Brooks Electronics EIB603CX, User Manual

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2. Location & Positioning
Introduction
The EIB603CX Heat Alarm is a modified version of the standard EIB603C to
enable hardwired connection to a Brooks Residential Fire Alarm Panel (RFAP). The
combination of the Smoke and Heat Alarms with the RFAP provides for a residential
fire alarm system with features and capabilities beyond simple interconnected Smoke
/ Heat Alarms. To fully understand these added features, this leaflet should be read
in conjunction with the manual for the specific RFAP selected and the technical
datasheet for the interface mounting base.
The RFAP externally powers the heat alarm and provides the interconnect facility.
The Heat Alarms can be installed in kitchens and other areas where Smoke Alarms
are unsuitable.
EIB603CX and EIB650iWX are interconnected with hard wiring to the RFAP to give
the loudest alarm sound level throughout the house.
The EIB603CX can be used only with an RFAP, it cannot be used as standalone Heat
Alarm or connected to any other systems. As Brooks are continually developing new
products always check compatibility with the respective RFAP.
The Heat Alarm gives a fire warning when the nominal temperature at the Alarm
reaches 58°C. It is ideal for kitchens, garages, boiler houses and other areas where
there are normally high levels of fumes, smoke or dust i.e. places where Smoke
Alarms cannot be installed without the risk of excessive nuisance alarms. A Heat
Alarm should only be used in rooms adjoining escape routes, in conjunction with
Smoke Alarms on the escape routes.
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