Elmdene ELM-PA-G3 series User Manual

ELMDENE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
3 KEEL CLOSE
INTERCHANGE PARK
PORTSMOUTH
HAMPSHIRE
PO3 5QD, UK
ELM-PA-G3-X Panic Button Guide
X is colour code: ELM-PA-G3-W White, ELM-PA-G3-B Brass, ELM-PA-G3-SS Steel
ELM-PA-G3-BK Black
Panic alarm trigger device with two push buttons
Meets the requirements of PD6662: 20
50131-1:2006.
A range of aesthetically pleasing two button panic alarm (PA) devices available with black,
white, brass or stainless steel appearance covers. Suitable for commercial and domestic
.
installation

Features include:

• Silent two button operation
• Compliant with PD6662: 2010, and the requirements of EN 50131-1:2006, Security
grade 3, Environmental class II.
• Suitable for use under the ACPO "10 point plan" for false PA reduction
• Integral, selectable resistor values for easy FSL connection to most alarm control
panels.
• Alternative double pole wiring option
• Spare terminals for connection of multiple units
• Key operated mechanical reset
• Selectable normally open or normally closed alarm contacts
• Cover and removal from wall tamper (normally closed)
• Visual indication of ready or latched state

Specifications

Temperature Range -10 °C to+40°C
Dimensions 62 x 80 x 27mm
Contact
Power Handling 10VA
Voltage Rating 30Vdc
Current Rating 1.0A Max
Resistance <300mohms
8
Operating Life >1 x 10 operations
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10 at Grade 3, Environmental Class II and EN

Setting reed - Normally Open (N.O.) or Normally Closed (N.C.)

Default is set to Normally closed. Please skip this section if this is the required setting.
1. Tab
Tab
Follow steps 1&2 in reverse order to re-assemble. Take care not to damage the reed switch.

Wall Mounting

Top mounting
screw hole
Bottom mounting
screw hole
1. Press both buttons to move mechanism out of the way and gain access to the bottom fixing hole.
2. Mark positions of holes on the wall.
3. Drill holes to required depth and use appropriate wall plugs or fixings (No. 6 / 5mm).
4. Drive bottom countersunk
5. Insert top pan head
the PCB tamper breakout.
6. Use friction adjustment screw to ensure sliding mechanism does not move without being pushed
by buttons or reset key. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
7. Angle lid as shown above. Slide upward

Use of the PA button

1. Push both buttons together to operate. After use
indicator will be red (latched).
2. To reset insert the key into the slot as shown.
3. Turn key clockwise as far as it will turn (about 120
degrees) to reset the PA.
4. Turn the key anticlockwise back to the start and remove it.
5. Indicator will now be yellow (ready).

Correct Use of PA Buttons

PA buttons should be installed in accordance with any applicable
regulations relating to panic alarms. Potential users should be advised in
the use of the PA.
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Normally Closed
3.
2.
(Factory Default)
Normally
Open
Friction
Adjustment
Screw
screw through base and into wall.
screw through PCB and plastic and screw into wall.
before pushing lid closed. Fasten lid shut with screw.
1. Remove PCB by gently
bending the two tabs back
and pull the board up and
out.
2. Remove the sliding
mechanism (you may need
to loosen the friction
adjustment screw).
3. Push out magnet from other
side and swap to desired
position.
Take care not to snap
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