Enclosure is designed for washdown areas.
Press Release Summary:
Able to help prevent false fire alarms, surface-mount Stopper® II has 4 in. deep enclosed backbox that allows unit to be installed in washdown areas while also protecting against physical damage, dirt, and grime. Enclosure, with NEMA 3R-rated cover (STI-1200A), consists of clear, tamperproof, polycarbonate shield and backbox that most manual pull stations and addressable modules can fit into.
Original Press Release:
Accessible Enclosure for Wash Down Areas
STI introduces a new NEMA 3R Rated Stopper® II cover with a deep enclosed backbox (STI-1200A). This innovative cover protects pull stations and other devices in wet or wash down areas. The enclosure is not locked which makes it easy to open for legitimate operation.
The Stopper II is a patented device that has been helping stop false fire alarms around the world for over 25 years. This surface mounted version of the Stopper II has a four inch deep enclosed backbox which allows it to be installed in wash down areas such as; kitchens, cafeterias, meat packing plants, showers, outdoors, etc. It also helps protect against physical damage (both accidental and intentional), dirt and grime.
As stated by William Vack, chief, Flat Rock Fire Department, "Yes, there was a problem with malicious activation of manual pull stations in our jurisdiction until they installed an STI Stopper II cover. That took care of it. Stopper II is a great product! In fact, whenever we have a false fire alarm problem or other protection issues, I provide information on your products."
Enclosure consists of a clear, tamperproof, super tough polycarbonate shield and a four inch deep backbox most manual pull stations and its addressable modules can fit into. As all STI covers, its backed by a lifetime guarantee against breakage in normal use. It is NEMA 3R Rated, UL Listed and ADA Compliant for operation.
For more information on STI Stopper II with "A" Backbox (STI-1200A), or the entire Stopper® Line, call 800-888-4784, fax 248-673-1246, email info@sti-usa.com or visit www.sti-usa.com. STI's address is: 2306 Airport Road, Waterford, MI 48327-1209.
