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Steel LED exit sign with glass panel – front view showing red EXIT legend
Steel LED exit sign with glass panel – front view showing red EXIT legend

Steel LED Exit Sign with Glass Panel – Chicago Approved, Battery Backup

SKU: CHIX-LB
$92.71

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Chicago‑Approved Steel LED Exit Sign — Tempered‑Glass Face, 6″ Red Letters (¾″ stroke), Universal Mount, Optional LiFePO4 90‑min, 120/277 VAC — Features & Specs

The CHIX Series City‑of‑Chicago Steel LED Exit Sign pairs a rugged 20‑gauge steel cabinet exit sign with a heat‑tempered glass faceplate, illuminated by high‑intensity white LEDs. Designed for Chicago code projects, this low‑profile sign includes universal 120/277 VAC electronics and an optional LiFePO4 90‑minute battery backup for UL 924 egress.

Chicago Approved UL 924 Damp Location Steel Housing Tempered Glass Universal Mount 6″ Red Letters LiFePO4 Backup (Opt.) Remote‑Capable (Opt.) 120/277 VAC Low Profile 2.4″

Key Features

  • Chicago‑approved, UL 924 steel exit sign with tempered‑glass face; Damp Location listed.
  • White LEDs illuminate a 6″ red legend with ¾″ stroke for uniform visibility.
  • Universal mounting: rear J‑box wall pattern, steel canopy for ceiling/end; pendant‑ready (by others).
  • WB LiFePO4 battery provides 90‑minute emergency runtime; typical 24‑hour recharge.
  • RC remote capacity (WB only): 9.6 V, 3 W remote output, 6.8 W total capacity for external heads.
  • Electrical protections: LVD, brownout, overload; status LED and push‑to‑test.
  • Operating temperature: 41–113 °F (5–45 °C).
  • Low‑profile 20‑ga steel cabinet (approx. 2.4″ deep) for tight corridors and stair cores.

Related Chicago Guides

Steel Glass‑Face Requirements (Chicago Exit Signs) When to Pair Exit Signs with Emergency Lights (Chicago)

Spec Sheet

Download CHIX Series Steel LED Exit Sign Spec Sheet (PDF)

Illumination

  • High‑intensity white LEDs illuminate the red EXIT legend through tempered glass.
  • 6″ letters with ¾″ stroke on a tempered‑glass single‑face panel; alternate panels available.

Electrical

  • Universal 120/277 VAC input (50/60 Hz).
  • LB — AC‑only model.
  • WB — LiFePO4 battery, 90‑minute emergency runtime; typical 24‑hour recharge.
  • LVD; brownout and overload protection; status LED and push‑to‑test switch.
  • RC — remote output (WB only): 9.6 V, 3 W (up to 6.8 W total) for external heads.

Mounting

  • Rear universal J‑box pattern for wall mount.
  • Steel canopy included for ceiling or end mount.
  • Top knockouts provided for pendant conduit (by others).

Housing / Finish

  • 20‑gauge steel cabinet with white powder‑coat finish.
  • Heat‑tempered, impact‑ and scratch‑resistant glass face with silk‑screened legend.

Dimensions

  • Cabinet: 12.1″ W × 9.1″ H × 2.4″ D

Options & Accessories

  • RC — remote‑capacity output for external heads (WB only).
  • Compatible remote heads: CHIR (indoor) or RL1 (outdoor).
  • Alternate panels: arrows, “STAIRS,” and double‑face kits (order as separate line items).

Warranty / Listings

  • UL 924 Listed for Damp Locations; compliant with City of Chicago, NFPA 101, and NEC.
  • 5‑year warranty on electronics and housing; LiFePO4 battery prorated 5 years.
  • For plan‑review notes and submittals, see the Chicago Compliance Guide.

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