Halco Emergency Light

To test your emergency lights, first power off the emergency lighting circuit to act as a power outage. This is an important step so you can test the backup battery.

Then, activate the battery. To do this, press the test button or disconnect the main power. When the battery is activated, observe the light to see if it is shining bright without flickering. If it happens to flicker, then it could potentially be a weak battery. Make sure to document any changes in the light if it is not bright and steady.

The next step is to measure the duration of the emergency. It is recommended that it stays on for at least 90 minutes. If the lights dim or turn off too early, this is a sign that the battery does not hold its charge, and it needs to be replaced immediately. The battery passes the test if it is at its full brightness capacity without fading or dimming.

While the lights are on, check the light for damage that could impact the performance of the light.

Once the test is over, turn the power back on and check to see if the battery is recharging. Then, take notes on anything you see or any issues with the light. After completing the notes, you can schedule for the next test.

Wiring emergency lights correctly is crucial for them to work properly. To ensure the wiring is done the correct way, hire a licensed electrician. Below are the steps they take to wire emergency lights.

• Step 1: To begin the wiring process, the electrician will run the electrical wire from a power source to the emergency light.
• Step 2: Then, they will strip about a half inch of the insulation from the ends of the wires.
• Step 3: Next, they will connect the wires from the power supply to the corresponding wires on the emergency light fixture. Once the wires are connected, the electrician will secure the ends with wire nuts.
• Step 4: The electrician will then put electrical tape over the wiring connections to secure and insulate the wires.
• After the electrician connects the emergency light to the power supply, they will wire the backup battery.
• Step 5: To begin, they will find the positive and negative terminals on the backup battery.
• Step 6: They will then connect the positive wire from the emergency light to the positive terminal to the battery backup. They will repeat the same step for the negative wire and terminal.
• Step 7: He or she will secure the battery by tightening the brackets and straps.
• Step 8: To finish the wiring, the electrician will test the connections and make sure all the wires are secure.