Overview
New York City, NY has the strictest emergency lighting guidelines in North America. New Yorkers are famous for their no-nonsense attitudes and the city's buildings and fire authorities are no different. They will not hesitate to place heavy fines on any non-compliant business. Purchasing a NYWEL series wet location emergency light guarantees your lighting requirements will meet or exceed such guidelines and are applicable in all 5 boroughs.
Wet location New York City emergency lighting fixtures are built tough, waterproof and are rated for all-weather and sub-freezing conditions.
Features
- Approved for the City of New York, though applicable in nearly every state.
- Sealed fiberglass housing is fully waterproof
- NEMA 4x rated for all-weather conditions
- Push-button and LED monitor for easy battery testing
- Internal Heater option for freezing environments
- UL 924 Listed for the United States
- 5 year warranty
Application
Waterproof emergency lighting may be mounted to any inflammable wall surface at any outdoor location. Though NYWEL units can take a beating from Mother Nature, we suggest placing the unit under an awning or other such overhang, providing some cover from direct exposure to snow, rain and sunlight.
External Specifications
Wet location New York City emergency lights are constructed with an industrial gray (standard) PVC cabinet that is corrosion resistant and can withstand most blunt impacts. The front access panel has hinges for quick easy access. The dual Par36 lights are high-impact resistant thermoplastic and are completely adjustable for an infinite styles of lighting patterns.
Electrical Specifications
These models use a universal 120/277 VAC input with a PulseGuard switching charger that trickle charges the sealed lead-cadmium battery backup during non-emergencies. These lights have fully customizable voltages and lamp heads, should you need more light, less light or a battery run-time longer than the minimum 90 minutes.
Code Compliance
- Each NYWEL model is inspected by the New York City Building Dept.
- UL924 Listed for the U.S.
- CS 860 approved for Canada
- Meets NFPA: Life Safety 101 guidelines
- Tested by NEMA laboratories
Warranty
Five-year warranty on parts
Five-year prorated warranty on battery.
Lifespan
8-10 year expected lifespan, not including the replaceable battery (five-year lifespan).
Options
Battery Heater - A good choice for ensuring your lighting fixture can survive harsh New York winters, this heater option keeps the battery at an optimal temperature to prevent rupture or degraded shelf-life caused by freezing weather.
