Description

The Fire-Lite BG-12 is a commercial dual action manual pull station designed to provide dependable manual fire alarm initiation.

Constructed with a rugged red housing, the BG-12 features a hex lock reset mechanism, molded operating instructions with Braille text, and gold-plated switch contacts for long-term reliability. Its durable design and multiple mounting options make it suitable for a wide variety of commercial fire alarm installations.

Product Functions

• Provides manual fire alarm initiation
• Sends a normally open alarm initiating signal
• Helps reduce accidental activation
• Latches handle in activated position
• Resets using a hex key
• Supports supervised initiating device circuits
• Provides clear visual indication after activation

Electrical & System Information

The BG-12 provides one normally open alarm initiating input for connection to a compatible fire alarm control panel. Gold-plated switch contacts improve reliability and are rated at 0.25 ampere at 30 VAC or 30 VDC.

The pull station is designed for supervised initiating device circuits and includes clearly marked wiring terminals to simplify installation and maintenance.

Features

• Dual action manual pull station
• Hex lock reset
• Normally open alarm contact
• Gold-plated switch contacts
• Molded operating instructions
• Braille text on handle
• ADA compliant pull force
• Red housing
• Indoor commercial application
• Surface or semi flush mounting
• Single gang compatibility
• Double gang compatibility
• Four inch square box compatibility
• Durable construction

Mounting & Design

The BG-12 is designed for surface mounting using compatible Fire-Lite surface back boxes or for semi flush installation on standard single gang, double gang, or four inch square electrical boxes with the appropriate trim plate.

After activation, the handle remains in the down position, providing a clear visual indication that the station has been operated. Resetting is accomplished using the supplied hex key.

Protection & Applications

Suitable for:

• Commercial Fire Alarm Systems
• Office Buildings
• Schools and Universities
• Hospitals
• Healthcare Facilities
• Hotels
• Retail Buildings
• Government Buildings
• Industrial Facilities
• Warehouses
• Manufacturing Facilities
• Institutional Facilities

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: Fire-Lite

Parent Company: Honeywell

Model: BG-12

Product Type: Dual Action Manual Pull Station

Contact Type: Normally Open

Contact Rating: 0.25 Ampere at 30 VAC or 30 VDC

Reset Method: Hex Key

Housing Color: Red

Operating Instructions: Molded with Braille

Mounting: Surface or Semi Flush

Compatible Electrical Boxes: Single Gang Double Gang Four Inch Square

Maximum Pull Force: 5 Pounds

Application: Indoor Commercial Fire Alarm Systems

Listings: UL Listed and compliant with ADA operating requirements.

BG-12 Datasheet