed for installation in damp месцы.
  • Кампактны дызайн: Durable painted steel construction in a white finish, designed to fit most fluorescent fixtures.

3. Тэхнічныя характарыстыкі

Атрыбут Каштоўнасць
Нумар мадэліBAL700
Светласны паток (аварыйны)700 lumens (initial)
Час аварыйнай аперацыіМінімум 90 хвілін
Уваходны кнtage120/277V AC, 60Hz
Тып батарэіSealed NiCd (Nickel Cadmium)
Час падзарадкі акумулятара24 гадзіны
Памеры (Д х Ш х У)9.5 х 2.4 х 1.5 цалі
ВагаПрыкладна 0.01 унцыі (Note: This weight seems incorrect based on typical ballast weights, please verify with manufacturer if critical.)
Матэрыял корпусаФарбаваная сталь
Працоўная тэмператураUL уключаны ў спіс damp месцы
Lamp СумяшчальнасцьMost one, two, three, and four-lamp electronic standard and dimming AC ballasts. Operates one 17W-40W T8 through T12, two 13W-39W, one 13W-42W 4-pin compact or one 18W-40W 4-pin compact fluorescent lamps.
СертыфікатыUL924, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, NEC, OSHA, Local and State Codes, UL listed for damp месцы.
Збоку view of BEST BAL700 Emergency Lighting Ballast

Малюнак 3.1: Бок А view of the BEST BAL700 Emergency Lighting Ballast, highlighting its compact form factor suitable for various fixture installations.

4. Інструкцыя па ўстаноўцы

4.1. Тэхніка бяспекі

  • ПАПЯРЭДЖАННЕ: Рызыка паражэння электрычным токам. Адключыце сілкаванне з дапамогай аўтаматычнага выключальніка або засцерагальніка перад устаноўкай або абслугоўваннем.
  • Installation should be performed by a qualified electrician in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes.
  • Пераканайцеся, што ўвод voltage (120V or 277V) matches the building's electrical supply.
  • Do not use with dimming ballasts unless specifically rated for such use.
  • Не ўстанаўлівайце паблізу газавых або электрычных абагравальнікаў.

4.2. Мантаж

The BAL700 ballast is suitable for installation inside, on top of, or remotely from the fixture. Its compact design allows for versatile placement within most fluorescent fixtures.

  1. Choose a mounting location that allows for proper heat dissipation and access for maintenance.
  2. Secure the ballast using appropriate fasteners (not included) through the mounting tabs.

4.3. Электраправодка

Refer to the wiring diagram provided on the ballast label for specific connections. General steps include:

  1. Connect the unswitched AC power supply (120V or 277V) to the ballast's input wires.
  2. Connect the ballast's output wires to the fluorescent lamp(s) and the existing AC ballast as per the diagram.
  3. Пераканайцеся, што ўсе злучэнні надзейныя і ізаляваныя.
  4. Install the LED test switch in an accessible location on the fixture or wall plate.

Заўвага: The BAL700 can be used in both switched and unswitched fixtures. For switched fixtures, ensure the emergency ballast receives unswitched power to allow for emergency operation regardless of the wall switch position.

5. Інструкцыя па эксплуатацыі

5.1. Звычайная праца

When AC power is present, the BAL700 ballast charges its internal battery. The connected fluorescent lamp(s) will operate normally via the existing AC ballast. The LED indicator light on the test switch will illuminate, indicating that the battery is charging and the unit is ready for emergency operation.

5.2. Emergency Operation

Upon interruption of normal AC power, the BAL700 automatically switches to emergency mode. The internal solid-state transfer switch activates, powering one fluorescent lamp from the internal NiCd battery for a minimum of 90 minutes. When AC power is restored, the unit automatically returns to normal operation and begins recharging the battery.

5.3. Тэставанне прылады

Regular testing is required to ensure proper emergency function and compliance with safety codes.

  1. Штомесячны тэст: Press and hold the push-to-test switch for at least 30 seconds. The emergency lamp should illuminate. Release the switch; the lamp should extinguish (if AC power is present).
  2. Штогадовы тэст: Conduct a full 90-minute discharge test. Interrupt AC power to the fixture for 90 minutes. The emergency lamp should remain illuminated for the entire duration. After the test, restore AC power and allow the battery to recharge for 24 hours.

Заўвага: Keep records of all tests for inspection purposes.

6. Тэхнічнае абслугоўванне

The BEST BAL700 Emergency Lighting Ballast is designed for low maintenance. The NiCd battery is sealed and maintenance-free. However, regular checks are recommended:

  • Візуальны агляд: Periodically inspect the unit for any visible damage, loose connections, or signs of overheating.
  • Перазарадка батарэі: After any emergency discharge or test, ensure the unit has at least 24 hours of uninterrupted AC power to fully recharge the battery.
  • Уборка: If necessary, gently wipe the exterior of the ballast with a dry, soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.
  • Замена батарэі: While designed for long life, NiCd batteries have a finite lifespan. If the unit fails to provide 90 minutes of emergency illumination during an annual test, the battery may need replacement. Contact qualified service personnel for battery replacement.

7. Выпраўленне непаладак

праблема Магчымая прычына Рашэнне
Надзвычайная лamp does not illuminate during test or power outage.
  • Няма пераменнага току на баласт.
  • Акумулятар зараджаны не цалкам.
  • Няспраўны лamp.
  • Няправільная праводка.
  • Battery at end of life.
  • Internal ballast fault.
  • Праверце выключальнік/засцерагальнік.
  • Allow 24 hours for battery recharge.
  • Заменіце люмінесцэнтную лямпуamp.
  • Праверце праводку па схеме.
  • Replace battery (contact service).
  • Contact manufacturer support.
LED indicator light is off.
  • Няма пераменнага току на баласт.
  • Faulty LED or wiring to LED.
  • Праверце крыніцу пераменнага току.
  • Verify wiring to test switch/LED.
Надзвычайная лamp illuminates for less than 90 minutes.
  • Акумулятар зараджаны не цалкам.
  • Battery at end of life.
  • Allow 24 hours for battery recharge.
  • Replace battery (contact service).

Калі дзеянні па ліквідацыі непаладак не вырашаюць праблему, звярніцеся ў службу падтрымкі кліентаў.

8. Інфармацыя аб гарантыі

The BEST BAL700 Emergency Lighting Ballast comes with a Пяцігадовая гарантыя against defects in material and workmanship. This warranty excludes lamps. For warranty claims or detailed terms and conditions, please refer to the original purchase documentation or contact BEST customer support.

9. Падтрымка кліентаў

For technical assistance, installation questions, or warranty inquiries, please contact BEST customer support:

  • Webсайт: Visit the official BEST Lighting Products webсайт з часта задаванымі пытаннямі і кантактнай інфармацыяй.
  • тэлефон: Звярніцеся да ўпакоўкі прадукту або да інструкцыі вытворцы webсайт з самым актуальным нумарам тэлефона службы падтрымкі кліентаў.
  • электронная пошта: General inquiries can often be sent via email forms available on the manufacturer's webсайт.

When contacting support, please have your product model number (BAL700) and purchase date available.

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