INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL MPEX
People's lives depend on your safe installation of our products. It is important to read, understand
and follow all instructions shipped with this product. In addition, listed below are some other
important safety instructions and precautions you should follow:
• This unit should be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with NFPA 72, and national
and local Electrical and Fire Codes, under the direction of the authority having jurisdiction.
• If the unit is not installed in a supervisory system, it must be tested at regular intervals. Refer to
NFPA 72 (Chapter 7) and the local Fire Codes for this information.
• After installation and testing are complete, provide a copy of this instruction sheet to all personnel
responsible for routine testing and maintenance of this equipment.
• After installation, ensure that all threaded joints are tightened.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage, serious
injury, or death to you or others.
A. General.
Model MPEX explosion-proof pull stations are rated at 120VAC, 60Hz, with a rating of 6-
amperes continuous. The units are Underwriters Laboratories Listed. The units are also NEMA
7CD, 9EFG rated for: Class I, Div. 1 and 2, Group C and D; Class II, Div. 1 and 2, Group E, F,
and G; and Class III hazardous locations.
The stations are activated by lifting the front cover and pulling the ring down. The station is
reset by depressing the shaft and returning the plate to its original position. The enclosure is
constructed of a cast, copper-free, aluminum alloy with a 3/4" threaded conduit entrance on
both the top and bottom.
B. Installation.
1. Unpacking.
After unpacking the pull station, examine it for damage that may have occurred in transit. If
the unit has been damaged, do not attempt to install or operate it. File a claim immediately
with the carrier stating the extent of the damage.
2. Mounting.
Securely attach the splice box to a rigid surface using 1/4" diameter mounting bolts. Attach
3/4" conduit to the splice box. Pull the wires through the conduit and into the splice box.
3. Electrical Connections.
You may be seriously injured or killed if you touch live wires. To avoid electrical shock,
Property damage, serious injury, or death in the protected premises may occur if wiring is
improperly terminated. For proper warning system operation, ensure that the wires to the
National Electrical Code as well as local codes must be adhered to in the installation of this
device. If only one 3/4" conduit entryway is used, the other must be plugged for operation.
All electrical wiring must be routed through conduit and fittings approved for explosion-
proof installations.
EXPLOSION-PROOF PULL STATIONS
SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS
do not attempt to connect wires when power is on.
WARNING
pull stations are properly terminated.
DANGER
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