Clear Emergency Exit Signs from Signify Ecolink
Signify Ecolink emergency exit signs help occupants identify the direction of escape if the normal lighting supply fails. The range includes wall-mounted and blade-style illuminated signs, together with directional legends for different escape-route layouts.
Both complete fittings use integrated LED lighting and rechargeable LiFePO4 batteries to provide up to three hours of emergency operation when correctly installed, fully charged and properly maintained.
Suitable applications may include:
- Offices and commercial buildings
- Shops and retail premises
- Hotels, restaurants and hospitality venues
- Schools and educational buildings
- Healthcare and public facilities
- Communal corridors and stairways
- Warehouses and industrial premises
- Final exits and designated escape routes
Emergency exit signs form part of a building’s life-safety system. The required sign type, direction, position and quantity should be determined from the premises’ fire-risk assessment and emergency-lighting design.
Choose the Right Ecolink Exit Sign
The collection includes two complete illuminated fittings with different mounting styles.
Exit-sign type | Wattage | Emergency duration | Mounting style | Typical use |
Slim wall exit sign | 4W | 3 hours | Wall mounted | Above doors, final exits and along suitable escape routes |
Blade exit sign | 3W | 3 hours | Wall or ceiling mounted | Corridors, junctions and locations where the sign must be visible from different approaches |
The collection also contains separate directional legends. These are accessories for the corresponding sign and do not operate independently.
Always confirm the correct fitting, legend and mounting arrangement before ordering.
Slim Wall-Mounted Exit Sign
The 4W Ecolink wall exit sign provides a compact illuminated solution for suitable walls and positions above escape doors. Its slim enclosed design keeps the legend close to the mounting surface, making it particularly useful where a projecting blade sign is unnecessary.
An integral downlight helps provide some illumination beneath the fitting. However, the exit sign should not automatically be treated as a replacement for separate emergency escape-route lighting. The complete emergency-lighting design must still provide the required illumination throughout the route.
Separate down, left and right legends are listed within the collection, allowing the fitting to be configured for the escape direction identified by the building’s emergency-lighting design.
Blade Emergency Exit Sign
The 3W Ecolink blade exit sign uses an illuminated panel that projects below or away from its mounting point. This makes the escape symbol easier to see from suitable approach directions and can be useful in corridors, open spaces and route junctions.
The fitting offers wall and ceiling mounting options, subject to the manufacturer’s installation instructions and the structure available at the site.
The complete blade sign is listed with an up-direction legend. Separate down and combined left/right blade legends are available for other escape-route directions.
Complete Exit Signs and Directional Legends
This collection contains two different types of product:
Complete emergency exit signs
- 4W wall-mounted exit sign with up legend
- 3W blade exit sign with up legend
Replacement or alternative legends
- Wall-sign down legend
- Wall-sign left legend
- Wall-sign right legend
- Blade-sign down legend
- Blade-sign left/right legend
The directional legends are printed panels only. They do not contain LEDs, batteries or charging equipment and cannot be used without a compatible exit-sign fitting.
Match each legend to the correct wall or blade sign. A wall-sign legend should not be assumed to fit the blade sign, or vice versa.
Selecting the Correct Arrow Direction
The arrow on an emergency exit sign must direct occupants along the escape route determined for the building. It should not be chosen solely according to the position of the nearest door.
The appropriate direction depends on factors including:
- The direction of travel
- Changes in level
- Corridor junctions
- Stairways and landings
- Final-exit positions
- The location from which the sign will be viewed
- The building’s established escape strategy
The meaning and placement of an up or down arrow can depend on the sign’s location and the route being indicated. A competent person should therefore determine the correct legend and mounting position.
Wall Sign or Blade Sign?
A wall-mounted exit sign is often suitable where people approach the sign from directly in front and where it can be positioned clearly above a door or along an escape route.
A blade sign projects from its mounting surface and may offer better visibility when occupants approach from more than one direction. It can therefore be useful in corridors, route junctions and open areas.
The best choice will depend on the available sight lines, mounting position and required viewing direction—not appearance alone.
Three-Hour Emergency Operation
Both complete Ecolink exit signs are designed to provide up to three hours of battery-powered operation after the normal mains supply fails.
Three-hour operation allows the sign to remain illuminated during an emergency, provided that:
- The battery was fully charged before the failure
- The fitting has been installed correctly
- The battery remains in serviceable condition
- The sign is routinely tested and maintained
The required emergency duration should be confirmed from the building’s fire-risk assessment and applicable emergency-lighting requirements.
LiFePO4 Battery Technology
The complete exit signs use rechargeable lithium iron phosphate, or LiFePO4, batteries. A permanent mains supply is normally required to keep the internal battery charged and allow the fitting to respond when the normal supply fails.
Rechargeable batteries gradually lose performance over time. Routine functional and duration testing is therefore essential to confirm that each sign continues to provide its intended emergency operation.
Test results, maintenance and any battery replacements should be recorded within the premises’ emergency-lighting logbook.
Maintained Emergency Exit Sign Operation
Illuminated exit signs are commonly operated in maintained mode so that the escape symbol remains visible while the building is occupied and continues to operate from its battery during a power failure.
The exact wiring and operating options for each Ecolink fitting must be checked against its current installation instructions. A permanent charging supply should be provided as specified by the manufacturer.
Installation and circuit arrangements should be completed by a suitably qualified professional.
IP20 for Dry Indoor Locations
The Ecolink blade exit sign is listed as IP20 and intended for dry indoor environments. Before finalising this content, confirm the corresponding IP rating for the wall sign from the Signify specification sheet because it is not currently displayed clearly on its Lightsave Home product page.
These signs should not be presented as outdoor or weatherproof products unless Signify’s technical documentation confirms the required environmental protection.
For damp, dusty or exposed environments, select emergency signage with an appropriate verified IP rating.
Emergency Exit Sign Positioning
An exit sign is effective only when it is clearly visible from the relevant approach direction. Furniture, shelving, doors, architectural features and other signs must not obscure it.
A competent emergency-lighting professional should determine:
- Where directional signs are required
- The correct arrow direction
- Whether a wall or blade sign offers suitable visibility
- The appropriate mounting height and orientation
- Whether the sign can be seen from the required distance
- Where additional signs are needed at changes of direction
- How the signs integrate with the emergency-lighting system
- The required testing and maintenance arrangements
The final installation should reflect the building’s escape strategy and fire-risk assessment.
The Lightsave Home Advantage
Lightsave Home combines competitive Ecolink pricing with support from an experienced UK lighting supplier. The collection provides a practical choice of wall-mounted and blade-style exit signs, together with directional legends for configuring different escape routes.
- Wall-mounted and blade-style exit signs
- Three-hour emergency operation
- Rechargeable LiFePO4 batteries
- Integrated LED illumination
- Alternative directional legends
- Five-year manufacturer’s warranty on the complete fittings
- Convenient UK delivery
- Secure online ordering
- Collection available from our Reading trade counter
If you need help identifying the correct fitting and compatible legend, contact our lighting team. Final selection, positioning and installation should be handled by a suitably qualified professional.
