Preferred Mounting.
For surface
mounting of these addressable
manual stations, the preferred
electrical boxes are shown in the
illustration to the right.
Additional Mounting
Reference.
Refer to page 4 for
Wiremold box mounting
compatibility.
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S4099-0005 10/2014
Application Reference
Refer to NFPA 72, the
National Fire
Alarm and Signaling Code
, and all
applicable local codes for complete
requirements for manual stations. The
following summarizes the basic
requirements.
1.
Stations shall be located in the
normal path of exit and distributed
in the protected area such that they
are unobstructed and readily
accessible.
2.
Mounting shall be with the
operable part not less than 42 in
(1.07 m) and not more than 48 in
(1.22 m) above floor level.
3.
At least one station shall be
provided on each floor. Additional
stations shall be provided to obtain
a travel distance not more than
200 ft (61 m) to the nearest station
from any point in the building.
4.
When manual station coverage
appears limited in any way,
additional stations should be
installed.
2975-9178 Box
5-3/16" H x 4" W x 2-3/16" D
(132 mm x 102 mm x 56 mm)
(ordered separately)
Knockouts located
top and bottom
2975-9022 Cast Box
5" H x 3-7/8" W x 2-3/16" D
(127 mm x 98 mm x 56 mm)
(ordered separately)
Access for 3/4" threaded
conduit located top and bottom
5"
(127 mm)
FIR
E
ALARM
FIRE
PULL DOWN
4099 Series Addressable Manual Station
1" (25.4 mm)
3-3/4" (95 mm)
Station cover
hinges open for
installation access
Simplex 2975-9178 box
(shown for reference)
Address setting under
resealable label (accessible
with cover open)
Switch wiring
(prewired)
Field wiring
(shown for reference)
1-1/4"
(32 mm)
2-5/8"
(67 mm)
Addressable Manual Stations Surface Mounting
Surface Mount Side View with Internal Detail
