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Alarm Pull Cord Tactile And Braille Signs
£27.99
In stock
SKU
TAC98
Alarm Pull Cord Tactile And Braille Signs provide raised lettering and Grade 1 braille to help blind and partially sighted users identify an indoor alarm pull cord. Position the sign beside the cord so its purpose can be confirmed by touch or near vision at the point of use.
Alarm Pull Cord Tactile And Braille Signs identify an indoor alarm pull cord for blind and partially sighted users. Positioned beside the cord, raised lettering and Grade 1 braille provide close-range tactile information so the control can be located and understood more easily.
Where to Install
Position the sign on the wall immediately beside the alarm pull cord, where a person approaching the control can locate the sign before needing to use the cord. Keep it within comfortable tactile reach, clearly associated with the correct cord and free from dispensers, fittings or other items that could obstruct access to the raised lettering and braille.
Viewing Distance
This tactile sign is primarily intended for close-range identification rather than long-distance direction. A fixed viewing distance should not be assigned from the overall panel size alone because visual legibility also depends on letter height, lighting, mounting angle and the user's vision.
| Available size | Practical viewing use | Positioning guidance |
|---|---|---|
| H 150 x W 225 mm | Close-range visual and tactile identification | Install beside the associated pull cord where users can approach and read the raised information directly; use separate larger visual guidance where the location must be identified from farther away. |
Expected Safety Outcomes After Installation
Correct placement gives users another clear way to identify what the pull cord is for at the point where they need to find and operate it.
✅ Better recognition of the alarm pull cord by touch and near vision
✅ Less uncertainty about the purpose of the cord at the point of use
✅ Clearer accessible information for blind and partially sighted users
Specifications
- Sign message: "Alarm pull cord"
- Size: H 150 x W 225 mm
- Material: die-moulded plastic
- Material thickness: 1.1 mm
- Orientation: landscape
- Shape: rectangle
- Finish: satin
- Background colour: blue
- Text colour: white
- Content: text and braille
- Raised tactile lettering
- Grade 1 braille
- Smooth contour lettering
- Non-photoluminescent
- Non-reflective
- Display area: indoors
- Fixing: permanent self-adhesive backing
- Fitting method: wall mount
- Supplied individually
Installation Guidance
Placement that weakens identification
❌ Do not position the sign away from the pull cord where users could associate it with another control.
❌ Do not hide the tactile area behind dispensers, rails or other wall fittings.
❌ Do not mount it where the raised lettering and braille cannot be approached comfortably.
❌ Do not position the sign away from the pull cord where users could associate it with another control.
❌ Do not hide the tactile area behind dispensers, rails or other wall fittings.
❌ Do not mount it where the raised lettering and braille cannot be approached comfortably.
Situations this sign does not solve
❌ Do not use it as a substitute for a functioning alarm pull-cord system.
❌ Do not rely on it for long-distance identification where larger visual guidance is required.
❌ Do not use it where the mounting surface is unsuitable for permanent self-adhesive fixing.
❌ Do not use it as a substitute for a functioning alarm pull-cord system.
❌ Do not rely on it for long-distance identification where larger visual guidance is required.
❌ Do not use it where the mounting surface is unsuitable for permanent self-adhesive fixing.
Better setup around the pull cord
✅ Position it immediately beside the correct alarm pull cord.
✅ Keep the tactile face clear and unobstructed so it can be explored by touch.
✅ Check after fitting that the sign is securely attached, easy to locate and clearly associated with the intended control.
✅ Position it immediately beside the correct alarm pull cord.
✅ Keep the tactile face clear and unobstructed so it can be explored by touch.
✅ Check after fitting that the sign is securely attached, easy to locate and clearly associated with the intended control.
Frequently asked questions
What are Alarm Pull Cord Tactile And Braille Signs used for? They identify an indoor alarm pull cord using raised tactile lettering and Grade 1 braille, helping blind and partially sighted users understand the control at close range.
Where should I position the sign? Fit it on the wall beside the pull cord, where the connection between the sign and the correct cord is obvious and the tactile information can be reached without obstruction.
Can this sign be installed outdoors? No. The confirmed display area for this product is indoors.
Does the sign glow in the dark? No. It is non-photoluminescent and non-reflective, so it should not be relied upon to provide illuminated identification in poor lighting.
Does the sign replace other alarm safety measures? No. It identifies the pull cord and supports accessible information, but the alarm system itself still needs to be correctly installed, maintained, tested and managed for its intended purpose.
Where should I position the sign? Fit it on the wall beside the pull cord, where the connection between the sign and the correct cord is obvious and the tactile information can be reached without obstruction.
Can this sign be installed outdoors? No. The confirmed display area for this product is indoors.
Does the sign glow in the dark? No. It is non-photoluminescent and non-reflective, so it should not be relied upon to provide illuminated identification in poor lighting.
Does the sign replace other alarm safety measures? No. It identifies the pull cord and supports accessible information, but the alarm system itself still needs to be correctly installed, maintained, tested and managed for its intended purpose.
Features and Benefits
Features
- ✓ Raised tactile "Alarm pull cord" lettering with Grade 1 braille
- ✓ H 150 x W 225 mm landscape die-moulded plastic format
- ✓ White information on a blue satin-finish background
- ✓ Permanent self-adhesive backing for indoor wall mounting
Benefits
- ✓ Gives braille readers a tactile way to identify the alarm control
- ✓ Helps partially sighted users distinguish the message at close range
- ✓ Makes the purpose of the pull cord clearer at the point where it is operated
- ✓ Allows the information to be positioned directly beside the relevant cord on a suitable surface
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