Life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, has launched a range of fire alarm mains isolator key switches. Designed for use on all types and makes of fire alarm system, the BF326 series allows the mains to a fire panel to be switched on/off as per the requirements of BS 5839-1.

Available in red or white in flush or surface and with or without an LED Indicator, they are ideal to keep your engineers safe during routine test and maintenance.

Supplied with a plastic key and plastic key switch mechanism to reduce the risk of electric shocks, they have no exposed metal or conductive parts so no earthing is required.

Fitted with a 5A high rupture capacity fast blow fuse, they feature a mechanically linked double pole switch to prevent the risk of contacts welding together and false isolated readings on LED variants. 

UK Sales Manager, C-TEC, Brain Foster’s statement

Brian Foster, C-TEC’s UK Sales Manager, said: “Our new fire alarm mains isolator key switches are robust, reliable and very versatile. As with all our products, they are manufactured here in the UK at our multiple third-party certified facility to the highest quality standards.

For additional assurance, all variants have been independently tested to the prime insulation and isolation requirements of IEC/EN 60669. They also have an optional branding label that allows them to be used on evacuation alert and emergency voice communication systems too.”

Fire alarm mains isolator switches launched by C-TEC: Summary

C-TEC has launched a range of fire alarm mains isolator key switches, designed to be used on all types and makes of fire alarm system.

UK Sales Manager of C-TEC said the new fire alarms mains isolator key switches are robust, reliable and very versatile.