Fire-Lite BG-12LA Dual-Action Pull Station with Auxiliary Contacts

The Fire-Lite BG-12LA Dual-Action Pull Station with Auxiliary Contacts is a conventional non-coded fire alarm initiating device designed to provide a manual alarm signal to a compatible fire alarm control panel. The BG-12LA adds a second set of auxiliary contacts for controlling or monitoring an additional function.

The station uses Fire-Lite’s dual-action PUSH IN / PULL DOWN operation and features a key-operated reset. Once activated, the handle remains latched down and displays a highly visible ACTIVATED indication.

Product Functions

• Provides conventional fire alarm initiation
• Dual-action PUSH IN / PULL DOWN operation
• Provides primary alarm contacts
• Provides separate auxiliary contacts
• Key-operated reset
• Latching activation handle
• Visible ACTIVATED indication
• Red housing with FIRE lettering
• Supports compatible conventional initiating circuits
• Auxiliary contacts support additional control functions
• Provides screw-terminal field connections
• Can be opened for service without initiating an alarm

Dual-Action Operation

The BG-12LA requires two deliberate actions:

1. Push the handle inward

2. Pull the handle downward

Once operated, the handle latches in the down position and exposes the word:

ACTIVATED

This provides clear visual indication that the station has been operated.

Alarm Initiating Contact

The BG-12LA provides a conventional alarm initiating contact through:

Terminals 1 and 2

Published contact rating:

0.25 A at 30 VAC or VDC

This circuit provides the manual alarm initiating signal to the compatible fire alarm control equipment.

Auxiliary Contacts

A key feature of the BG-12LA is its additional auxiliary contact circuit.

The auxiliary contacts are available at:

Terminals 3 and 4

Published rating:

Up to 3 A at 30 VAC or VDC

These contacts allow the pull station to perform an additional auxiliary switching function when activated.

Key Reset

The BG-12LA uses a key-operated reset lock.

After activation, authorized personnel use the appropriate key to open the station and restore the operating handle to its normal position.

Fire-Lite identifies:

17003 — Replacement Key Set

for compatible key-lock BG-12 Series pull stations.

Conventional Operation

The BG-12LA is a conventional pull station rather than an addressable device.

It does not contain an integrated SLC addressable interface. For applications requiring a directly addressable BG-12-style station, Fire-Lite offers separate addressable models such as the BG-12LX family.

Alarm Contact Information

Primary Alarm Circuit: 0.25 A at 30 VAC/VDC

Auxiliary Circuit: Up to 3 A at 30 VAC/VDC

Primary Function: Manual fire alarm initiation

Auxiliary Function: Additional dry-contact switching

The auxiliary contacts distinguish the BG-12LA from the standard BG-12L configuration.

Product Identification

Model: BG-12LA

Device Type: Dual-Action Pull Station

Operation: PUSH IN / PULL DOWN

Reset: Key Operated

Alarm Contact: Normally Open

Auxiliary Contacts: Yes

Housing: Red

Marking: FIRE

Activation Indication: Latched handle / ACTIVATED

Addressable: No

BG-12LA Datasheet