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MRS

MAIN/RESERVE SWITCH

UL, cUL Listed


Dimensions: 2 3/4" W x 4-1/2" H x 2" D (Approximate)
Mounts on single gang or handy box

Contact Rating: 1 AMP @ 40 VDC
Power Requirements: 24 VDC, 10mA
Environmental Specifications:
Indoor use only
Temperature range -22°F to140°F
(-30°C to 60°C)

Stock number: 3001003

Description
The device consists of a key operated DPDT switch and 1 green and 1 yellow LED. It is mounted to a stainless steel faceplate designed to mount
to a single gang electrical enclosure.

Application LED and lights the yellow LED while disconnecting the release
The MRS complies with the requirements of NFPA Standards: circuit from the main bank of the extinguishing agent and connecting
• 12 - Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems it to the reserve bank.
• 12A – Halon 1301
Engineering Specification
• 17 – Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems The Main/Reserve Switch shall be capable of switching the release
• 2001 - Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems output of a release panel to either a primary (main) or secondary
(reserve) source of extinguishing agent. The unit shall consist of a
• For easy changeover between primary and reserve agent supplies DPDT key operated switch rated for 1 Amp at 40 VDC mounted to
when uninterrupted protection is required a stainless steel faceplate with a green and yellow LED. The green
LED shall be labeled Main and shall only light when the key is in the
Installation main position. The yellow LED shall be labeled Reserve and shall
1. Connect the red and black wires of the MRS to the auxiliary 24 only light when the switch is in the reserve position. The Key shall be
VDC power of the release panel. removable in either position. The unit shall be designed to mount on
2. Connect the gray wire of the MRS to the negative terminal of a standard single gang enclosure. The Main / Reserve Switch shall be
the release circuit. a Potter model MRS or equivalent.
3. Connect the yellow wire of the MRS to one side of the reserve
solenoid.
4. Connect the other side of the reserve solenoid to the black wire
of one EOL diode assembly.
5. Connect the red wire of the same EOL diode assembly to the
positive terminal on the release circuit.
6. Connect the green wire of the MRS to one side of the main
solenoid.
7. Connect the other side of the main solenoid to the black wire of
a second EOL diode assembly.
8. Connect the red wire of the same EOL diode assembly to the
positive terminal on the release circuit.

Operation
With the key in the Main position, the green LED will be lit and the
release circuit will be connected to the main bank of the extinguishing
agent. Turning the key to the Reserve position turns off the green

Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC • St. Louis, MO • Cust Service: 866-572-3005 • Tech Support: 866-956-0988 • Canada 888-882-1833 • www.pottersignal.com

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