Fire-Lite BG-12LAOB User Manual

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.

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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.

A

HOLE

PIN

B

2

1

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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 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.

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

Note:

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)

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The pull station includes one Double Pole, Single Throw
(DPST) Normally Open (N/O) switch which closes upon
activation of the pull station.

Resetting the Pull Station

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.

Closing the door automatically resets the switch to the

Note:

‘Normal’ position. Opening the door will not activate or deactivate

the alarm switch.

Wiring and Assembly Instructions

1. Surface mount the Outdoor Backbox (WBB) using
the incorporated flanges.

2. Pull all necessary wiring through the mounted back­box.

3. Using the built-in strip gauge, on the back of the pull
station, remove the correct amount of wire insulation.

4. Connect the wiring from the FACPs Initiating Device
Circuit (IDC), or any previous device on the IDC, to
terminals 1 and 2 on the pull stations terminal strip.

5. Connect the next device on the IDC, or an End-or­Line Resistor (ELR), to terminals 1 and 2.

7. Attach the pull station to the backbox using the (4)
8-32 x .375” screws provided.

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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.

6. Connect the wiring from the auxillary circuit to termi­nals 3 & 4.

Maintain consistent polarity with all connections throughout

Note:

the IDC.

Do not loop wiring under any terminals. Break wire run to

Note:

maintain IDC supervision.

To Next Device

–

on IDC

From FACP

IDC

+

–

+

– Aux. Contact

+ Aux. Contact

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).

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

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