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TRITIUM
Dots
3 Blue Dots = Neutrons/Protons
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1 Yellow Dot = Electron
Isotope
isotopelite
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Traditional Exit Signs
2 Potential Pain Points For Exit Signs
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They Require AC Power, Which Can Cause Installation Difficulties
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Batteries Are (At Best) Maintenance Points & (At Worst) Failure Points
No Power, No Problem
The Solution
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The Solutions Is a No AC Power, No Batteries Required Exit Sign...
Meet Tritium
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What is Tritium
Features
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Colorless, Odorless Radioactive Isotope of Hydrogen
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Occurs:
Low Energy Bata Radiation Emitter
- Naturally In Upper Atmosphere
- Nuclear Weapons Explosions
- Byproduct Of Nuclear Reactors
Not a Risk To Humans Externally
Biological Half-Life: ~ 10 Days
- This Makes Incidental Exposure Low Risk
Very Different From Radium!
Self-Luminous Exit Sign Vs. Everyday Radiation
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What is Tritium
Other Uses
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Watch Dials
Gun Sights
Airplane Gauges
Egress Path Marking
Various Military Uses...
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What is Tritium
Tritium In Exit Signs
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Diffuser Panel Evens Out the Light & Highlights the Word "Exit"
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Tritium Gas
- Emits Electron Through Radiation
Tritium Half-Life Is 12.2 Years
Phosphor Coated Tubes
- Tubes Are Made Of Borosilicate Glass For Impact & Temperature Resistance Properties
- Stimulated By Electrons, Emits Photons In Response
Tritium Gas
Phosphor
Glass
Electron/Positron
Photon
Self-Luminous Exit Signs
Product Benefits
Self Powered
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Energy Efficient
(No Electrical Energy Used)
No Wiring
Maintenance Free
Temperature Proof
Vibration Proof
Waterproof
Explosion Proof
Phosphor Coated Tubes
Exit Sign Trays
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Self-Luminous Exit Signs
Product Considerations
Self-Luminous Meet NFPA 101 & UL 924
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Legend Color Refers To the Background Color
- All "EXIT" Verbiage Is Lit With the Color Of the Phosphor, Pale Yellow/Green
All Signs Must Be Registered With the NRC
- There Is Always a Contrast Between the Background Color & the White Legend
- They Are Subject To Visibility Tests, Not Illumination Contrast Test
- Less Informed Inspectors Don Not Understand This...
- Therefore We Need End User Information At Order Time
Sign in Ambient Light
Sign in Dark
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Isolite Offering
SLX-60
2040-01
880
ABS Plastic Frame
Aluminum Frame
Thin Line
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2040-80
Recessed
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Maintenance Obligations
Product Responsibility
Isolite Performs This Service
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Signs Are Listed As 10-Year Or 20-Year Lifetimes
For More Information Contact Christen Martin: CMartin@Isolite.com
- Fixed $50 Per Shipment (For Customs Clearance)
- $60 Per Sign/Face With Replacement Order
- $85 Per Sign/Face Without Replacement Order
Signs Must Be Properly Recycled To Comply With NRC Guidlines
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