RPS-M Buckeye Pull Station

The Buckeye RPS-M is a manual pull station specifically engineered for Buckeye kitchen fire suppression systems, providing reliable mechanical activation of the suppression system from a safe location in the kitchen egress path. When kitchen staff observe a fire on the protected cooking equipment before the automatic thermal detection line has activated, the RPS-M allows immediate manual system discharge — delivering the critical seconds of early response that can prevent a small cooking fire from escalating into a full commercial kitchen emergency.

The RPS-M is part of the Buckeye Kitchen Mister (BFR) fire suppression system ecosystem — a complete line of buckeye fire suppression system components designed and listed for commercial kitchen wet chemical suppression. As a fire suppression pull station, the RPS-M must be installed in the egress path per NFPA 96 and the buckeye kitchen fire suppression system manual, ensuring kitchen personnel can activate the system while evacuating rather than remaining in the fire hazard zone. The pull station guard accessory is available separately for installations where tamper protection is required.

For fire protection contractors installing or servicing Buckeye kitchen fire suppression systems, the RPS-M is the OEM fire suppression pull station for Buckeye BFR configurations. It is a standard buckeye parts item available through authorized buckeye fire distributors. Like all Buckeye kitchen fire suppression system components, the RPS-M must be inspected semi-annually per NFPA 17A and NFPA 96 — verify the cable is intact, the release mechanism moves freely, and the unit is properly identified with fire suppression pull station signage at each service visit.

Placement Requirements

Per NFPA 96, the RPS-M fire suppression pull station must be located in the path of egress from the kitchen — accessible while evacuating, not requiring the operator to pass through the fire hazard zone to reach it. Mount at a height accessible to all kitchen staff and clearly identify with fire suppression system pull station signage. Verify the cable routing distance from the RPS-M to the Buckeye control head is within the maximum length specified in the buckeye kitchen fire suppression system manual.

Semi-Annual Inspection

Inspect the RPS-M at every semi-annual NFPA 17A and NFPA 96 service visit. Verify the cable is intact and free of kinks or abrasion damage, the pull station housing is undamaged, and the release mechanism cycles freely during a simulated test per the buckeye kitchen mister manual procedure. A pull station that binds or fails to release cleanly is an immediate red-tag deficiency. Document in the fire suppression system inspection record.

Is the RPS-M compatible with Amerex or Pyro-Chem systems?

No. The RPS-M is specifically designed and listed for Buckeye Kitchen Mister fire suppression systems. Amerex KP systems use the Amerex 21481 pull station, and Pyro-Chem systems use their own OEM fire suppression pull station hardware. Cross-brand pull station substitution voids the UL 300 system listing — always match the pull station to the system manufacturer. Buckeye fire suppression system components are available through authorized buckeye fire distributors.

Where can I find Buckeye system documentation?

The buckeye kitchen fire suppression system manual, buckeye kitchen mister manual, and buckeye fire suppression system manual are available through authorized buckeye fire distributors and the Buckeye Fire Equipment Company documentation library. The buckeye nozzle chart and buckeye fire equipment catalog provide complete system design specifications for all BFR configurations.