The Locator is recommended for all installations having three
or more smoke alarms interconnected. The Smoke Alarm Loca-
tor stops all the units alarming except those smoke alarms actu-
ally sensing smoke, by disabling the interconnect feature for
about 10 minutes. The source of the alarm can quickly be located
and appropriate action taken (e.g. evacuate the premises, clear
cooking fumes etc). It significantly reduces the annoyance to
other occupants while an alarm is being investigated, this is par-
ticularly useful when an alarm occurs at night. (Disconnecting
the AC mains will not silence smoke alarms with battery back-
up). The Locator switch automatically restores the interconnect
feature after about 10 minutes. (If the original Smoke Alarm con-
tinues to sound after smoke has cleared, press the locator button
again to cancel)
It is easily installed as shown in the circuit diagrams. It must
not be used with smoke alarms from any other manufacturer.
Near the distribution board is often a good position for the Smoke
Alarm Locator. Mains powered systems must be wired according
to IEE regulations. The interconnect wire (terminal 1) and the
neutral wire (terminal 2) are connected to the two terminals on
the loose terminal block. (Note no connections are to be made to
the other terminals on this switch). Pushing the switch starts the
timer circuit and holds the interconnect line close to zero volts
and so none of the smoke alarms can signal to each other. How-
ever each individual smoke alarm will still operate and alarm if it
senses smoke itself. Ensure wiring in switch housing is double
insulated from the face plate screws.
Mains Powered Systems
Use only with Smoke Alarms with model numbers:
EI
150/151/153/154/155/156/141/144/146/161/161R/164/166
and 166R.
9 Volt Battery Powered Systems
Use only with Smoke Alarms with model numbers:
EI
100C,
EI
100CN,
EI
105C,
EI
100TYC and
EI
105TYCH.
Aico Ltd.
, Mile End Business Park,
Maesbury Road, Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 8NN, U.K.
EI Electronics.
, Shannon, Co. Clare.
A11313 Rev 4
Smoke Alarm Locator
Model
EI
159
TERMINAL
1
TERMINAL
2
EI
159
SMOKE
ALARM
SMOKE
ALARM
SMOKE
ALARM
SMOKE
ALARM
SMOKE
ALARM
SMOKE
ALARM
INTER-
CONNECT
NEUTRAL
EI
159
