Tools Needed:

1. Drill or Screwdriver. Phillips screwdriver and small flathead screwdriver.
2. Turn off the circuit. Never attempt to install an exit sign on a live circuit. Rather, turn off the power at the panel and follow lockout/tagout procedure.

1. Remove Front Cover of Edge Lit Exit Sign:

• There are small entries on each side to insert the flat head screwdriver.
• Insert the screwdriver in one of the entry points and pry up to lift up the cover and remove.

2. Removing The Side Cover:

• Locate the side with the red test button and AC indicator light.
• Remove the 3 phillip screws. Make sure not to pull the end cover otherwise, the connectors might become damaged.

3. Removing AC Light and Test Button:

• Push the AC indicator light inwards to release from the small plastic trim. *Make sure to remove the small black trim, it will be needed at a later step.
• Remove the plastic washer holding the test button in place and detach the test button from the black cover.
• Disconnect the AC indicator light and test button.

4. Prepping the AC Light and Test Button:

• Feed both AC light and Test Button through the top hole of the black cover.
• Make sure to leave some slack.
• Once the wires are fed through, attach the black cover back to the housing.

5. Prepping Installation Wires:

• Locate the small cover on the other end of the exit sign housing.
• Remove the black cover.
• Fedd all 4 installation wires through.
• Connect the battery and snap the front cover back in place.

6. Prepping the Recess Box:

• Remove the 2 phillip screws and set aside.
• The cover comes right off.

7. Transfer AC Light and Test Button:

• Each component will fit in its corresponding slot.
• Feed the test button through the back and secure it using the small plastic washer.
• Insert the small plastic trim piece that held the AC light into the corresponding slot.
• Insert the AC light through the back and snap it in place.

8. Prepping the Inside of the Box:

• Remove the aluminum cover piece located inside the recess box.
• Using a small flat head screwdriver, pry the cover off.
• All installation wires will be fed through here.
• Once all wires are connected properly, place cover over to hide all the wires.

9. Align the Exit Sign Housing:

• A white bracket will hold the exit sign housing in place.
• Align the exit sign housing in the middle and push down until the housing sits in place; the housing should not be loose.
• If alignment is needed, slide the housing accordingly.

10. Trim Plate:

• Connect the test button that is on the trim plate to the white connector coming out of the exit sign.
• Slide the AC light into its corresponding slot on the trim plate; this should snap in place.
• Place the trim plate cover back on the recess box and secure it with the two phillip screws.

11. Faceplate:

• Locate the faceplate of choice, peel off any plastic coverings and/or protective film.
• Snap the faceplate onto the exit sign; begin with snapping one side first then the next until it snaps into place and its safely secured.

By following these steps, you can successfully assembled a recessed mount exit sign.