Ei Electronics Ei146RC manuale d’uso

IDEALLY I NSTALL IN T HE C ENTRE OF CEILIN G AT L EAST 3 00mm FROM L IGHT FITTINGS LOCATE IONISATION A LARMS AWAY FROM KITCHENS TO PREVENT NUISANCE ALARM S ENSURE L IVE MAINS IS CORRECTLY CONNECTED TO L TERMINALS ON A LL INTERCONNECTED A LARMS - OTHERWIS E UNITS WILL BE DAMAGED DO N OT FIT ACTUAL A LARM UNTIL A LL BUILDING WORK IS C OMPLETED TO AVO[...]

1.1 Installation Guide 2[...]

2. Alarm Removal SLIDE AL AR M OFF BA SE WI TH T HE S CREW DRIVER STILL IN SER TE D, PUSH TH E LO WE R HALF OF TH E ALARM AW AY F ROM THE SCRE WD RIVER, I N TH E DIRECTION OF THE ARROW ON THE COVER HOLD T HE L OW ER H ALF OF THE ALA RM AND REMOVE FRO M THE BASE PLATE B Y MO VI NG I T VERTICALL Y DO WNWA RDS, T O WA RD S T HE F L OO R REMOVE A L ARM[...]

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 ev[...]

for dwellings where occupants may be at high risk (e.g. elderly) OPTIMUM PROTECTION LD1 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) Multi Storey Dwelling LD1 Heat Alarms located in: (Heat Alarms must be within 5.3m of potential [...]

for dwellings where occupants may be at high risk (e.g. elderly) OPTIMUM PROTECTION LD1 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) Multi Storey Dwelling LD1 Heat Alarms located in: (Heat Alarms must be within 5.3m of potential [...]

for dwellings where occupants may be at high risk (e.g. elderly) OPTIMUM PROTECTION LD1 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) Multi Storey Dwelling LD1 Heat Alarms located in: (Heat Alarms must be within 5.3m of potential [...]

2.2 Selecting Alarm Type 1 Optical Smoke Alarms are recommended due to their excellent response to smouldering fires. If there is likely to be problems with steam, contamination or dust build-up, or if there is significant risk of a fast burning clean fire an Ionisation Smoke Alarm should be fitted. 2 Ionisation and Optical Smoke Alarms should be f[...]

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. [...]

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 b[...]

• 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[...]

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. The mains supply to the Al[...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

In the UK it is recommended that the following coloured cores are used (for example with triple flat 6243Y cable). 230V supply Brown Neutral Grey - sleeved blue at terminations Interconnect Black The interconnect wire (minimum 0.75mm 2 cable) must be treated as if it was Live. It should be insulated and sheathed. A maximum of 250 metres of wire can[...]

5. ACCESSORIES Alarm System Control Switch Ei1529RC: The Syst em Contr ol Switc h is recommended for systems with three or more Smoke / Heat Alarms. It a llo ws 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[...]