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

Chicago-Approved Steel LED Exit Sign - Tempered Glass, 6" Red Letters, Universal Mount, Optional LiFePO4 Battery - 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, lit by high-intensity white LEDs. Designed for Chicago building code compliance, this low-profile sign includes universal 120/277 VAC electronics and optional LiFePO₄ battery backup providing 90 minutes of emergency runtime.

Key Features

• Chicago-approved, UL 924 Damp Location listed steel exit sign with tempered-glass face
• White LEDs illuminate a 6" red legend (¾" stroke) for uniform visibility
• Universal mounting: wall (rear J-box pattern), ceiling/end canopy; pendant mount (by others)
• WB LiFePO₄ battery provides 90-minute runtime; 24-hour recharge
• RC remote capacity (WB models only): 9.6 V, 3 W output, 6.8 W total capacity
• Electrical protections: low-voltage disconnect, brownout/overload; status LED + test button
• Operating temperature: 41 °F to 113 °F (5 °C to 45 °C)
• Low-profile 20-ga steel cabinet, 2.4" deep; 12.1" W × 9.1" H × 2.4" D

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

Illumination

• High-intensity white LEDs illuminate the red EXIT legend
• 6" letters with ¾" stroke on a tempered-glass single-face panel
• Standard panel included: CHIAXC-PANEL-3 (EXIT, no arrows); arrow/“STAIRS” and double-face panels are ordered separately

Electrical

• Universal 120/277 VAC input (50/60 Hz)
• LB – AC-only model
• WB – LiFePO₄ battery, 90-minute emergency runtime; 24-hour recharge
• Low-voltage disconnect; brownout and overload protection
• Status LED (steady = normal, blinking = check battery) and push-to-test switch
• RC – 9.6 V, 3 W remote output (WB only), 6.8 W total capacity

Mounting

• Rear universal J-box pattern for wall mounting
• Steel canopy included for ceiling or end mounting
• 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
• Low-profile exit sign 2.4" cabinet • 12.1" W × 9.1" H × 2.4" D

Options & Accessories

• RC – 9.6 V, 3 W remote-capacity output for external heads (total capacity 6.8 W; 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; City of Chicago, NFPA 101, and NEC compliant
• Five-year warranty on electronics and housing; LiFePO₄ battery prorated five years

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