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Smoke Alarms
EIB650i Series
Read and retain carefully for as long as the product is being used. It contains vital information on the operation
and installation of your Smoke Alarm. The leaflet should be regarded as part of the product.
If you are just installing the unit, the leaflet must be given to the householder. The leaflet is to be given to any
subsequent user.

1. See table 3 for intelligent features and operation
2. Certain Alarms may be supplied (on request) with the appropriate RF module fitted
Table 1
Model
Intelligent Alarms
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1
2
EIB650iC
EIB650iW
Yes
No
Hardwired
Interconnect
Yes
Yes
RF
Capability
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CONTENTS
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QUICK START GUIDE
LOCATION & POSITIONING
INSTALLATION
INTERCONNECTION - HARD WIRED
TESTING, MAINTENANCE & POWER SUPPLY
MONITORING
FIRE SAFETY ADVICE
SMOKE ALARM LIMITATIONS
RADIOLINK MODULES
GETTING YOUR ALARM SERVICED
FIVE YEAR GUARANTEE
TROUBLESHOOTING
ALARM INDICATORS
COMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT
CONTACT US
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1. Quick Start Guide
LOCATE CORRECT SITING POINT FIX BASEPLATE TO CEILING
TWISTING THE UNIT ON TOTHE BASE
AUTOMATICALLY CONNECTS
THE BATTERY
Quick Start Guide
PLACE ALARM & TWIST ON TO BASE
TEST ALARM
ALARM SHOULD BE CEILING MOUNTED AT LEAST 300MM FROM
WALLS & OBSTRUCTIONS, IDEALLY CENTRALLY IN ROOM/AREA
TEST ALARM AT LEAST WEEKLY
PRESS THE TEST BUTTON

1. Quick Start Guide
LOCATE CORRECT SITING POINT FIX BASEPLATE TO CEILING
TWISTING THE UNIT ON TOTHE BASE
AUTOMATICALLY CONNECTS
THE BATTERY
Quick Start Guide
PLACE ALARM & TWIST ON TO BASE
TEST ALARM
ALARM SHOULD BE CEILING MOUNTED AT LEAST 300MM FROM
WALLS & OBSTRUCTIONS, IDEALLY CENTRALLY IN ROOM/AREA
TEST ALARM AT LEAST WEEKLY
PRESS THE TEST BUTTON
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2. Location & Positioning
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing an EIB650i Series Alarm. You can easily install
these Smoke Alarms throughout the property on escape routes, on each storey, in
corridors & in closed rooms to give warning of fire.
The EIB650iC can be interconnected with hard wiring (or RadioLINK+plug-in
modules) to give the loudest alarm sound level throughout the house.For wireless
interconnection add the RadioLINK+plug-in module (This module must be
purchased separately).
The EIB650iW can be wirelessly interconnected by adding the RadioLINK+plug-in
module (This module must be purchased separately).
Note: Certain Smoke Alarms may be supplied (on request) with the appropriate
RF module fitted.
SMOKE ALARMS - EIB650i Series
Sufficient smoke must enter your Smoke Alarm before it will respond. Your Smoke
Alarm needs to be within 7.5 metres of the fire to respond quickly. Smoke Alarms
also need to be in positions where they can be heard throughout the property, so
they can wake you and your family in time for everyone to escape. A single Smoke
Alarm will give some protection if it is properly installed, but most homes will require
two or more (preferably interconnected) to ensure that a reliable early warning is
given. For recommended protection you should install and interconnect Smoke
Alarms in all rooms where fire is most likely to break out (apart from the kitchen
and bathroom).
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Your first Smoke Alarm should be located between the sleeping area and the most
likely sources of fire (living room for example), but it should not be more than 7.5
metres from the door to any room where a fire may start and block your escape
from the house.
Multi-Storey Dwellings
If your home has more than one floor, at least one Smoke Alarm should be fitted on
each level (see Figure 1). Preferably the Smoke Alarms should be interconnected so
as to give sufficient warning throughout the property. RadioLINK+plug-in modules
are ideal in this situation as the Smoke Alarms will then interconnect using Radio
Frequency (RF) signals - so no wiring is required.
Figure 1 illustrates where Smoke Alarms and Heat Alarms should be located in a
typical two storey house. Note the spacings as given in figures 1&2 which ensure
the early detection of fire and that the warning will be heard.
For additional protection, locate Heat Alarms in rooms adjoining escape routes -
kitchens, garages, boiler houses etc. where Smoke Alarms are unsuitable. Install
within 5.3m of potential sources of fire.
Single Storey Dwelling
If the premises is one storey you should put your first Smoke Alarm in a corridor or
hallway between the sleeping and living areas. Place it as near to the living area as
possible, but make sure that it can be heard loudly enough in the bedroom to wake
someone. See Figure 2 for placement example.
In houses with more than one sleeping area, Smoke Alarms should be placed
between each sleeping area and the living area and it is recommended that Heat
Alarms should be placed in the kitchen & garage. N.B. All Heat Alams must be
interconnected to a Smoke Alarm 7

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Recommended Protection
The Building Code of Australian, state and territory building regulation and
AS1670.1 give the guidance on:
- how many Alarms to install
- what type of Alarm to use
- where to position Alarms
The above points will depend on the type of dwelling and class of building to be
protected and the level of fire risk.
Checking Smoke Alarms Can Be Heard
With the Smoke Alarms sounding in their intended locations check that the alarm
can be heard in each bedroom with the door closed, above the sound of any
TV/audio systems. The TV/audio systems should be set to a reasonably loud
conversation level. If you cannot hear the alarm over the sound of the TV/audio
system, the chances are it would not wake you. Interconnecting the Smoke Alarms
using either a hard-wired interconnection or RadioLINK+plug-in modules will help
to ensure that the alarm will be heard throughout the property.
Positioning
Ceiling Mounting
Hot smoke rises and spreads out, so a central ceiling position is the recommended
location. The air is “dead” and does not move in corners, therefore Smoke Alarms
must be mounted away from corners. Keep at least 300mm from walls and corners
(see Figure 3). Additionally, mount the alarm at least 300mm from any light fitting or
decorative object which might prevent smoke entering the Smoke Alarm.

Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Living Room
Kitchen
Bathroom
Dining Room
Figure 2
For minimum protection
- Smoke Alarm on each storey
- every 7.5 metres of hallways and
escape routes
- within 3 metres of all bedroom doors
- all Alarms interconnected
For recommended protection
(in addition to the above):
- Smoke Alarms in every room (except
kitchens and bathrooms)
- Heat Alarms located in kitchens,
garages etc. within 5.3m of potential
fire sources
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Figure 1