Aico Ei166RC User's Manual
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1. B16008 RO 160RC SERIES U amp C Min 11 13 AM Page 1 1 1 Installation Guide 4 LOCATE CORRECT SITING POINT x ALARM SHOULD BE CEILING MOUNTED AT LEAST 300mm FROM WALLS amp OBSTRUCTIONS IDEALLY CENTRALLY IN ROOM AREA 2 FIX amp WIRE BASEPLATE WIRE TO TERMINALS ON BASEPLATE AND FIX BASEPLATE TO CEILING USING THE FIXINGS PROVIDED 3 SLIDE ON ALARM P Z N Y 5 cue ize 7 SLIDE ALARM ONTO BASEPLATE A CLICK SHOULD BE HEARD AS THE TAMPER PROOF CATCH ENGAGES 4 TEST ALARMS yay io 01 Z OO Co N y Hj PRESS AND HOLD THE TEST BUTTON ON THE ALARM THE ALARM AND ANY INTERCONNECTED UNITS SHOULD SOUND ATTENTION THIS SECTION IS ONLY A GUIDE PLEASE READ FULL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION 2 B16008 RO 160RC SERIES U amp C Min 11 13 AM Page 2 2 ALARM REMOVAL DISCONNECT MAINS BEFORE REMOVAL LOCATE REMOVAL SLOT Y WITH THE SCREWDRIVER STILL INSERTED PUSH THE LOWER HALF OF THE ALARM AWAY FROM THE SCREWDRIVER IN THE DIRECTION OF THE ARROW ON THE COVER HOLD THE LOWER HALF OF THE ALARM AND REMOVE FROM THE BASE PLATE BY MOVING IT VERTICALLY DOWNWARDS TOWARDS THE FLOOR B16008 RO 160RC SERIES U amp C Min 11 13 AM Page 3 2 HOW MANY ALARMS TO INSTALL CATEGORIES amp GRADES The advice here follows the guidance in British St2. The house wiring must be connected to the terminal block on the mounting plate as follows L Live connect to the house wires coloured brown or marked L N Neutral connect to the house wires coloured blue or marked N 11 B16008 R0 160RC SERIES U amp C em 11 13 AM Page 11 See page 14 for information on interconnection Note Wiring must be installed in compliance with local regulations FOAM CEILING GASKET MUST BE IN PLACE INSERT SCREWDRIVER TO LIFT AND REMOVE WIRING COVER Figure 3 Warning Mixing the Live and Neutral connections when interconnecting alarms will damage all the alarms ensure that the same colours are used throughout the premises for Live Neutral and Interconnect wires 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 e check that the Interconnect wire is NOT connected to Live gt Neutral or Earth Do not use an Earth wire for the Interconnect line N B The alarm does not need to be earthed However the terminal marked a is provided for the convenience of the installer so that any copper Earth wire or cable coloured green amp yellow can be safely terminated To interconnect the Alarms connect all the IC terminals together as shown in Figure 4 see Interconnecting Alarms section on page 14 L LIVE REMOVEABLE TRUNKI
3. is important that it is not on a circuit that can be turned off by a switch Note BS 5839 6 2004 gives the folowing recommendations regarding the mains supply to be used in a Grade D system The Ei141 146 161RC 166RC Smoke Alarms and Ei144 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 Alarms should take the form of either a an independent circuit at the dwelling s main distribution board in which case no other electrical equipment should be connected to this circuit other than a dedicated monitoring device installed to indicate failure of the mains supply to the Alarms or b a separately electrically protected regularly used local lighting circuit Alarms should be connected on a single final circuit unless the means of interconnection is by radio signals e g RadioL INK See BS 5839 6 2004 for further information Note The Ei Electronics RadioLINK Base Ei168RC for use with Ei161RC 164RC 166RC models only can be used to eliminate interconnect wiring make system extensions and provide simple and cost effective compliance with BS 5839 6 2004 4 1 Mounting amp Wiring Alarms 1 Select a location complying with the advice in previous sections see pages 4 10 2 Disconnect the AC mains supply from the circuit that is going to be used 3 Lift off the wiring cover as shown in Figure 3
4. 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 The Alarm must not be exposed to dripping or splashing There are important markings on the underside of the alarm IMPORTANT PRECAUTION Do not install the Alarms in new or renovated buildings until all work is completed including floor coverings and the building has been fully cleaned The wiring can be installed when 10 B16008 RO 160RC SERIES U amp C em 11 13 AM Page 10 appropriate Excessive dust and debris from building work can contaminate the smoke chamber or heat sensor and cause problems it will also invalidate the guarantee If it must be installed first cover it completely particularly around the edges with a dust cover eg with the elasticated cover supplied or a plastic bag until all cleaning is finished The Alarm must not be connected when the house wiring insulation is being checked with high voltages i e Do not use a high voltage insulation tester on the alarm WARNING Mains operated Alarms should be installed and interconnected by a qualified electrician in accordance with the Regulations for Electrical Installations published by the Institution of Electrical Engineers BS7671 Failure to install this Alarm correctly may expose the user to shock or fire hazards WARNING The Alarm must be continuously powered 24 hours a day so it
5. 60RC SERIES U amp C Min 11 13 AM Page 4 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 Interconnect all alarms 9 Smoke Alarms located on each storey e every 7 5 m of hallways and escape routes e within 3m of all bedroom doors apart from toilets amp bathrooms Bedroom n IM Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Living Room Single Storey Dwelling LD3 lonisation or Optical Optical Smoke Alarm Smoke Alarm amp do not fit alarm B16008 RO 160RC SERIES U amp C Min 11 13 AM Page 5 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 Interconnect all alarms 0 e Smoke Alarms located on each storey e every 7 5 m of hallways and escape routes e within 3m of all bedroom doors bum apart from toilets amp bathrooms wv Heat Alarms located in each Kitchen Heat Alarms must be within 5 3m of potential fire Sources QV Smoke or Heat Alarms located in each Living room i e most frequently used daytime room RK Y Bedroom Bedroom Qv Bedroom Bedroom Living Room Sing
6. M 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 P N B16008 Revo Ei Electronics 2006 P x lt lt lt
7. NG DOOR FOR IC INTERCONNECT SURFACE CABLE ENTRY N NEUTRAL TRUNKING 2 IF PRESENT RECESSED WIRING S Figure 4 ENTRY 4 If the mains wires are recessed bring the wires through the rear hole in the mounting plate as shown in Figure 4 12 B16008 R0 160RC SERIES U amp C em 11 13 AM Page 12 If the mains wires are being brought along the surface a position the mounting plate so the cable trunking is as shown in Figure 4 b the mounting plate has a removable section take it out to interface directly with 25 mm conduit as shown in Figure 5 If interfacing to 16 mm conduit carefully cut around the marked section leaving the top intact and replace the section If you are not using surface wiring the removable section must be left in place for electrical safety reasons Figure 5 There are two other positions which are also suitable for the surface wiring to enter and exit the alarm one next to the removable section and another directly opposite 5 Carefully align the mounting plate and screw into place Connect the wires to the terminal block With recessed wiring ensure the rear gasket seals around the edge of the hole in the ceiling or wall This is to prevent air draughts affecting the 9 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 batte
8. Shower Bathroom Fire Response Slow Smouldering Fires polyurethane foam ignited bedding etc Fast Flaming Fires chip pans flaming wood plastic oil solvents etc Temperature gt 58 C X X only in areas with cooking fumes steam very dirty dusty Nuisance Alarm Immunity Cooking Fumes gt Steam Condensation amp 7 Dust Build up vA Best NV Good W Acceptable X Not Suitable 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 lonisation Smoke Alarm should be fitted 2 Some Fire Authorities recommend that both lonisation and Optical Smoke Alarms should be fitted for the fastest response to all types of fires 3 Some Fire authorities concerned with the slow response of Heat Alarms advise that Smoke Alarms should be fitted This is acceptable according to BS 5839 6 provided there are clearly not going to be problems with nuisance alarms Fit Heat Alarms only if nuisance alarms are very likely and it is acceptable that a warning will only be given by the Heat Alarm when there is a very significant flaming fire in the room If the door s and windows are not closed to contain the fire and heat it is extremely unlikely that the Heat Alarm would respond before a Smoke Alarm sited outside in the corridor 4 In enclosed kitche
9. andard BS 5839 Part 6 2004 in general for further information see the BS standard itself The main reason for fitting Smoke amp Heat Alarms in dwellings is to ensure that when there is a fire sufficient early warning is given so that everybody can escape safely This means that the fire alarms should ideally be located near all potential sources of fires and that the alarm should be heard throughout the house particularly in the bedrooms It is also important that nuisance false alarms are minimised to ensure the units are not disabled or ignored The BS standard gives guidance on how many alarms to install what type of alarm to use where to position alarms The above points will depend on the type of dwelling to be protected and the level of fire risk Fire Risk Assessment The Grade and Category of system that should be installed depends on the fire risk The risk assessment is based on a combination of probabilities fire occurring injury or death to occupant System operating correctly with a fire early detection and warning to occupants in the event of a fire The greater the risks the more comprehensive and reliable Systems are needed 2 1 Categories of System There are three Categories of LD systems for Life protection in Dwellings that can be installed depending on the fire risk and regulations Please see following pages for detailed information B16008 RO 1
10. e simple and cost effective compliance with BS 5839 6 2004 An Ei168RC with Ei161RC 164RC and 166RC Smoke Heat Alarms allows the units to be remotely tested silenced and the fire located using the optional Ei411H RadioLINK control switch B16008 RO 160RC SERIES U amp C em 11 13 AM Page 15 1 QUICK GUIDE 1 1 INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 2 ALARM REMOVAL 2 HOW MANY ALARMS TO INSTALL 2 1 CATEGORIES OF SYSTEM 2 2 SELECTING ALARM TYPE 2 3 GRADE D E amp F SYSTEMS 3 POSITIONING ALARMS 3 1 LOCATIONS TO AVOID 4 INSTALLATION 4 1 MOUNTING amp WIRING ALARMS 4 2 INTERCONNECTING ALARMS 5 ACCESSORIES Aico Ltd Mile End Business Park Maesbury Rd Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8NN U K Tel 0870 758 4000 www aico co uk Ei Electronics Shannon Co Clare Ireland Tel 061 471277 WWW eielectronics com B16008 RO 160RC SERIES U amp C em 11 13 AM Page 16 17 Eg Electronics 230V SMOKE amp HEAT ALARMS ALKALINE PRIMARY BATTERY BACK UP m b 87 Ei141 lonisation Ei144 Heat Ei146 Optical P Sp 10 9 m INSTALLER INSTRUCTIONS 1 QUICK GUIDE T 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 DAMAGED DO NOT FIT ACTUAL ALAR
11. e unit At least 0 8m away from walls See Figure 1 At least 0 8m from any light fitting or decorative object which might obstruct smoke heat entering the Alarm DEAD AIR IDEAL IN CENTRE SPACES OF CEILING NEVER WITHIN 0 3m OF ANY WALL CORNER Figure 1 Figure 2 Smoke Alarms should be located directly on the ceiling or if not possible up to 575mm below it Heat Alarms should be located directly on the ceiling or if not possible up to 125mm below it Sloping Ceiling In areas with sloping or peaked ceilings install the Smoke Heat Alarm 90cm from the highest point measured horizontally see Figure 2 because dead air at the apex may prevent smoke from reaching the unit 9 B16008 RO 160RC SERIES U amp C Min 11 13 AM Page 9 3 1 Locations To Avoid DON T place Smoke Alarms in any of the following areas e Bathrooms kitchens shower rooms garages or other rooms where the smoke alarm may be triggered by steam condensation normal smoke or fumes Keep at least 6 metres away from sources of normal smoke fumes DON T place Heat Alarms in any of the following areas e Bathrooms shower rooms or other rooms where the unit may be triggered by steam or condensation DON T place Smoke or Heat Alarms in any of the following areas Places where the normal temperature can exceed 40 C or be below 4 C e g attics furnace rooms directly above ovens or kettles etc as the heat steam co
12. ing etc Ensure the alarms operate correctly see TESTING amp MAINTAINING YOUR ALARM section on page 4 of the USER INSTRUCTIONS 5 ACCESSORIES Relay Module Ei128R The Ei128R module has a relay rated at 250V AC 5 Amps This is useful for remote signalling and turning on lights etc Also available is the Ei128RBU Relay Module which has battery back up Alarm Locator Ei159 for use with models Ei141 144 146 only The Smoke Alarm locator is recommended for systems with three or more Smoke Heat Alarms as it helps quickly identify the unit in alarm and reduces the impact of nuisance alarms Pressing the Smoke Alarm Locator button will silence all interconnected alarms for 10 minutes except those sensing fire It is easily installed between the Interconnect and Neutral terminals Alarm System Control Switch Ei1529RC for use with models Ei161RC 164RC 166RC only 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 HUSH Press Hush to silence nuisance alarms TEST Operate weekly to Test the alarms MAINS CHECK Test will not work with mains absent RadioLINK Base Ei168RC For use with models Ei161RC 164RC 166RC only The RadioLINK Bases are used to eliminate interconnect wiring make system extensions and provid
13. le Storey Dwelling LD2 lonisation or Optical Optical Smoke Alarm Smoke Alarm W Heat Alarm T do not fit alarm B16008 RO 160RC SERIES U amp C Min 11 13 AM Page 6 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 Interconnect all alarms 0 e Smoke Alarms located on each storey e every 7 5 m of hallways and escape routes e within 3m of all bedroom doors e in all other rooms amp areas other than listed below apart from toilets amp bathrooms Heat Alarms located in e each Kitchen e garages Heat Alarms must be within 5 3m of potential fire Sources QV Smoke or Heat Alarms located in each Living room i e most frequently used daytime room 9 gt Bedroom Shower 9 t bd Bedroom Bathroom Qv Bedroom Bedroom Living Room Single Storey Dwelling LD1 lonisation or Optical Optical Smoke Alarm Smoke Alarm W Heat Alarm T do not fit alarm B16008 RO 160RC SERIES U amp C Min 11 13 AM Page 7 2 2 Selecting Alarm Type Optical lonisation Heat Alarm Selection Locations amp Performance Alarm Type Optical lonisation Heat Locations Hall Corridors Escape Routes Kitchens Living Rooms Bedrooms
14. ncorporated into the system and be readily accessible to all occupants so that the source of an alarm can be quickly identified All alarms must be cleaned and maintained regularly A qualified person must be on call to quickly remove any nuisance units i e units with red light flashing rapidly which are causing all the other alarms to sound WARNING Do not connect these Alarms to any other type of Ei Alarm apart from those listed above or to any other model produced by another manufacturer Doing so may damage the Alarms and could result in a shock or fire hazard Wiring must be installed in compliance with local regulations 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 Figure 6 IC INTERCONNECT The interconnect wire minimum 0 75mm 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 14 B16008 R0 160RC SERIES U amp C em 11 13 AM Page 14 These Smoke Heat Alarms should be interconnected only within the confines of a single family living unit If they are connected between different units there may be excessive nuisance alarms Everybody may not be aware that they are being tested or that it is a nuisance alarm caused by cook
15. ns with doors closed 5 Greatly depends on ventilation and distance from source of fumes B16008 RO 160RC SERIES U amp C Min 11 13 AM Page 8 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 amp F Systems The mains powered Smoke and Heat Alarms with battery back up covered by these instructions are suitable for Grade D E amp F Systems A Grade D system is needed for new or materially altered dwellings up to three storeys with no floor over 200m existing dwellings with poor structural fire precautions up to three storeys with no floor over 200m Houses in Multiple Occupation HMOs of one or two storeys with no floor over 200m Individual dwellings units of two or more rooms in HMOs Check that a Grade D system is adequate for the dwelling into which the system is being installed 3 POSITIONING ALARMS The locations must comply with applicable building regulations Hot smoke rises and spreads out so a central ceiling position is the preferred location The air is dead and does not move in corners therefore Smoke amp Heat Alarms must be mounted away from corners Place th
16. ry is connected Ei141 144 146 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 Check that any interconnected alarms also sound within this period 9 Connect the mains power to the alarm circuit Check the green light is on 10 Attach the Smoke Alarm identification label provided to the distribution board to identify the alarm circuit 11 Attach the Mains Smoke Heat Alarms label provided on or near the distribution board and write in date installed and the number of alarms on the circuit Ensure the alarm operates correctly see TESTING amp MAINTAINING YOUR ALARM section on page 4 of the USER INSTRUCTIONS B16008 RO 160RC SERIES U amp C em 11 13 AM Page 13 4 2 Interconnecting Alarms Note A maximum of twelve Ei141 144 146 161RC 164RC 166RC Smoke or Heat Alarms may be interconnected along with an Ei128R pattress with relay see ACCESSORIES section on page 15 If you wish to connect more than twelve alarms contact your local distributor see page 16 for details oystems using more than 3 or 4 alarms must be very carefully planned to ensure nuisance alarms are not excessive e g from cooking fumes or steam The following is suggested e A Smoke Alarm Locator Switch model Ei159 for use with Ei141 144 146 or a Smoke Alarm Control Switch model Ei1529RC for use with Ei161RC 164RC 166RC should be i
17. uld cause nuisance alarms Near a decorative object door light fitting window moulding etc that may prevent smoke or heat from entering the Alarm Surfaces that are normally warmer or colder than the rest of the room e g attic hatches Temperature differences might stop smoke or heat from reaching the unit Next to or directly above heaters or air conditioning vents windows wall vents etc that can change the direction of airflow In very high or awkward areas e g over stairwells where it may be difficult to reach the alarm for testing hushing or battery replacement Locate away from very dusty or dirty areas as dust build up in the chamber can impair performance It can also block the insect screen mesh and prevent smoke from entering the smoke detector chamber Locate the unit at least 1m from dimmer controlled lights and wiring as some dimmers can cause interference Locate unit at least 1 5m and route wiring at least 1m away from fluorescent light fittings as electrical noise and or flickering may affect the unit Do not wire into the same circuit as fluorescent lights or dimmers 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
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