B463 Bodine Ballast

OPERATION
When AC power fails, the B463 immediately switches to the emergency mode operating one lamp at full light output for the first few seconds to start the lamp, then a reduced lumen output for a minimum of 90 minutes. When AC power is restored, the B463 automatically returns to the charging mode.

INSTALLATION
The B463 does not affect normal fixture operation and may be used with either a switched or unswitched fixture. If a switched fixture is used, an unswitched hot lead must be connected to the emergency ballast. The emergency ballast must be fed from the same branch circuit as the AC ballast. The B463 may be easily installed with a variety of compact fluorescent fixtures, however, some fixtures may not accommodate emergency equipment. In these situations, the B463 may be remote-installed up to half the distance the AC ballast manufacturer recommends remoting the AC ballast from the lamp, or up to 50 feet, whichever is less. For installation on top of the fixture, model B463 provides two feet of flexible conduit at each end of the ballast. Installation is not recommended with fixtures where the ambient temperature may fall below 0°C for extended periods. For simple visual inspection of the charging indicator light and operational testing, the test switch/monitor plate may be installed in the ceiling near the fixture or remote-installed by the fixture’s wall switch.

UL and CODE COMPLIANCE
The B463 has been tested by Underwriters Laboratories in accordance with the standards set forth in UL924 – "Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment,” and is UL Listed for factory installation or field retrofit. Emergency illumination time exceeds the National Electrical Code (NEC), Life Safety Code (NFPA–LSC) and UL 90-minute requirements.

BATTERY
Since high temperatures exist in fluorescent fixtures, the B463 uses a specially constructed, high-temperature nickel cadmium battery. This battery requires no maintenance, and has a life expectancy of 7 to 10 years.

EMERGENCY ILLUMINATION
Depending on the wattage and type of lamps selected, the B463 produces 300 to 650 lumens of emergency initial light output (See Table 2). During emergency illumination, one lamp is illuminated, even if installed with a multi-lamp AC ballast.

SPECIFICATION
Emergency lighting shall be provided by using a quad or triple twin-tube compact fluorescent fixture equipped with a B463 emergency ballast. This emergency ballast shall consist of a high-temperature, maintenance-free nickel cadmium battery, charger and electronic circuitry contained in one 9 3/8" x 2 3/8" x 1 1/2" red metal case with two feet of flexible conduit at each end of the ballast. A test switch/monitor plate with test switch and charging indicator light shall be provided to monitor the charger and battery. The emergency ballast shall be capable of operating one _________ (wattage) [quad or triple] _________ (base) compact fluorescent lamp at _________lumens (See Table 2) in the emergency mode for a minimum of 90 minutes. The B463 shall have 3.5 Watts of input power, a 14.4 Watt-hour battery capacity, and comply with emergency standards set forth by the current NEC. The emergency ballast shall be UL Listed for installation inside, on top of, or remote from the fixture, warranted for a full two years from date of purchase, and made in the U.S.A.

WARRANTY
Model B463 is warranted for two (2) full years from date of purchase. This warranty covers only properly installed Bodine emergency ballasts used under normal conditions. For the warranty period Bodine will, at its option, repair or replace without charge a defective emergency ballast, provided it is returned to the factory transportation prepaid, and our inspection determines it to be defective under terms of the warranty. Repair or replacement, as stated above, shall constitute the purchaser’s exclusive warranty, which does not extend to transportation, installation, labor or any other charges; nor does it apply to any equipment of another manufacturer used in conjunction with the emergency ballast.

PRODUCT SUMMARY

Emergency ballasts can be customized to your application. For damp locations order model BDL463.