2 User Manual for the easichange Replacement Series: 1 3 4 5 6 1 2
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1. Do not paint your alarm It may alarm or cease to operate If your alarm sounds for no reason and will not reset it can be removed by releasing the clip on the base See Removing the Existing Alarm section on page 1 Sealing Gasket Tamperproof Catch The rechargeable cells may require a few days to charge after first being connected to the mains It may give a short beep every 40 seconds for up to 2 hours while it is charging Page 5 7 Testing amp Maintaining Your Alarm Checking your Alarms Check all your alarms at least weekly and also after re occupation following a holiday etc 1 Check that the green mains indicator light is on If it is off check circuit breakers fuses and wiring etc Check that the red light behind the button or on the cover flashes every 40 seconds 2 Press the test button for up to 10 seconds to ensure the sensor chamber electronics and sounder are working A red light behind the test button or on the cover will flash while horn is sounding The alarm will stop when the button is released Pressing the test button simulates the effect of smoke or heat during a real fire and is the best way to ensure the alarm is operating correctly WARNING DO NOT TEST WITH FLAME The can damage the alarm and can be a fire risk We do not recommend testing the alarms with smoke or heat as the results can be misleading unless special apparatus is used 32. Check for any sign of contamination such as cobwebs or dust and clean the alarm as described below if necessary Interconnected Alarms Test the first unit by pressing the test button for 10 seconds All the detectors should alarm within about 5 seconds of the first horn sounding and the red light on the first unit only will flash about once a second Check all the other units similarly Note lonisation and heat alarms signal to other interconnected alarms within about 4 seconds of their own sounder being activated optical alarms signal within approximately 1 second Checking the Rechargeable Cells When the Alarm is Beeping The Alarm automatically monitors the cells every 40 seconds to ensure they are satisfactory If a problem is identified it will give a short beep every 40 seconds If the unit is giving beeps then check the following Page 6 Check that the green mains power light is on If it is off the alarm has been powered from the cells and the beeps indicate they are depleted Reconnect the mains check fuse circuit breakers and wiring If in doubt contact a qualified electrician The beeps should cease within 2 hours as the cells charge up Check that the hush button has not been pressed inadvertently Ei151EH only This also causes beeps every 40 seconds for up to 15 minutes Press the test button to cancel hush mode beeps The cells may be depleted The beeps should cease within 2 hours as they charge up Fully ch
3. automatically switch to a reduced sensitivity condi tion very large levels of smoke from a nearby fire will override the Hush This condition allows unwanted alarms to be silenced for a period of approximately 10 minutes The unit will give a short beep every 40 seconds during this time to let you know the unit has been silenced On interconnected Smoke Alarms pressing the Hush Button on the one sensing smoke i e the one with the red light flashing every second will silence all alarms Pressing the Hush Button on any other smoke alarm will not cancel the alarm 2 The unit will reset to normal sensitivity at the end of the silenced period If additional silenced time is required simply push the Hush Button again 3 To quickly return to normal non silenced operation simply push the Test Button the alarm will sound briefly and return to its normal sensitivity and operation 3 After installation your Smoke Alarm may beep ap proximately every 40 seconds for 15 minutes This indicates it is in the Hush mode To put it into nor mal operating mode push and hold the Test Button until the alarm sounds 11 Troubleshooting Alarm Sounds for no Apparent Reason 1 Identify the alarm source On interconnected units the red light under the test button or on the cover will flash rapidly only on the unit which is the source of the alarm 2 Check for fumes steam etc from the kitchen or bathroom Paint and other fumes can cause nu
4. a Electronics O E Electronics easichange fire gas detection 0800 612 4837 User Manual for the easichange Replacement Series Ei151EK lonisation Ei154EK Heat Ei156EK Optical Congratulations You have purchased a genuine Ei Electronics replacement smoke heat alarm kit This replacement kit contains everything you need to easily quickly and safely replace your mains powered Ei Electronics smoke or heat alarm 1 Removing the Existing Alarm 1 Disconnect the mains power Warning Before the existing alarm is removed the mains power must be disconnected Look on your mains distribution board for a Switch marked Smoke Alarms or similar and switch this off If there isn t a switch marked with a recognisable label switch the mains power Off Note This will cut power to everything in the house including the lights 2 Locate the tamper catch The tamper catch is located on the opposite side to the alarm hinges as shown in the above image 3 Insert the removal tool Insert the supplied removal tool into the left hand side of the tamper catch and lever it down gently 4 Slide the alarm off the mounting plate With the removal tool still inserted slide the lower half of the alarm away from the removal tool the alarm will detach from the base 5 Remove the alarm Gent
5. almost depleted the unit will beep every 40 seconds for at least 72 hours This is to remind you to re connect the mains supply The unit will operate from the mains alone even with a fully depleted or a defective battery though it may not give sufficient warning of fire if the mains supply is disconnected for any reason If there are any problems get a qualified electrician to inspect the house wiring and connections to the alarms If there are still problems the smoke alarm must be returned to us at one of the addresses on the back page for examination and analysis 9 Cleaning Your Alarm WARNING Electrical shock hazard Disconnect the AC mains at the fuse box or circuit breaker powering the alarm before following the cleaning instructions Clean your Alarm regularly particularly in dusty ar eas Use the narrow nozzle attachment of your vacuum cleaner to remove dust insects and cobwebs from the sides and cover slots where the smoke or heat enters To clean the cover wipe with a damp cloth Dry cover thoroughly with a lint free cloth If the contamination around the outer case indicates that the area is particularly dirty remove the alarm from the ceiling See Removing the Existing Alarm section on page 1 1 Check that the openings in the black smoke sensing chamber are not clogged by visually inspecting them through the large openings around the edges of the smoke alarms If they are clogged an extremely rare occura
6. arged the cells will provide up to 6 months back up without mains power On the Optical Smoke Alarms only Ei156EH if the unit beeps and the red light does not flash at the same time it indicates a problem with the smoke chamber see Cleaning the Smoke Alarm If all of the above possible causes of beeps have been ruled out but the beeping has still persisted for over 2 hours with the green light on the rechargeable cells are probably defective The smoke alarm must be returned to us at one of the addresses on the back page for examination and analysis Manual Testing We recommend that the functioning of the rechargeable cells is checked periodically at least yearly as follows 1 Ensure that the alarm has been connected to the mains with green light on for a least 2 days for the cells to charge Turn off the mains power at the distribution board and check that the green indicator light is extin guished Do not remove the plug from the rear as this will disconnect the cells Press the test button and ensure the horn sounds loudly for 10 seconds Release the test button and watch it carefully for one minute The red light behind the test button or on the cover will flash at least once The unit must not give a beep which indicates the battery is low Turn on the mains supply at the distribution board only if the unit passes all the above tests Page 7 Note If the mains is disconnected and the battery is
7. isance alarms 3 Fan the unit vigourously with a newspaper to disperse fumes 4 lf alarm does not stop switch off the mains power and remove unit See Removing the Existing Alarm section on page 1 Alarms Beep Continuously 1 Alarms may be in hush mode Press the test button for 10 seconds to reset the unit Ei 151EH only 2 Cells may be flat due to mains failure Check the green mains indicator light is on Page 10 1 If the above fails to turn on the green light a fault may exist Switch off the mains power and remove the unit See Removing the Existing Alarm section On page 1 2 If the green mains light is on and the action in 1 above has not silenced the beeping a fault may exist Switch off the mains power and remove the unit See Removing the Existing Alarm section on page 1 Interconnected Alarms do not all Sound 1 Hold test button for 10 seconds after first alarm has sounded to ensure signal is transmitted to all units 2 Switch off mains and check that live neutral and interconnect cables have been correctly connected and that the connections are tight If Frequent Nuisance Alarms Occur 1 Close kitchen bathroom door when in use 2 Ensure that the alarm is sited at least 6m away from sources of fumes 3 Contamination from insects paint or paint fumes may have occured Clean the alarm 4 If the problem persists resiting of the unit should be considered Alternati
8. le End Business Park Maesbury Rd Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8NN U K Tel 0870 758 4000 www aico co uk 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 disposal 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 Page 12
9. ly move the alarm vertically towards the floor It is important to do this slowly as the alarm is still attached with its power and interconnection cable 6 Unplug the terminal block Mf Unplug the power and interconnection terminal block from the back of the alarm Care should be taken to pull the terminal block and not the cables Page 1 Page 2 2 Connecting the New Alarm 1 Connect the terminal block Plug the power and interconnection terminal block into the back of the new alarm Note The block will only connect one way 2 Attach the alarm Place the alarm on the base plate and slide it towards the tamper catch until it clicks into place 3 Reconnect the mains power After the new alarm has been attached to the base plate reconnect the mains power supply 3 Checking the new Alarm 1 Checking the indicating lights Once the new alarm has been connected and the mains power has been restored it is important to check the indicating lights If the alarm is working correctly the GREEN LIGHT mains indicating light should be on constantly and the RED LIGHT should flash once every 40 sec Page 3 2 Testing the Alarms Press and hold the test button for 10 seconds the alarm should sound loudly and the RED LIGHT should flash while the alarm is s
10. nce the Smoke alarm must be replaced WARNING Do not paint your Alarm Other than the cleaning described above no other customer servicing of this product is required Repairs when needed must be performed by the manufacturer All alarms are prone to dust and insect ingress which can cause false alarms or failure to alarm The latest design materials and manufacturing techniques have been used in the construction of the alarm 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 alarm should be promptly removed Page 8 In certain circumstances even with regular cleaning contamination can build up in the smoke sensing chamber causing the alarm to sound or fail If this happens the alarm must be returned to us 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 servicing such alarms If you experience persistent false alarms in particular locations due to contamination of the smoke chamber you could consider replacing optical smoke alarms with ionisation smoke alarms lonisation type alarms are less susceptible t
11. o dust than optical type alarms 10 Nuisance Alarms Alarms caused by cooking fumes etc can be readily silenced by fanning the unit with a newspaper or similar On the Ei151EH units simply press the hush button 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 Check whether there is some source of smoke or fumes for example cooking fumes being drawn past the smoke alarm by an extractor 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 without smoke or heat being present due to insect infestation or contamination build up for example switching off the mains power alone will not silence the alarm as it will still be powered by the cells Switch off the mains and remove the plug from the rear of the alarm to disconnect the cells If cleaning the smoke alarm does not correct the problem it can be returned to one of the addresses on the back page for examination and analysis Hush Feature The smoke alarms Ei1151EH only have a hush button to help you control nuisance false alarms Page 9 1 To cancel a false alarm press the Hush Button lo cated on the lower right hand corner The Alarm will
12. ounding If there are other alarms in the Y house these should also sound within 5 seconds of the test button being pressed Any Problems If you have any problems fitting your new alarm please give us a call on 0800 612 4837 or email support easichange co uk 4 Keeping a Record Now that you have installed and tested your new alarm it is essential to keep a record of the date when it was fitted We have included a handy replacement record sticker in this pack Fill in the date and stick it near your distribution board for future reference 5 Important Information Regularly check that the green mains Indicator light on the cover is lit If a nuisance alarm occurs fan the alarm vigorously with a newspaper to help clear the sensor on the Ei151EH press the hush button in the corner of the cover w r Clean your alarm regularly This will reduce the risk of false alarms Page 4 Test weekly press and hold the test button on the alarm for 10 seconds The alarm will sound loudly and the red light should flash rapidly All other interconnected alarms should also sound Remove or completely cover your alarm when decorating to prevent dust and contamination damaging the unit Do not allow paint water or dust to contaminate your alarm Your alarm is a mains 230V AC electrical appliance Do not open or insert anything into the alarm
13. vely replace the unit with an optical unit assuming that the problem is with an lonisation type alarm Construction Product Type Smoke Alarm Devices European Standard EN14604 2005 Certificate of Conformity 0086 CPD 537430 ee Ei166 Optical 230V Smoke Alarm 0086 08 Page 11 12 Five Year Guarantee Ei Electronics guarantees this alarm 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 with proof of purchase carefully packaged with the problem clearly stated We shall at our discretion repair or replace the faulty unit Do not interfere with the alarm or 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 Distributed By easichange c o Safelincs Ltd Unit 1 Farlesthorpe Road Lincolnshire LN13 9PS U K Tel 0800 612 4837 www easichange co uk Manufactured By Ei Electronics Shannon Co Clare Ireland Tel 353 0 61 471377 www eielectronics co uk Aico Ltd Mi
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