Aico Ei1529RC User Instruction

The crossed out wheelie bin symbol that is on your
product indicates that this product should not be disposed
of via the normal household waste stream. Proper
disposal will prevent possible harm to the environment or
to human health. When disposing of this product please
separate it from other waste streams to ensure that it can
be recycled in an environmentally sound manner. For
more details on collection and proper disposal, please
contact your local government office or the retailer where
you purchased this product.

WEEKLY TESTING

• Test Switch – use to test the Smoke/Heat Alarms remotely.

1. Press the TEST switch

Now check all the alarms sound and the red lights
on the covers flash rapidly. Then turn off the TEST
switch.

This is equivalent to pressing the test button on all
alarms simultaneously.

It also checks that the remote control is receiving
mains power.

2. If the alarms do not sound

Check for the green mains light on the front cover
of the alarms.

If all alarms do not have the green mains light on,
check fuses, circuit breakers etc. (see Smoke/Heat
Alarm instructions for further details).

FIVE YEAR GUARANTEE

Ei Electronics guarantees this product for five years from date of purchase against any defects that are
due to faulty materials or workmanship. This guarantee only applies to normal conditions of use and
service, and does not include damage resulting from accident, neglect, misuse, unauthorised
dismantling, or contamination howsoever caused. This guarantee excludes incidental and
consequential damage. If this product should become defective within the guarantee period, it must be
returned, with proof of purchase, carefully packaged, with the problem clearly stated (see addresses
below). We shall at our discretion repair or replace the faulty unit. Do not interfere with the product or
attempt to tamper with it. This will invalidate the guarantee, but more importantly may expose the user
to shock or fire hazards. This guarantee is in addition to your statutory rights as a consumer.

Aico Ltd. Mile End Business Park,

Maesbury Rd, Oswestry,

Shropshire SY10 8NN, U.K

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www.aico.co.uk

Ei Electronics. Shannon, Ireland.

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www.eielectronics.com

SYSTEM

REMOTE CONTROL

INSTRUCTIONS

Model

Ei1529RC

WARNING: For use only with the following models:

Smoke/Heat/CO Alarms - Ei161RC, Ei164RC, Ei166RC, Ei261ENRC, Ei261DENRC

Ancillary Devices - Ei128RBU, Ei169/160, MCP401RC

DO NOT use any other models with this system remote control

The Remote Control is recommended for use in
systems comprising of three or more
interconnected Smoke/Heat Alarms.

The Remote Control should be wall mounted at
standard light switch level to allow easy access.

LOCATE:

If alarms sound, press Locate to allow the source of alarm
to be identified audibly.

HUSH:

TEST:

Press Hush to silence nuisance alarms.
Operate weekly to Test the alarms. Can also be used to

give a manual alarm

MAINS CHECK:

Test will not operate with mains absent.

SITING

Position the Remote Control in a location that will allow it
to be easily accessed. In the majority of installations this
will be in a hallway, possibly next to the master bedroom.

Bedroom Landing

Hallway

If a metal back-box is used it must have a minimum depth of 35mm.

Up to four Ei1529RC System Remote Controls can be used in a system.

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It should be installed at the standard light switch height.

Bedroom

The Remote Control can be surface mounted using the
mounting box provided or alternatively it can be
recessed into a standard back-box (not included).

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P/N B16112 Rev0

WIRING

WARNING:This Remote Control should be installed by a qualified electrician in
accordance with the Regulations for Electrical Installations published by the
Institute of Electrical Engineers (as BS7671:2001).

1. Disconnect the AC mains power supply from the circuit that is going to be
used to power the Smoke/Heat Alarms and the Remote Control.

2. Locate and install the Smoke/Heat Alarms as per the ‘Installer Instructions’
included with the alarms.

3. Select a suitable location for the Remote Control as per the ‘SITING’ section
on page 1 of this leaflet.

4. Route the wiring (Live, Neutral, Interconnect/Control and Earth) to this point.
A minimum 0.75mm

5. Fix the mounting box provided to the wall for surface mounting or alternately,
fix a back box (not included) into the wall if recessed mounting is required.

6. Pass the wiring through an appropriate knockout in the mounting box or back-box.

7. Connect the wiring as shown in Figures 1 & 2 below.

(N.B. The Remote Control does not need to be earthed. However the terminal
marked with the earth symbol is provided for the convenience of the installer so that
any copper earth wire or cable coloured green & yellow, can be safely terminated).

Interconnect/Control

8. Fix the Remote Control to the mounting
box or back-box.

9. Reconnect the AC mains power to the
circuit and check that the green mains
indicator lights on the Smoke/Heat Alarms
are on.

10. Test the function of the Remote Control
as outlined in the ‘WEEKLY TESTING’
section on page 4 of this leaflet.

Live

Neutral

Earth

2

cable should be used.

Figure 1

Note:The Ei1529RC Remote Control can be
wired from any location within the system.

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Figure 2

UTION

CA

Ensure all wiring is correctly connected otherwise the Control Switch
and all connected units may be damaged.

Do not apply the high voltage insulation test to the wiring as all connected
units may be damaged. If it is necessary to check insulation, temporarily
remove all Smoke/Heat Alarms and the Ei1529RC switch.

If a metal back-box is used (for recessed mounting) it must have a minimum
depth of 35mm.

WHEN ALARMS ARE SOUNDING

What to do when the Alarms go off

1.If there is a fire, immediately evacuate the premises and telephone the
fire brigade from outside.

2. When the alarms go off and the cause is not obvious, immediately press
the ‘Locate’ switch. This will silence all the alarms except those sensing
fire themselves.

3. Locate the alarm(s) sensing fire audibly. Be careful, check doors are not
warm and that there is no sign of smoke before you open them (See
escape plan in Smoke/Heat Alarm instructions for further details).

4. If you are fully satisfied that there is no fire, but the smoke/heat alarm is
still continuing to alarm then press the ‘Hush’ switch.

• Locate Switch – primarily used to identify the Smoke/Heat Alarm
sensing fire.

When all the alarms are sounding due to a fire (or nuisance alarm):

Press and release the spring loaded Locate switch.This will silence all the
alarms except those sensing fire.

This is a very useful feature. For example, consider twelve alarms
sounding simultaneously, then the unit sensing the fire can be identified
audibly and the premises evacuated or the problem quickly resolved.

• Hush Switch - used to silence nuisance alarms. This should only be
pressed after the Locate switch has been used to identify the smoke/heat
alarm that triggered the system, and it is determined that no fire is present.

Do not Hush the alarms unless you are sure there is no fire.

To Hush the alarms, press and release the Hush switch.

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