Description

The NBG-12LOB Pull Station is a non-coded manual pull station

which provides a Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) with a single
alarm initiating input signal. The pull station is a dual action
model equipped with a key lock reset, an approved outdoor
gasket, and an accompanying outdoor backbox. It is UL listed
and meets the ADA requirement of a 5-lb. maximum pull down
force to activate. Operating instructions are molded into the
handle. Molded terminal numbers can also be found adjacent
to the wiring terminals.

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NBG-12LOB
The features of the pull station include Dual-Action operation,
Key-Lock Reset function, Screw Terminal Wire connections,
outdoor-use gasket, an outdoor approved 4-inch backbox, and a
sealed switch with gold-plated contacts.
Dual Action NBG-12LOB Note: The NBG-12LOB is applicable with the WP-10 backbox
in retrofit applications. To meet UL requirements for outdoor
use, the NBG-12LO Pull Station must be mounted to the WBB
NBG-12LO/-12LOB Manual Pull Station or WP-10 Backbox to create the NBG-12LOB model.
(Listed for Outdoor Applications)
Document 51303 Revision A1 ECN: 01-293 10/15/01 Switch Contact Rating
FACP Circuit (Terminals 1 & 2):
Rated to .25 Amp at 30 Volts (AC or DC).

Door Attachment and Reattachment

If the door becomes detached, complete the following steps to
reattach the door to the backplate. The door cannot be connected
UL
Product ID to the pull station if the unit is mounted to a backbox.
Label
1. Position the door and backplate side
by side in the full open position. (i.e.
180-degrees with respect to each
With the door and backplate
aligned and ‘keyed’ together, other.)
slide the holes down onto the
posts.
2. With the backplate position fixed,
Door ‘keys’ into
move the door behind the backplate,
backplate at this point as shown in the illustration, part A.
Hole
Post 3. Align the hinge posts and holes by
UL
bringing the door up to meet the
Product ID
Label backplate, paying particular attention
to the ‘keying’ that occurs when the
Post
door’s post hole is aligned to the
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backplate’s hinge post. Refer to the

Hole
Post illustration, part B.
4. With the two pieces aligned and
‘keyed’ together, slide the holes
down onto the posts. Refer to the
Closing the door slightly illustration, part C.
locks the door and
backplate together. 5. Holding the backplate, close the door
slightly to lock the door and backplate
together.
Door mated to Backplate
at this stage.

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Wiring Instructions Outdoor Stations
1) Surface mount the supplied Weatherproof Backbox (WBB) Install the NBG-12LO with a listed, outdoor-approved backbox
using the side flanges incorporated into the backbox design. (WBB or WP-10) to meet UL requirements for outdoor use.
The box can be positioned to allow conduit connection from Without one of these backboxes, the NBG-12LO is not listed
any side. The pull station will mount in any position desired. for outdoor applications. Use the four supplied 8-32 x .375"
2) Before mounting the pull station, pull all necessary wiring mounting screws to attach the Pull Station to the outdoor-
through the backbox. approved backbox.
3) Remove the correct amount of wire insulation. The pull
station’s backplate is molded with a strip gauge to measure
the amount of insulation to be removed.

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4) Connect the wiring from the fire alarm control panel’s = NBG-12LOB
Initiating Device Circuit (IDC), or any previous device on
the IDC to terminals 1 and 2 located on the pull station’s
terminal strip. Connect the next device on the IDC or End-
of-Line Resistor (ELR) to terminals 1 and 2. Note: Maintain
consistent polarity with all connections throughout the IDC.
1234
1234 1234
1234 1234
From FACP 1234
1234
1234
1234 To Next Device
1234 1234
IDC 1234 1234 IDC
1234567 Operation
1234567
1234567
To activate the dual-action station, first push in the handle, and
then pull the handle down. The handle locks into the activated
position. The word ‘ACTIVATED’ appears after the handle is
pulled down. The pull station remains in the activated position
until reset with the key lock.
1) Reset the NBG-12LOB by
inserting the key into the
lock and turning it ¼ turn
(counter-clockwise).
2) Open the door until the
handle returns to the
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‘NORMAL’ position.

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3) Close and lock the door.
12
Closing the door auto-
12
12 matically resets the switch
to the ‘NORMAL’ posi-
tion. Note: Opening the NBG-12LOB
Outdoor-Use Gasket
pull station door will not Pull Station
activate or deactivate the (Shown Activated)
(Does not cover any
user-serviced connections) FACP alarm switch.

CAUTION
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 appropriate
NFPA standards. Notifier is not responsible for devices that have not been properly 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).

Authorized Distributor:
GasDetectorsUSA.com
Houston, TX USA
832-615-3588
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