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Are you missing the connection? The Problem Call Systems are commonplace in dwellings for vulnerable people and are an important tool to let people live independently in a safe environment but in most situations they are not connected with the existing Smoke and Carbon Monoxide () alarm system in the property. A vulnerable person moves into a house. Installed is: 1 System 1: Call System connected to its own smoke detector. A fire starts in the kitchen. System 2: Suitable Smoke & Alarm System. 2 The heat alarm in the kitchen is triggered and all alarms on the Smoke and Alarm System are as they are interconnected. 3 The Call System s smoke detector is yet to be triggered, so there is no external signal for help. The occupant is at risk. 1
/ Alarm Interface / Alarm Interface / Alarm Interface Ei414 Fire/ Alarm Interface The Solution Aico, UK s market leaders in domestic mains powered Fire and Carbon Monoxide () detection, has developed an innovative product to solve this safety issue facing people in sheltered housing and other vulnerable people The Ei414 Fire/ Alarm Interface The Ei414 Fire/ Alarm Interface is a flexible device that connects Aico Smoke, Heat and alarms with most new and existing Call Systems. This means you will be increasing the safety of vulnerable people by making that vital connection to the extra support they may need to escape from the property unharmed when faced with a fire or leak. A vulnerable person moves into a house. Installed is: 1 A fire starts in the kitchen. 2 A Call System connected to a suitable Smoke and Alarm System using the Ei414 Fire/ Alarm Interface. The heat alarm in the kitchen is triggered and all alarms are. The Ei414 picks up the alarm signal. 3 The Ei414 sends a signal to the for outside help. Appropriate action is then taken to assist the occupant s exit from the dwelling. 2 3
/ Alarm Interface How it works: Easy to install How it connects: Separate Smoke, and Service outputs. This enables the Ei414 to make the distinction between the type of danger present Fire or or if there is an issue with an alarm in the system. An internal Dip Switch changes the type and timing of the signal sent to the Call System. This enables the Ei414 to adapt to the type of and occupier s needs. The Ei414 can be powered either directly from the mains or from a 12-24V AC/DC source, such as the. Ei414 Fire/ Alarm Interface Alarm Receiving An alarm is An alarm is A signal is sent to A signal the Ei414 is sent Fire/ to the Ei414 Alarm Fire/ Interface Alarm this identifies Interface between a fire or leak The Ei414 sends this signal The to Ei414 the Telecare/ Fire/ Warden Alarm Call Interface Device identifies between a fire or leak sending this signal to the The The Call Device Call a signal Device externally to a the signal Alarm externally Receiving to the Alarm for Receiving help for Help Smoke Dip Switch V Voltage/ DC Supply Works with: Service External Input The Ei414 Fire/ Alarm Interface works with the O I AC Mains following Call Systems*: - Tunstall - Chubb - Tynetec to name a few * The Ei414 Fire/ Alarm Interface also works with other Call Systems. Give us a call to discuss your system on 01691 664100. The Ei414 is RadioLINK, which means it connects to Aico RadioLINK alarms and accessories using RF signals no need for hardwiring, trunking, mess or disruption. Other external devices can be integrated and the Ei414. 10 year rechargeable The Ei414 screws easily lithium back-up in case of in to the wall, so saves on a power cut. labour and fixing costs. 4 5
Testing Key Positions A removable key allows the Ei414 Fire/ Alarm Interface to communicate with Call Systems in different ways depending on the direction it is turned. This makes it easy to test and adapt to different accommodation requirements. Key in OFF position OFF TEST When the key is in the OFF position the Ei414 will not from an Aico Smoke/ alarm OR from an Aico Alarm Controller. Key in position OFF TEST When the key is in the position the Ei414 will send a signal from an Aico Smoke or alarm but not from an Aico Alarm Controller. This is useful when the occupant carries out their weekly test no signal is sent to the. / Alarm Interface Key in OFF position: Useful if there is a change in the needs of the existing or a new occupant; or if the dwelling is unoccupied for a period of time. alarm / Alarm Interface No signal sent to Call Device or to If there is a fire: Smoke alarm Smoke alarm Fire on Ei414 / Alarm Interface Fire on Ei414 / Alarm Interface Fire signal Fire signal Smoke alarm Fire on Ei414 Fire signal Key in TEST position OFF If there is a leak: TEST When the key is in the TEST position the Ei414 will from an Aico Smoke/ alarm and from an Aico Alarm Controller. / Alarm Interface alarm alarm on Ei414 / Alarm Interface on Ei414 / Alarm Interface signal signal Testing the alarm system: Testing the alarm system: alarm on Ei414 signal Useful for when the warden, contractor or responsible person tests the system. They can check the receives the signal. Occupier tests the system Occupier tests the system Occupier tests the system / Alarm Interface / Alarm Interface / Alarm Interface No signal sent to or to No signal sent to or to Alarm Receiving Occupier Systemtests the tested system / Alarm Interface test on Ei414 No signal sent to or to 6 7
About Aico Need to contact us? Aico specialises in residential Fire & protection it s all we do. Aico is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ei Electronics, the market leader in residential fire safety products. We have more mains powered alarms fitted in homes across the UK than any other supplier. Every alarm is tested at 3 separate points during the manufacturing process. All our alarms carry the Kitemark this shows the alarm has been tested to the relevant British Standard. Aico, saving lives. Aico have Regional Specification Managers situated throughout the UK that can help in a consultative role to advise on alarm selection, siting, installation and maintenance. To find the nearest one to you please use the map below. 1 East Scotland Alex Seath Tel: 07775 927339 2 West Scotland Billy McDonald Tel: 07771 925699 7 Wales & Borders Stephen Paskell Tel: 07771 925697 8 South West Caroline Powell Tel: 07771 961253 Acknowledgements Aico Ltd. Illustrations, photographs, part numbers, layout and style are considered property. Any reproduction, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited without written permission. NORTHERN IRELAND 13 1 Aberdeen STLAND 2 Dundee Edinburgh Glasgow Blackpool 5 WALES Cardiff 8 Plymouth 7 3 Leeds Newcastle upon Tyne Middlesbrough York Hull 4 Manchester Derby Nottingham Birmingham 15 6 9 Coventry ENGLAND Swindon Bristol Southampton 11 Bournemouth Norwich Ipswich LD 14 3 North Barry Mather Tel: 07799 901740 4 Yorks. / N.E. Midlands Paul Cartwright Tel: 07771 816819 5 N. Wales & N. West Steve Trafford Tel: 07771 961254 6 Midlands John Andrews Tel: 07771 925695 12 10 9 Home Counties North Briony Martin Tel: 07771 925694 10 London South Daniel Penfold Tel: 07771 961255 11 South Bill Morton Tel: 07771 925698 12 London North Daniel Penfold Tel: 07771 961255 13 Northern Ireland Duncan Orr Tel: 07876 548019 14 South East Guy Merrick Tel: 07789 640653 15 East Tim Martins Tel: 07741 312391 Our policy is one of continuous improvement; we reserve the right to amend designs and specifications without prior notice. Every care has been taken to ensure that the content is of this document are correct at the time of printing and we shall be under no liability whatsoever for any errors or omissions. 8 9
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