NYC Approved 8-Inch Die-Cast Aluminum LED Exit Sign
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NYC Approved 8-Inch Die-Cast Aluminum LED Exit Sign
The 400U-8 Universal Die-Cast Aluminum LED Exit Sign is compliant with City of New York code requirements, featuring 8-inch red LED characters and a rugged die-cast aluminum exit sign housing . This NYC-approved LED exit sign ships with two faceplates, a backplate, and a universal mounting canopy for easy configuration as a single or double-face exit sign in wall, end, or ceiling-mount applications.
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- NYC Approved
- UL 924
- 8" Red Letters
- Universal Mount
- Die-Cast Aluminum
- Damp Location
- Battery Backup (opt.)
- Self-Testing (opt.)
- 120/277 VAC
- NFPA 101
Key features
- NYC-approved 8" red LED legend with 1" stroke and 100 ft viewing distance.
- Universal canopy supports ceiling, wall, or end mounting.
- Ships with dual faceplates + backplate for single- or double-face setups.
- Heavy-duty die-cast aluminum housing; finishes: BA (Brushed Aluminum), BB (Black), BL (Black/Aluminum), WW (White).
- Dual-voltage 120/277 VAC operation; low power (starting at ~ 2 W ).
- Optional WB Ni-Cd battery provides 90 minutes ; 24-hour recharge.
- Optional G2 Guardian self-diagnostics (battery models).
- Backplate with universal J-box pattern; supports conduit entry and pendant mounting.
- Concealed chevron knockouts for field-selectable arrows.
- UL 924 listed; damp-location rated ( 0 °C–40 °C ); meets NEC and NFPA 101 .
- Accessories: wire guard ( WG-S ) or polycarbonate guard ( XG-6 ).
- 5-year warranty on electronics & housing (battery prorated 5 years).
Documents
Related NYC Exit Sign Guides
NYC Exit Signs – Product Guide Self-Testing Exit Signs in NYC
Spec Sheet
Download Exit Sign Spec Sheet (PDF)
Illumination
- Uniform lighting from long-life, high-intensity red LED characters.
- 8-inch legend with 1" stroke —compliant with NYC exit sign code .
- Meets UL 924 photometric standards for exit signs.
Electrical
- Dual-voltage input: 120/277 VAC ( 60 Hz ).
- WB model includes Ni-Cd battery for 90-minute emergency runtime with 24-hour recharge.
- Low-voltage disconnect, brownout protection, solid-state transfer, and test button.
- G2 Guardian self-diagnostic system available on battery models.
Mounting
- Universal die-cast canopy supports ceiling, end, or wall mounting.
- Backplate with universal J-box pattern; conduit entry supported; pendant mounting capable.
- Field-selectable, concealed chevron knockouts for directional arrows.
Housing
- Heavy-duty die-cast aluminum construction with soft-corner design.
- Anti-fingerprint clear finish on Brushed Aluminum (BA); also available in Black (BB), Black/Aluminum (BL), and White (WW).
Dimensions
- 15.5" W × 10.5" H × 2.0" D
Options
- G2 — Guardian self-diagnostic system (battery models).
- Accessories : WG-S (wire guard) / XG-6 (polycarbonate guard).
Warranty / Listings
- 5-year warranty on electronics and housing; battery prorated for 5 years .
- UL 924 damp-location exit sign ( 0 °C – 40 °C ).
- Approved for use in the City of New York; meets NEC and NFPA 101 .
Compliance notes
- Confirm final fixture placement, runtime, and local AHJ acceptance for the project.