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1. B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 AM Page 20 25 If they are interconnected using RadioLINK modules hold down the Test button until the blue light on the cover of the Alarm illuminates Check that all other Alarms sound Release the Test button The Alarm and all connected Alarms should stop sounding Repeat this procedure for all other Alarms in the system WARNING Do not test with flame This can set fire to the Alarm and damage the house We do not recommend testing with smoke or heat as the results can be misleading unless special apparatus is used When you press the Test button it simulates the effect of smoke in a Smoke Alarm and heat in a Heat Alarm which they could experience in a real fire So there is no need to test either Alarms with smoke or heat 5 2 Test Hush Button to Control Nuisance Alarms The Smoke Alarms have a combined Test Hush button to help you control nuisance false alarms If when the Alarm sounds there is no sign of smoke or noise to indicate that there is a fire it should be assumed that it is due to an actual fire and the dwelling should be evacuated immediately Check the house carefully in case there is a small fire smouldering somewhere Check whether there is some source of smoke or fumes for example cooking fumes being drawn past the Alarm by an extractor If there are frequent nuisance false alarms it may be necessary to re locate the Smoke Alarm away from the sou2. B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 AM Page 4 1 Quick Start Guide LOCATE CORRECT SITING POINT FIX BASEPLATE TO CEILING lt 300mm Min ALARM SHOULD BE CEILING MOUNTED AT LEAST 300MM FROM WALLS amp OBSTRUCTIONS IDEALLY CENTRALLY IN ROOM AREA BATTERY BATTERY CONNECTORS BASE OF CONNECT THE BATTERY TO THE ALARM BATTERY SNAPS TO POWER THE UNIT B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 AM Page 5 25 Quick Start Guide ed NO Ne en ON 10 YEAR LITHIUM BATTERY ALARM MODELS TWISTING THE UNIT ON TO THE BASE AUTOMATICALLY CONNECTS THE BATTERY TEST ALARM PRESS THE TEST BUTTON TEST ALARM AT LEAST WEEKLY B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 AM Page 6 2 Location amp Positioning Introduction Congratulations on purchasing an Ei600 Series Alarm You can easily install these alarms throughout the property on escape routes on each storey in corridors amp in closed rooms to give warning of fire The Heat Alarms can be installed in kitchens and other areas where Smoke Alarms are unsuitable Models Ei605C Ei603C Ei605TYC amp 6 can be interconnected with hard wiring to give the loudest alarm sound level throughout the house All models except Ei605 amp Ei605TY can be interconnected using the RadioLINK plug in modules These modules must be purchased separately when they are not supplied with the Alarm see Tabl
3. B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 AM Pagel Electronics Batte ry Powered Smoke amp Heat Alarms Ei600 Series 44 a 7 1 A Ei605 Smoke Alarm Series Ei603 Heat Alarm Series Read and retain carefully for as long as the product is being used It contains vital information on the operation and installation of your Alarm The leaflet should be regarded as part of the product If you are just installing the unit the leaflet must be given to the householder The leaflet is to be given to any subsequent user B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 AM Page 2 9V Replaceable Battery Optional Alarm Hardwired Capability RF Module ES merconnect Supplied Model No Ei605C No Yes Ei605MRF C 10 Year Lithium Battery Built in RF Optional Alarm Hardwired es Capability RF Module Int t Ei605MRF Ei605MRF Ei605TY Note Certain alarms be supplied on request with the appropriate RF module fitted 1 B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 AM Page 3 25 CONTENTS Page 1 QUICK START GUIDE 2 LOCATION amp POSITIONING 6 3 INSTALLATION 13 4 INTERCONNECTION HARD WIRED 17 5 TESTING MAINTENANCE amp POWER SUPPLY 20 MONITORING 6 FIRE SAFETY ADVICE 26 7 SMOKE ALARM LIMITATIONS 29 8 RADIOLINK ACCESSORIES 31 9 GETTING YOUR ALARM SERVICED 31 10 FIVE YEAR GUARANTEE 32 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 33 12 CONTACT US 36
4. battery If itis a 10 Year Lithium Battery model then replace the entire unit 21 B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 AM Page 22 2 A Heat Alarm is beeping about every 40 seconds If itis a 9V Replaceable Battery model then replace the battery If itis a 10 Year Lithium Battery model then replace the entire unit 3 On 10 Year Lithium Battery models with RadioLINK modules fitted If the blue light flashes every 10 seconds it indicates that the RF battery is depleted and the RadioLINK module must be replaced 5 3 2 Battery Replacement 9V Replaceable Battery models only A fresh Alkaline Battery should last for over a year When the battery power is low and replacement is necessary the Smoke Alarm will and the red light will flash at the same time about once per minute for at least 30 days The Heat Alarm will also beep once per minute but the red light will not flash at the same time when the battery is low The battery must then be replaced Also replace the battery if the Alarm does not sound when the Test Button is pressed For maximum reliability replace the battery at least once a year When you replace the battery you must press the Test button to check that the Alarm is functioning correctly Only replace the battery with one of the following alkaline batteries Duracell MN1604 Energizer 6LR61 Philips 6LR61 Varta 6LR61 or the Ultralife U9VL J lithium battery The lithium battery
5. of the building say the front wall of the building and then installing all mounting plates in the same orientation with respect to this see figure 6 Front Wall Front Wall Mounting Plate Orientate all mounting plates in the same direction Large hole lt nearest S gt front wall Figure 6 Mounting Plate Mounting Plate 6 Connect the battery to the battery snaps as shown in the Quick Start Guide for 9V Replaceable Battery models only 7 Carefully line up the unit on the base gentle press home amp twist on This connects the batteries in the 10 Year Lithium Battery models Install all the other Alarms similarly 14 zz B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 AM Page 15 8 Press the Test button on each alarm to ensure that the Alarm works see Figure 7a for Smoke Alarm amp 7b for Heat Alarm 9 For hard wired interconnected Alarms hold down the Test button on each Alarm in turn and check that all other interconnected Alarms sound 10 If using RadioLINK interconnection see booklet RF Modules for Battery Powered Figure 7a Figure 7b Smoke amp Heat Alarms Smoke Alarm Heat Alarm Install all the other Alarms similarly Tamperproofing the Alarms The Alarm can be made tamperproof to prevent unauthorised removal of the Alarm Break off the small pillar on the base as shown in figure 8a To remove the Alarm from the ceiling it is now necessary to use a small sc
6. situation as the units will then interconnect using Radio Frequency RF signals so no wiring is required Figure 1 illustrates where Heat Alarms and Smoke Alarms should be located in a typical two storey house Note the spacings in Protection Levels which ensure the early detection of fire and that the warning will be heard Locate Heat Alarms in rooms adjoining escape routes kitchens garages boiler houses etc where Smoke Alarms are unsuitable Install within 5 3m of potential sources of fire Single Storey Dwelling If the premises is one storey you should put your first Smoke Alarm in a corridor or hallway between the sleeping and living areas Place it as near to the living area as possible but make sure that it can be heard loudly enough in the bedroom to wake someone See Figure 2 for placement example In houses with more than one sleeping area Smoke Alarms should be placed between each sleeping area and the living area and it is recommended that Heat Alarms should be placed in the kitchen amp garage Recommended Protection Fire authorities recommend you put individual Smoke Alarms in or near all rooms where fire is most likely to break out apart from the locations to avoid e g bathrooms see Section 3 The living room is the most likely place for a fire to start 8 B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 AM Page 9 25 Figure 1 For minimum protection Smoke Alarm on each storey in
7. Alarms have significantly helped to reduce the number of fire fatalities in countries where they are widely installed However independent authorities have stated that they may be ineffective in some circumstances There are a number of reasons for this e Smoke Heat Alarms will not work if the batteries are depleted or if they are not connected Test regularly and replace the entire Alarm when it fails to operate e Smoke Heat Alarms will not detect fire if sufficient smoke or heat does not reach the Alarm Smoke Heat may be prevented from reaching the Alarm if the fire is too far away for example if the fire is on another floor behind a closed door in a chimney in a wall cavity or if the prevailing air draughts carry the smoke or heat away Installing Smoke Heat Alarms on both sides of closed doors and installing more than one Alarm 28 B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 AM Page 29 25 as recommended in this leaflet very significantly improve the probability of early detection Smoke Heat Alarm may not be heard RadioLINK may not work due to interference or due to the signal being blocked by furniture renovations etc A Smoke Heat Alarm may not wake a person who has taken drugs or alcohol Alarms may not detect every type of fire to give sufficient early warning They are particularly ineffective with fires caused by smoking in bed escaping gas violent explosions poor storage of flammabl
8. atches away from children Never smoke in bed In rooms where you do smoke always check under cushions for smouldering cigarettes and ashes Service central heating systems regularly Be sure all electrical appliances and tools have a recognised approval label 26 B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 AM Page 27 This device cannot protect all persons at all times It may not protect against the three most common causes of fatal fires 1 Smoking in bed 2 Leaving children at home alone 3 Cleaning with flammable liquids such as petrol Further information can be obtained from the Fire Brigade Planning Your Escape Route For When The Alarms Sound 1 Check room doors for heat or smoke Do not open a hot door Use an alternate escape route Close doors behind you as you leave 2 If smoke is heavy crawl out staying close to floor Take short breaths if possible through a wet cloth or hold your breath More people die from smoke inhalation than from flames 3 Get out as fast as you can Do not stop for packing Have a prearranged meeting place outside for all family members Check everybody is there 27 B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 AM Page 28 25 4 Call the Fire Brigade from neighbour s house mobile phone Remember to give your name and address 5 NEVER re enter a burning house 7 Alarm Limitations Limitations of Smoke Heat Alarms Smoke Heat
9. ay cause them to alarm Check for fumes steam etc from the kitchen or bathroom Paint and other fumes can cause nuisance alarms Check for any sign of contamination such as cobwebs or dust Clean the alarm as described in Section 5 if necessary e Press the Test Hush button on the Smoke Alarm causing the Alarm this can be identified as the Alarm with the red light flashing rapidly this will silence the Smoke Alarm for 10 minutes and also silence all other interconnected Alarms in the system e Smoke amp Heat Alarms with RadioLINK modules sound for 2 seconds every 4 hours this indicates that there is a depleted battery somewhere in the system check all Alarms as outlined in section 5 Power Supply Monitoring The Alarm fails to sound when the Test button is pressed e Check the age of the unit see the replace by label on side of unit Check the battery snaps are firmly connected on the 9V Replaceable Battery models 32 B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 AM Page 33 e On the 10 Year Lithium Battery models ensure the unit is twisted fully home on the mounting plate as this connects the battery per O 0 Do 5 gt 33 B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 Page 34 The crossed out wheelie bin symbol that is on your product indicates that this product should not be disposed of via the normal household waste stream Proper di
10. connection Wired maximum of 250 metres of two core 0 5mm to 0 75 stranded signal cable can be used maximum resistance between detectors 50 ohm The Alarms are interconnected by wiring all the terminals marked 1 together and all the terminals marked 2 together see in Figure 9a Note Draughts from wiring Openings conduit or mounting boxes holes may blow smoke away 17 zz B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 AM Page 18 from the sensing chamber making it insensitive It is essential that all such ceiling openings be closed with silicone sealant or similar 1 Run the two core cable to the Alarm locations 2 Bring the cable through the opening in the mounting plate before screwing it to the ceiling see figure 9b 3 If you are bringing the wiring along the surface break out the two notches see figure 10a 4 Using a small screwdriver lift off the terminal block by raising it vertically see figure 10b 5 Screw the two cable cores into the terminal block see figure 10b Then carefully press the terminal block back on to the two pins in the base 6 Twist the Alarm clockwise on to the mounting plate BREAK OUT USE SCREWDRIVER TO GENTLY SIDE WALLS LIFT OUT THE TERMINAL BLOCK SCREW CABLES INTO TERMINAL BLOCK REAR OF MOUNTING PLATE v y LX i n nl N Figure 106 HT 2 lt Figure 10a B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 Page 19 25 I
11. e 1 Note Certain alarms may be supplied on request with the appropriate RF module fitted SMOKE ALARMS Ei605 Series Sufficient smoke must enter your Smoke Alarm before it will respond Your Smoke Alarm needs to be within 7 5 metres of the fire to respond quickly Smoke Alarms also need to be in positions where they can be heard throughout the property so they can wake you and your family in time for everyone to escape A single Smoke Alarm will give some protection if it is properly installed but most homes will require two or more preferably interconnected to ensure that a reliable early warning is given For recommended protection you should put individual Smoke Alarms in all rooms apart from kitchen and bathroom where fire is most likely to break out 6 B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 AM Page 7 Your first Smoke Alarm should be located between the sleeping area and the most likely sources of fire living room kitchen for example but it should not be more than 7 5 metres from the door to any room where a fire may start and block your escape from the house HEAT ALARMS Ei603 Series The Heat Alarm gives a fire warning when the temperature at the Alarm reaches 58 C It is ideal for kitchens garages boiler houses and other areas where there are normally high levels of fumes smoke or dust i e places where omoke Alarms cannot be installed without the risk of excessive nuisance alarms A Heat A
12. e rags and or liquids for example petrol paint spirits etc overloaded electrical circuits arson children playing with matches e Smoke Heat Alarms don t last indefinitely We recommend replacement after 10 years as a precaution o c Oo Fe EN E 6 lt 29 B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 Page 30 25 8 RadioLINK Accessories Ei605MRF RadioLINK Interconnect module for the 9V Replaceable Battery models It plugs into the rear of the Alarm This ensures that when one Alarm senses fire all units sound to give an alarm through out the house see Table 1 Ei605MTYRF RadioLINK Interconnect module for the 10 Year Lithium Battery models It plugs into the rear of the Alarm This ensures that when one Alarm senses fire all units sound to give an alarm through out the house see Table 1 9 Getting Your Alarm Serviced If your Alarm fails to work after you have read the sections on Installation Testing and Maintenance and Troubleshooting then contact Customer Assistance at the nearest address given at the end of this leaflet If it needs to be returned for repair or replacement put it in a padded box with the battery disconnected 9V Replaceable Battery models only The 10 Year Lithium Battery models must be removed from the mounting plate Send it to Customer Assistance at the nearest address given on the Alarm or in this leaflet State the nature of the
13. each sleeping area us every 7 5 metres of hallways and rooms within 3 metres of all bedroom doors all units interconnected where feature is present For recommended protection in addition to the above 2 Smoke Alarms in every room except 77 kitchens and bathrooms Heat Alarms located in kitchens garages etc within 5 3m of potential fire sources Living Room Figure 2 9 B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 Page 10 25 at night followed by the kitchen where Heat Alarm is recommended and then the dining room Consideration should be given to installing Smoke Alarms in any bedrooms where fires might occur for instance where there is an electrical appliance such as an electric blanket or heater or where the occupant is a smoker In addition consideration should be also given to installing Smoke Alarms in any rooms where the occupant is unable to respond very well to a fire starting in that room such as an elderly or sick person or a very young child Checking Alarms Can Be Heard With the Alarms sounding in their intended locations check that the alarm can be heard in each bedroom with the door closed above the sound of any TV audio systems The TV audio systems should be set to a reasonably loud conversation level If you cannot hear the alarm over the sound of the TV audio system the chances are it would not wake you Interconnecting the Alarms using either a hard wired inte
14. econds and the red light flashes at the same time for longer than 1 hour The Heat Alarm is giving a short beep about every 40 seconds for longer than 1 hour Alarm fails to sound the horn loudly when the test button is pressed Before the Alarm is safely discarded remove from the mounting plate With the 9V Replaceable Battery models disconnect the battery Do not put the Alarm into a fire The Alarm should be disposed in a safe and environmentally sound manner at your local recycle centre Contact your local authority for further advise 24 B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 Page 25 25 6 Fire Safety Advice When using household protective devices basic safety precautions should always be followed including those listed below Please read all instructions Rehearse emergency escape plans so everyone at home knows what to do in case the alarm sounds Use the Alarm Test Button to familiarise your family with the Alarm sound and to practice fire drills regularly with all family members Draw up a floor plan that will show each member at least 2 escape routes from each room in the house Children tend to hide when they don t know what to do Teach children how to escape open windows and use roll up fire ladders and stools without adult help Make sure they know what to do if the alarm goes off Constant exposure to high or freezing temperatures high humidity or a high level of n
15. ectric type are prone to dust and insect ingress which can cause false alarms Heat Alarms are not as susceptible to dust and contamination as Smoke Alarms but it is prudent to clean them periodically The latest design materials and manufacturing techniques have been used in the construction of Ei Electronics Alarms to minimise the effects of contamination However it is impossible to completely eliminate the effect of dust and insect contamination and therefore to prolong the life of the Alarm you must ensure that it is kept clean so that excess dust does not build up Any insects or cobwebs in the vicinity of the Smoke Alarm should be promptly removed 23 zz B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 AM Page 24 In certain circumstances even with regular cleaning contamination can build up in the smoke sensing chamber causing the alarm to sound If this happens the Smoke Alarm must be returned for servicing or replacement Contamination is beyond our control it is totally unpredictable and is considered normal wear and tear For this reason contamination is not covered by the guarantee and a charge is made for all such servicing work 5 7 End of life The entire Alarm must be replaced if i All Models unit is installed for over 10 years check the replace by date marked on the side of the unit ii All 10 Year Lithium Battery models only Smoke Alarm is giving a short beep about every 40 s
16. fault where the Alarm was purchased and the date of purchase B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 Page 31 25 10 Five Year Guarantee Ei Electronics guarantees this Alarm excluding the battery in the 9V Replaceable Battery models for five years from date of purchase against any defects that are due to faulty materials or workmanship This guarantee only applies to normal conditions of use and service and does not include damage resulting from accident neglect misuse unauthorised dismantling or contamination howsoever caused This guarantee excludes incidental and consequential damage If this Alarm should become defective within the guarantee period it must be returned to Ei Electronics with proof of purchase carefully packaged with the problem clearly stated see Section 9 We shall at our discretion repair or replace the faulty unit Do not interfere with the Alarm or attempt to tamper with it This will invalidate the guarantee but more importantly may expose the user to shock or fire hazards This guarantee is in addition to your statutory rights as a consumer Accessories Alarm Servicing Guarantee 31 B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 AM Page 32 11 Troubleshooting Alarms sound for no apparent reason House Code your Alarms see booklet RF Modules for Battery Powered Smoke amp Heat Alarms If the Alarms are in the default factory settings neighbouring units m
17. larm should only be used in rooms adjoining escape routes in conjunction with Smoke Alarms on the escape routes All Heat Alarms must be interconnected to the Smoke Alarms to ensure that the early warning will be heard particularly by somebody sleeping A properly designed early warning fire system ensures the alarm is given before the escape routes become blocked with smoke Therefore there must be Smoke Alarms along the escape routes as Heat Alarms would not give sufficient warning Oo Oo 0 Oo Fer However a fire a closed room e g kitchen adjoining the escape route can eventually cause the corridor to become smoke logged due to smoke leaking out from around the door before adequate warning can be given by detectors in the corridor Smoke leaking out from a room is often cool and slow moving so it can take a long time to rise to the ceiling and travel to a detector which could be some distance away A Heat Alarm in the closed room will give early warning of fire in that room and help overcome this problem 7 zz B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 AM Page 8 25 Multi Storey Dwellings If your home has more than one floor at least one Alarm should be fitted on each level see Figure 1 Preferably the units should be interconnected if feature is present on unit so as to give sufficient warning throughout the property RadioLINK plug in modules are ideal in this
18. mal smoke fumes Locate away from very dusty or dirty areas as dust build up in the chamber can impair performance It can also block the insect screen mesh and prevent smoke from entering the smoke detector chamber 11 B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 Page 12 Do not locate in insect infested areas Small insects getting into the smoke detector chamber can cause intermittent alarms DON T place Heat Alarms in any of the following areas Bathrooms shower rooms or other rooms where the unit may be triggered by steam or condensation DON T place Smoke or Heat Alarms in any of the following areas Places where the normal temperature can exceed 40 C or be below O C e g attics furnace rooms directly above ovens or kettles etc as the heat steam could cause nuisance alarms Near a decorative object door light fitting window moulding etc that may prevent smoke or heat from entering the Alarm e Surfaces that are normally warmer or colder than the rest of the room e g attic hatches Temperature differences might stop smoke or heat from reaching the unit e Next to or directly above heaters or air conditioning vents windows wall vents etc that can change the direction of airflow In very high or awkward areas e g over stairwells where it may be difficult to reach the alarm for testing hushing or battery replacement Locate the unit at least 1m from dimmer controlled lights a
19. nd wiring as some dimmers can cause interference e Locate unit at least 1 5m and route wiring at least 1m away from fluorescent light fittings as electrical noise and or flickering may affect the unit 12 B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 AM Page 13 25 3 Installation Installation Procedure 1 Select a location complying with the advice in Section 2 2 Remove the mounting plate from the Smoke Heat Alarm by twisting it in an anti clockwise direction see Figure 5 3 Place the mounting plate on the ceiling exactly where you want to mount the Alarm With a pencil mark the location of the two screw holes 4 If interconnecting Alarms using hard wired connections run suitable twin core cabling to the marked locations of each Alarm Make the connections to the Alarm see Section 4 ROTATE UNIT ANIT CLOCKWISE 5 Taking care to avoid any electrical wiring in the ceiling drill holes using a 5 0mm drill bit through the centre of the marked locations Push the plastic screw anchors provided into the drilled holes Screw the mounting plate to the Installation ceiling If using RadioLINK Smoke Heat Alarms then they should be mounted with UNIT WILL NOT TWIST OFF IT MAY BE TAMPERPROOFED SEE FIGURE 8c antennas in the same orientation i e essentially parallel This means picking Figure 5 13 B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 Page 14 a part
20. nstall and connect all the other Alarms similarly Now test the first Alarm by pressing and holding the Test button this may take up to 5 seconds The red indicator light will flash about once a second on the first Alarm and all other Alarms should sound Check all the other Alarms similarly Note These Alarms should be interconnected only within the confines of a single family living unit If they are connected between different residences there may be excessive nuisance alarms Everybody may not be aware that they are being tested or that it is a nuisance alarm caused by cooking etc 5 Testing Maintenance amp Power Supply Monitoring Your Alarm is a life saving device and should be checked periodically Regularly check that the red light on the Alarm flashes approx once a minute to show the units are powered Replace the Alarm if the flashing stops 5 1 Manually Testing your Alarms It is recommended that you test your Alarms after installation and then at least weekly to ensure the units are working It will also help you and your family to become familiar with the sound of the Alarms Press and hold the Test Button until the Alarm sounds and the red light flashes see Figure 7a amp 7b The Alarm will stop sounding shortly after the button is released f the Alarms are interconnected using hard wired connections check that all interconnected Alarms sound Testing Maintenance amp Power Supply Monitoring 19
21. rce of the fumes 20 B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 Page 21 If you installed Alarms with RadioLINK modules and did not House Code them you may be receiving alarm signals from a neighbouring system This can be easy rectified by House Coding your Alarms see booklet RF Modules for Battery Powered Smoke amp Heat Alarms 1 To cancel a false alarm from a Smoke Alarm which has its red light flashing rapidly press the Test Hush button the Smoke Alarm will automatically switch to a reduced sensitivity condition The Smoke Alarms will be silenced for a period of approximately 10 minutes The red light on the cover of the Smoke Alarm will flash every 10 seconds instead of 40 seconds to indicate that the unit has been silenced 2 The Smoke Alarm will reset to normal sensitivity at the end of the silenced period 10 minutes If additional silenced time is required simply push the Test Hush button again 3 If kitchen usage layout is such that there are an unacceptable level of nuisance alarms re locate the Smoke Alarm further away where it will be less affected by cooking fumes etc We recommend the use of a Heat Alarm in the Kitchen area to avoid such nuisance alarms 5 3 Power Supply Monitoring 5 3 1 What to do when an Alarm is beeping 1 A Smoke Alarm is beeping about every 40 seconds with the red light flashing at the same time If itis a 9V Replaceable Battery model then replace the
22. rconnection where the feature is present or RadioLINK plug in modules will help to ensure that the alarm will be heard throughout the property Positioning Ceiling Mounting Hot smoke rises and spreads out so a central ceiling position is the recommended location The air is dead and does not move in corners therefore Smoke amp Heat Alarms must be mounted away from corners Keep at least 0 3m from walls and corners see Figure Additionally mount the unit at least 0 3m from any light fitting or decorative object which might prevent smoke or heat entering the Smoke Heat Alarm We do not recommend wall mounting these Smoke Heat Alarms 10 B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 Page 11 On a Sloping Ceiling With a sloping or peaked ceiling install a Smoke Alarm within 600mm of the peak or a Heat Alarm within 150mm of the peak measured vertically If this height is less than 600mm for Smoke Alarms or 150mm for Heat Alarms the ceiling is regarded as being flat see Figure 4 IDEAL IN CENTRE OF CEILING 600mm HEAT ALARMS SMOKE ALARMS lt 150 DEAD AIR SURFACES NEVER WITHIN 0 3M OF ANY CORNER Figure 3 Figure 4 Locations to avoid DON T place Smoke Alarms in any of the following areas Bathrooms kitchens shower rooms garages or other rooms where the smoke alarm may be triggered by steam condensation normal smoke or fumes Keep at least 6 metres away from sources of nor
23. rewdriver to release the catch push catch towards the ceiling and then twist off the alarm see figure 8b If necessary it is possible to further secure the Alarm by using a No 2 or No 4 2 to 3mm diameter not supplied self tapping screw 6 to 8mm long see figure 8d to firmly lock the Alarm and its mounting plate together see figure 8c Attach the Alarm to the mounting plate 15 B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 AM Page 16 25 BREAK OFF PUSH UP CATCH amp TWIST SMALL PILLAR ALARM ANTI CLOCKWISE TO REMOVE u gt wre E How to Tamperproof How to Remove Figure 8a Figure 8b TAMPERPROOF SCREW Line up the screw not SCREW supplied on the U shaped recessed area shown in figure 8c and screw firmly home E E To remove the Alarm from the ceiling remove the screw first and then twist ERN off anti clockwise Figure 8d 16 B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 AM Page 17 4 interconnection Wired A combined maximum of 12 Smoke Alarms and or Heat Alarms may be wired together such that when one unit senses fire all other units sound a warning see Table 1 for the alarms with hardwired interconnect option This helps ensure the alarm will be heard throughout the property Do not connect to any other device as it may damage the unit or affect performance OPENING IN MOUNTING PLATE Figure 9a Figure 9b Inter
24. sposal will prevent possible harm to the environment or to human health When disposing of this product please separate it from other waste streams to ensure that it can be recycled in an environmentally sound manner For more details on collection and proper disposal please contact your local government office or the retailer where you purchased this product 34 B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 AM Page 35 25 Construction Product Smoke Alarm Devices European Standard EN14604 2005 Certificate of Conformity 0086 CPD 537430 Ei605 Optical Smoke Alarm Ei605C Optical Smoke Alarm Ei6O5W Optical Smoke Alarm 605 Optical Smoke Alarm 605 Optical Smoke Alarm Ei6O5T YW Optical Smoke Alarm 4 0086 08 Smoke Alarms Tested amp Approved to 14604 2005 by the German Fire Laboratory VdS and the Heat Alarms are Tested amp Approved to BS5446 2 2003 by the British Standards Institute 35 B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 AM Page 36 12 Contact Us Aico Ltd Mile End Business Park Maesbury Rd Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8NN U K Tel 0870 758 4000 www aico co uk Ei Electronics Shannon Co Clare Ireland Tel 061 471277 www eielectronics com Ei Electronics 2009 P N B16301 Rev 3 36
25. uisance alarms may reduce the life of the battery Nuisance alarms can be quickly silenced by fanning vigorously with a newspaper or similar to remove the smoke or press the test hush button Fire Safety Advice e Do not attempt to remove recharge or burn the battery as it may explode If itis necessary to remove the battery for separate disposal handle carefully to avoid possible eye damage or skin irritation if battery has leaked or corroded To maintain sensitivity to smoke heat do not paint or cover the Alarm in any manner do not permit any accumulation of cobwebs dust or grease 25 zz B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 AM Page 26 e If Alarm has been damaged any way or does not function properly do not attempt a repair Return the Alarm see Section 9 e This appliance is intended ONLY for premises having a residential type environment This is not a portable product It must be mounted following the instructions in this instruction leaflet Smoke Heat Alarms are not a substitute for insurance The supplier or manufacturer is not your insurer Fire Safety Hints Store petrol and other flammable materials in proper containers Discard oily or flammable rags Always use a metal fireplace screen and have chimneys cleaned regularly Replace worn or damaged sockets switches home wiring and cracked or frayed electrical cords and plugs Do not overload electrical circuits Keep m
26. willl last longer than an alkaline battery All Models Prolonged exposure to low or high temperatures or high humidity may reduce battery life Prolonged periods of alarm will also reduce battery life 5 3 3 RadioLINK Module Units If all the RadioLINK Alarms sound for 2 seconds every 4 hours it means at least one of the Alarms in the system has a depleted battery Locate the depleted battery ies as above 22 zz B16301 R3 Ei600 SERIES U amp C qxd 2 2 10 7 49 AM Page 23 25 5 4 Cleaning your Alarm Clean your Alarm regularly Use a soft bristle brush or the brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner to remove dust and cobwebs from the side slots where the smoke heat enters To clean the cover wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly WARNING Do not paint your Alarm Other than the maintenance and cleaning described in this leaflet no other customer servicing of this product is required Repairs when needed must be performed by the manufacturer 5 5 Smoke Alarm Automatic Self Test The smoke chamber in the Smoke Alarms automatically tests itself every 40 seconds If the chamber is degraded it will beep without the red light flashing at the same time If this happens clean the unit If the beeping persists and the beep does not coincide with a red light flash return the unit for service see Section 9 Getting your Smoke Alarm Serviced 5 6 Dust amp Insect Contamination All Smoke Alarms and particularly the optical photoel
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