Installation Instructions - Introduction; Recommended Locations For Smoke/Heat Alarms - Kidde 123I Installer's Manual

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1. Installation Instructions – Introduction
This alarm is designed for installation by a qualified electrician, in accordance with
the latest I.E.E. Regulations and in regard to relevant Building Regulations.
• Read these instructions thoroughly before proceeding.
Peoples lives depend on it.
• This manual is supplied for your guidance and should not be left with the prop-
erty owner. This is for use by qualified electricians.
• AC alarms must be powered by a constant 230V AC, 50Hz supply that is not
controlled by any form of switch.
BS5839 Pt6: 2004 advises as follows:
Grade 'D' – AC with secondary power e.g. Alkaline battery/rechargeable cells.
Connect to dedicated circuit or, to a regularly used local lighting circuit, that is
separately electrically protected. This type is the minimum grade acceptable for
new or materially altered dwellings.
Grade 'E' – AC only:
Connect to dedicated spur on the Consumer Unit.
This alarm type has no secondary power source.
* Only smoke or heat alarms must be connected on this circuit.
• Only interconnect to the identical brand of smoke or heat alarm. Do not connect
to any other brand of alarm/auxiliary device.
• When testing the alarm, stand back so your hearing is not damaged by the 85dB
sounder.
• In new build or refurb projects, protect the alarm with a dust cap to prevent
insects or dust contamination by following trades. The property owner or other
responsible person must be advised to remove them for the alarms to operate
correctly. (Ideally, fit alarms at latest stage possible onto pre-installed
mounting base.)
• Do not Meggar Test the alarm circuit without disconnecting the alarm. Failure to
do so will cause the alarms to fail and be outside of the guarantee provisions.
Never restore power supply until all alarms are completely installed.
Doing so before hand can cause serious injury.

2. Recommended Locations for Smoke/Heat Alarms

• Ideally locate near centre of room on ceiling and 300mm away from any wall.
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Danger – electrical shock hazard!
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