Installation Instructions Appleton™ Rigmaster™ LED Luminaire
with Emergency Battery Backup
FOR PROPER AND SAFE INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS.
Product Safety
Signal Words Defined
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.
Safety Instructions for Luminaire
WARNING:
• Before installation, ensure that the unit complies with the hazardous area classification. Refer to luminaire nameplate, located on
exterior of housing body, for suitability in specific hazardous locations.
• Do not open or remove the luminaire with the circuit energized.
• Do not remove or replace fuse when luminaire is energized.
• Do not use luminaire on ungrounded systems. Failure to ground this luminaire can result in an electric shock, which may be fatal.
• Do not mount near gas or electric heaters.
• Use two safety cables for installations experiencing high vibrations.
• Do not open when explosive atmospheres are present.
• Supply wires are to be rated for minimum 90°C.
• To reduce the risk of ignition of hazardous atmosphere, disconnect the luminaire from the main supply circuit and wait until the
battery gets de-energized (Minimum 90 minutes for RM********H*** and minimum 180 minutes for RM********E***) before opening the
fixture. Keep tightly closed when in operation.
• Make sure to tighten unused close-up plugs after applying TLNC4 grease. TLNC4 grease shall be applied in 3 lines, spaced
approximately 120 degrees apart, perpendicular to the threads.
CAUTION:
• Do not look directly at the LEDs when energized.
• Disconnect the luminaire from the supply circuit before opening to reduce the risk of ignition in hazardous atmospheres.
• Disconnect battery pack through quick disconnect while opening luminaire for servicing.
• Do not attempt to service the battery. The unit uses a sealed, Ni-MH battery which requires no maintenance. For replacement,
contact Customer Service.
• To avoid burning hands, allow luminaire to cool down prior to maintenance.
• Do not replace any component in hazardous area. Move the luminaire into the area known to be non-hazardous.
• Lens cleaning instructions: Wipe/clean from the outside only with a moist cloth. (Beware of electrostatic charges.)
• When installing in a hazardous location, it is necessary that the reflector, lens, and all certified conduit plugs be in place and
tightened securely to the housing.
NOTICE:
• Do not touch the LEDs; touching could leave oily deposits, causing hot spots and potential premature failure.
• The LED lens should be cleaned periodically from the outside only with a moist cloth to maintain lighting efficiency.
• The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
• This luminaire is designed for and should be installed with hazardous locations wiring method required in accordance with the
National Electrical Code
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• This product must be installed in accordance with the applicable installation code by a person familiar with the construction and
operation of the product and hazards involved.
• Do not use this equipment for anything other than its intended use.
• This luminaire is provided with a factory installed emergency lighting battery pack.
Appleton • 1.800.621.1506 • www.appletonelec.com
/Canadian Electrical Code and all applicable local codes.
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