Exit Sign and Emergency Light Combo Units
An exit sign and emergency light combo combines an illuminated EXIT legend, emergency lamp heads and rechargeable battery backup in one housing. These combination exit and emergency lights are useful where both exit identification and emergency egress illumination are required at the same location.
Why Choose a Combination Unit?
A combo unit can reduce the number of fixtures, electrical connections and batteries compared with installing a separate exit sign and emergency light. It can also make routine visual checks easier because the sign, heads, test button and charging indicator are grouped together.
- One fixture provides both EXIT marking and emergency illumination
- Integrated battery backup activates when normal power fails
- Adjustable heads can be aimed along the egress path
- Red- and green-letter configurations are available
- Single- and double-face mounting options suit different approaches
Compare Combo-Unit Configurations
Housing and Environmental Rating
Thermoplastic models are a practical choice for many indoor commercial applications. For more demanding projects, compare steel combo units, die-cast aluminum combo units and wet-location exit combos. Match the product rating to the actual environment rather than relying on housing material alone.
Light Output and Diagnostics
Standard adjustable heads suit many doors and corridors, while high-output combo units are intended for applications needing greater emergency illumination. Self-testing combo units add automatic diagnostic functions that can simplify maintenance checks.
Profile, Mounting and Face Configuration
Confirm whether the fixture will be wall, ceiling or end mounted and whether the exit approach requires a single- or double-face display. Low-profile exit combos can help where clearance or appearance is important.
What to Confirm Before Ordering
- Required product listing and emergency runtime
- Input voltage and wiring configuration
- Red or green legend requirements
- Single- or double-face orientation
- Mounting method and directional chevrons
- Indoor, damp, wet or hazardous-location rating
- Lamp-head output, spacing and aiming needs
Project requirements vary. Confirm the approved plans, applicable codes, product documentation and direction from the authority having jurisdiction before installation.
Combo Unit or Separate Fixtures?
Choose a combo unit when the exit sign and emergency heads belong at the same location and the selected model provides suitable illumination. Use separate fixtures when the best placement for the EXIT legend differs from the best position for emergency-light coverage. You can also compare standalone exit signs and emergency lights.
Testing and Battery Backup
During a functional test, the EXIT legend and emergency heads should transfer to battery power and remain steadily illuminated. A short test confirms basic operation but does not prove full-duration capacity. Read Exit Sign With Emergency Lights: When to Choose a Combo Unit and How to Test an Exit Sign Battery for additional guidance.
