Ei Electronics Ei100B User's Manual
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1. 5 Installing your Smoke Alarm a Attaching to Ceiling or Wall NB for wiring the EI 100C Interconnect model see page 9 The Smoke Alarm is battery operated and needs no wiring EI 100C excepted Use figure 6 below as a help in mounting Figure 6 2 OPEN HERE TAB 3 TEST BUTTON 4 WRITE IN DATE BATTERY IS INSTALLED 5 SNAP IN HINGES 4 P 1 r A7 osoan T SR o SonEW HOLE HOLE wa T 9 BATTERY 7 PLASTIC 19 HOLDER CLIP BATTERY 8 BATTERY CONNECTORS 1 Pull Cover open at Tab 2 Remove Cover from Base by separating at rear Snap in Hinges 5 2 Place the Base on ceiling or wall exactly where you want to mount the unit With a pencil mark the location of the Screw Holes 6 3 Taking care to avoid any electrical wiring in the ceiling or wall drill a hole through the centers of the marked locations Push the plastic Screw Anchors provided into the drilled holes Screw in firmly b Connecting the battery With a pencil write the date of Battery installation on the inside of the Cover to remind you when to replace the battery 4 Lift Battery from Battery holder and snap Battery Connectors to Battery They fit together only one way Figure 7 Gently push Battery into Battery Holder 9 To close the cover match up Snap in Hinges 5 and gently press together until Base and Cover snap together 6 Figure 7 9 Volt Sancy Battery Connectors NOTE You may hear a lo2. If smoke is heavy crawl out staying close to floor Take short breaths if pos sible through a wet cloth or hold your breath More people die from smoke in halation than from flames 3 Get out as fast as you can Do not stop for packing Have a prearranged meet ing place outside for all family members Check everybody is there 4 Call the Fire Brigade from a neigh KN LX couse GER J 1 re bours house Remember to give your SG PE Se SSE name and address Pi 5 NEVER re enter a burning house b 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 receptacles switches home wiring and cracked or frayed electrical cords and plugs Do not overload electrical circuits Keep matches away from children Never smoke in bed In rooms where you do smoke always check under cushions for smoldering cigarettes and ashes Service furnaces and heating systems regularly Be sure all electrical appliances and tools have a recognized ap proval label 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 Home Office Publi cation entitled Sm
3. for use in touring caravans Tan ekelatelalmerelicreletstgeks When using household protective devices basic safety precau tions 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 For replacement batteries refer to the information inside smoke alarm NOTE Constant exposure to high or freezing temperatures or high humidity may reduce the life of the batteries Do not disconnect battery to stop alarm sounding Fanning vigorously with a newspaper or similar will remove nuisance smoke from the Smoke Alarm and stop it sounding Do not attempt to recharge or burn batteries as they may ex plode Wrap in paper and discard normally When removing battery handle carefully to avoid possible eye damage or skin irritation if battery has leaked or cor roded To maintain sensitivity to smoke do not paint or cover smoke alarm in any manner do not permit any accumulation of cob webs dust or grease The chamber located in the center of the Smoke Alarm con tains a small amount of radioactive material Do not tamper with the chamber You may safely change the battery and clean the Smoke Alarm following instructions in this leaflet In the United Kingdom lonisation Smoke Alarms can be dis posed of in normal household refuse but due to the tiny amount of radioactive material contained in the unit no m
4. from sources of smoke wall mounting if neces sary Attics or other places where extremes of temperature may occur below 4 C 34 F or above 40 C 104 F Near a decorative object door light fitting window molding etc that may prevent smoke from entering the Smoke Alarm Surfaces that are normally warmer or colder than the rest of the room for example attic hatches uninsulated exterior walls etc Temperature differences might stop smoke from reaching the unit Next to or directly above heaters or air conditioning vents windows wall vents etc that can change the direction of air flow In very high or awkward areas where it may be difficult to reach the alarm for testing battery replacement etc e Nuisance False Alarms 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 smolder ing somewhere Check whether there is some source of smoke or fumes for ex ample 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 The Silencer Smoke Alarm EI 100S is designed for more difficult areas as you can silence the alarm for 8 minutes This gives time for smoke or fumes to clear See page 10 for more details
5. AL IN CENTRE OF CEILING we S 15 TO 30cm gt 6 to 12 See Pa Sy DEAD AIR SURFACES NEVER WITHIN 15cm A J OF ANY CORNER h Pa a a Ceiling Mounting Hot smoke rises and spreads out so a central ceiling position is the preferred location The air is dead and does not move in corners therefore Smoke Alarms must be mounted away from corners Place the unit at least 30cm 12 inches from any light fitting or decorative object which might obstruct smoke entering 4 P N B10277 Pages 2 to 5 Rev 7 the Smoke Alarm Keep at least 15 cm 6 inches away from walls and corners See figure 4 b Wall Mounting When a ceiling position is not practical for example on a ceiling having exposed beams or joists or built in radiant heating put the top edge of your Smoke Alarm between 15 and 30 cm 6 and 12 inches below the ceiling Keep at least 15cm 6 inches from corners see figure 4 c On a sloping Ceiling In areas with sloping or peaked ceilings install your Smoke Alarm 90 cm 3 feet from the highest point measured horizon tally see figure 5 because dead air at the apex may prevent smoke from reaching the unit d Locations to Avoid Don t place your Smoke Alarm in any of the following areas Bathrooms kitchens shower rooms garages or other rooms where the smoke alarm may be triggered by steam conden sation normal smoke or fumes Keep at least 6 metres 20 feet away
6. Basic Information about your Smoke Alarm A Smoke Alarm is an early warning device Used correctly it can give you and your family valuable extra time to escape Note When the battery is first connected the Alarm may sound for 2 3 seconds this is normal A Smoke Alarm does not prevent fires Install correctly in the center of the ceiling if possible Test weekly Replace battery yearly or when it beeps once a minute Plan your escape route Proper protection may require more than one Smoke Alarm If you have any doubt or query about Smoke Alarms consult the supplier or your local Fire Brigade Nuisance alarms can be quickly silenced by fanning with a newspaper or similar to help remove smoke from the unit Locating your Smoke Alarm Sufficient smoke must enter your Smoke Alarm before it will re spond Your Smoke Alarm needs to be within 10 paces 23 feet of the fire to respond quickly It also needs to be in a position where its alarm can be heard throughout your home so it can wake you and your family in time for you all to escape A single Smoke Alarm will give some protection if it is properly installed but most homes will require two or more to ensure that a reliable early warning is given For maximum protection you should put individual Smoke Alarms in all the rooms where fire is most likely to break out Your first Smoke Alarm should be located between the sleeping area and the most likely sources of fire living room or k
7. S This model has a special false alarm silencer feature to help you control nuisance false alarms 1 To cancel a false alarm press the Silencer Button located on the lower right hand corner The Alarm will automatically switch to a reduced sensitivity condition This condition allows un wanted alarms to be silenced for a period of approximately 8 minutes The unit will continue to chirp about every 40 seconds during this time to let you know the unit has been silenced 10 2 The unit will reset to normal sensitivity at the end of the si lenced period If additional silenced time is required simply push the Silencer 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 sensitive alarm mode 4 After installation your Smoke Alarm may chirp approximately every 40 seconds This indicates it is in the Silencer mode To put it into normal operating mode push and hold Test Button un til alarm sounds 5 If the cause of the alarm is not clear it should be assumed that it is due to an actual fire and the dwelling should be evacu ated immediately If usage layout is such that there are an unacceptable level of nuisance alarms even with the Silencer Smoke Alarm re locate the Smoke Alarm farther away from the kitchen where it will be less affected by cooking fumes The Silencer Smoke Alarm model number EI 100S is also suit able
8. does not deplete the bat tery 2 Connect the general purpose battery to the black battery con nector to power the smoke alarm This battery when fresh will normally last over one year before it needs replacement Replace both batteries when the smoke alarm gives a short chirp every minute or when the light looks dim during a button test Use only batteries specified on the Smoke Alarm the use of other batteries could have a detrimental effect on smoke alarm operation or light output Bulb Replacement The bulb is designed to operate for 15 hours continuous opera tion and should not need replacement during the life of the prod uct If when the button is pressed with two fresh batteries only the horn sounds the bulb must be replaced The bulb can be removed by pulling it straight out do not twist Replace with a bulb type GE 149 If you have difficulty in finding a suitable replacement contact Consumer Assistance at the nearest address given in this booklet or on the Smoke Alarm Use only the bulb specified Use of any different bulb could have a detrimental effect on light or Smoke Alarm performance c Interconnect Model EI 100C A maximum of 12 interconnect EI 100C or EI 105C Smoke Alarms may be wired together such that when one unit senses smoke all other units sound a warning This helps en sure smoke alarms will be heard Warning Do not interconnect to any other Smoke Alarms A maximum of 250
9. in sufficient time to ensure an adequate es cape c Maximum Protection For maximum protection you should put individual Smoke Alarms in all the rooms where fire is most likely to break out apart from the locations to avoid mentioned on page 5 The liv ing room is the most likely place for a fire to start at night fol lowed by the kitchen and then the dining room You should also consider putting 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 You could also consider putting Smoke Alarms in any rooms where the occupant is unable to respond very well to a fire starting in the room such as an elderly or sick person or a very young child d Checking you can hear your Smoke Alarm With the Smoke Alarm sounding in its intended location check you are able to hear it in each bedroom with the door closed above the sound of your radio The radio should be set to a rea sonably loud conversation level If you can t hear it over your ra dio the chances are that it wouldn t wake you Ifa Smoke Alarm is too far away for it to wake you itis best to link it to another Smoke Alarm near the bedroom The Interconnect Smoke Alarm EI 100C is designed for this when one alarm senses smoke all connected alarms respond see page 9 for further details Positioning your Smoke Alarm Figure 4 Figure 5 IDE
10. ing smoke alarms on both sides of closed doors and in stalling more than one smoke alarm as recommended in this leaflet very significantly improve the probability of early de tection The Smoke Alarm may not be heard A smoke alarm may not wake a person who has taken drugs or alcohol Smoke Alarms may not detect every type of fire to give suffi cient early warning They are particularly ineffective with fires caused by smoking in bed escaping gas violent explo sions poor storage of flammable rags and or liquids for ex ample petrol paint spirits etc overloaded electrical circuits arson children playing with matches Smoke Alarms don t last indefinitely The manufacturer rec ommends replacement after 10 years as a precaution Planning your Escape for when the Alarm goes off Use the Smoke Alarm Test Button to familiarize 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 see next page 12 P N B10277 Pages 10 to 13 Rev 7 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
11. ire 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 b Replacing the Battery ies Test the alarm for correct operation using the test button when ever the battery ies is are replaced A fresh Battery should last about one year When Battery power is low and replacement is necessary the Alarm will beep about once per minute for at least 30 days The battery must then be replaced Replace battery if the alarm does not sound when the Test Button is pressed For maximum reliability replace battery at least once a year On Smoke Alarms with a Power Indicator flashing light if the light ceases flashing replace the battery Be sure to replace the Battery as soon as possible to ensure proper operation and to avoid a leaking Battery Leakage could cause damage to the Alarm furniture and carpeting For replacement batteries refer to the information inside Smoke Alarm Cover WARNING Use of any other battery may be detrimental to the operation of the Smoke Alarm c Cleaning your Smoke Alarm Clean your Smoke Alarm regularly Use a soft bristle brush or the brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner to remove dust from the sides and cover slots where the smoke enters Keep Cover closed while cleaning Do not vacuum or brush inside the Smoke Alarm To clean the Cover remove it completely and use only mild soap and water Dry cover th
12. itchen for example But it should not be more than 10 paces seven me tres from the door to any room where a fire might start and block your escape from the house a Single Storey Dwelling If your Home is on one level a bungalow or mobile home for ex ample 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 you can hear it loudly enough to wake you in the bedroom for example see figure 1 If your bungalow is very large and the corridor or hallway is more than say 22 paces 15 metres long one Smoke Alarm will not be sufficient This is because no matter where it is located it will be more than 7 5 metres from potential fires In houses with more than one sleeping area Smoke Alarms should be placed between each sleeping area and the living area for example see figure 2 2 Figure 1 Single Storey Dwelling KITCHEN LIVING Figure 3 Two Storey Dwelling Recommended protection Figures 1 2 amp 3 MH Minimum protection each storey each sleeping area every 7 5 metres 25ft of hallways and rooms _ Maximum protection me All rooms except bathrooms amp kitchens b Multi Storey Dwellings If your home is on more than one level you will require a smoke alarm on each storey see figure 3 3 This is because an upstairs smoke alarm is unlikely to detect a fire on lower floors
13. metres 820ft of 18 AWG 0 82mm wire can be used maximum resistance between detectors 50 ohm The units are interconnected by wiring all the terminals marked 1 to gether and all the terminals marked 2 together as shown in Fig ure 10 An opening should be made in the label covering the wiring hole in the base and the wires routed into the unit as shown Note that the wiring inside the unit must be kept clear of the test button contacts but must not impede the air flow Drafts from wiring openings conduit or mounting boxes holes may blow smoke away from the sensing chamber making it insensi tive It is essential that all such openings be closed by silicone sealant or similar You must press in and hold the test button for at least 4 to 5 sec onds as there is a time delay on some units Figure 10 WIRING HOLE TEST BUTTON CONTACTS TERMINAL 1 TERMINAL 2 After wiring together the Interconnect Smoke Alarms test the first unit by pressing the button All the detectors should alarm and the test button on the first unit will flash about once every 2 seconds Check all the other units similarly These Smoke Alarms should be interconnected only within the confines of a single family living unit If they are connected be tween different units 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 d Silencer Smoke Alarm EI 100
14. oke Detectors in the Home FB2 or from your local fire prevention officer 13 Getting your Smoke Alarm Serviced If your Smoke Alarm fails to work after you have read the sec tions on Connecting the battery and Looking after your Smoke IMPORTANT NOTICE Alarm contact Customer Assistance at the nearest address given at the end of this leaflet If it needs to be returned for repair WHEN THE BATTERY IS or replacement put it in a padded box battery disconnected and send it to Customer Assistance and Information at the FIRST CONNECTED THE nearest address given on the Smoke Alarm or in this leaflet State the nature of the fault where the Smoke Alarm was pur ALARM MAY SOU N D 0 2 chased and the date of purchase 2 3 SECONDS EI Co Ltd guarantees this product excluding battery against THIS IS NORMAL any defects that are due to faulty material or workmanship for a five year period after the original date of consumer purchase or IT M A S TH BATTE RY receipt as a gift This guarantee does not include damage to the S C O N N F C T D C R product resulting from accident or misuse It also excludes inci dental and consequential damages If the product should be RECTLY come defective within the warranty period we will replace it free of charge see Getting Your Smoke Alarm Serviced Five Year Product Guarantee excluding battery Do not interfere with the product or attempt to
15. ore than one alarm per dustbin 11 In the Republic of Ireland lonisation smoke alarms should be returned for disposal to the nearest address at the end of this leaflet If unit has been damaged in any way or does not function properly do not attempt a repair Return Smoke Alarm see Getting your Smoke Alarm Serviced page 14 This appliance is intended for household use ONLY and not for commercial or industrial use This is not a portable product It must be mounted following the instructions in this Use amp Care leaflet Smoke Alarms are not a substitute for insurance The sup plier or manufacturer is not your insurer b 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 up to 35 of all fires There are a number of rea sons for this Smoke Alarms will not work if the batteries are depleted or if they are not connected or ifthe wrong type of battery is used Test regularly and replace batteries at least yearly or when depleted Smoke Alarms will not detect fire if sufficient smoke does not reach the alarm Smoke may be prevented from reaching the Alarm if the fire is too far away for example if the fire is on an other floor behind a closed door in a chimney in a wall cav ity or if the prevailing air drafts carry the smoke away Install
16. oroughly before replacing it WARNING Do not paint your Smoke Alarm Other than the maintenance and cleaning described in this leaf let no other customer servicing of this product is required Re pairs when needed must be performed by the manufacturer Smoke Alarms with Additional Features A range of Smoke Alarms are produced which are optimized for different locations and or uses a Power Indicator Light A number of Smoke Alarms have a Power Indicator Light which flashes once a minute through the test button to show the Smoke Alarm is powered Replace the battery if the flashing 8 P N B10277 Pages 6 to 9 Rev 7 stops b Emergency Light Smoke Alarm EI 100L When the smoke alarm senses smoke the bright emergency light turns on to help identify and light the escape route The Smoke Alarm should therefore be located where it will light the escape route in a hallway above a stairs or near the exit Connection and Replacement of Batteries The smoke alarm uses two different types of standard 9 volt bat teries an alkaline battery and a general purpose battery 1 Connect an alkaline battery use only Duracell MN1604 or Ev eready 522 to the blue battery connector to power the light This battery when fresh will normally last 1 year in the stand by mode and provide over 15 minutes of light when in alarm The Smoke Alarm is normally shipped with the alkaline battery con nected to facilitate the customer this
17. tamper with it This will invalidate the guarantee Ei Electronics 2001 P N B10277 7 EI Electronics 9 Grundy Street Liverpool L5 9SG U K EI 9 VO LT ION ISATION or Shannon Co Clare Ireland INSTRUCTION LEAFLET for all Models Contains vital information on unit operation and installation Read and retain carefully If you are just installing this unit this leaflet MUST be given to the householder MODELS EI 100B STANDARD EI 100C INTERCONNECT EI 100L EMERGENCY LIGHT EI 100S SILENCER P N B10277 Pages 14 amp 1 Rev 7
18. ud chirp when attaching the Battery Connectors to the Battery N B The emergency light Smoke Alarm needs 2 batteries see page 9 for details Test the in stalled Smoke Alarm see section 5 a below c Battery Missing Indicator Some models will be fitted with a warning flag which pops up when the battery is removed This prevents the cover from closing when there is no battery in the unit When the battery is being installed or changed this flag must be held down while gently pushing the Battery into the Battery Holder Figure 8 Figure 8 Eor AP EUCIA I E u CEE laan a Testing your Smoke Alarm Itis recommended that you test your Smoke Alarm once a week to be sure the unit is working It will also help you and your family to become familiar with the sound of the Alarm When you press the Test Button it simulates the effect of smoke dur ing a real fire So there is no need to test the Alarm with smoke Press and hold the Test Button until the Alarm sounds it may take up to 10 seconds Figure 9 The alarm will stop sounding shortly after the Button is re leased If the alarm fails to sound follow this checklist Figure 9 1 Check Battery Connectors to be sure they are firmly snapped to the Battery 2 Replace the Battery Check the date marked on the Cover when you last replaced the Battery 3 Refer to Cleaning Your Smoke Alarm 5 c below WARNING DO NOT TEST WITH FLAME This can set f
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