My parents new home has an old Hilclare 1011 alarm installed. There are no instructions - does anyone know how we can get hold of some ?

 

Also, is there anything behind the door - which seems to be held in place with a screw ? Is it safe to remove screw and open the door while still connected to mains ?

 

Until they understand how to work it they would like to turn off the mains to the unit - but can't see how to do this - is the switch in the box perhaps ?

 

Any help much appreciated please

There isn't much to know. 

Key position off = off

Etc etc

When was it last serviced I'm amased it's still working

You need to find out what detection there is on the system, at that age I wouldn't be surprised if it's a detector, a door contact and probably a (disconnected) pressure matt.

 

Once you know this you can systematically work our what detection is in part set v full set.

 

There may be a fused spur nearby, alternatively it can be done inside the panel but it hurt's if you get it wrong so personally I recommend you get someone over to check it out or even down-power it for you.

 

 

 

 

3 hours ago, David12 said:

My parents new home has an old Hilclare 1011 alarm installed. There are no instructions - does anyone know how we can get hold of some ?

 

Assuming they have purchased the property, all the books & service info should have been requested by their solicitor

 

Its an alarm from the 1980's , it predates PDF, the internet, the mobile phone ect...

 

Buy a new system

7 minutes ago, Logan said:

If it works fine theres no point 

 

Nah, you can't support every product for ever....

11 minutes ago, Logan said:

Did you send the PTZ camera you were talking about?

 

?

 

I sent a cheapo junk one with the H Style box, 

the thing I sent you was junk pan & tilt network camera, 

 

I didn't like to look of the app (IIRC)

2 minutes ago, Logan said:

Lol.    Is jsb fire alarm panels any good?

 

we've done this via PM ?

In a few years you'll be getting wrestled out thinking you're from the HSE. 

LOL