Fire-Lite BG-12 Series Installation And Operation Manual page 2

Single Action BG-12S
Wiring Instructions for the BG-12, BG-12L and BG-12LSP
1) If semi-flush mounting, proceed to step 4.
2) Mount the backbox before wiring to the pull station.
3) Before mounting the station, pull all necessary wiring through the backbox and optional BG-TR.
4) Remove the correct amount of wire insulation. The pull station backplate is molded with a strip gauge to measure the
amount of insulation to be removed.
5) Connect the wiring from the fire alarm control panel's IDC, or any previous device on the IDC, to terminals 1 and 2 on the
pull stations terminal strip. Connect the next device on the IDC or End-of-Line Resistor (ELR) to terminals 1 and 2.
6) Maintain consistent polarity with all connections throughout the IDC.
Wiring Instructions for the BG-12S
Follow instructions 1 through 3 above, and then proceed with steps 4 and 5 following:
4) Connect the field wiring from the FACP's IDC or the previous device on the IDC, to the pull station's pigtails. Connect
the positive (+) IDC wire to a red pigtail, and the negative (-) IDC wire to a black pigtail. Next, connect the positive (+)
wire going to the next device or an ELR to the remaining red positive (+) pigtail. Connect the negative (-) wire going to
the next device or an ELR to the remaining black negative (-) pigtail.
5) Maintain consistent polarity with all connections throughout the IDC.
Operation
To activate a single-action pull station, simply pull-down the handle. To activate dual-action stations, push-in,
then pull-down the handle. The word 'ACTIVATED' appears after the handle is pulled down. The pull station
remains in the activated position until reset.
1) To reset the BG-12S and BG-12 hex lock pull stations, work the supplied 9/64-inch hex wrench into the lock
until firmly seated and turn counterclockwise 1/4-turn.
To reset the BG-12L and BG-12LSP key lock stations, insert the key and turn counterclockwise 1/4-turn.
2) Open the door until the handle returns to the 'NORMAL' position.
3) Close and lock the door. Closing the door automatically resets the switch to the 'NORMAL' position.
Note – Opening the pull station door will not activate or deactivate the alarm switch.
WARNING
Install the pull station in accordance with the supplied instructions, applicable NFPA standards, national and local Fire and Electrical
codes and the requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Conduct regular testing of the devices using the appropriate
NFPA standards. Failure to follow these directions may result in failure of the device to report an alarm condition. Fire Lite is not
responsible for devices that have been improperly installed, tested or maintained.
For ADA compliance, if the clear floor space only allows forward approach to an object, the maximum forward reach height allowed is
48-inches (121.92cm). If the clear floor space allows parallel approach by a person in a wheelchair, the maximum side reach height allowed
is 54-inches (137.16cm).
Dual Action BG-12L (Shown Activated)
WARNING! Do not loop wiring under any terminals. Break wire run to maintain IDC supervision.
'Pigtails' Black in/out (-) Red in\out (+)
BLACK
S T R IP G A U G E
RED
Single Action BG-12S Pigtails
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Dual Action BG-12,
12L, 12LSP Wiring
BG-12S / BG-12
9/64-inch hex wrench
must be fully seated
to work properly