Description

Guardian AP280-235 1″ Alarm Assembly, w/ Recessed Amber Strobe Light and Horn, and Remote Sensing

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Application: Alarm units serve two important functionswhen installed in conjunction with emergency eyewash

and shower equipment. First, alarms serve to alert facility

personnel that an accident has occurred and that assistance

to the user may be required. Second, alarms deter unintended

or malicious operation of the emergency equipment. For this

reason, they are advisable in schools and other areas where

the possibility of vandalism is present. Alarms are activated

by a flow switch that senses the movement of water in the

supply line when the safety unit is activated. Once activated,

the bright light flashes and the horn sounds loudly.

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Installation: Unit is designed for use with recessed

laboratory units. Combination light and alarm horn is recess

mounted in wall. Flow switch and electrical wiring are located

behind wall. 120 volt, 0.11 amp electrical supply is required.

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Visual signal: Amber stobe light with shatter-resistant lens.

audible signal: Horn delivers distinctive, urgent signal at

90 db.

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Flow switch: 1″ IPS single pole, double throw waterproof

flow switch for installation in water supply line to emergency

unit. Switch senses flow of water when either the eyewash

or shower is activated. Flow switch must be installed with

tee fitting in horizontal position, flow switch body in vertical

position and at least 6″ from closest fitting. Direction of flow

is marked on switch body.

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Mounting: Furnished with hardware for recess mounting

components in finished wall. Electrical connections by others.

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Quality assurance: All components are factory tested prior

to shipment.

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Additional Models

• AP280-235 Same as above except with double pole,

double throw flow switch for connection to monitoring

system. When emergency unit is actuated, light and horn

activate and electrical signal is sent to remote monitoring

location