Operation & Installation Manual RFP V2 Series
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2.6
Interconnecting Smoke/Heat Alarms
The Brooks Smoke Alarm EIB650iWX and Heat Alarm EIB603CX provide an
interconnect facility to RFP V2 series. When one Smoke/Heat Alarm activates all
Smoke/Heat Alarms and panel buzzer will sound, this provides not only an increased
sound pressure level but also an alarm warning throughout the entire dwelling. Up
to 12 Smoke / Heat Alarms model EIB650iWX, and/or EIB603CX can be
interconnected to each zone in RFP V2 series.
The unit initiating the alarm can be identified by the red LED on the cover flashing
every second, or by pressing the alarm locate (interlocked with Fire Mode) switch on
the RFP front face plate.
Note: If obsoleted X series Alarms already exists, they can still be used provided
they are not over 10 years old and are still working.
The panel is compatible with either the obsoleted smoke alarms and/or the current
EIB603CX and/or EIB650iWX.
2.7
Smoke / Heat Alarm Additional Features
The new series of Smoke (EIB650iWX) and Heat (EIB603CX) Alarms have similar
features to the discontinued X series Alarms in addition to some new added features:
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Remote Indicator Output (RIL) output: This enables an RIL to be located
outside a door to indicate the origin of the alarm.
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Alarm can be isolated be removing the head from the base.
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Removing the head will keep all the other Alarms in the same zone in
operation.
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EIB650iWX is a microprocessor-based design which allows for more
features.
2.8
Nuisance Alarms
Smoke Alarms are sensitive devices that may also be triggered by other household
activities like cooking or steam from showers or laundries. Remember, your Smoke
Alarm can be triggered by you accidentally, this does not mean it is faulty it has
simply detected something that to it simulates smoke.
If there is a nuisance alarm simply press the “Locate” button and turn the key switch
to “Fire” on the front display of the RFP system, this will identify the activated Alarm.
Once the source of nuisance alarm is located, fan the smoke alarm to clear the
smoke. If, when the Alarm goes off, there is no sign of smoke, heat or noise to
indicate that there is a fire, you should get your family into a safe place, before you
start investigating.
Check the house carefully in case there is a small fire smouldering somewhere.
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Check whether there is some source of smoke or fumes, for example
cooking fumes being drawn past the Smoke Alarm by an extractor.
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Fan the sensing chamber vigorously with a newspaper or similar to clear
and silence the alarm.
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If there are frequent nuisance/false alarms, it may be necessary to re-
locate the device away from the source of the fumes. If for some reason
the Alarm continues to sound (due to insect infestation or contamination
build up for example), do the following:
Remove the Smoke / Heat Alarm causing nuisance alarm as shown in Figure 3
below. For EIB650iWX and/or EIB603CX, remove the head by disconnecting the
