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P/N 3101090-EN • REV 07 • ISS 15SEP15 

 

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FX-278 Double Action Pull 
Station Installation Sheet 

Operation 

This FX-278 Double Action Pull Station combines a dual action pull 
station with a single input analog addressable mini module mounted on 
the back of the unit. The pull station requires two actions by the user to 
initiate an alarm. First, to access the alarm handle, raise the upper 
door marked LIFT THEN PULL HANDLE. Second, pull the alarm 
handle to initiate an alarm. 

The device address is set using the two rotary switches located on the 
back of the mini module. One device address is required. 

The mini module is configured for alarm latching operation. When the 
manual station is activated, an alarm signal is sent to the control panel 
and the alarm condition is latched at the pull station. The pull station 
must be manually reset prior to resetting the panel. 

LEDs 

The FX-278 provides two status LEDs. The LEDs are visible from the 
back of the FX-278. 

Figure 1: LED location 

 

 

1.  Red LED: Alarm/active 

2.  Green LED: Normal 

Installation 

Install and wire this device in accordance with applicable national and 
local codes, ordinances, and regulations. 

WARNING: 

This pull station does not operate without electrical power. 

As fires frequently cause power interruption, discuss further 
safeguards with the local fire protection specialist. 

Note:

 The pull station is shipped from the factory complete with a 

single input mini module attached. The module contains no user-
serviceable parts and should not be disassembled. 

To install the pull station: 

1.  To meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), mount the 

electrical box 48 inches max. from the floor and attach the pull 
station using screws provided with the electrical box. 

2.  Set the module address. Refer to the panel technical reference 

manual for a list of valid addresses. 

Use a screwdriver to adjust the two rotary switches on the front of 
the module. Set the TENS rotary switch (0 through 12) for the 10s 
and 100s digit and the ONES rotary switch for the 0 through 9 

digit. For example: device address 21, set TENS rotary switch to 2 
and set the ONES rotary switch to 1 (see Figure 2). 

3.  Verify that all field wiring is free of opens, shorts, and ground faults 

before connecting to the module terminals. 

4.  Make all wiring connections to the terminal block discussed in 

“Wiring” and shown in Figure 4. 

5.  Open the pull station by using a slotted screwdriver to twist the 

cover release screw counterclockwise while pulling the cover away 
from its backplate. 

6.  Mount the pull station in the electrical box. 

7.  If use of the glass rod is desired, pull the glass rod release lever 

and install the glass rod through the mounting bracket on the front 
of the pull station. 

8.  Set the toggle switch to the NORMAL position and snap the cover 

into its locked position. 

Figure 2: Module address 

 

1.  Insert screwdriver here 

Figure 3: Pull station installation 

 

1.  Compatible electrical box 
2.  Key-latch cover release 
3. Backplate 

4. Toggle 

switch 

5.  Glass rod release lever 
6. Screw 

Wiring 

Caution: 

For system supervision, do not loop the circuit wires around 

the terminals. Break the wire run at each terminal. 

Wire the device as shown in Figure 4. Be sure to observe the polarity 
of the wires. 

For additional wiring information, refer to the documents listed on the 
control panel label. 

All wiring is power-limited and supervised. 

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0

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0 9

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OPEN

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