wheelock NPS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

PUSH STATION

Use this product according to this instruction manual. Please keep this instruction manual for future reference.

MODEL: SERIES NPS

GENERAL:

Multipurpose Push Stations (NPS) for applications that need Normally Open or Normally Closed contacts. The NPS can be used for
manual activation of SAFEPATH and SAFEPATH4 Voice Evacuation Systems prerecorded messages. The NPS can also be used to
manually activate a message in the event of an emergency or for alerting.

NOTE: All CAUTIONS and WARNINGS are identified by the symbol . All warnings are printed in bold capital letters.

NOTE: Push Stations with the suffix code –039 with the wording “Fire” have not been tested to any UL Standard.

WARNING: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. FAILURE
TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN
IMPROPER APPLICATION, INSTALLATION AND/OR OPERATION OF THESE PRODUCTS IN AN EMERGENCY
SITUATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU
AND/OR OTHERS.

WIRING INFORMATION:

OUT

1

3

OUT

NO

IN

2

4

NC

IN

Figure 1: Terminal Block

All terminals accept (2) two #12 to #18 American Wire Gauge (AWG).

250VDC - 1 AMP
600VAC - 3 AMPS

WARNING: DO NOT USE THE SERIES NPS PUSH STATIONS IN INSTALLATIONS WHERE TEMPERATURES
MAY FALL OUTSIDE OF THE UL LISTED TEMPERATURE [0˚ C (32˚ F) TO 49˚ C (120˚ F)] RANGE AS DAMAGE TO,
OR FAILURE MAY RESULT.

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OR TO SUBSTITUTE ELECTRICAL
RIGID CONDUIT FITTINGS THAT DO NO COMPLY WITH CURRENT PRACTICES ADAPTED BY NEC, NFPA AND
ANSI CODES MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF PROTECTION FROM WATER OR DUST.

WARNING: IN ALL AREAS WHERE FREQUENT WASH DOWNS OCCUR, STAND OFF BLOCK MUST BE
INSTALLED.

Copyright 2006 Cooper Wheelock, Inc. All rights reserved.

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FEATURES:

- Available in five colors: Red, Green, Yellow, White

or Blue

- Custom wording available

- Polycarbonate faceplate

- Stainless steel backplate

- UL 2017 listed switch assembly

- ADA Compliant

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS:

WHEELOCK RECOMMENDS THE USE OF THIS
SPACER (NOT PROVIDED) FOR SWITCH CLEARANCE
ON STANDARD SINGLE GANG BOXES

BACKPLATE ASSEMBLY

(2) 6-32 X 1" SCREWS
(SUPPLIED)

- Mounts to single-gang electrical backbox.

- Interchangeable or replaceable Normally Open (NO)
and Normally Closed (NC) single pole, single throw
gold plated contact blocks rated for 3 amps @ 600
VAC or 1 amp @ 250 VDC.

- Can be reset by depressing the "Push" button, and
turning clockwise a 1/4 turn.

- Measurements: 5" H x 3-1/4" W x 1-1/2" D.

STATION HOUSING
GREEN, YELLOW, WHITE,
BLUE OR RED

STATION LABEL

MOUNTING SCREW

(SUPPLIED)
PUSH/TURN
RESET BUTTON

Figure 2: Overview of Assembly

SEPARATION OF TERMINAL ASSEMBLY.
FROM BUTTON ASSEMBLY IS AS
FOLLOWS.
GRASP TERMINAL HOUSING AND
USING THUMB APPLY PRESSURE
DOWNWARD.
REMOVE TERMINAL.

REMOVAL OF TERMINAL BLOCK
FROM TERMINAL HOUSING.
INSERT SMALL SCREWDRIVER
AS SHOWN AND PRY
UPWARD, REMOVE TERMINAL.

Figure 3: Back view of Push Station

.

NOTE: To provide adequate clearance for installation, one of the following is recommended: System Tech. Inc. (STI) #102722

Spacer, or Raco #660 W/1/2" K.O. and Raco #653 Extension Ring. Also Raco #696 Masonry Box.

NOTE: Additional Normally Open, NPS-NO (0523) or Normally Closed, NPS-NC (0524) can be purchased separately.

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