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 cooking etc.
Ensure the alarms operate correctly - see “TESTING &
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 Locateto allow source of alarm to be
identified.
HUSH - Press Hush to silence nuisance alarms.
TEST - Operate weekly to Testthe alarms.
MAINS CHECK - Testwill 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 provide 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.
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