Single-Action Fire Alarm Stations
Single-Action Fire Alarm Stations
Single-Action Fire Alarm Stations
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OperationTo initiate an alarm and break the glass rod, pull down on thehandle marked “Pull for <strong>Fire</strong>”.The alarm handle latches in the pulled position until the stationis manually reset. To reset, the station is opened using a Cat. No.276-K1 key supplied with the station, or a tool; the toggle switchis restored to it’s normal position, the break glass rod is replacedand the station is reclosed. For presignal type stations, the generalalarm can be initiated by authorized personnel from any operatedstation by inserting Cat. No. 276-K2 key into the keyswitch behindthe alarm handle and turning it clockwise.Engineering SpecificationsFurnish and install where indicated on plans, Cat. No. (Select one ofthe following:)• (276B series single action manual stations with screw terminals)• (277B series single action manual stations with 6 inch (150mm)wire leads)for connection of installation wiring. All stations shall be of the noncodedbreak glass type.The stations shall be constructed of red lexan with white raised letters.The alarm handle shall be marked “PULL FOR FIRE”, to providesimple, concise instructions for activation of station by the generalpublic.Pulling the alarm handle shall break a glass rod and activate atoggle switch which shall cause the handle to latch in the alarm position.Momentary push button type switches shall not be acceptable.To reset the station it shall be necessary to open the stationusing (select one) (a key) (a special tool), restore the toggle switch toits normal position and replace the glass rod.<strong>Stations</strong> shall be UL listed.Technical SpecificationsContact RatingsGeneral <strong>Alarm</strong> Switch/Keyswitch<strong>Single</strong> PoleAccessories276-GLRReplacement of Glass Rods276-K1 Station Reset Key, Supplied with all Key Reset <strong>Stations</strong>276-K2 General <strong>Alarm</strong> key, Must be ordered separately.276-R*276B-RSBSeries Resistor KitSurface Back Box, Red.3.0 Amps, 30 Vac, Resistive Load1.0 Amps, 28 Vdc, Resistive LoadDouble Pole 1.5 Amps, 30 Vac, Resistive Load 1.0Amps, 28 Vdc, Resistive LoadResistor Kit for use in stations connected to smoke detector circuits(Optional 276-R)Station HousingWeight560 Ohms, ±5% 2 WRed Lexan 940 With White Letters1 lb (0.4 kg)*See Ordering Table to determine Kit for specific stations.WARNING: These devices will not operate without electrical power. As fires frequentlycause power interruptions, we suggest you discuss further safeguardswith your local fire protection specialist.Data Sheet FX85001-0183 Issue 4.1Not to be used for installation purposes. Page of 4
MountingCat. No. 276BSeries WithOptionalBackboxOrdering InformationCatalogNumberField Connections Switch Contacts Station Reset Type <strong>Alarm</strong>AgencyApprovals<strong>Single</strong> <strong>Action</strong>Pull <strong>Stations</strong>ScrewTerminals6” (150mm)Wire Leads<strong>Single</strong> Pole<strong>Alarm</strong>ContactDouble PoleContactOpenCircuitClosedCircuitToolOperatedResetKeyOperatedResetPresignal<strong>Alarm</strong>ContactsGeneral<strong>Alarm</strong>ContactsULListed276B-1110*276B-1120*XX*Suitable for optional resistor kit (276-R)XXXX277B-1110 X X X X X XXXXXXXData Sheet FX85001-0183 Issue 4.1Not to be used for installation purposes. Page of 4
GESecurityU.S.T 888-GESECURITYF 503-691-7566CanadaT 519 376 2430F 519 376 7258AsiaT 852 2907 8108F 852 2142 5063Latin AmericaT 305 593 4301F 305 593 4300www.gesecurity.com/fireworx© 2009 General Electric CompanyAll Rights Reservedimagination at workData Sheet FX85001-0183 Issue 4.1Not to be used for installation purposes. Page of 4
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