Locations To Avoid; Installation - Ei Electronics Ei141 Installation Instructions Manual

is less than 600mm for Smoke Alarms or 150mm for
Heat Alarms it is regarded as being flat (see Figure 2).

3.1 Locations To Avoid

DON'T place Smoke Alarms in any of the following
areas:
• 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:
• 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 could 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.
The Alarm is designed to be permanently mounted ,
using it's own built-in terminal block to connect it to the
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

4. INSTALLATION

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