Instruction Manual

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BG-12LAO/-12LAOB Manual Pull Station

(Listed for Outdoor Applications)

Document: 51877 Revision A ECN 01-571 10/17/01

Patented, U.S. Patent No. Des. 428,351 Other Patents Pending

Description

The BG-12LAOB Pull Station is a non-coded manual pull

station which provides a Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP)

with a single alarm initiating input signal. The pull station

also provides a second set of normally-open contacts for

auxiliary functions

The pull station is a dual-action model equipped with a

key lock/reset, screw terminals, an approved outdoor

gasket, and an accompanying WWB Outdoor Backbox.

The pull station is UL listed and meets 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.

Note:

To meet UL requirements for outdoor use, the BG-12LAO

Pull Station must be mounted to the WBB backbox to create the

BG-12LAOB model. The BG-12LAO, with the WP-10 backbox, is

UL approved in retrofit applications.

Switch Contact Rating

FACP Circuit (Terminals 1 & 2):

Rated for 0.25 Amp at 30 volts (AC or DC)

Auxiliary Contact Circuit (Terminals 3 & 4):

Rated for 3 Amps at 30 volts (AC or DC)

Installation

The supplied Outdoor Backbox (WBB) is surface mounted

using the incorporated side flanges. The backbox can be

positioned to allow conduit connection from any side and

the pull station will mount in any position.

CAUTION: The door of the pull station may detach from

the backplate. It cannot be re-attached while the backplate

is mounted on the 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 one Double Pole, Single Throw

(DPST) Normally Open (N/O) switch which closes upon

activation of the pull station.

BG12-Ffront.cdr

HOLE

BG12-doorattach.cdr

BG12-Factiv.cdr

Summary of content (2 pages)

PAGE 1
Installation The supplied Outdoor Backbox (WBB) is surface mounted using the incorporated side flanges. The backbox can be positioned to allow conduit connection from any side and the pull station will mount in any position. CAUTION: The door of the pull station may detach from the backplate. It cannot be re-attached while the backplate is mounted on the electrical box. To re-attach the door---Hold door (A) to the rear of the backplate (B) as shown in the figure below.
PAGE 2
Resetting the Pull Station 7. 1. Insert the key into the lock and rotate 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 2. Open the door until the handle returns to normal. 3. Close and lock the door. Attach the pull station to the backbox using the (4) 8-32 x .375” screws provided. Note: Closing the door automatically resets the switch to the ‘Normal’ position. Opening the door will not activate or deactivate BG12-LOBmount.cdr the alarm switch. Wiring and Assembly Instructions 1.