EPS155 EMERGENCY PULL/PUSH STATION
The Alpha Communications® EPS155 Emergency Station may be used in any location where activation of an emergency signal is required. All electronic components are mounted on a circuit board. The EPS155 features a built-in Red (flashing) LED, and 6 foot nylon pull cord.
Due to the flexibility of its design, it may be used as a PULL CORD EMERGENCY STATION, OR a PUSH TYPE EMERGENCY STATION. The pull cord supplied may b e used for emergency call activation or if so desired, the LARGE RED push/pull down lever may be used.
T he EPS155 is used primarily with the AlphaLinQ™ 100 series visual nurse-call system, but can be used and is backwards compatible with some older systems as well. T h e EPS155 is U.L. 1069 listed, to the latest standards.
ARCHITECTS' AND ENGINEERS' SPECIFICATIONS
The Emergency Push/Pull Stations shall be shall be Alpha Communications® AlphaLinQ™ 100 series model EPS155, or approved equal. Operation of emergency signals shall be accomplished by a short pull on the nylon cord or by pulling / pushing down on the Red lever marked 'EMERGENCY".
The Red "CALL PLACED" L.E.D. indicator shall flash to assure the patient that the call has been placed. Switching mechanism shall consist of a reliable DPDT switch.
The EPS155 is typically used as a toilet emergency pull station and is not designed to be used in wet or damp environments. For wet or damp (or shower) type applications use the model# EPS337 station instead.
All electronic components needed for these features shall be mounted on a printed circuit board and all station components shall be mounted an a rugged ABS plastic faceplate. The station(s) shall be installed in a single gang ring with square box. Plug-in connectors shall be provided for connections. The EPS155 shall be UL® 1069 Listed to the latest standards.
Contractor shall observe all local and national electrical and building codes.
