ONTEC R 7.2W Maintained Emergency Light - Auto-Test Surface - White

The ONTEC R is a maintained LED emergency light fitting delivering 7.2W and 288 lumens at a crisp 5000K daylight tone. Running on 220-240V AC, it stays lit during normal operation and switches automatically to its battery supply when mains power fails, keeping escape routes and exit points visible. As an emergency led light it is built around clear, reliable output rather than decorative brightness, with the cool white tone chosen to mark routes and signage clearly in a power-loss situation. In US terms a fitting like this falls under emergency and exit lighting used to keep buildings compliant.

This fitting suits commercial and public interiors where a lit escape route must be guaranteed: corridors, stairwells, reception areas, offices and back-of-house spaces. Because its job is route marking rather than ambient room lighting, its coverage is best judged by where the light is needed at exits, direction changes and along the line of escape, not by a room area figure. It mounts to a wall or ceiling, so it can be sited near doorways, above exit signage or at head height along a corridor to give a consistent reference point during an evacuation. The 5000K output reads sharply against typical interior finishes, which helps people orient quickly.

The ONTEC R is constructed from white plastic and carries an IP20 rating, which makes it strictly for dry indoor locations and not for damp, outdoor or bathroom positions. It is a maintained type, meaning it doubles as normal lighting and emergency lighting from the same fitting, and its built-in auto-test function runs self-checks on the battery and circuit so manual testing demands are reduced. Surface mounting to wall or ceiling keeps installation straightforward in both new and existing layouts. We stock other versions across the Ontec R range to suit different output and mounting needs.

Is this a maintained or non-maintained emergency light?

The ONTEC R is a maintained fitting, so the LED is lit during normal operation as well as during a mains failure. This means it serves as both standard lighting and emergency lighting from one unit, which suits areas that need permanent illumination plus guaranteed cover when power is lost.

What does the auto-test function do?

The auto-test feature runs scheduled self-checks on the battery and emergency circuit automatically. This reduces the manual testing burden and helps flag faults early, supporting your routine maintenance and compliance checks without someone having to trigger every test by hand.

Can this fitting be used outdoors or in a bathroom?

No. It carries an IP20 rating, which means it is suitable for dry indoor use only. Keep it clear of outdoor, damp, porch and bathroom locations, and choose a weatherproof emergency fitting for any wet or exposed position.

How is it mounted and how do I keep it clean?

It is a surface-mounted fitting that fixes to either a wall or a ceiling, giving flexibility near exits and along escape routes. To clean it, isolate the supply and wipe the white plastic housing with a soft, dry or barely damp cloth, avoiding solvents that could mark the finish or the diffuser.