Fire Alarm Mains Isolator Keyswitch
- Allows the mains to a fire alarm control panel to be switched on or off as per the requirements of BS5839-1.
- Available in red or white with or without an LED Indicator (surface or flush).
- Third-party tested to the relevant insulation and isolation requirements of IEC/EN 60669.
- Double pole.
- Fitted with a 5A Fuse.
- Supplied with a special key that is only available to the responsible person.
- Able to be wired with 1 x 2.5mm2 cable or 2 x 1.5mm2 cable to ensure only independent sole main supplies are used to the fire panel as per BS5839-1 requirements.
- The back box supplied with surface versions coupled with the isolator mechanism’s very low-profile design allows plenty of space for fire rated cable and surface glanding (see image).
- Can be labelled for use with an Evacuation Alert or Emergency Voice Communication Systems (EVCS) using a BF326/LABEL.
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Technical Specifications
| Approvals/certifications | Designed to comply with the requirements of BS 5839-1, Third-party tested to the relevant insulation and isolation requirements of IEC/EN 60669 |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Mains rated current | |
| Supply/operating voltage | |
| Quiescent current | |
| Indicators | |
| IP Rating | |
| Operating conditions/temperature | |
| Construction & finish | |
| Product dimensions (mm) | Switch Plate 86 x 86 mm x 25 or (25.7mm deep with LED), with supplied back box fitted 54mm deep. |
| Weight | |
| Notes |
Documentation
| BF326 Mains Isolator Keyswitch Instructions – DFU0000326 | 426.13 KB | Download |
| BF326 Series IEC/EN 60669-2-4 Test Report | 800.83 KB | Download |
| Safety first – how safe is your Fire Alarm Mains Isolator – DML0552100 | 555 KB | Download |
| EU Declaration of Conformity – BF326 Mains Isolator Keyswitch Range (DoC) | 178.34 KB | Download |
| UKCA Declaration of Conformity – BF326 Mains Isolator Keyswitch Range (DoC) | 178.85 KB | Download |
Order Codes
BF326/RF Fire Alarm Mains Isolator keyswitch, red, flush.
BF326/WF Fire Alarm Mains Isolator keyswitch, white, flush.
BF326/RS Fire Alarm Mains Isolator keyswitch, red, surface includes back box.
BF326/WS Fire Alarm Mains Isolator keyswitch, white, surface includes back box.
BF326/RSL Fire Alarm Mains Isolator keyswitch, red, c/w LED, surface includes back box.
BF326/WSL Fire Alarm Mains Isolator keyswitch, white, c/w LED, surface includes back box.
BF326/LABEL Fire Alarm Mains Isolator Dual Label, use to convert a BF326 range isolator for use with an EVAC ALERT or EVCS (Emergency Voice Communication System).


































