Ei Electronics Ei151TL User's Manual
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1. 230V AC SMOKE amp HEAT ALARMS RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM CELL BACKUP IONISATION BPFTICAL HEAT MODELS MODELS MODELS Ei151TL Ei156TL Ei154TL amp Ei150 without BACKUP CELLS amp Ei155 without BACKUP CELLS amp Ei153 without BACKUP CELLS If you are also the installer see separate Siting amp Installation Instructions USER INSTRUCTIONS KEEP FOR REFERENCE READ THIS FIRST IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION REGULARLY CHECK THAT THE GREEN MAINS INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON IF ANUISANCE ALARM OCCURS FAN THE ALARM VIGOROUSLY WITH A NEWSPAPER TO HELP CLEAR THE SENSOR ON THE EI151TL 150 PRESS THE HUSH BUTTON IN THE CORNER OF THE COVER KSI S TEST WEEKLY PRESS THE BUTTON FOR 10 SEC ONDS AND A RED LIGHT BEHIND THE BUTTON OR ON THE COVER SHOULD FLASH INTERCONNECT ED ALARMS WILL ALSO SOUND KI CLEAN YOUR SMOKE ALARM REGULARLY THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF FALSE ALARMS KI REMOVE OR COMPLETELY COVER YOUR SMOKE ALARM WHEN REDECORATING TO PREVENT DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION DAMAGING THE UNIT KI DO NOT ALLOW PAINT WATER OR DUST TO CON TAMINATE YOUR ALARM x 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 occurance the Smoke Alarm must be replaced WARNING Do not paint your Alarm Other than the cleaning described above2. 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 figure 4 4 Call the Fire Brigade from a neighbour s house Remember to give your name and address 5 NEVER re enter a burning house Limitations of Smoke Alarms Smoke 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 The Alarms will not work if the mains power is off and in the case of the Ei 151TL 154TL and 156TL if the cells are depleted e Smoke Heat Alarms will not detect fire if sufficient smoke heat does not reach the alarm Smoke heat may be pre vented 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 away Installing Smoke Heat Alarms on both sides of closed doors and installing more than one Smoke Heat Alarm as recommended in this leaflet very significantly improves the probability of early detection e The Alarm may not be heard e A Smoke Heat Alarm may not wake a person who has taken drugs or alcohol e Smoke Heat Alarms may not detect every type of fire to give sufficient early warning They a
3. be readily silenced by fanning the unit with a newspaper or similar On the Ei151TL 150 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 fam ily into a safe place before you start investigating Check the house carefully in case there is a small fire smoul dering 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 neces sary to re locate the device away from the source of the fumes If for some reason the alarm continues to sound without 5 The manufacturer recommends replacement of the Smoke Heat Alarms after 10 years as a precaution GETTING YOUR ALARM SERVICED If your Smoke Alarm fails to work after you have carefully read all the instructions checked the unit has been installed cor rectly and is receiving AC power green light on contact Customer Assistance at the address given at the end of this leaflet If it needs to be returned for repair or replacement put it in a padded box and send it to Customer Assistance and Information at the nearest address given on the Smoke Alarm or in this leaflet State the nature of the fault where the Smoke Alarm was purchased and the date of purchase FIVE YEAR PRODUCT GUARANTEE Ei Co Ltd guarantees this Smoke Alarm fo
4. the rear to disconnect the cells after removing the Alarm from the ceiling see figure 1 If cleaning the Smoke Alarm does not correct the problem it can be returned to the manufacturer for repair or replacement see below Hush Feature The Smoke Alarms Ei 150 amp 151TL only have a Hush Button to help you control nuisance false alarms 1 To cancel a false alarm press the Hush Button located on the lower right hand corner The Alarm will automatically switch to a reduced sensitivity condition very large levels of smoke from a nearby fire will override the Hush This condi tion 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 flash ing 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 alarm mode 4 After installation your Smoke Alarm may beep approxi mately every 40 seconds for 15 minutes This indica
5. to practice fire drills regular ly 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 see below 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 stay ing close to floor Take short breaths if possible through a wet cloth or hold your breath More peo ple die from smoke inhalation than from flames 3 Get out as fast as you can Do not stop for packing Have a pre arranged meeting place outside for all family members Check every body is there repair or replacement see section Getting Your Alarm Serviced 2 Manual Testing 2 We recommend that the functioning of the rechargeable cells applicable to models Ei 151TL Ei 154TL amp Ei 156TL only is checked periodically at least yearly as follows i Ensure that the alarm has been connected to the mains green light on for a least 2 days for the cells to charge ii Turn off the mains power at the distribution board and check that the green indicator light is extinguished Do not remove the plug from the rear as this will disconnect the cells iii Pre
6. EN MAINS LIGHT IS ON PRESS THE TEST BUTTON FOR 10 SECONDS Figure 1 Mounting Plate Sealing Gasket SLIDE Tamperproof OFF Catch The rechargeable ells may require a few days to charge after first being c gt nmected to the mains It may give a short beep every 40 seconds for up to 2 hours while it is charging CHECKING amp MAINTAINING YOUR ALARMS INSPECTION amp TESTING PROCEDURE After installation then at least weekly check all your Alarms Also check after re occupation following a holiday etc i Check that the green mains indicator light is on If it is off check circuit breakers fuses and wiring etc Check the red light behind the button or on the cover flashes every 40 sec onds ii Press the test button see Figure 2 figure 2 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 2 smoke or heat being present due to insect infestation or con tamination build up for example the Ei 150 153 amp 155 mod els can be silenced by disconnecting the mains power In the case of the Ei 151TL 154TL amp 156TL models with recharge able cells switching off the mains power alone will not silence the alarm as it will still be powered by the cells Switch off the mains remove the plug from
7. ates 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 the manufacturer for 3 NOTE Constant exposure to high or freezing temperatures or high humidity may reduce the life of the rechargeable cells To maintain sensitivity to smoke do not paint or cover smoke alarm in any manner do not permit any accumulation of cobwebs dust or grease If unit has been damaged in any way or does not function properly do not attempt a repair Return Alarm see Getting your Alarm Serviced This appliance is only intended for premises having a residential type environment Smoke Heat Alarms are not a substitute for insurance The supplier or manufacturer is not your insurer The chamber inside the lonisation Ei 151TL 150 Smoke Alarm con tains a small amount of radioactive material Do not tamper with the chamber You may safely install and clean the Smoke Alarm following this leaflet s instructions Do not dispose of your Alarm in a fire lonisation Smoke Alarms can be disposed of in normal household rub bish no more than one alarm per dustbin PLANNING YOUR ESCAPE ROUTE FOR WHEN THE ALARM GOES OFF Use the Smoke Heat Alarm Test Buttons to familiarize your family with the Alarm sound and
8. bed below if necessary Interconnected Alarms Test the first unit by pressing the 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 Checking Rechargeable Cells Models Ei 151TL Ei 154TL amp Ei 156TL only 1 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 i Check that the green mains power light is on If it is off the Alarm has been powered from the cells and the beeps indi cate they are depleted Re connect the mains check fuse cir cuit breakers and wiring If in doubt contact a qualified electri cian The beeps should cease within 2 hours as the cells charge up ii Check that the hush button has not been pressed inadver tently Ei 151TL only This also causes beeps every 40 sec onds for up to 15 minutes Press the test button to cancel hush mode beeps iii The cells may be depleted The beeps should cease with in 2 hours as they charge up Fully charged the cells will pro vide up to 6 months back up without mains power iv On the Optical Smoke Alarms only Ei 155 amp Ei 156TL if the unit beeps and the red light does not flash at the same time it indic
9. e above fails to turn on the green light a fault may exist Switch off mains and remove the unit see figure 1 4 If the green mains light is on and the action in 1 above has not silenced the beeping a fault may exist Switch off mains and remove the unit see figure 1 INTERCONNECTED ALARMS DO NOT ALL SOUND 1 Hold test button for 10 seconds after first alarm has sound ed to ensure signal is transmitted to all units 2 Switch off mains and check that live neutral and intercon nect 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 re siting of the unit should be con sidered Alternatively replace the unit with an Optical unit assuming that the problem is with an lonisation type alarm Ei Electronics Ltd 2002 P N 12930 3 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 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 iii Check for any sign of contamination such as cobwebs or dust and clean the alarm as descri
10. 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 our Alarms to minimize the effects of contami nation 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 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 replace ment 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 units If you experience persistent false alarms in particular loca tions due to contamination of the smoke chamber you could consider replacing Optical Smoke Alarms Ei 156TL 155 with lonisation Smoke Alarms Ei 151TL 150 lonisation type alarms are less susceptible to dust than Optical type alarms NUISANCE ALARMS Alarms caused by cooking fumes etc can
11. r 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 acci dent neglect misuse unauthorised dismantling or contamination howsoever caused This guarantee excludes incidental and conse quential damage If this Alarm should become defective within the guarantee period it must be returned to the Ei Co with proof of pur chase carefully packaged with the problem clearly stated see Getting Your Alarm Serviced We shall at our discretion repair or replace the faulty unit Do not interfere with the Smoke 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 Ei Electronics Shannon Co Clare Ireland AICO Ltd Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8NN Phone 44 0 870 758 4000 Fax 44 0 870 758 4011 E mail enquiries aico co uk www aico co uk YOUR ALARM IS A MAINS 230V AC ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR INSERT ANYTHING INTO THE ALARM DO NOT PAINT YOUR SMOKE 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 SWITCH OFF MAINS FIRST SEE FIGURE 1 BELOW IF BEEPING OCCURS CHECK THAT THE GRE
12. re particularly ineffec tive with fires caused by smoking in bed escaping gas violent explosions poor storage of flammable rags and or liquids for example petrol paint spirits etc overloaded electrical circuits arson and children playing with matches e Smoke Heat Alarms don t last indefinitely For example if there is build up of contamination performance will be impaired and in the case of the El 151TL 154TL or 156TL the rechargeable cells may eventually become too weak to function correctly in the event of a mains power failure
13. ss the test button and ensure the horn sounds loudly for 10 seconds iv Release the test button and watch it carefully for one minute e The red light behind the test button or on the cover will flash at least once e The unit must not give a beep which indicates the battery is low v Turn on the mains supply at the distribution board only if the unit passes all the above tests Note If the mains is disconnected and the battery is 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 suffi cient 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 unit must be returned for examination see section on Getting Your Alarm Serviced 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 areas 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
14. tes it is in the Hush mode To put it into normal operating mode push and hold the Test Button until the alarm sounds IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using household protective devices basic safety pre cautions 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 Further information can be obtained from the Home Office Publication entitled Smoke Detectors in the Home FB2 or from your local fire prevention officer 6 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 rapid ly 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 nuisance alarms 3 Fan the unit vigourously with a newspaper to disperse fumes 4 If alarm does not stop switch off mains and remove unit see figure 1 only remove alarm with red light flashing the others are probably satisfactory ALARMS BEEPS CONTINUOUSLY 1 Alarms may be in hush mode Press the test button for 10 seconds to reset the unit Ei 151TL only 2 Cells may be flat due to mains failure Ei 151TL 154TL 156TL only Check the green mains light is on If not check fuse circuit breakers and wiring connections 3 If th
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