Fire-LITe Alarms BG-12 Series Manual Fire Alarm Pull Stations Owner’s Manual

: June 9, 2024
: Fire-LITe Alarms

Table of Contents

General
Features
Operation
Specifications
References
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Alarms BG-12 Series Manual Fire Alarm Pull Stations
Owner’s Manual

General

The Fire·Lite BG-12 Series is a cost-effective, feature-packed series of non- coded manual fire alarm pull stations. It was designed to meet multiple applications with the installer and end-user in mind. The BG-12 Series features a variety of models including single- and dual-action versions.The BG-12 Series provides Fire·Lite Alarm Control Panels (FACPs), as well as other manufacturers’ controls, with a manual alarm initiating input signal. Its innovative design, durable construction, and multiple mounting options make the BG-12 Series simple to install, maintain, and operate.

Features

Aesthetically pleasing, highly visible design and color.
Attractive contoured shape and light textured finish.
Meets ADA 5 lb. maximum pull-force.
Meets UL 38, Standard for Manually Actuated Signaling Boxes.
Easily operated(single- or dual-action), yet designed to prevent false alarms when bumped, shaken, or jarred.
PUSH IN/PULL DOWN handle latches in the down position to clearly indicate the station has been operated.
The word “ACTIVATED” appears on top of the handle in bright yellow, further indicating operation of the station.
Operation handle features white arrows showing basic operation direction for non-English-speaking persons.
Braille text included on finger-hold area of operation handle and across top of handle.
Multiple hex- and key-lock models available.
U.S. patented hex-lock needs only a quarter-turn to lock/ unlock.
Station can be opened for inspection and maintenance without initiating an alarm.
Product ID label viewable by simply opening the cover; label is made of a durable long-life material.
The words “NORMAL” and “ACTIVATED” are molded into the plastic adjacent to the alarm switch (located inside).
Four-position terminal strip molded into backplate.
Terminal strip includes Phillips combination-head captive 8/32 screws for easy connection to Initiating Device Circuit (IDC).
Terminal screws backed-out at factory and shipped ready to accept field wiring (up to 12 AWG/3.1 mm²).
Terminal numbers are molded into the backplate, eliminating the need for labels.
Switch contacts are normally open.
Can be surface-mounted (with SB-10 or SB-I/O) or semiflush mounted. Semi-flush mount to a standard single-gang, double-gang, or 4″ (10.16 cm) square electrical box.
Backplate is large enough to overlap a single-gang backbox cutout by 1/2″ (1.27 cm).
Optional trim ring (BG12TR).
Spanish versions (FUEGO) available (BG-12LSP, BG-12LPSP).
Designed to replace the Fire·Lite legacy BG-10 Series.
Models packaged in attractive, clear plastic (PVC), clamshell-style, Point-of-Purchase packages. Packaging includes a cutaway dust/paint cover in shape of pull station.

Construction

Cover, backplate and operation handle are all molded of durable polycarbonate material.
Cover features white lettering and trim.
Red color matches System Sensor’s popular SpectrAlert® Advance horn/strobe series.

Operation

The BG-12 manual pull stations provide a textured finger-hold area that includes Braille text. In addition to PUSH IN and PULL DOWN text, there are arrows indicating how to operate the station, provided for non-English- speaking people.
Pushing in and then pulling down on the handle activates the normally-open alarm switch. Once latched in the down position, the word “ACTIVATED” appears at the top in bright yellow, with a portion of the handle protruding at the bottom as a visible flag. Resetting the station is simple: insert the key, twist one quarterturn, then open the station’s front cover, causing the springloaded operation handle to return to its original position. The alarm switch can then be reset to its normal (non-alarm) position manually (by hand) or by closing the station’s front cover, which automatically resets the switch.

Specifications

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

| pull station| SB-I/O| SB-10
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Height| 5.5 inches (13.97 cm)| 5.601 inches (14.23 cm)| 5.5 inches (13.97 cm)
Width| 4.121 inches (10.47 cm)| 4.222 inches (10.72 cm)| 4.121 inches (10.47 cm)
Depth| 1.39 inches (3.53 cm)| 1.439 inches (3.66 cm)| 1.375 inches (3.49 cm) 52004dim.tbl

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Switch contact ratings: gold-plated; rating 0.25 A @ 30 VAC or VDC.
ENGINEERING/ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS
Manual Fire Alarm Stations shall be non-code, with a key- or hex-operated reset lock in order that they may be tested, and so designed that after actual Emergency Operation, they cannot be restored to normal except by use of a key or hex. An operated station shall automatically condition itself so as to be visually detected as activated. Manual stations shall be constructed of red colored LEXAN (or polycarbonate equivalent) with clearly visible operating instructions provided on the cover. The word FIRE shall appear on the front of the stations in white letters, 1.00 inches (2.54 cm) or larger. Stations shall be suitable for surface mounting on matching backbox SB-10 or SB-I/O; or semi- flush mounting on a standard single-gang, double-gang, or 4″ (10.16 cm) square electrical box, and shall be installed within the limits defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or per national/local requirements. Manual Stations shall be Underwriters Laboratories listed.
NOTE: *The words “FIRE/FUEGO” on the BG-12LSP shall appear on the front of the station in white letters, approximately 3/4″ (1.905 cm) high. Agency Listings and Approvals
The listings and approvals below apply to the BG-12 Series pull stations. In some cases, certain modules may not be listed by certain approval agencies, or listing may be in process. Consult factory for latest listing status.

C(UL)US: S711
FM Approved
CSFM: 7150-0075:184
MEA: 67-02-E
Patented: U.S. Patent No. D428,351; 6,380,846; 6,314,772; 6,632,108.

Product Line Information
BG-12S: Single-action pull station with pigtail connections, hex lock.
BG-12SL: Same as BG-12 with key lock.
BG-12: Dual-action pull station with SPST N/O switch, screw terminal connections, hex lock.
BG-12L: Same as BG-12 with key lock.
BG-12LSP: Same as BG-12L with English/Spanish (FIRE/ FUEGO) labeling.
BG-12LOB: Same as BG-12L with “outdoor use” listing. Includes outdoor listed backbox, and sealing gasket.
BG-12LO: Same as BG-12L with “outdoor use” listing. Does not include backbox.
BG-12LA: Same as BG-12L with auxiliary contacts.
BG-12LPS: Dual-action pull station with pre-signal option.
BG-12LPSP: Same as BG-12LPS with English/Spanish (FIRE/ FUEGO) labeling.
SB-10: Surface-mount backbox, metal.
SB-I/O: Surface-mount backbox, plastic. (Included with BG12LOB.)
BG12TR: Optional trim ring for semi-flush mounting.
17003: Keys, set of two. (Included with key-lock pull stations.)
17007: Hex lock, 9/64”. (Included with hex-lock pull stations.)
NOTE: For addressable BG-12LX models, see data sheet DF52013.
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