Emergency Assist Alarm
Models covered:
EACP1 – Single Zone Plastic Control Unit
(with battery backup EACP1PR)
EASSCP1 – Single Zone Stainless Steel
Control Unit (with battery backup EASSCP1P R)
EARB1 – Plastic Reset Unit
EASSRB1 – Stainless Steel Reset Unit
EADF1 – Plastic Over-Door Unit
EASSDF1 – Stainless Steel Over-Door Unit
EAPC1 – Pull Cord Unit
EA AB1 – Alarm Button Unit
EAPB1 – Push Button Unit
EACP4 – Four Zone Plastic Control Unit
(with battery backup EACP4PR)
EASSCP4 – Four Zone Stainless Steel
Control Unit (with battery backup EA SSCP4PR)
EASZK –Single Zone Plastic System Kit
(with battery backup EASZPRK)
EASSSZK – Single Zone Stainless
Steel System Kit (with battery
backup EASSSZPRK)
Installation & Operating Instructions
1. General Information
These instructions should be read carefully and retained for further
reference and maintenance.
2. Safety
• Before installation or maintenance, ensure the mains supply to the
alarm system is switched off and the circuit supply fuses are removed
or the circuit breaker turned off. Remove all power sources including
battery when wiring any part of the system.
• It is recommended that a qualified electrician is consulted or used
for the installation of this alarm system and install in accordance
with the current IEE wiring and Building Regulations.
• Check that the total load on the circuit including when this alarm
system is fitted does not exceed the rating of the circuit cable,
fuse or circuit breaker.
• None of the units in the system should be subject to dripping
or splashing liquids.
3. Technical Specifications
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• Control Unit Supply Voltage: 230V AC 50Hz
• The Control Unit is of class I construction and must be earthed
• Reserve Battery: Metal Hydride (rechargeable) PP3, 9 Volt
• Alarm Output: DC Voltage through 470 ohm resistor
(Do not connect to mains voltage source)
• Maximum pull force on pull cord: 200N
• Reset button marking: Visually and with Braille
• Intensity of sounders:
Control Unit: 70dB at 30cm low sound or 80dB at 30cm
high sound (adjustable using ‘dB selector’
on rear of Control Unit)
Reset Unit: 65dB at 30cm
Over-Door Unit: 8dB at 30cm
Sound and light are intermittent except Control Unit
• Angular Coverage of Indicator: 180° on Over-Door Unit
• LED Indicators: Green ‘Power ON’, Yellow ‘Fault’, Blue ‘Alarm’
• Operating Temperature: +5°C to 40°C
• Environmental Protection: IP67 (EAPB1 Push Button Unit Only)
• User Interface: Push button, Illuminated when pressed
(EAPB1 Push Button Unit Only)
• EC Directives: Conforms to latest directives
• CE Compliant
• Dimensions:
Control Unit:
Over-Door Unit:
Reset Unit:
Pull Cord Unit:
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Push Button Unit:
Alarm Button Unit:
H=85mm, W=145mm, D=33mm (Plastic)
H=85mm, W=145mm, D=35mm (Stainless Steel)
H=85mm, W=85mm, D=24mm (Plastic)
H=85mm, W=85mm, D=25mm (Stainless Steel)
H=85mm, W=85mm, D=12mm (Plastic)
H=85mm, W=85mm, D=13mm (Stainless Steel)
82mm Diameter x 20mm
H=73mm, W=81mm, D=67mm (Plastic only)
H=85mm, W=85mm, D=12mm (Plastic only)
Wall box minimum depth requirements – All Models:
• The following products must be installed on wall boxes that meet
below minimum depth requirements.
Model Number
EACP1 Single Zone Control Unit 26mm
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EACP1PR Single Zone Control Unit
with Battery Backup
EASSCP1 Single Zone Control Unit Stainless Steel 35mm
EASSCP1PR Single Zone Control Unit
Stainless Steel with Battery Backup
EACP4 Four Zone Control Unit 35mm
EACP4PR Four Zone Control Unit
with Battery Backup
EASSCP4 Four Zone Control Unit Stainless Steel 45mm
EASSCP4PR Four Zone Control Unit
Stainless Steel with Battery Backup
EAPC1 Pull Cord Unit 26mm
EADF1 Over-door Flasher 26mm
EASSDF1 Over-door Flasher Stainless Steel 35mm
EARB1 Reset Unit 16mm
EASSRB1 Reset Unit Stainless Steel 26mm
EAAB1 Alarm Button Unit 16mm
Minimum
Depth
Requirement
26mm
35mm
35mm
45mm
• Features inside moulded dry lining back boxes may cause
interference with the product, the diagram below illustrates
where these may occur.
• In the event of interference, the problem feature should be carefully
trimmed with a blade or cutters. To ensure correct installation
an MK or Centaur deep dry line box should be used.
4. Installation
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Important: Connect the extra low voltage wiring first.
• Ensure the mains supply is switched OFF and the circuit supply
• An isolating switch should be installed to enable the power
• For PERMANENTLY CONNECTED APPARATUS either provided
• Where an all-pole MAINS SWITCH or and all-pole circuit breaker is
Connect the mains wiring last.
When using the Control Unit with a 26mm deep box
choose the fixing holes to ensure clearance between
the screw heads and the rear of the control unit.
fuses are removed or the circuit breaker turned OFF.
to be switched ON and OFF for maintenance purposes.
(Fuse 3A BS1362).
with an all-pole MAINS SWITCH or an all-pole circuit breaker,
the installation shall be carried out in accordance with all
applicable installation rules.
used as the disconnect device, it shall have contact separation of at
least 3mm in each pole and shall disconnect all pole simultaneously.
4.1 Control Unit
Mains Wiring
Important: This should be sited (following the recommendations
• Having located the site, install a flush or surface mount double gang
• Pass the 230V AC 50Hz mains supply cable (1mm² twin and earth)
• Terminate the cables into the Control Unit marked ‘L’ and ‘N’
• Connect the incoming earth wire as follows;
NOTE: This is a class 1 apparatus if a metal box is used and therefore
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Extra Low Voltage Wiring
Important: Ensure that the low voltage wiring is kept well away from
• Pass the extra low voltage two core cable into the wall box and
• Connections are as above for a the single zone system, the four
of the BS8300) where it can best attract the attention
of an appropriate person/member of staff.
An example of this is near a reception desk in view
of a receptionist.
wall box (see Wall box minimum depth requirements for details).
into the wall box.
ensuring correct polarity is observed and that all bare conductors
are sleeved (See section 5. Mains Voltage Wiring).
the earth wire MUST be connected to the earth terminal of the
metal box itself. If a plastic box is used, connect the earth wire to
the Earth connector marked on the Control board. On the stainless
steel version, connect the earth wire to the Earth connector on the
Control board. The metal box will be earthed via the stainless steel
screws provided.
mains wiring. The low voltage wiring must be tied to each
other using the tie wrap provided to overcome clearances
and creepage distances if any wire becomes detached.
connect to the terminals marked ‘OUTPUT TERMINAL’ (See section 6.
Extra Low Voltage Wiring). The system is not polarity conscious.
zone system is similar except that the four zone Control Unit has
4 outputs, each one being used will have a Pull Cord Unit, an OverDoor Unit and a Reset Unit connected in the same way as the single
zone system. Any unused outputs should be left unconnected.
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