Technical Specifications

ILLUMINATION
• Works with or without an AC ballast to convert new or exist-
ing fluorescent fixtures in to unobtrusive emergency lighting.
• Operates one lamp in the emergency mode for a minimum
of 90-minutes.
• Provides a maximum initial lumen output of 500 lumens.
ELECTRICAL
• Dual 120/277 voltage.
• Charge rate/power “ON” LED indicator light and push-to-test
switch for mandated code compliance testing.
• 2.4V long-life, maintenance-free, rechargeable sealed NiCd
battery.
• Internal solid-state transfer switch automatically connects
the internal battery to fluorescent lamp for minimum
90-minute emergency illumination.
• Fully automatic solid-state, two rate charger initiates battery
charging to recharge a discharged battery in 24 hours.
MOUNTING
• Suitable for installation inside, on top or in remote* of the
fixture.
• Can be used in both switched and unswitched fixtures.
• UL Listed for factory or field installation.
HOUSING
• Durable painted steel construction in white finish.
• Compact design fits most fluorescent fixtures.
WARRANTY / LISTING
• Five year warranty against defects in material and workman-
ship (lamps excluded).
• Meets UL924, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, NEC, OSHA,
Local and State Codes.
• UL Listed for damp locations (0°C – 50°C).
LAMP COMPATIBILITY
• Compatible with most one-, two-, three-, and four-lamp
electronic, standard and dimming AC ballasts.
• Operates one 17W-40W T8 through T12, one 13W-26W
4-pin compact, one 18W-36W 4-pin long compact fluores-
cent lamps. Refer to lamp compatibility chart for a complete
list of lamps.
DIMENSIONS
* When battery packs are remote mount-
ed, the remote distance cannot exceed ½
of the distance from ballast to lamp speci-
fied by the A.C. ballast manufacturer. The
maximum allowable remote mounting
distance is 50 feet.
LED Test
switch included.
BAL500 Fluorescent Emergency Ballast 500 Lumens
LE
sw
LAMP INITIAL LUMENS
1-LAMP
T8 17W 450
T8 32W 500
T12 20W 425
T12 40W 450
4-Pin PL CF 26W 450
STANDARD
9½”
2⅜”
1½”