Mains Powered Heat Alarm with Lithium Back-up Battery - Ei164RC

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Product Overview

Mains powered heat alarm from EI complete with hush button and 10 year rechargeable lithium cells.

10 year Rechargeable Lithium Cell back-up
Available in two versions:
- Ei164RC heat alarm (new installations)
- Replacement Ei164 heat Alarm detector head
5 year warranty
A maximum of 12 units can be interconnected via 3 core interconnection cable
Other alarms that can be interconnected include:

Ei161RC, Ei166RC, Ei2110

Suitable for installations complying to BS 5839-6: 2013 Grade D, E and F
Kitemarked to BS 5446-2:2000
CE Marked
Fixed temperature fast response thermistor type sensor range 54° - 62° C
Hush button for false alarm control
Separate mains and warning LEDs for easier identification of alarm status
Auto self-test feature continually monitors the sensor every 40 seconds for additional safety
Precision charging circuit ensures peak cell performance
Low power cell LED warning in the event of a mains or cell failure

Interconnection

The table below shows all the units that can interconnect with the EI164RC.

Compatible Alarms

Model Number	Type of unit	Type of interconnection
Ei161RC	Ionisation Alarm	Hard wire using 3 core interconnection cable
Ei166RC	Optical Alarm	Hard wire using 3 core interconnection cable
EI2110	Multi Sensor Smoke & Heat Alarm	Hard wire using 3 core interconnection cable

Ancillary Products

Model Number	Type of unit	Type of interconnection
Y03	Multi Frequency Sounder	Hard wire using 3 core interconnection cable
MCP401RC	Manual Call Point	Hard wire using 3 core interconnection cable
Ei1529RC	Smoke alarm Locate, Hush and Remote test switch	Hard wire using 3 core interconnection cable

Technical Data

This is the technical data for the Mains Powered Heat Alarm with Lithium Back-up Battery - Ei164RC.

Back-Up Battery	Longlife Lithium Battery
Sound Output	85dB (minimum) at 3m
Temperature Range	0�C to 40�C
Humidity Range	15% to 95% Relative Humidity
Dimensions (HxDia)	52x145mm

Product Datasheets

The following datasheets are available for this product.

FAQs (5)

Q. For mains powered Aico smoke and heat alarms, when the electricity supply fails and the back up battery takes over, please can you tell me how long the battery will last in this situation?

A. For mains powered Aico alarms with a new, fully charged lithium back up battery, the battery would last approx. 3-6 months without a mains supply. For mains powered Aico alarms with a standard alkaline back up battery, the battery would last up to a year without mains supply. If the alarm has been installed with an Ei168RC radio frequency base, please note that the Ei168RC back up battery would last approx 2 months if the power fails.

Q. My detector does not have "RC" stated at the end of the code. What does this stand for?

A. The RC just refers to "Remote Control" as the unit can be fitted to a radio-frequency base for interconnection. The model hasn't changed but the manufacturers changed the product code slightly in reference to this.

Q. Can I upgrade an existing Ei140 series base with a Ei160 series smoke alarm?

A. Yes, the bases for the Ei140 and Ei160 series are identical units and are interchangeable.

Q. How do you wire in the Ei140/Ei160 series of smoke alarms?

A. To wire the units correctly you would use 2 core and earth cable to the first unit and 3 core and earth to the interconnected units. The alarms do not have to be earthed but a brass screw connector is provided so that the earth can be safety terminated.

Q. How can we test the alarm to make sure it is working?

A. The manufacturer's recommendation is to test the alarm by pressing the test button. This will simulate a heat input at the heat sensor. You can also test it with a hair dryer but make sure that the hairdryer is kept away at a suitable distance from the alarm. Do not attempt to test the alarm by using open fire or excessive heat as this may damage the unit.

Customer Reviews

5 customers have rated this product and it has an overall rating of 5 out of 5

All our reviews are written by real customers that have purchased this product from us and are published without modification.

5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: RM

Very good service and easy to fit

Published on: 25th July 2016

5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: AM

Does what it says on the tin

Published on: 7th February 2016

5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: -

Replacement of an out of date heat alarm, easily installed.

Published on: 11th December 2015

5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: -

Simple to install and a ten year life with no batteries. A winner in. My view.

Published on: 4th December 2013

5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: -

great service. really good explanations over the phone from Zeb Hemmings.

Published on: 29th April 2013

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