Time-saving adaptor makes detectors accessible

A NEW ceiling tile adaptor from ADT Fire and Security can save electrical contractors time when installing fire detectors. Traditionally, suspended ceilings are installed after the cables and electrical back boxes, which then become inaccessible for commissioning.

This adaptor is mounted onto a suspended ceiling to enable back boxes, bases and heads to be fitted, and if necessary commissioned, all in one visit prior to the false ceiling being installed.

The ceiling installer cuts a hole in the relevant tile and fits a plastic profile to accept the detector array; work which is carried out at ground level. The tile is then offered up to the detector, which is pulled down through the hole in the plastic profile and snapped into place.