Brooks Electronics EIB603CX, User Manual

Page 1: ...roduct is being used It contains vital information on the operation and installation of your Smoke Alarm The leaflet should be regarded as part of the product If you are just installing the unit the l...

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Page 3: ...UIDE LOCATION POSITIONING INSTALLATION INTERCONNECTION HARD WIRED TESTING MAINTENANCE POWER SUPPLY MONITORING FIRE SAFETY ADVICE ALARM LIMITATIONS GETTING YOUR ALARM SERVICED FIVE YEAR GUARANTEE TROUB...

Page 4: ...art Guide LOCATE CORRECT SITING POINT FIX BASEPLATE TO CEILING Quick Start Guide ALARM SHOULD BE CEILING MOUNTED AT LEAST 300MM FROM WALLS OBSTRUCTIONS IDEALLY CENTRALLY IN ROOM AREA PLACE ALARM TWIST...

Page 5: ...Quick Start Guide TEST ALARM TEST ALARM AT LEAST WEEKLY PRESS THE TEST BUTTON 5...

Page 6: ...e installed in kitchens and other areas where Smoke Alarms are unsuitable EIB603CX and EIB650iWX are interconnected with hard wiring to the RFAP to give the loudest alarm sound level throughout the ho...

Page 7: ...t from a room is often cool and slow moving so it can take a long time to rise to the ceiling and travel to a detector which could be some distance away A Heat Alarm in the closed room will give early...

Page 8: ...ms should be placed in the kitchen garage Recommended Protection Fire authorities recommend you put individual Smoke Alarms in or near all rooms where fire is most likely to break out apart from the l...

Page 9: ...in each sleeping area every 7 5 metres of hallways and rooms within 3 metres of all bedroom doors all units interconnected For recommended protection in addition to the above Smoke Alarms in every roo...

Page 10: ...spreads out so a central ceiling position is the recommended location The air is dead and does not move in corners therefore Smoke Heat Alarms must be mounted away from corners Keep at least 0 3m fro...

Page 11: ...n garages etc 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 detec...

Page 12: ...g 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 he...

Page 13: ...g to the marked locations of each Alarm Make the connections to the interface card see Section 4 5 Taking care to avoid any electrical wiring in the ceiling drill holes using a 5 0mm drill bit through...

Page 14: ...arm from the ceiling it is now necessary to use a small screwdriver to release the catch push catch towards the ceiling and then twist off the alarm see figure 7b If necessary it is possible to furthe...

Page 15: ...MOVE Figure 7b How to Remove TAMPERPROOF SCREW Figure 7c 6 to 8 mm 2 to 3 mm SELF TAPPING SCREW Figure 7d Line up the screw not supplied on the U shaped recessed area shown in figure 7c and screw firm...

Page 16: ...holes may blow smoke away from the sensing chamber making it insensitive It is essential that all such ceiling openings be closed with silicone sealant or similar 1 Run 1 1 5mm2 three core cable from...

Page 17: ...aintenance Power Supply Monitoring Your Alarm is a life saving device and should be checked periodically Regularly check that the green light on the Alarm illuminates to show the units are powered Rep...

Page 18: ...e Alarm sounds there is no sign of smoke or noise to indicate that there is a fire it should be assumed that it is due to an actual fire and the dwelling should be evacuated immediately Refer to the R...

Page 19: ...n the maintenance and cleaning described in this leaflet no other customer servicing of this product is required Repairs when needed must be performed by the manufacturer 5 5 Dust Insect Contamination...

Page 20: ...orn loudly when the test button is pressed Do not put the Alarm into a fire The Alarm should be disposed in a safe and environmentally sound manner at your local recycle centre Contact your local auth...

Page 21: ...test hush button To maintain sensitivity to smoke heat do not paint or cover the Alarm in any manner do not permit any accumulation of cobwebs dust or grease If Alarm has been damaged in any way or do...

Page 22: ...ns for smouldering cigarettes and ashes Service central heating systems regularly Be sure all electrical appliances and tools have a recognised approval label This device cannot protect all persons at...

Page 23: ...to floor Take short breaths if possible through a wet cloth or hold your breath More people die from smoke inhalation than from flames 3 Get out as fast as you can Do not stop for packing Have a prear...

Page 24: ...ire is too far away for example if the fire is on another floor behind a closed door in a chimney in a wall cavity or if the prevailing air draughts carry the smoke or heat away Installing Smoke Heat...

Page 25: ...e Brooks guarantees this Alarm for five years from date of purchase against any defects that are due to faulty materials or workmanship This guarantee only applies to normal conditions of use and serv...

Page 26: ...necessary Press the Test Hush button on the Smoke Alarm causing the Alarm this can be identified as the Alarm with the red light flashing rapidly this will silence the Smoke Alarm for 10 minutes and a...

Page 27: ...27 Conforms to AS1603 3 2018...

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