TRAINING: OPERATION AND TESTING OF EXIT SIGNS
HOW THEY WORK Exit signs are placed strategically throughout the property to designate the path to take for evacuating the building. Exit signs are controlled by hard wiring into the building’s electrical system, and using a battery back- up for the light in case the power goes out. The hard-wired system keeps the battery fully charged and ready for immediate use, and an internal switch will trigger the light during a power outage. Exit signs have energy saving, long-life LED lamps. These lamps remain on at all times through the building’s power supply. In the event of a power outage, the back-up battery will illuminate the LED lamps. They can be single faced or double faced models; they are equipped with snap-in directional arrow plugs that can be removed to illuminate the arrow pointing in the direction of the exit door. Otherwise, the plug (insert) remains in place to show only the exit which is typically located directly over the exit door itself. Both the LED lamps and the batteries need to be checked on a monthly basis to ensure 100% operative capability. In addition, it is critical to inspect for the proper direction of the arrow. In the event of a power outage, emergency lights operating on the battery may operate for a minimum of two (2) hours.
EXIT SIGN WITH INSERTS INSTALLED, ARROWS NOT ILLUMINATED
EXIT SIGN WITH ARROW SHOWING EXIT PATH
COMBINATION EXIT SIGN WITH INSERTS INSTALLED, ARROWS NOT ILLUMINATED
The listed actions above fall under the ‘indemnity terms and conditions’ within the consummated contract between APi National Service Group and the customer. The referenced actions are suggestive mitigation techniques and do not insure the customer from property loss or damages. APi National Service Group | 1100 Old Highway 8 NW | New Brighton, MN 55112 | 888.274.8595 | www.api-nsg.com
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