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Fire-Lite BG12 Dual Action Pull Station

Quick overview:

The Fire-Lite Alarms BG-12 Series is a cost-effective, feature- packed, non-coded series of 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 dualaction versions. The BG-12 Series provides Fire-Lite Fire 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.

Product specification:

Aesthetically pleasing, highly visible design/color.

Attractive contoured shape with 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 the 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 in finger-hold area of operation handle and across top of handle.

Multiple hex- and key-lock models available.

U.S. patent-pending 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/3.25 mm²).

Terminal numbers are molded into the backplate, eliminating the need for labels.

Switch contacts are normally open.

Can be surface (with SB-I/0 or SB-10) or semi-flush 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 up to 1/2" (12.7 mm).

Optional trim ring (BG-TR).

Spanish version (FUEGO) available (BG-12LSP).

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.