Architectural Exit Sign Installation

Step by Step: Pendent Mount

Step 1 — Mount Universal Plate to Junction Box

• Connect the ground wire to the junction box

• Pull the neutral (white) and hot (black) wires through the universal plate

• Mount the universal plate to the junction box using E screws, ensuring correct orientation

Step 2 — Prepare the Nipple & Mounting Plate

• Remove 1 nut and washer from the nipple assembly, leaving 1 nut on the nipple

• Place the nipple through the center hole of the black mounting plate — do not fasten yet

• Hold the mounting plate a few inches from the junction box and feed the white and black wires through the nipple

• Insert D screws into the correct holes: holes A & C for pendant mount, holes A & D for flush mount

Step 3 — Attach Mounting Plate

• Push the black mounting plate flush against the universal plate, with hole C to the left and hole A to the right of the nipple

• Fasten the mounting plate to the universal plate using E screws through the top and bottom holes

Step 4 — Open the Exit Sign Housing

• On the metal box, remove 2 diagonal black screws on the side panel without the test button and rotate the panel to reveal the exit sign channel

• Open the access panel (marked "OPEN") and slide out the exit sign

Step 5 — Attach Exit Sign to Mounting Plate

• Line up the 3 holes on the metal box to the nipple and screw positions (wide face for pendant, narrow face for flush)

• Fasten the nipple with the washer and nut, and fasten the screws with C nuts

Step 6 — Connect Internal Wiring

• Connect the LED strip, indicator LED, and test button to the PCB

• ⚠️ Do NOT connect the battery yet

• Ensure the indicator LED cable is seated in the hole labeled "Ready" or "AC ON"

Step 7 — Close Up & Finish

• Slide the exit sign back into its channel

• Rotate the side panel back and re-fasten the 2 black screws

• Plug the battery into the BAT port on the PCB

• Fold loose wires in and close the access panel

• Attach chevron stickers to indicate direction

Step by Step— Hard (Joist) Ceiling

Step 1 — Remove the Exit Sign from Housing

• Remove the mounting screws

• Unplug the button, indicator LED, and LED strip

• Unclip the safety chain lanyard

Step 2 — Position the Metal Housing & Bar Hangers

• Loosen the 2 set screws on each side to stretch the legs (bar hangers) to fit between the ceiling joists

• Repeat for the second set of hangers

• Temporarily secure by hammering the nail-in tabs, then permanently fasten with nails or screws

• Bar hangers should be level with the bottom of the joists

Step 3 — Adjust Housing Height

• Loosen the screws on the adjustment plate and position the housing so the bottom sits flat and flush with the ceiling

• Tighten the screws once properly positioned

Step 4 — Connect Wiring

• Remove the cap on the junction box

• Using the provided push connectors, connect the black lead cable from the PCB to wall power and the white lead cable to neutral

• Connect the LED strip, indicator LED, and test button to the PCB

• ⚠️ Do NOT connect the battery yet

Step 5 — Apply Chevrons & Connect Battery

• Determine which direction the chevron arrows should point and apply using the provided templates

• Once continuous AC power is available, connect the battery to the BAT port

• The indicator LED should blink red and green, then stay green

• ⚠️ If the LED turns red, the battery is in the wrong port

Step 6 — Reassemble

• Slide the exit sign back into the housing and fasten with 2 mounting screws