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 0.75mm
2
cable
should be used.
With the 25mm screws provided, fix the mounting box to the wall.
SURFACE MOUNTING BOX
FRONT COVER
OPERATING ELEMENT
SCREW (2)
3.5 x 25mm
Figure 1
Installation & Wiring
1
2
3
4
5
Figure 2
To additional Ei Alarms
if required
(compatible alarms
listed above)
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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