MINERVA “Time Saver” Ceiling Tile Adaptor and Snap-fit 4” Detector Base

Many of today’s buildings feature a false or suspended ceiling. Installation of fire detectors to this type of ceiling has been seen as both difficult and time consuming. With the installation requiring the ceiling to be in place before the detector base and associated 2nd fix can take place.

By using the new Time Saver Ceiling Tile Adaptor this whole installation process has been made much easier. The complete process from wiring connection to detector commissioning can now take place as a single operation and be completed even before the ceiling has been installed.

Features:

• Cut installation time by 30%
• Commission the system before the suspended ceiling is installed
• Suitable for ceiling tiles from 1mm to 30mm thick
• Made from flame retardant material
• No additional back-box is required
• Time saver is designed for use with a new snap-fit 4” detector base
• Adaptor available for use with the AV base & other devices

Very often, the installation of the fire detection system is held up by other trades, competition for working space and in particular, awaiting the erection of suspended ceilings. For the fire alarm installer the effect is: less time to complete, schedule overrun, delayed payment and possible contractual penalties. This can all be avoided by using the Time Saver Ceiling Tile Adaptor which makes it possible to commission and hand over the fire detection system at a much earlier stage, prior to the false ceiling installation.

The Time Saver Ceiling Tile Adaptor consists of three parts, a bezel and clamp that are fitted to the ceiling tile and a back-box that carries the detector and base assembly. All the parts are designed to “snap fit” together without the need for screws. The new 4B 4” detector base also snap-fits to the ceiling tile adaptor, further reducing installation time.

To order the Time Saver Ceiling Tile Adaptor, a single product code can be used which calls up the complete unit. Alternatively, the back-box can be ordered separately, as can the bezel and clamp assembly. Ordering the parts separately may be preferred if there is an extended period before the false ceiling is installed e.g. “shell and core” projects.

A Leaflet is available for download that clearly illustrates where the Time Saver Ceiling Tile Adaptor wins over traditional installation methods.