Chicago Wet Location Exit Sign

Product Description

Maybe your upscale hotel patio has a several exit signs that need replacement. It seems that the last maintenance team installed flimsy plastic exit signs that weren't made for rain and prolonged sun exposure. Replace those corroded signs with the CHI-WLEX-R-BB, the least expensive Chicago weatherproof egress sign on the market.

Our Wet Location Chicago Exit Sign is approved by the Chicago Buildings Department for use throughout the city. The CHI-WLEX-R-BB is the perfect UL924 compliant battery backup fixture for wet and outdoor city locations. The sign easily back mounts and features a reliable 90-minute battery backup system in case of emergency power outage. The Wet Location Chicago Exit Sign has red letters, a white face, and a grey NEMA 4X polycarbonate housing. The fixture is UL924 Listed and guaranteed compliant for the Chicago and the USA.

They are built in the USA and can be ordered with the "IH" internal battery heater option for installation locations where the temperature drops below 30°F in the wintertime. The "IH" option features a thermostatic battery heater that insures the fixture operates even in frigid conditions. If you have specific questions or would like to place an order, please call us now at 800-282-5600.

Construction

The CHI-WLEX-R-BB is constructed with a corrosion resistant plastic housing with a light gray finish. A clear polycarbonate faceplate protects the sign legend and keeps it clear of dust, liquid and debris. A silicone gasket creates a watertight seal between the housing and lens, qualifying this fixtures UL Wet Location listing.

This Wet Location Chicago Exit Sign includes a red 'EXIT' stencil, and comes standard in single-sided configuration. The red stencil includes knockout directional chevrons (arrows), adaptable to any exit strategy. The CHI-WLEX-R-BB does not include mounting brackets.

Battery

The CHI-WLEX-R-BB model includes a maintenance-free, Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery pack. It provides emergency backup power to the exit sign for at least 90 minutes, and only requires 24-hours to fully recharge. Ni-Cd is the longest lasting battery type available, lasting an average of 15 years.

A push-to-test switch and LED pilot light on the side of the exit sign housing allows you to test the emergency readiness of the fixture. The LED will flash if any fault is detected in the circuit, LED light strip or battery.

Features 

• Corrosion resistant plastic housing and clear polycarbonate faceplate.
• Removable faceplate is fully sealed and gasketed for wet weather.
• High output Red LEDs consumes only 3 watts of electricity!
• Knockout directional chevrons.
• UL Listed for outdoor Wet Locations.
• Includes long-life Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery pack.
• Push-to-test switch and LED pilot light for manual diagnostic.
• Dual primary 120 or 277 VAC operation.
• Fully automatic solid-state, two-rate charger.

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