Smoke & heat alarms with rechargeable battery backup (21 pages)
Summary of Contents for Aico New 160 Series 160 Series
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Product Guide for Smoke & Heat Alarms Ahead on Quality Ahead on Quality Ahead on Performance Ahead on Performance Ahead on Features Ahead on Features (68.52)
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The Ei Range of Smoke Alarms from Aico offers the complete solution to meeting the new requirements of BS 5839: Pt.6: 2004 for Residential Fire Detection. Proven and reliable technology is combined with innovative product development to provide the best possible performance available in real fire situations.
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Residential Fire Detection Service & Availability At Aico we believe the very best alarm technology should be accompanied by the very best support possible. We offer unrivalled product information for end users of the product, specifiers and installers. On the ground we have an experienced regionally based technical sales team, a highly trained customer service department and a responsive sales office.
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ALARM SENSOR TYPES Optical Alarms where should they be used? Optical sensors are more responsive to smouldering fires producing large particle smoke typical of fires involving furniture and bedding. They are more immune to invisible smoke produced by 'burning the toast' and similar cooking fumes.
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Selection, Positioning, Wiring Smoke & Heat Alarms SITING DIAGRAMS Which Alarms to Fit Where Average two storey house Optical or Ionisation smoke alarm as best suited for the particular circumstances Optical smoke alarm Smoke or heat alarm as best suited for the particular circumstances Heat alarm Do not install smoke or heat alarms in bathrooms, shower rooms or toilets For additional guidance please use the Customer Service Helpline 0870 758 4000...
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Innovative Design & Quality Features Ei's unique large volume optical smoke chamber & sophisticated electronics have a proven track record of reliability and high efficiency detection. Longevity and resistance to false alarms as well as reliable protection from electromagnetic interference has also been proven over the last 15 years.
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Multiple cable entries and surface wiring knockouts. Large, clearly marked wiring connections. Heat alarms feature fixed temperature fast response thermistor sensor, ideal for protecting kitchens & garages. Precision fin design allows fast access of smoke to the sensor. Multi purpose fixings supplied for use in either plasterboard, concrete or wood.
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NEW 160RC Series - Mains Powered Alarms MAINS POWERED ALARM WITH 10 YEAR+ RECHARGEABLE LITIUM CELL The 160RC Series, Easi-fit mains powered smoke and heat alarms are our highest specification range, especially so when coupled to the RadioLINK system. Designed for the specifier, installer and end user demanding the very highest standards of safety, performance and reliability you'd expect from Europe's leading manufacturer of mains powered fire detection products.
TEST, HUSH AND FIRE LOCATE FROM AN ACCESSIBLE SWITCH POSITION New Aico RC Series smoke alarms are quick, simple and economical to install, with all the control circuitry built into the unit. There's no need for extra bases or terminals. All units use...
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THE COMPLETE SOLUTION TO THE NEW BS 5839: Pt.6: 2004 REQUIREMENTS Interconnecting mains powered smoke alarms is essential to provide the earliest possible warning of a fire. Fire statistics show that the quicker occupants are alerted to a fire, the less risk of death or injury there is.
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Interconnection The Ei168RC RadioLINK Base Unit At the heart of the RadioLINK system are the Ei168RC base units, which are fully compatible with any Ei160RC Series alarm. It is from these that radio signals are transmitted and received. An Ei168RC base is required for each of the alarms in the system.
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140 Series - The Contractor’s First Choice For New Build & Owner Occupied Properties MAINS POWERED ALARMS WITH ALKALINE BATTERY BACK-UP Designed for applications where the budget is a key consideration and where maintenance is in the hands of the owner occupier or there is no requirement for lithium power cell back-up.
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People with hearing difficulties require a different approach to fire protection, as a conventional alarm sounder will not be sufficient for their needs. Aico's range of alarms for the deaf and hearing impaired are the only units currently available from an experienced smoke alarm manufacturer.
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Other Smoke & Heat Alarms and Control Low Voltage Smoke & Heat Alarms In properties where there is a requirement to connect smoke and heat alarms to a low voltage security system, or Warden Call System, the Ei180 Series alarms can provide the ideal solution. Code Description Ei181...
Further details of all the products featured on these pages are available from our Customer Service Helpline on 0870 758 4000 or visit our website www.aico.co.uk and download our product information Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms NO ALARM - NO CHANCE! Carbon Monoxide or (CO), is a particularly insidious gas.
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