Chicago-Approved Steel LED Exit Emergency Combo

Steel LED Exit / Emergency Combo – Features & Specs

The CALEDCXTEU Chicago-Approved Steel LED Exit / Emergency Combo combines high-visibility exit signage and emergency lighting in one durable, code-compliant unit. Explore Exit Sign & Emergency Light Combos and Steel Exit Sign & Emergency Light Combos for related configurations. Housed in a rugged 20-gauge steel cabinet, it features an 8-inch red EXIT legend and two fully adjustable 6V 5.3W LED lamp heads. A 6V sealed lead-acid battery delivers 120 minutes of backup power to both the sign and lights, making it a dependable solution for stairwells, corridors, and other commercial spaces that require Chicago Approved exit combo sign compliance.

Key Features

• City of Chicago Approved; UL 924 listed
• 8" red EXIT legend; single- or double-face selectable
• Dual 6 V 5.3 W adjustable LED lamp heads
• Dual-voltage 120/277 VAC input with status LED & push-to-test
• 6 V sealed lead-acid battery; 120-minute emergency runtime
• Low-voltage disconnect & solid-state transfer; two-rate charger (~24 h)
• Universal mounting: wall backplate, top or end canopy
• Rugged 20-gauge powder-coated steel cabinet (white or black)
• Removable steel chevron knockouts for flexible egress marking
• Optional RC: 10 W remote-capable output at 6 V
• Damp Location rated (20 °C–50 °C)
• 5-year electronics/housing warranty; 2-year prorated battery; CEC Title 20 compliant

Download CALEDCXTEU Steel LED Exit Combo Spec Sheet (PDF)

Illumination

• Backlit red EXIT legend powered by long-life white LEDs for clear visibility
• Field-selectable for single- or double-face configurations to match your application needs
• Two 6V 5.3W adjustable LED lamp heads provide focused egress illumination where it’s needed most

Electrical

• Dual-voltage 120/277 VAC input with status LED and push-to-test button
• 6 V sealed lead-acid battery provides 120-minute emergency runtime
• Low-voltage disconnect (LVD) and solid-state transfer switch
• Two-rate charger recharges battery in 24 hours
• Input: 6.0 W / 0.05 A @ 120 V • 6.0 W / 0.021 A @ 277 V

Mounting

• Face: Universal steel backplate for surface wall mount
• Snap-fit steel canopy included for top or end mounting

Housing

• Durable 20-gauge powder-coated steel cabinet available in your choice of white housing color exit combo signs or black housing color exit combo signs
• Removable steel chevron arrows allow for flexible directional marking during installation

Options

• RC — Remote-capable option adds 10W of available output (6V) to power additional remote capable exit combo signs or emergency heads

Warranty / Listings

• 5-year warranty on housing and electronics; 2-year prorated battery
• UL 924 listed for damp locations (20 °C to 50 °C)
• Complies with NFPA 101, NEC, OSHA, and City of Chicago Approved codes
• CEC Title 20 certified for energy efficiency

Dimensions

• Cabinet: 12 in W × 10¼ in H × 2¼ in D
• Overall depth to lamp face: 4½ in

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CALEDCXTEU combo fixture approved for use in Chicago?

Yes. The CALEDCXTEU Chicago-Approved Steel LED Exit / Emergency Combo meets all City of Chicago Approved life safety code requirements and is UL 924 listed for damp locations.

How long does the emergency battery last?

The 6 V sealed lead-acid battery provides 120 minutes of backup runtime, powering both the EXIT sign and the emergency lamp heads.

What are the mounting options for this combo unit?

The fixture includes a steel canopy for top or end mount and a Face: Universal backplate for surface wall mounting.

Can this unit power remote emergency heads?

Yes. When ordered with the RC option, the CALEDCXTEU includes 10 W of Remote Capable output (6 V) for additional emergency heads.

Are directional arrows included?

Yes. The EXIT faceplate includes removable steel chevron knockouts for left, right, or double-arrow egress marking.

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