The ViLX-ILB is a Type B outstation as defined in BS5839-9:2011, and is designed to be used by the public as a disabled refuge call point with AFILS for the hard of hearing. Type B outstations should be placed in disabled refuge locations as described in Building Regulations Approved Document B and BS9999:2008.

The Unit The ViLX-ILB is supplied with a back-box, for flush mounting it is 133mm x 133mm centred on the panel to allow it to mount as close to the wall as possible. The surface box is stainless steel with a gland knock-out available. The unit should be mounted at a height 1200mm from the centre line to the finished floor level to comply with the requirements of Building Regulations Document M (Access for the Disabled) and the measurement requirements of BS5839 part 9:2011. Once the outstation is mounted the supplied sign should be placed adjacent to the outstation to give instructions and identify the point.