Aico Ei168RC User Manual

21.1 Installation GuideB16008-R0-160RC SERIES-U&C 17/1/07 11:13 AM Page 1

appropriate. (Excessive dust and debris from buildingwork can contaminate the smoke chamber or heat sensorand cause problems, it will also invalidate

See page 14 for information on interconnection.Note: Wiring must be installed in compliance with localregulations.Warning: Mixing the Live and Neutral

If the mains wires are being brought along the surface:(a) position the mounting plate so the cable trunking is asshown in Figure 4.(b) the mounting p

4.2 Interconnecting AlarmsNote: A maximum of twelve Ei141/144/146/161RC/164RC/166RC Smoke or Heat Alarms may beinterconnected along with an Ei128R pat

These Smoke/Heat Alarms should be interconnected only withinthe confines of a single family living unit. If they are connectedbetween different units

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INSTALLER INSTRUCTIONSIDEALLY INSTALL IN THE CENTRE OF CEILINGAT LEAST 300mm FROM LIGHT FITTINGSLOCATE IONISATION ALARMS AWAY FROMKITCHENS TO PREVENT

2. ALARM REMOVALSLIDE ALARM OFF BASE WITH THE SCREWDRIVER STILL INSERTED, PUSH THE LOWER HALF OF THE ALARM AWAY FROM THE SCREWDRIVER, IN THE DIRECTI

2. HOW MANY ALARMS TO INSTALL- CATEGORIES & GRADES -The advice here follows the guidance in British StandardBS 5839-Part 6: 2004 in general (for f

for existing dwellingsMINIMUM PROTECTIONLD3Minimum Protection LD3: Smoke Alarms in allhallways, stairways and circulation areas that formpart of the

Additional Protection LD2: As LD3, but in additionSmoke or Heat Alarms in all rooms or areas thatpresent a high fire risk to occupants.Heat Alarms lo

for dwellings where occupants may be at high risk (e.g. elderly)OPTIMUM PROTECTIONLD1Optimum Protection LD1: As LD2, but in additionSmoke or Heat Ala

2.2 Selecting Alarm Type1Optical Smoke Alarms are recommended due to their excellent responseto smouldering fires. If there is likely to be problems w

Improved AudibilityThe effectiveness of Category LD2 and LD3 systems can besignificantly enhanced if an additional Smoke Alarm (interconnected)is inst

3.1 Locations To AvoidDON’T place Smoke Alarms in any of the following areas:• Bathrooms, kitchens, shower rooms, garages or other rooms where thesmok