Notifier BRG User Manual

February 26, 1997

BNG & BRG Series

Manual Fire Alarm Stations

Section: Conventional Initiating Devices

DN-65  I-440

GENERAL

The BNG and BRG Manual Fire Alarm Pull Stations each
provide a single-action, normally open contact, alarm initi­ating point for use with Fire Alarm Control Panels. The
BNG Station is non-code, non-break-glass type. The BRG
Station is non-code, break-glass type.

FEATURES

 Within ADA 5 lb. pull force.
 Sturdy metal construction.
 Simple operation.
 Operation does not require replacement of parts (BNG

only).

 Drawing of flames on cover helps communicate pur-

pose of this device to people who do not read.

 Designed to prevent false alarms when bumped, shaken

or jarred.
 Spanish version (FUEGO) (BNG-1SP).
 Meets UL 38 Standard for manually actuated signaling

boxes.

APPLICATIONS

Designed for indoor use in atmospheres which are not po­tentially explosive. Use as a means of allowing anyone on
the premises to turn in non-coded alarm quickly without
chance of error. There is no need for delay. There is no
danger of giving incorrect or incomplete instructions. Typi­cal users include:

1. Schools.

2. Hospitals.

3. Retail stores.

4. Industrial plants.

5. Warehouses.
Compatible with any appropriate control panel. May be used
to:

1. Initiate local alarm signals.

2. Trip a municipal fire alarm box.

3. Start fire pumps.

4. Initiate other functions which can be initiated by the

closing.

OPERATION

The stations are operated by a pull on the pull cover. This
causes a key latch to act against a retaining mechanism
until adequate force is applied to open the station. As the
station opens, a switch is released to initiate an alarm. The
retainer used in Model BRG is a glass rod. When oper­ated, the cover hangs down (and cannot be made to stay
in a closed position) indicating that the station was used to
turn in the alarm. OPERATED STATIONS CAN BE SEEN
UP TO 100 FEET AWAY. Resetting is easily accomplished
using a reset key.

MEA

38-93-E*

S692

California
State Fire
Marshal

7150-0028:003

CS119

(BNG-1RC only)

0A0A3.AY

ADA

Meets ADA Pull Force

The BNG-1TSL
and BNG-1TSRL

The attractive design of the station highlights its engineered
simplicity and unusual dependability; bumping, shaking,
or jarring will not activate the switch or circuit. Instructions
for operation of the station are provided on the front of the
pull cover. The BNG and BRG Stations are both die-formed
from 1/8" thick satin-finish aluminum, with the operating
instructions in raised letters. Stations come in surface
mounting models only. BNG and BRG contacts are rated
at: 1 amp., 30 VAC, and 30 VDC. The master key fits all
stations used in an installation of the same series.

INSTALLATION

The station mounts with two screws (supplied) to a stan­dard single-gang electrical switch box. It can also be
mounted to a surface-mount box.

ARCHITECT/ENGINEERING
SPECIFICATIONS

Manual Fire Alarm Stations shall be non-code, non-break­glass type, equipment with a key operated reset, and so
designed that after actual Emergency Operation, they can­not be restored to normal except by use of a key. An op­erated station shall be designed such that upon activation,

BSA

750-76-SA*

*See page 2.

This document is not intended to be used for installation purposes. We try to keep our
product information up-to-date and accurate. We cannot cover all specific applications
or anticipate all requirements. All specifications are subject to change without notice.
For more information, contact NOTIFIER. Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]

12 Clintonville Road, Northford, Connecticut 06472

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BNG (pictured below) uses a tension spring as a retainer.
BRG looks the same, except the retainer is a glass rod.

Overall dimensions of semi-flush mounted station:
3-1/4" (8.255 cm) wide x 4-3/4" (12.065 cm) high x
7/8" (2.222 cm) deep.

BG-2 Backbox

it will be visually detectable at a minimum distance of one
hundred feet, front or side. Manual stations shall be con­structed of die-formed aluminum, with operating directions
provided on the front cover in raised letters. Stations shall
be suitable for surface mounting on a standard single-gang
box or switch plate, and shall be installed 48" above the
finished floor per ADA requirements. Manual stations shall
be Underwriters Laboratories listed.

The DABC Double-Action Cover and DABC-SP adapter pro­vide a simple and economical means to convert NOTIFIER
single-action BNG-1 Manual Fire Alarm Stations into
double-action units.

The purpose of these adapters is to deter false alarms
caused by passersby who pull a station and continue on
without stopping. Using the double-action adapter requires
a person to stop and perform two distinct actions: lifting
the cover and pulling the breakstation. Such action is suf­ficient to deter potential pranksters from initiating costly
alarms.

The DABC -SP consists of a red and white BSA approved
back plate and the cover assembly which fits over the BNG-

1. The cover is hinged to a bracket with nylon bushings
which form the cover housing. The DABC-SP back plate
and cover housing are punched and drilled to accommo­date field wiring and the mounting screws that secure the
BNG-1 and adapter to a wall backbox.

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The BNG-1SP

The DABC-SP

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS

Length: 7.000 inches (17.64 cm)
Width: 3.500 inches (8.82 cm)
Depth: 1.250 inches (3.15 cm)

DABC-SP BACK PLATE

Length: 9.650 inches (24.318 cm)
Width: 6.750 inches (17.01 cm)

PRODUCT LINE INFORMATION

Model No. Description

BNG-1* Aluminum pull station with red lettering.
BNG-1TSL Standard "LOCAL" style BNG-1 (aluminum)

unit with terminal strip.

BNG-1TSRL Standard "LOCAL" style BNG-1R (red) unit

with terminal strip.

BNG-1SP* Spanish aluminum pull station with red

FUEGO (FIRE) and JALE (PULL) letters.
UL listed (contact factory for current status
of other listings and approvals).

BNG-1R** Red aluminum pull station with silver let-

tering.

BNG-1RC*** Red aluminum pull station with silver En-

glish/French lettering  ULC listed.

BNG-1F** Aluminum pull station with red lettering and

DPDT switch.

BNG-1TS* Aluminum pull station with red lettering and

two-position, double-row terminal block.

BNG-1FTS* Aluminum pull station with red lettering with

DPDT switch and two-position, double-row
terminal block.

BRG-1** Aluminum pull station with red lettering and

break-glass option.

BRG-1R** Same as BRG-1, but painted red.
BG-2 Surface-mounting backbox for BNG/BRG

Series stations. One end tapped for 1/2"
conduit.

146-0601 Replacement glass retainer for BRG.
DABC Second action cover for BNG.
DABC-SP NYC back plate with second action cover.

* MEA 38-93-E

** BSA 750-76-SA

*** ULC CS119