XAL - 53 Description Explosion-Proof Pull Station Applications The KILLARK®, XAL-53 fire alarm stations are suitable for use in the following conditions: • Hazardous areas due to the presence of flammable gases or vapors, combustible dusts or easily ignitable fibers or flyings. • Installation at petroleum refineries, chemical and petrochemical plants, storage areas, and other processing facilities where hazardous substances are handled and stored. • Areas where emergency control of fire alarm or signal circuits are required. Operation To operate refer to the following quick, easy-to-use two step process that prevents an unintentional operation. 1. To activate the alarm station, lift the front cover. 2. Then, pull down the ring. To reset the Operator, depress the shaft and return the plate to the original position. Hazardous Area Classifications • • • • Class I, Division 1 and 2, Group C and D. Class II, Division 1 and 2, Group E, F, and G. Class III, Hazardous Locations. NEMA 7CD, 9EFG. Figure 1 XAL-53 Contact Block Rating Features Table 1 lists the contact block ratings. • Enclosure is made of copper-free aluminum alloy. AC DC Carrying Amperes Volts Continuous Make Carrying Break Amperes 6.0 720 10 125 1.10 10 7200 3.0 720 10 250 0.55 10 7200 1.5 720 10 600 0.20 10 7200 1.2 720 10 Continuous Volts Make Amperes VA 120 60 7200 240 30 480 15 600 12 Break VA Amperes • Designed with conduit openings of 3/4" (19.05 mm) NPT feed-through. • Constructed of red, textured, powder epoxy paint finish which is standard on the box and the cover and provides high visibility for the alarm station. • Provides universal one normally open and one normally closed contact furnished standard. • Includes bilingual nameplates per the CSA requirement. Table 1 Contact Block Ratings • Offers an internal ground screw that is standard. Operational Data This enclosure is made of cast, copper-free aluminum alloy. It is suitable for the following Classes: • Class I, Groups C and D • Class II, Groups E, F, and G • Class III hazardous locations All installations must comply with applicable local and/or National Electrical Code. CAUTION!! During installation, DO NOT use looped wire under terminals. Break wire run to provide supervision of connections. • Spans a wiring range of #12 AWG through #24 AWG, solid or stranded. SIGNALING CSA E50498 7150-1439:0100 LR31085 CE69 GAMEWELL-FCI 12 Clintonville Road, Northford, CT 06472-1610 USA • Tel: (203) 484-7161 • Fax: (203) 484-7118 Specifications are for information only, are not intended for installation purposes, and are subject to change without notice. No responsibility is assumed by Gamewell-FCI for their use. www.gamewell-fci.com CS-2506 Rev. B page 1 of 2 ©2013 by Honeywell International Inc. All rights reserved. Operational Data (Continued) Like all electromechanical devices, these control stations require occasional maintenance. Parts may wear out or become defective due to the adverse environmental conditions. See Maintenance Data below. Maintenance Data CAUTION!! Before you remove the cover, disconnect this device from the supplying circuit. 1. To prevent corrosion, lubricant should be occasionally applied, as follows: • Killark® “LUBG” lubricant to box/cover flanges. • Dow Corning® Molykote® 33 Grease, light consistency, to operator shaft. 2. Keep all flanges clean and free of scratches. 3. Some internal service parts are available. Consult the Killark® factory for the parts breakdowns. CONTACT ARRANGEMENT Figure 2 illustrates the contact arrangements. NOT ACTIVATED POSITION ACTIVATED POSITION 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Figure 3 Contact Arrangements Ordering Information Figure 1 illustrates the XAL-53 dimensions. Part Number Description XAL-53 Pull station, explosion-proof, N/O and N/C contacts. SBA-10 Backbox. Figure 2 XAL-53 Dimensions KILLARK® is a registered trademark of Hubbell®. Dow Corning® and Molykote® are registered trademarks of Dow Corning Corporation. GAMEWELL-FCI 12 Clintonville Road, Northford, CT 06472-1610 USA • Tel: (203) 484-7161 • Fax: (203) 484-7118 CS-2506 Rev. B page 2 of 2 www.gamewell-fci.com