Edwards Data Sheet Double Action Pull Stations

Edwards Signaling Catalog u Conventional Initiating Alarm Stations Series Non Coded Features Double action models Single or double pole contacts Terminals or wire leads for field connections Key lock or tool reset Break glass operation Surface or semi flush mounting Red finish Contemporary styling Rugged LEXAN construction Latch action until reset Edwards Cat No 278B 279B series noncoded fire alarm are contemporary styled Lexan stations and are flexibly to meet a wide variety of application requirements and sequences Cat No 278B series are double action stations with terminals field wiring connections Cat No 279B series are double action stations with six inch wire leads for field wiring connections types are available with single or double pole alarm contacts can be normally open normally closed or a combination both Either a key or tool depending on station selected is to reset mechanism See specification chart for specific numbers and features Where a manual station is installed a circuit that also includes smoke detectors a resistor may be in series with the alarm initiating contacts on the station the operation of the station does not extinguish alarm LEDs operated detectors The Cat No 276 R and 276 RT series kits permit field installation of the series resistor on ap stations semi flush mounting use a standard North American four inch box with a single gang plaster cover having an overall depth of 2 1 4 inch 57mm For surface mounting use a No 276B RSB surface back box 1 of 4 D A T A S H E E T S85001 0227 to be used for installation purposes Issue 4.2 initiate an alarm it is necessary to first lift the upper door marked THEN PULL HANDLE and then pull the alarm handle alarm handle latches in the pulled position until the station is reset To reset the station is opened using a Cat No key supplied with the station or a tool the toggle switch restored to it normal position the break glass rod is replaced the station is reclosed Specifications and install where indicated on plans Cat No Select one the following series double action manual stations with screw terminals series double action manual stations with six inch 150mm wire connection of installation wiring All stations shall be of the break glass type stations shall be constructed of red lexan with white raised The alarm handle shall be marked FOR FIRE to simple concise instructions for activation of station by general public It shall be necessary to first lift an upper door THEN PULL HANDLE to gain access to the alarm the alarm handle shall break a glass rod and activate a switch which shall cause the handle to latch in the alarm Momentary push button type switches shall not be ac To reset the station it shall be necessary to open the using select one a key a special tool restore the toggle to its normal position and replace the glass rod Stations be UL listed Specifications Ratings General Alarm Switch Keyswitch Pole Pole No 276 R and 276 RT Series kits optional stations connected to smoke circuits Housing Listings W Amps 30 Vac Resistive Load Amps 28 Vdc Resistive Load Amps 30 Vac Resistive Load Amps 28 Vdc Resistive Load Ohms Lexan 940 with White Letters lb 0.4 kg S218 FM Ordering Table to determine Kit for specific stations Package of Glass Rods Reset Key Supplied with all Key Reset Stations Resistor Kit with Terminal Block Back Box Red These devices will not operate without electrical power As fires cause power interruptions we suggest you discuss further safeguards your local fire protection specialist 2 of 4 D A T A S H E E T S85001 0227 to be used for installation purposes Issue 4.2 No 278B 279B Series No 278B Backbox No 276B RSB Backbox No Series Optional No 279B with Backbox Information Sta Contacts Reset Alarm Resistor X X 3 of 4 D A T A S H E E T S85001 0227 to be used for installation purposes Issue 4.2 us 1 800 336 4206 www edwardssignaling com Signaling is EDWARDS brand Farm Glen Boulevard CT 06032 Canada contact Chubb Edwards Email inquiries chubbedwards com Web www chubbedwards com 2013 UTC Fire Security Americas Inc All rights reserved subject to change notice Edwards is part of UTC Controls Security a unit of Technologies Corporation 4 of 4 D A T A S H E E T S85001 0227 to be used for installation purposes Issue 4.2