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News Release from: Aico | Subject: Ei140 Series
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 01 June 2005
Solution to new building regulations
Ei140 Series of mains-powered smoke alarms from Aico is claimed to be the solution to meeting the New Building Regulations, Document B Proposed Revision 2005.
Now available with unique new RadioLINK wireless interconnect base option, the Ei140 Series of mains-powered smoke alarms from Aico is claimed to be the solution to meeting the New Building Regulations, Document B Proposed Revision 2005 It is anticipated that theThe Revisions will call for additional smoke alarms to be installed in new build properties
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 23 Sep 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Ei Smoke Alarms Quick And Simple To Install
The Ei140 and 160 Series of mains powered smoke alarms are, according to exclusive UK distributor Aico, the quickest and simplest alarms to install thanks to their patented 'Easi-Fit' designs.
Optical smoke alarms will need to be installed in circulation areas on all floors, heat alarms will be required in kitchens and either heat or optical alarms positioned in living rooms.
The best-selling Ei140 Series of mains powered smoke and heat alarms now havecomes with the option of wireless interconnection through attachment to an Ei168 RadioLINK bases., This means meaning that all the alarms on the system do not have to be hardwired together but can communicate with each other by radio signals,.
saving time and money over traditional hard wired systems.
Alternatively, for those who prefer hard wired interconnection, the standard base can be used with the Ei140 Series.
Both the standard andThe RadioLINK Ei168 bases come withfeatures Ei's own Easi-fit design technology, intended to help save time and money on every installation, as there is no need to purchase additional wiring enclosures, mounting kits, leads or connectors.
Built to the same exacting standards as all Ei alarm products, the Ei140 Series comprises optical, ionisation and heat alarms with hush feature, plus accessories (both wireless and hardwired) and areis designed to offer a highly reliable, budget solution for new build premises.
Featuring alkaline battery back-up, all units also feature a low back-up power warning, manual test button, an 85dBA alarm at three metres, differently coloured mains and test/warning lights and automatic reset.
Complete with comprehensive five year guarantee, all unitssmoke alarms are kKitemarked and comply with BS.5446 Part 1 2000,1990.
Tthe heat alarm is designed to comply with BS.5445 Pat 5 1977 and EN54 Part 5Kitemarked and complies with BS 5446 Pt.2.
All units are tested and approved to BS.415 and comply with European low voltage directives as well as BS.5939 Part 6 battery monitoring requirementsThe Ei168 RadioLINK base has been third party tested to comply with BS 415 Electrical Safety requirements and is CE marked.
All Ei smoke alarm products are distributed exclusively by Aico .
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