Fire-Lite BG-12LPS Pre-Signal Manual Pull Station - Manual

BG-12LPS Pre-Signal Manual Pull Station
Document: 51479 Revision: A ECN: 00-334 03/22/01
Patented, U.S. Patent No. Des. 428,351 Other Patents Pending
Description
The BG-12LPS, -12LPSP Pull Stations are non-coded
manual pull stations which provide a Fire Alarm Control
Panel (FACP) with two (2) normally open (N/O) alarm
initiating input signals. A ‘pre-signal’ input is activated by
pushing in, then pulling down the dual action handle. A
‘General’ alarm input signal can be manually activated via
a momentary rocker switch mounted inside the unit. This
general alarm switch can only be accessed by opening the
cover with the supplied key/lock.
These pull stations are UL listed and meet the ADA
requirement of a 5-lb. maximum pull force to activate.
Operating instructions are molded into the handle along
with Braille text. Molded terminal numbers can be found
adjacent to the wiring terminals.
Models Available
BG-12LPS
Dual action model with two independently operated
normally open Single Pole, Single Throw (SPST) switches
for pre-signal/general alarm applications. Requires a 4-
inch square, double gang or surface (SB-10) backbox for
mounting.
BG-12LPSP
Same as the BG-12LPS except with both English and
Spanish instructions depicted on the unit.
Switch Contact Rating
All Switch contacts are rated for 0.25 A at 30 volts (AC or
DC).
Installation
The pull station can be surface mounted to a Surface
Backbox (SB-10) or semi-flush mount to a standard
double-gang, or 4-inch (10.16cm) square electrical box.
An optional Trim Ring (BG-TR) may be used when semi-
flush mounting the unit.
CAUTION: The door of the pull station may detach from
the backplate and cannot be re-attached if backplate is
installed on an SB-10 surface backbox or an electrical box.
To re-attach the door----
Hold door (A) to the rear of the backplate (B) as shown in
the figure below. Bring door forward (1) to align pins with
holes. Slide door down (2) onto backplate. Close door
partially to lock into place.
Operation
To activate the pull station, push in and pull down on the
handle. The word ‘ACTIVATED’ appears after the handle
is pulled down. This will remain until the pull station is
reset.
The pull station includes two individual Single Pole,
Single Throw (SPST) Normally Open (N/O) switches, one
for pre-signal (toggle) and one for general alarm
(momentary closed rocker type) as illustrated below.
Activating the pull station places the toggle switch (pre-
signal) into the closed position. The responsible individual
on site would then investigate and if no emergency exists,
the pull station is reset. If an emergency does exist, the
pull station would be opened with the key and the general
alarm switch would be pushed, latching the fire alarm
system into alarm, turning on the notification appliances.
Resetting the Pull Station
1. Insert the key into the lock and rotate 1/4 turn coun-
terclockwise.
2. Open the door until the handle returns to normal.
3. Close and lock the door.
Note: Opening the door will not activate or deactivate the pre-
signal toggle switch. Closing the door automatically resets the
toggle switch to the ‘Normal’ position.
Wiring Instructions
Prior to wiring the pull station, pull all necessary wiring
through a mounted backbox and the optional trim ring.
1. Using the built-in strip gauge, on the back of the pull
station, remove the correct amount of wire insulation.
2. Connect the wiring from the FACPs Initiating Device
Circuit (IDC), identified as pre-signal, to terminals 1
and 2 on the pull stations terminal strip. Connect the
next pre-signal device on the IDC or an End-or-Line
Resistor (ELR) to terminals 1 and 2.
3. Connect the wiring from the FACPs IDC, identified as
general alarm, to terminals 3 and 4 on the pull stations
terminal strip. Connect the next general alarm device
on the IDC or an ELR to terminals 3 and 4.
Note: Do not loop wiring under any terminals. Break wire run to
maintain IDC supervision.
Caution
Install the pull station in accordance with the supplied
instructions, applicable NFPA standards, national and
local Fire and Electrical codes and the requirements of the
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Conduct regular
testing of the devices using appropriate NFPA standards.
Fire•Lite is not responsible for devices that have not been
properly installed, tested and maintained.
ADA Compliance
For ADA compliance, if the clear floor space only allows
forward approach to an object, the maximum forward
reach height allowed is 48-inches (121.92cm). If the clear
floor space allows parallel approach by a person in a
wheelchair, the maximum side reach allowed is 54-inches
(137.16cm).
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