😬😬😬 It’s a good thing I unplugged it when I did. I plugged all the wires in to there corresponding colors and notices the transformer started getting really hot. Didn’t know it’s one or the other. Thanks man
I just laugh at all the comments from "UA-cam Master Electricians" who think they know everything. Yet they wire there exit signs to extension cords lol. Great Video!
everyone watching this video probably being older adult men needing a sign for their office or something but then you got my teenage self here wanting it for my room😹😹 why can’t you just like stick it on the ceiling or like screw it in then it has a regular plug you could run down the wall lol, there might be but idk
I installed a few 2 head LED emergency light and tested others (working in my own building) 4 of them failed to light up. So checked the battery - each were good, around 6.x volts. Pressing the test button and it just make sort of a wimpy buz noise for a second. So I just replaced the whole unit, still have the same issue - no lights - this is in about 4 wings of the building. is it possible a wiring issue or user error (LOL). steps taken: 1. out of box 2. back plate to the wall 3. connected black/white, and snipped the red wire 4. tucked them into the wall 5. connected batter to itself (spade connectors) 6. connected whole unit to wall plate 7. red light comes on - so there is power 8. press test button - nothing. Same problem with 3 others
The majority of thermoplastic housing exit signs and emergency lights typically do not include a green ground wire. However, steel and aluminum housing units usually come equipped with one, and it is advisable to ground these units for safety reasons.
That's a great question. It can actually be several things, we suggest asking your certified electrician to check if the lamps are making a proper connection to the unit. Often times, the lamp connections come lose causing a faulty lamp. They can also check the user manual for further troubleshooting steps.
Excellent question! Since the sign is constructed of a non-conductive thermoplastic, there is no need for a ground wire. We do sell steel and aluminum units which do have that extra ground wire.
Typically they are not tied into alarm systems but there are a few that do. Sometimes there isn't a 'dedicated circuit' specifically run for emergency lighting and they're tied into other lighting circuits.
You certainly could make the connections and leave the excess wire in the unit but it would likely be visible through the "EXIT" letters when the sign is lit, obstructing them somewhat.
It's recommended (and even required in some jurisdictions) for emergency lighting to have it's own, dedicated circuit. If you are going to use an existing lighting circuit, it cannot be switched as these require uninterrupted power to function correctly
The side lights are typically on when the exit sign is in emergency mode; meaning that the unit is being operated by the battery. If the lights do not shut off within 90-180 minutes you might have a faulty unit. We suggest contacting a licensed electrician to further troubleshoot the exit sign.
"120 VAC" stands for "120 volts alternating current." It refers to the standard voltage provided by electrical outlets in many regions, particularly in North America. This voltage is the potential difference between the hot and neutral wires in the electrical system and is commonly used to power household appliances, lighting fixtures, and other electrical devices. The "AC" indicates that the current alternates direction periodically, as opposed to direct current (DC), which flows consistently in one direction.
The red wire is for installations using 277 Volt. Our Electrician determined he was going to be installing on 120 Volt. Whichever wire you don't use, you cap off and tuck away. Thanks for your question.
I have one ive been wanting to mount for years but I’d have to take bedroom light out to do so lol I want it up bad there is yellow and blue wire inside but was different from irs it looks
Are you talking about the diffuser, which is the red or green sheet inside the exit sign? Or are you talking about the faceplate, where the "EXIT" lettering is? If you ordered your Exit Sign from us, contact our Customer Service, as we may be able to get you a replacement part.
erik dopp Hi Found it. There is a cable to connect. Nothing in instructions and you can see the cable dangling. We had to pull off the plate on the other side and now working. :) Appreciate it.
Excuse me, are the wires inside the junction box connected directly to the final distribution board? so it has its separate circuit breaker or they are connected to a lighting circuit. explain please by a single line diagram if possible. Thanks in advance.
Usually city building dept.s Want all. Emergency/Exit light on their own Circuit with a lock on the breaker. Just like the Ffire alarm. At least that is what they do here. For small remodeled the i inspectors aren't this particular.
Hmm, this was open earlier as he removed the instruction sheet and plugged in the battery cable. He never mentioned checking to see that the battery needs to be hooked up before installing. He "assumed" people would have done this already.
Our Electrician didn't touch the battery until after the unit was wired to the buildings power. All signs are manufactured with the battery disconnected. If you attach the battery first before connecting to a stable power supply, the sign will automatically go into Battery Backup mode and start running off battery power until it's out of juice. Connect power first, battery last. Thanks for watching.
Many thanks, I been tryin to find out about "emergency exit light batteries" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Eenseh Unthinkable Expediency - (do a google search )? It is a smashing one off product for discovering how to get emergency light without relying on batteries minus the normal expense. Ive heard some super things about it and my work buddy got cool results with it.✅
Where do I hook the ground wire to? Mine has a red white and green wire. I only have a black and white wire from the wall. Do I put the green wire to the black wire?
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😬😬😬 It’s a good thing I unplugged it when I did. I plugged all the wires in to there corresponding colors and notices the transformer started getting really hot. Didn’t know it’s one or the other.
Thanks man
I just laugh at all the comments from "UA-cam Master Electricians" who think they know everything. Yet they wire there exit signs to extension cords lol. Great Video!
I like how he made the connections inside the junction box as to not obstruct the lettering in the sign itself
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To install a exit sign I think you need drywall/wood for the installation
Melissa Dingle it can be installed on the ceiling, it’s also required to use a junction box or conduit
@@Thunderbolt1003 well at 8 pm I'm getting a exit sign with the rectangular heads.
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everyone watching this video probably being older adult men needing a sign for their office or something but then you got my teenage self here wanting it for my room😹😹 why can’t you just like stick it on the ceiling or like screw it in then it has a regular plug you could run down the wall lol, there might be but idk
Hey same
I'm sure it can be done
Same.
@@EternalWithin same i have one but my mum does not want me to screw it to the ceiling
@@ALT-9167 same i put a lithonia lhqm led combo but my dad didn’t want holes in the wall so we used weight rated 3M tape to mount it
I feel so dumb but I’m struggling with the long screws. Where do they screw into to hold the sign in place?
Thanks will be installing 2 this Saturday❤️
Cool beans.....So I don't have to wire the exit sign straight to the junction box huh? I'll get it done this weekend! Thnx!
i love how you do ur work
Why thank you :)
Cool Video! I seen these exit sign combos in red!
hey
hey
I installed a few 2 head LED emergency light and tested others (working in my own building) 4 of them failed to light up. So checked the battery - each were good, around 6.x volts. Pressing the test button and it just make sort of a wimpy buz noise for a second. So I just replaced the whole unit, still have the same issue - no lights - this is in about 4 wings of the building. is it possible a wiring issue or user error (LOL).
steps taken:
1. out of box
2. back plate to the wall
3. connected black/white, and snipped the red wire
4. tucked them into the wall
5. connected batter to itself (spade connectors)
6. connected whole unit to wall plate
7. red light comes on - so there is power
8. press test button - nothing.
Same problem with 3 others
Do you have to ground the light?
The majority of thermoplastic housing exit signs and emergency lights typically do not include a green ground wire. However, steel and aluminum housing units usually come equipped with one, and it is advisable to ground these units for safety reasons.
@@ExitLightCo thank you 👌🏿👌🏿
If the rest of the lamp is off and I have one on, what do you think is that friend?
That's a great question. It can actually be several things, we suggest asking your certified electrician to check if the lamps are making a proper connection to the unit. Often times, the lamp connections come lose causing a faulty lamp. They can also check the user manual for further troubleshooting steps.
@@ExitLightCo ok thank you sir
I saw those green exit sign combos at my school
Same, but my school has that combo in red!
Do I need a plate adapter thing for a light switch box?
I'm new to this stuff. I see a power wire and neutral is their no need for a ground wire?
Excellent question! Since the sign is constructed of a non-conductive thermoplastic, there is no need for a ground wire. We do sell steel and aluminum units which do have that extra ground wire.
where was the battery and circut board?
The battery for this particular combo exit sign is located inside towards the bottom of the sign; the circuit board is right above it.
How does one do this if there is no junction box and want to put one of these in their room? 👀
These units are for commercial use, not residential. Though it would be fairly easy to attach a plug-in cord to the unit and use it that way.
i cant find a breaker to turn the power to my emergency lights off. would it be tied in to the fire alarm system
Typically they are not tied into alarm systems but there are a few that do. Sometimes there isn't a 'dedicated circuit' specifically run for emergency lighting and they're tied into other lighting circuits.
Is that octagonal box properly supported tho?
Ok, should u feed the wire into the juction box or you could keep it within the emergency light? what is the logic? Thanks.
You certainly could make the connections and leave the excess wire in the unit but it would likely be visible through the "EXIT" letters when the sign is lit, obstructing them somewhat.
Amazing
Can Emergency lighting be wired from existing ceiling lighting circuit ?
It's recommended (and even required in some jurisdictions) for emergency lighting to have it's own, dedicated circuit. If you are going to use an existing lighting circuit, it cannot be switched as these require uninterrupted power to function correctly
the side lights are on without reason may i know what could be the possibility to turn off without any emergency
The side lights are typically on when the exit sign is in emergency mode; meaning that the unit is being operated by the battery. If the lights do not shut off within 90-180 minutes you might have a faulty unit. We suggest contacting a licensed electrician to further troubleshoot the exit sign.
What does the 120 vac mean?
"120 VAC" stands for "120 volts alternating current." It refers to the standard voltage provided by electrical outlets in many regions, particularly in North America. This voltage is the potential difference between the hot and neutral wires in the electrical system and is commonly used to power household appliances, lighting fixtures, and other electrical devices. The "AC" indicates that the current alternates direction periodically, as opposed to direct current (DC), which flows consistently in one direction.
Need turn off electric power?
It is always a great a idea to turn off power when installing an exit sign.
What is the red wire u cut
The red wire is for installations using 277 Volt. Our Electrician determined he was going to be installing on 120 Volt. Whichever wire you don't use, you cap off and tuck away. Thanks for your question.
the first job I did in my present company was installing combo exit sign with living 277v. it was tough but priceless experience.
I have one ive been wanting to mount for years but I’d have to take bedroom light out to do so lol I want it up bad there is yellow and blue wire inside but was different from irs it looks
What wire color should I use if I have a 220V suppy?
@@samdag9755 red and white.
Does anybody know how much it may cost to replace the red covering
Are you talking about the diffuser, which is the red or green sheet inside the exit sign? Or are you talking about the faceplate, where the "EXIT" lettering is? If you ordered your Exit Sign from us, contact our Customer Service, as we may be able to get you a replacement part.
The Exit Light Company the diffuser
Hi, we installed several of these but the lights don't come on when pushing the test button. I dont see any cables not connect. Any ideas ?
You probably need a Nicad battery there should be a connection on the LED board
erik dopp
Hi
Found it. There is a cable to connect. Nothing in instructions and you can see the cable dangling. We had to pull off the plate on the other side and now working.
:)
Appreciate it.
No problem i did these for the first time yesterday lol
@@ed6852 my combo2 exit sign works properly. Test mode works.
Thanks
Awesome
Make sure there is a 2x4 in the drop ceiling. If there is none then the exit sign will fall.
Excuse me, are the wires inside the junction box connected directly to the final distribution board? so it has its separate circuit breaker or they are connected to a lighting circuit. explain please by a single line diagram if possible. Thanks in advance.
Usually city building dept.s Want all. Emergency/Exit light on their own Circuit with a lock on the breaker. Just like the Ffire alarm. At least that is what they do here. For small remodeled the i inspectors aren't this particular.
I paid an electrician to install this 25.00 while I went out for a nice lunch. Your welcome
Tysm
Our pleasure :)
l like exit signs
I have that kind of exit sign
Do you know why a light would start drawing small amounts power from a battery but still have AC power going to it?
Hmm, this was open earlier as he removed the instruction sheet and plugged in the battery cable.
He never mentioned checking to see that the battery needs to be hooked up before installing.
He "assumed" people would have done this already.
Our Electrician didn't touch the battery until after the unit was wired to the buildings power. All signs are manufactured with the battery disconnected. If you attach the battery first before connecting to a stable power supply, the sign will automatically go into Battery Backup mode and start running off battery power until it's out of juice. Connect power first, battery last. Thanks for watching.
Makita 😍
Your exit sign combo is self diagnostics
2:23 why not just leave it like that? Lol
im getting another exit sign from a place called home depot
Many thanks, I been tryin to find out about "emergency exit light batteries" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Eenseh Unthinkable Expediency - (do a google search )?
It is a smashing one off product for discovering how to get emergency light without relying on batteries minus the normal expense. Ive heard some super things about it and my work buddy got cool results with it.✅
@@PeliculasOnline2017 well I replaced my sign with a AKT Exit Sign emergency lighting
@@PeliculasOnline2017 you should get the exit signs with the square emergency light
Yes.
I'm stealing one in 2 hours and 15 minutes wish me luck
!!! Bad idea!
“Always turn the power off first!” Yeah, right- do as I say, not as I do! ;-)
i am a smart electrican
>:( Installing exit signs
fucking god damn plastic clips on these things are made out of powder and glue. mine broke and now im here looking for ways to jerry rig them back.
Where do I hook the ground wire to? Mine has a red white and green wire. I only have a black and white wire from the wall. Do I put the green wire to the black wire?
u don't have to connect the ground if you want just cap it you can't connect the ground wire to the black
@@laureno7757 thanks man.