Ontec S W1302 6.5W Maintained Self-Test Emergency Light - IP65 Cold-Rated Surface - White

The Ontec S W1302 is a maintained emergency light fitting drawing 6.5W from a 220-240V AC supply and delivering 204 lumens at a 5000K cool-white tone. As an emergency led light it stays lit during normal mains operation and switches to its internal battery the moment power fails, marking the route rather than lighting a room. In US specification terms this is a self-test emergency luminaire built for escape-route and exit duty, where clear, cool output matters more than ambient brightness.

Designed for stairwells, corridors, plant rooms, loading bays and external doorways, it suits the kind of exposed and cold locations that catch out indoor-only fittings. Coverage here is about escape-route marking rather than general illumination, so the 204 lumen output is aimed at keeping the path and exit point identifiable in a blackout, not filling a space with light. Its cold-rated build means it keeps working in unheated and outdoor positions, and the surface mounting lets it sit directly on a wall or ceiling at the points where a clear exit indication is needed.

Built from white plastic with an IP65 rating, the fitting is sealed against dust and water jets, so it copes with fully exposed outdoor and wet sites. The self-test function runs its own duration and function checks automatically, cutting the manual testing routine that scheduled emergency lighting otherwise demands. It mounts on the surface of a wall or ceiling and weighs 580g, finished in white to stay discreet. The wider Ontec S range covers further maintained and non-maintained variants for matching a whole building's emergency scheme.

Is this a maintained or non-maintained emergency light?

It is a maintained fitting, so the lamp is on during normal mains operation and continues to run from its internal battery when the supply fails. This makes it suitable for areas that need permanent illumination as well as emergency cover, such as stairwells and corridors. A non-maintained fitting, by contrast, only illuminates on mains failure.

What does the self-test feature do?

The fitting carries out its own function and duration tests automatically on a set cycle, so you do not have to run each manual test by hand. It signals the result, helping you keep records for your emergency lighting regime. This is useful across larger sites where testing many fittings manually is time-consuming.

Can it be installed outdoors or in cold areas?

Yes. Its IP65 rating seals it against dust and water jets, so it is suitable for exposed outdoor and wet locations. It is also cold-rated, which means it keeps performing in unheated spaces such as plant rooms, car parks and external doorways.

How should the fitting be cleaned and maintained?

Wipe the white plastic housing and lens with a soft, damp cloth and a mild detergent, with the supply isolated first. Avoid solvents or abrasives that could mark the surface or affect the seal. Keeping the lens clear helps maintain the brightness of the escape-route marking.