Ei Electronics Ei144 User Instructions page 3

8. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
len using household protective devices, basic
Icautions should always be followed, including those
ad below:
lease read all instructions.
ehearse emergency escape plans so everyone at home
'lOWS
what to do in case the alarm sounds. Further
Iformation can be obtained from the Home Office
ublication or from your local fire prevention officer.
) maintain sensitivity to smoke, do not paint or cover
Ie Smoke Alarm in any manner; do not permit any
ccumulation of cobwebs, dust or grease.
unit has been damaged in any way or does not
mction properly, do not attempt a repair. Return the
larm - see "GETTING YOUR ALARM SERVICED"
3ction on page 11 .
his appliance is only intended for premises having a
lsidential type environment.
make / Heat Alarms are not a substitute for insurance.
he supplier or manufacturer is not your insurer.
'he chamber inside the Ionisation (Ei141/161RC)
make Alarms contains a small amount of radioactive
laterial (33kBq of Amercium 241). Do not tamper with
Ie chamber. You may safely install and clean the
make Alarm following this leaflet's instructions.
a not dispose of your Alarm in a fire.
. PLANNING YOUR ESCAPE ROUTE
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the Smoke / Heat Alarm Test Buttons to familiarise
Ir family with the Alarm sound and to practice fire
Is regularly with all family members. Draw up a floor
n that will show each member at least 2 escape
tes from each room in the house.
Idren tend to hide when they don't know what to do.
Ich children how to escape, open windows, and use
up fire ladders and stools without adult help. Make
a they know what to do if the alarm goes off - see
irleal.
Check room doors for heat or
C)ke. Do not open a hot door. Use
alternate escape route. Close
lrs behind you as you leave.
smoke is heavy, crawl out,
lIin9 close to floor. Take short
aths, if possible, through a wet
th or hold your breath. More
Jple die from smoke inhalation
n from flames.
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3. Get out as fast as you can. Do
not stop for packing. Have a
prearranged meeting place outside
for all family members. Check
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is there.
4.
Call the Fire Brigade
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immediately on a mobile phone or
from a neighbour's house. Make
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sure to call the Brigade for all fires
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no matter how small - fires can
suddenly spread. Also call the
Brigade even if the alarm is
automatically transmitted to a
remote manned centre - the link
may have failed.
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5. NEVER re-enter a burning
house.
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Limitations of Smoke I Heat Alarms
Smoke / Heat Alarms have
reduce the number of fire fatalities
they are widely installed.
However independent authorities have stated that they
be ineffective in some circumstances. There are a
of reasons for this:
• The Alarms will not work if the mains power is off and the
battery is depleted. On the Ei141/144/146 alarms the
batteries should be replaced every three years as a
precaution or if the unit gives a low battery beep.
• NOTE: Constant exposure to high or low temperatures
or high humidity may reduce the life of the Alkaline
battery.
• Smoke / Heat Alarms will not detect fire if sufficient
smoke / 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 / heat
away. Installing Smoke / Heat Alarms on both sides of
closed doors and installing more than one Smoke /
Heat Alarm as recommended in the 'INSTALLER
INSTRUCTIONS' booklet significantly improves the
probability of early detection.
• The Alarm may not be heard.
• A Smoke / Heat Alarm may not wake a person who has
taken drugs or alcohol.
• Smoke / Heat Alarms may not detect every type of fire
to give sufficient early warning.
• Fire Authorities recommend that both Optical and
Ionisation Smoke Alarms should be fitted for the
fastest response to all types of fires.
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• Smoke / Heat Alarms don't last indefinitely. For
example if there is a build up of contamination,
performance will be impaired.
is recommended that the Smoke / Heat Alarms are
replaced after 10 years as a precaution.
10. ALARM CONTROL (OPTIONAL)
Models Ei161RC
I
164RC
1166RC
only
A System Control Switch (Ei1529RC) is available as an
optional accessory. It allows the user to perform the
following functions from a remote location:
LOCATE If alarms sound press Locate to allow the
source of alarm to be identified.
HUSH - Press Hush to silence nuisance alarms.
TEST Operate weekly to Test the alarms.
MAINS CHECK Test will not work with mains absent.
11. GETTING YOUR ALARM SERVICED
If vour Alarm fails to work after you have carefully read
the instructions, checked the unit has been installed
correctly, 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 Alarm or in this leaflet. Do not
snap on to the mounting plate as this connects the
battery and the unit may beep or alarm in the post.
State the nature of the fault, where the Alarm was
purchased and the date of purchase.
guarantees this Alarm (excluding
models) for five years from date
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
"Getting Your Alarm Serviced") 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.
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13. TROUBLESHOOTING
1. 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 occurred. Clean the alarm see "CLEANING
YOUR ALARM" section on page 7.
(4) If the problem persists, resiting of the unit should be
considered.
2. ALARM SOUNDS FOR NO APPARENT REASON:
(1) Identify the alarm source. On interconnected units,
the red light on the cover will flash
unit which is the source
Ei1529RC Control Switch is installed, press Locate
when system is sounding to identify source of alarm.
of the alarm .
(2) Check for fumes, steam etc. from the kitchen or
bathroom. Paint and other fumes can cause nuisance
alarms.
(3) Press the test/hush button to silence the
Smoke/Heat Alarm for 10 minutes.
(4) If alarm does not stop, switch off mains and remove
unit
see "ALARM REMOVAL" section on page 2.
(Only remove the alarm with the red light flashing, the
others are probably satisfactory).
3. LOW BATTERY & OTHER BEEPS:
(On Ei141/1441146 only)
If the battery is correctly connected and the unit has
beeped for over 20 minutes the battery is probably
depleted. Obtain a new battery, disconnect the mains,
then remove the alarm and replace the depleted battery.
(On Ei161 RC/164RC/166RC only)
Check the green mains power light is on. If not, check
fuse, circuit breakers and wiring connections. If the
green light is off, the Lithium cells will deplete after
some months without mains and will need to be
recharged. If turning on the mains fails to stop the
beeps, a fault may exist. Switch off mains and remove
the unit· see "ALARM REMOVAL" section on page 2.
(All Alarms)
(1) If the green mains light is on and replacing battery,
recharging Lithium cells or cleaning unit has not
stopped the beeps, a fault may exist. Disconnect the
mains first and replace the unit - see "ALARM
REMOVAL" section on page 2.
(2) Ionisation Smoke Alarms (Ei141/161RC) and Heat
Alarms (Ei144/164RC) give two beeps 10 minutes after
the test/hush button is
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