Emergency

Lighting Inverter

Preventive

Maintenance

Emergency Lighting Inverters are a critical piece of equipment that facilities need to provide in order to have emergency lights function during a power outage. Without proper maintenance, the emergency lights systems could fail when they are needed the most. Power Systems Specialists can provide preventive maintenance for your Emergency Lighting Inverter system in order help keep your Emergency Lighting Inverter online when it is needed most. At a minimum, in order to be labeled as UL924, an Emergency Lighting Inverter needs to be able to provide 90 minutes of battery backup. With our expertise in UPS systems and batteries we can diagnose potential problems with a facilities Emergency Lighting Inverter before they occur. During a Preventive Maintenance Visit on the Emergency Lighting Inverter, our service technicians will perform the following items: • Visually inspect the Emergency Lighting Inverter physical condition. • Check and record battery charger for proper charge rate. • Take voltage readings on the input and output. • Visually inspect electrical wiring for signs of overheating and insulation break down. • Take current readings on the input and output. • Adjust for proper output voltage. • Check proper operation of any leds and lamps. • Inspect cabinet fans for proper operation. • Verify metering display is accurate. • Clean the interior of the unit. • Clean and re-torque the batteries connections as required. • Take individual Battery readings. • Perform a functional test of the Emergency Lighting Inverter. Upon completion of each maintenance visit, PSS will; • Analyze graphical battery condition report. • Maintain data files. • Analyze battery trend data. • Follow up on outstanding issues.