A mains powered ionisation smoke alarm with hush button and 10 year rechargable lithium backup cells with mounting plate and surface mount kit.
- 230V Hard-wired smoke alarm
- Available in two versions:
- 5 year manufacturer's warranty
- 10 year Rechargeable Lithium Cell back-up
- A maximum of 12 units can be interconnected via 3 core interconnection cable
- Alarms that can be interconnected include:
- Kitemarked to BS EN 14604:2005
- Suitable for installations complying to BS 5839-6: 2013 Grade D, E and F
- CE marked
- Easi-fit mounting plate
- 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
- Low power cell warning in the event of a mains or cell failure
- Supplied with fixings; 2 x screws and 2 x rawl plugs
The table below shows all the units that can interconnect with the EI161.
Compatible Alarms
Model Number
|
Type of unit
|
Type of interconnection
|
Ei164RC |
Heat 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 |
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. Can I add a CO detector to a smoke alarm system with Ei160 alarms
A. Yes, the Ei262 is compatible and we recommend that you install a Ei1529RC locator switch as well which will allow you to find out whether an alarm is caused by CO gas or a fire