Itech 4.5W Ø170 Surface Emergency Light IP65 M5 Maintained - White

The Itech is a surface-mounted emergency LED light built to mark escape routes when the mains supply fails. It draws 4.5W and delivers 524 lumens at a clean 5000K daylight tone, the cool output that helps signage and exit paths read clearly under low-light conditions. Known in UK terms as an emergency LED light, the same fitting type is referred to in North America as an emergency exit or egress light. The round body measures Ø170mm across and stands 66.5mm deep, surface-fixing flat to a wall or ceiling rather than recessing into it.

Because it carries an IP65 rating, the Itech is at home well beyond dry indoor corridors. It suits stairwells, plant rooms, loading bays, car parks and sheltered external doorways, where dust and driven water would defeat a lower-rated fitting. Rather than lighting a room to a fixed brightness, an emergency fitting works by throwing enough light to define the way out, so its job is measured by escape-route marking and the clarity of the path it illuminates rather than a coverage area in m². Mount it above doorways, at changes of level and along corridor runs so the lit route stays continuous when the power drops.

The housing is moulded plastic in a white finish, with the M5 reference covering the gear and battery arrangement behind the diffuser. The IP65 seal keeps water jets and dust out, making it dependable in damp and exposed positions. It fixes to the surface through the body, so no ceiling void or cut-out is required, and the integrated battery sustains the LED output for the rated emergency duration once the mains is lost. Other wattage and mounting variants sit within the wider Itech range from Kanlux for matching a scheme across a site.

Is this a maintained or non-maintained emergency light?

This Itech fitting is configured for maintained-style emergency duty, meaning it can run as part of the normal lighting and switch automatically to its battery when the mains fails. Check the wiring detail on the spec sheet to confirm the mode for your installation, as it governs whether the LED is lit continuously or only during a power loss.

How long does it stay lit after a power cut?

The integrated battery is sized to power the LED for the standard emergency duration once the mains supply drops, keeping escape routes marked while the building is cleared. The exact rated runtime is listed on the product spec sheet, so refer to it when planning testing intervals and coverage.

Can it be used outdoors or in damp areas?

Yes. With its IP65 rating the Itech is weatherproof and suited to exposed outdoor positions and wet locations such as plant rooms, car parks and sheltered entrances. The sealed white housing keeps out dust and water jets, so it holds up where a lower-rated indoor fitting would not.

How do I clean and maintain it?

Wipe the white plastic body and diffuser with a soft, slightly damp cloth and avoid solvents that could mark the surface. Alongside cleaning, run the periodic function test so the battery and LED are confirmed ready, as emergency fittings rely on regular checks to stay compliant.