Maple Armor FW2731 Addressable Manual Agent Release Station (Yellow / Form C Output)

Description

The Maple Armor FW2731 Manual Release Station is an intelligent, addressable manual initiating device designed specifically for gaseous and chemical fire suppression releasing applications.

Operating seamlessly on the Signaling Line Circuit (SLC) of the Maple Armor FW2107 releasing panel, this station consumes a single digital address to provide immediate manual agent discharge control for server rooms, critical data hubs, archives, and electrical switchgear vaults.

Compliant with UL 38 and ULC-S528 standards, the Maple Armor FW2731 Manual Release Station features a high-visibility yellow enclosure, an integrated Form C dry contact relay, and an Allen key-operated reset mechanism for authorized system restoration.

Technical Specifications Table

High-Visibility Suppression Control & Configurable Auxiliary Output

The primary design advantage of the Maple Armor FW2731 Manual Release Station is its distinct high-visibility yellow housing.

In facilities equipped with both general fire alarm pull stations and dedicated clean agent suppression systems, standard red pull boxes can lead to confusion. The bright yellow finish immediately signifies chemical suppression release, ensuring operators do not trigger gaseous extinguishing agents accidentally during general evacuation situations.

When the lever is pulled down, the station latches mechanically in the alarm position and sends an instant priority signal across the SLC. Simultaneously, the onboard Form C dry contact can be used to locally trip auxiliary warning bells, close ventilation dampers, or drop magnetic door holders before the extinguishing agent is discharged into the protected space.

• Distinct Yellow Enclosure: Visually differentiates clean agent release controls from standard building fire alarm pull stations.
• Direct Single-Action Lever: Pull-down lever provides rapid manual actuation during critical high-heat industrial emergencies.
• Configurable Dry Contact: Jumper-selectable NO/NC auxiliary relay switches external equipment up to 2A @ 24VDC.
• Allen Key Latch Reset: Mechanical latch remains locked in the active position until authorized staff reset it with the included Allen tool.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What suppression systems can be controlled with the Maple Armor FW2731 Manual Release Station?
A: The Maple Armor FW2731 is designed to trigger all standard extinguishing systems, including FM-200, Novec 1230, CO₂, Inergen, Argonite, and pre-action deluge systems.

Q2: Why is this manual station yellow instead of standard red?
A: In accordance with NFPA life-safety standards, yellow enclosures are designated for gaseous and clean agent suppression releasing systems to distinguish them from general red building fire alarm pull stations.

Q3: How is the pull station reset after being activated?
A: The station features an Allen key reset lock. Authorized personnel insert the included Allen key into the front reset port to unlock the mechanism and return the pull handle to its normal upright position.

Q4: How does the onboard auxiliary dry contact function?
A: The station includes an isolated Form C relay rated at 2A @ 24VDC. A small jumper switch on the backplate allows installers to configure the contact as Normally Open (NO) or Normally Closed (NC) to control local dampers or auxiliary warning devices.

Q5: What electrical backboxes are compatible with the FW2731?
A: It mounts semi-flush onto standard North American single-gang electrical junction boxes or surface mounts using a compatible deep yellow surface backbox.

Q6: Which fire alarm control panels support the Maple Armor FW2731 manual release station?
A: It is engineered specifically for Maple Armor Series 2 control panels with agent releasing capability, particularly the FW2107 dual-hazard releasing panel.