Smoke Alarm-Optical Or Ionisation?; Fire Authorities States - Ei Electronics Ei141 Installation Instructions Manual

The interconnect wire (minimum 0.75mm 2 cable) must
be treated as if it was Live. It should be insulated and
sheathed.
A maximum of 250 metres of wire can be used (maximum
resistance between detectors 50 Ohms).
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.
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Smoke Alarm - Optical or Ionisation?
Both types respond in all standard fires but each type
may respond faster to particular fires as shown. Ei
Electronics manufactures Optical Smoke Alarms Ei146
& Ei166RC which compliment the Ionisation Smoke
Alarms described in this leaflet. For dual protection
install each type.
Optical Sensor Ion Sensor
Best for slow smouldering fires Best for fast flaming fires
- large smoke particles - small smoke particles

Fire Authorities states:

"If your home has more than one floor, at least
one alarm should be fitted on each level". In this
case a combination of Optical and Ionisation alarms,
preferably interconnected, will give the best protection.
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