Troubleshooting - Ei Electronics Ei207/208 Series Instructions Manual

12. Troubleshooting

ALARM DOES NOT WORK WITH THE TEST BUTTON:
(1) Check the Alarm is secured correctly on the mounting plate.
(2) Wait 15 seconds after connecting the power before button testing.
(3) Hold button down firmly for at least 5 seconds.
(4) Replace batteries (Ei207 models only).
ALARM SOUNDS FOR NO APPARENT REASON:
Follow the detailed instructions in 'What to do when the alarm sounds' section.
If there are still problems:
(1) Ensure there are no fuel burning appliances in the vicinity which could be leaking
CO gas (e.g. even from next door).
(2) Ensure there are no fumes in the area (e.g. paint, thinners, hair spray, chemical
cleaners aerosol sprays, damp proofing done with and aqueous emulsion such as
Aminofunctional siloxane and Alkylalkoxysilane.
(3) Ensure there is no outdoor source of CO in the vicinity (e.g. a car with engine
running, heavy traffic, heavy air pollution, barbecue fumes etc).
(4) Ensure there is no source of hydrogen such as batteries being charged (e.g. on boats
or in Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS)).
(5) Ensure there is not excessive smoke or fumes from devices such as Egyptian shisha,
hookah or hubbly bubbly pipes, especially those that use coal or charcoal to heat the
tobacco.
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