Technical Data Bulletin

BRARS 30198

Noncoded Dual Action Break Rod

Manual Alarm Station
Agent Release

The Noncoded Dual Action Break Rod Manual Station for

use with Chemetron CO2 and FM-200 suppression
systems is supplied with the following standard features:

C Dual action minimizes false alarms

C Fits standard single gang electrical boxes
C Practically indestructible
C UL listed and FMRC approved

Description

The Chemetron Fire Systems Dual Action Break Rod
Manual Station, for use with Chemetron CO2 and FM-
200 systems, is made of unbreakable Lexan plastic
affixed to a 16-gauge steel backplate. The backplate is
predrilled to mount easily on a variety of standard
electrical boxes.
A concealed latching mechanism and visual break
rod tube are designed to give positive indication of
station operation without the danger of flying glass.
The device can be restored to its prealarm condition
by resetting the latching mechanism with the hex
wrench provided and by replacing the break rod tube.
ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SPECIFICATIONS
The manual actuation device for agent release shall
be a Chemetron Fire Systems stock number (see
ordering information) Dual Action Break Rod manual
station. It shall be operated by pushing in a hinged
cover, allowing the bottom portion of the station to be
pulled downward, thereby breaking a glass rod. Once
operated, the bottom portion of the station shall
remain in the down position to provide positive
indication of the source of the alarm. Reset of the
activated station shall be accomplished by using an
uncommon tool. The station shall be constructed of
molded red Lexan plastic. All designations and
operating instructions shall be in raised white lettering
for easy visibility.

Ordering Information

Shipping Weight
Stock Number Description lbs (kg)
70100326 Dual Action Break Rod Manual Station - Agent Release .5 (.23)

70100367 Surface Mount Back Box .5 (.23)

70100366 Replacement Break Rod Glass Tubes .25 (.11)

FM-200 is a registered trademark of Great Lakes Chemical Corporation.

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