Aico Ei Ei168RC Installation Guide

IDEALLY INSTALL IN THE CENTRE OF CEILINGAT LEAST 300mm FROM LIGHT FITTINGSLOCATE IONISATION ALARMS AWAY FROMKITCHENS TO PREVENT NUISANCE ALARMSENSURE

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 detec

• Do not locate in insect infested areas. Small insects getting into the smoke detector chamber can cause intermittent alarms. Insects and cont

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

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

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 sil

In the UK it is recommended that the following coloured cores are used (for example with triple flat 6243Y cable).230V supply BrownNeutral

5. ACCESSORIESAlarm System Control Switch Ei1529RC:The System Control Switch is recommended for systems with three or more Smoke / Heat Alarms. It all

1.1 Installation Guide2

2. Alarm RemovalSLIDE ALARM OFF BASE WITH THE SCREWDRIVER STILL INSERTED, PUSH THE LOWER HALF OF THE ALARM AWA

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

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

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

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 Type1 Optical Smoke Alarms are recommended due to their excellent response to smouldering fires. If there is likely to be problems

Improved AudibilityThe effectiveness of Category LD2 and LD3 systems can be significantly enhanced if an additional Smoke Alarm (interconnecte