Installation guide

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IDEALLY INSTALL IN THE CENTRE OF CEILING

AT LEAST 300mm FROM LIGHT FITTINGS

LOCATE IONISATION ALARMS AWAY FROM

KITCHENS TO PREVENT NUISANCE ALARMS

ENSURE LIVE MAINS IS CORRECTLY

CONNECTED TO L TERMINALS ON ALL

INTERCONNECTED ALARMS - OTHERWISE

UNITS WILL BE DAMAGED

DO NOT FIT ACTUAL ALARM UNTIL ALL

BUILDING WORK IS COMPLETED TO AVOID

CONTAMINATION. AFTER CHECKING

OPERATION, COVER SMOKE ALARM WITH

DUST COVER UNTIL REQUIRED FOR USE

DISCONNECT THE ALARM BEFORE APPLYING

HIGH VOLTAGE INSULATION TESTS TO WIRING

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE ALARM AS

IT IS PERMANENTLY SEALED FOR SAFETY

DO NOT CONNECT ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

SOURCES e.g. WIND, SOLAR, UPS WITH

NON-SINUSOIDAL OUTPUTS

(see INSTALLATION section)

INTERCONNECT ALL ALARMS

230V~ SMOKE & HEAT ALARMS

INSTALLER INSTRUCTIONS

RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM CELL BACK-UP

Ei161RC - Ionisation Ei166RC - OpticalEi164RC - Heat

Ei141RC - IonisationEi146RC - OpticalEi144RC - Heat

ALKALINE BATTERY BACK-UP

Summary of content (16 pages)

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230V~ SMOKE & HEAT ALARMS ALKALINE BATTERY BACK-UP Ei141RC - Ionisation Ei144RC - Heat Ei146RC - Optical RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM CELL BACK-UP Ei161RC - Ionisation Ei164RC - Heat Ei166RC - Optical INSTALLER INSTRUCTIONS IDEALLY INSTALL IN THE CENTRE OF CEILING AT LEAST 300mm FROM LIGHT FITTINGS LOCATE IONISATION ALARMS AWAY FROM KITCHENS TO PREVENT NUISANCE ALARMS INTERCONNECT ALL ALARMS ENSURE LIVE MAINS IS CORRECTLY CONNECTED TO L TERMINALS ON ALL INTERCONNECTED ALARMS - OTHERWISE UNITS WILL BE DAMAG
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2. Alarm Removal LOCATE REMOVAL SLOT SH TO RE M SCREW OVE PU DRIV & PUS ER I H CO N VER TO A SLOT WAY LOCATE THE ARROW ON THE FRONT FACE OF THE ALARM THE SLOT IS LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE ARROW INSERT SCREWDRIVER INSERT A FLAT-BLADED SCREWDRIVER HORIZONTALLY APPROX.
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2. HOW MANY ALARMS TO INSTALL - CATEGORIES & GRADES - The advice here follows the guidance in British Standard BS 5839-Part 6: 2004 in general (for further information see the BS standard itself). The main reason for fitting Smoke & Heat Alarms in dwellings is to ensure that when there is a fire, sufficient early warning is given so that everybody can escape safely.
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LD3 MINIMUM PROTECTION for existing dwellings Minimum Protection LD3: Smoke Alarms in all hallways, stairways and circulation areas that form part of the escape routes from the dwelling. Smoke Alarms located: on each storey every 7.
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LD2 ADDITIONAL PROTECTION for new or materially altered dwellings or existing dwellings with poor structural fire precautions Additional Protection LD2: As LD3, but in addition Smoke or Heat Alarms in all rooms or areas that present a high fire risk to occupants. Smoke Alarms located: on each storey every 7.5 m of hallways and escape routes within 3m of all bedroom doors (apart from toilets & bathrooms ) Heat Alarms located in: each Kitchen (Heat Alarms must be within 5.
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LD1 OPTIMUM PROTECTION for dwellings where occupants may be at high risk (e.g. elderly) Optimum Protection LD1: As LD2, but in addition Smoke or Heat Alarms should be located in all rooms and other areas of the dwelling. (apart from toilets or bathroom) Smoke Alarms located: on each storey every 7.
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2.2 Selecting Alarm Type Optical/Ionisation/Heat Alarm Selection Locations & Performance 1 Alarm Type Optical Ionisation 2 Heat Locations Hall, Corridors, Escape Routes Kitchens 3 Living Rooms Bedrooms Shower / Bathroom Fire Response Slow Smouldering Fires (polyurethane foam, ignited bedding etc.) Fast Flaming Fires (chip pans, flaming wood/plastic, oil, solvents etc.
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Improved Audibility The effectiveness of Category LD2 and LD3 systems can be significantly enhanced if an additional Smoke Alarm (interconnected) is installed in the master bedroom. This will help ensure that a responsible person will quickly be alerted to a fire and can arrange for an orderly evacuation of children and other vulnerable occupants. 2.3 Grade D, E & F Systems The mains powered Smoke and Heat Alarms with battery back-up covered by these instructions are suitable for Grade D, E & F Systems.
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Wall mounting of smoke alarms (only): If ceiling mounting is impractical, smoke alarms may be mounted on a wall, provided that: a) the top of the detection element is between 150mm and 300mm below the ceiling; b) the bottom of the detection element is above the level of any door openings; Wall mounting should only be considered where close spaced beams or similar obstructions may preclude ceiling mounting.
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• Do not locate in insect infested areas. Small insects getting into the smoke detector chamber can cause intermittent alarms. Insects and contamination on the Heat Alarm sensor can increase its response time. 4. INSTALLATION The Alarm is designed to be permanently mounted, using it’s own built-in terminal block to connect it to the mains. The mounting plate can be screwed directly to the ceiling. Alternatively it can be screwed to a standard junction box. It requires a current of 40mA.
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Note: BS 5839-6 2004 gives the folowing recommendations regarding the mains supply to be used in a Grade D system (The Ei141RC/146RC/161RC/166RC Smoke Alarms and Ei144RC/164RC Heat Alarms can be used in a Grade D system). The power supply for the Alarms should be derived from the public electricity supply to the dwelling.
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We strongly recommend that you check for the following before connecting the alarm: • check for Live and Neutral using a two probe tester. • check for Live using a neon tester. • check that the Interconnect wire is NOT connected to Live, Neutral or Earth. Do not use an Earth wire for the Interconnect line. N.B. The alarm does not need to be earthed.
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prevent air draughts affecting the smoke/heat entering the alarm. If the hole is too large or the alarm does not seal it, it should be sealed with silicone rubber or equivalent. 6. Replace the wiring cover. Check the alarm battery is connected (Ei141RC/144RC/146RC only). 7. Carefully line up the unit on the base and slide on. 8. Press and hold the test/hush button for 10 seconds. The horn will sound.
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In the UK it is recommended that the following coloured cores are used (for example with triple flat 6243Y cable). 230V supply Neutral Interconnect Brown Grey - sleeved blue at terminations Black The interconnect wire (minimum 0.75mm2 cable) must be treated as if it was Live. It should be insulated and sheathed. A maximum of 250 metres of wire can be used (maximum resistance between detectors 50 Ohms).
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5. ACCESSORIES Alarm System Control Switch Ei1529RC: The System Control Switch is recommended for systems with three or more Smoke / Heat Alarms. It allows the user to perform the following functions from a remote location: LOCATE - If alarms sound press Locate to allow source of alarm to be identified. SILENCE - Press Hush to silence nuisance/false alarms. TEST - Operate weekly to Test the alarms. MAINS CHECK - Test will not work with mains absent.