Aico MCP401RC User Instruction

MCP401RC Manual Call Point

Disconnect the AC mains power supply from the circuit that is to
be used to power the smoke/heat alarms and the MCP401RC.

Install the Smoke/Heat/CO Alarms as per the Installer
Instructions supplied with the alarms.

Select a suitable location where the MCP401RC can be easily
accessed. The unit should not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

Route the wiring (Live, Neutral, Interconnect/Control and Earth)
to the MCP401RC siting location. A minimum 0.75mm2cable
should be used.

With the 25mm screws provided, fix the mounting box to the wall.

Figure 1

Installation & Wiring

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2

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5

Figure 2

Figure 3

When the black spot on the front face of the MCP401RC is pressed, an alarm signal will be sent along the
interconnect line and all interconnected alarms will sound. The MCP401RC switch element can be reset using
the plastic key supplied.

PLEASE NOTE:The MCP401RC is designed for use with the following models of Smoke/Heat/CO Alarms

- Ei161RC, 164RC, 166RC, 141, 144, 146, 151TL, 154TL, 156TLH, 2110, 261ENRC, 261DENRC.

WARNING: This Manual Call Point should be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with the
Requirements for Electrical Installations published by the Institute of Electrical Engineers (BS7671 current edition).
A maximum of 4 MCP401RC units can be installed on one system in addition to 12 interconnect alarms.

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SURFACE MOUNTING BOX

SCREW (2)

3.5 x 25mm

FRONT COVER

OPERATING ELEMENT

To additional Ei Alarms

if required

(compatible alarms

listed above)

P/N B16073 Rev 2

Testing

It is recommended that the MCP401RC is tested directly after installation and then at least monthly.

Test that the MCP401RC call point triggers the alarm(s) by pressing the black spot on the front cover. A
striped warning indicator should drop down into view on the front face (visible through the clear plastic
window). Check that each alarm in the system is sounding.

Reset the MCP401RC by following the instructions in the Resetting section below.The alarms should stop
sounding.

Now turn off the mains power to the system. Repeat the test above (this checks the rechargeable back-up
in the unit). Reinstate the mains power to the system. The MCP401RC will operate in standby with mains
off for over 6 months. With the Manual Call Point triggered it can give an alarm signal for over 16 hours.

Aico Ltd. Mile End Business Park,

Maesbury Rd, Oswestry,

Shropshire, SY10 8NN, U.K.

Tel: [phone] www.aico.co.uk

Ei Electronics. Shannon, Ireland.

Tel: [phone] www.eielectronics.com

Connect the wiring as shown in Figures 2 & 3 previously. Note: the Earth connection is for convenient
termination of the earth conductor and is not required for the safety of the unit. The wiring should be
installed securely (e.g. tie wrap together) to prevent a hazard if one becomes detached.

Carefully slide the front cover and circuit board diagonally into the mounting box, top section first (see Figure 4).

Then carefully locate the top of the front cover onto the top of the wall plate and hinge down to snap
securely in place (see Figure 5).

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3

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

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Figure 4

Figure 5

To reset the unit, insert the
reset key into the hole in the
bottom of the front cover. The
striped warning indicator
should disappear. With the key
still inserted, twist it anti­clockwise until the operating
element clicks back into place,
then remove the reset key (see
Figure 6).

Figure 6

Figure 7

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To detach the front cover,
remove the security screw and
insert the reset key into the
bottom of the cover. With the
key firmly inserted, hinge the
bottom of the cover away from
the wall plate/ mounting box
(the reverse motion to fitting).
See Figure 7.

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1

Resetting

Opening Unit / Removal

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