Overview
The Mule MXBRU is a compact LED exit sign engineered for damp locations in commercial and industrial environments. Part of Mule’s MX Series, this sign combines universal mounting flexibility with dependable LED performance. The MXBRU includes NiCad battery backup, ensuring critical emergency illumination for a minimum of 90 minutes in the event of AC power loss, meeting NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, OSHA, and NEC requirements.
Key Features
- LED Technology: Energy-efficient red LEDs consume less than 4 watts, providing years of maintenance-free operation at minimal cost.
- Universal Design: Snap-Inâ„¢ tool-less installation with included canopy and extra face plates for both single and double-face applications.
- Battery Backup: NiCad battery provides minimum 90-minute emergency operation during power loss.
- Durable Construction: Injection-molded, UV-stable polycarbonate housing with UL94V-0 flame rating; impact-, scratch-, fade-, and corrosion-resistant finish.
- AC Power Indicator & Test Switch: Built-in diagnostics for routine testing and monitoring.
- Voltage Flexibility: Operates on 120/277V AC power, suitable for diverse facility electrical systems.
Technical Specifications
- Model: MXBRU
- Series: MX Series
- Light Source: LED (Red)
- Battery Type: NiCad
- Battery Runtime: Minimum 90 minutes at full load
- Input Voltage: 120/277V AC
- Power Consumption: Less than 4 watts
- Location Rating: Damp Location (Indoor)
- Mounting: Universal snap-in canopy with extra face plates included
- Housing Material: Injection-molded polycarbonate
- Flame Rating: UL94V-0
- Finish Options: White or black textured
- Code Compliance: NFPA 101, OSHA, NEC
Typical Applications
The MXBRU is ideal for:
- Commercial office buildings and retail facilities
- Industrial plants and manufacturing environments
- Hospitals and healthcare facilities
- Educational institutions
- Any damp location requiring reliable emergency egress lighting
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard 120V and 277V AC electrical systems
- Facilities requiring NFPA 101 Life Safety Code compliance
- Buildings subject to OSHA and NEC emergency lighting regulations
- Damp location indoor environments (wet basements, laundries, locker rooms)
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Mule MXARU (AC-only equivalent without battery backup)
- Mule MXBGU (green LED version with battery backup)
- Legacy Mule exit sign models with comparable form factors
Works With
- Standard commercial AC power distribution (120V and 277V circuits)
- Existing damp location emergency lighting infrastructure
- Centralized emergency lighting testing and monitoring systems (when paired with compatible REM modules)
