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Ei3028 / 3018
Alarms
Instruction Manual
Read and retain carefully for as long as the product is being used. It contains vital
information on the operation and installation of your Alarm. The leaflet should be
regarded as part of the product.
If you are just installing the unit, the leaflet MUST be given to the householder. The
leaflet is to be given to any subsequent user.

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  • Page 1 Mains Powered Ei3028 / 3018 Alarms Instruction Manual Read and retain carefully for as long as the product is being used. It contains vital information on the operation and installation of your Alarm. The leaflet should be regarded as part of the product. If you are just installing the unit, the leaflet MUST be given to the householder.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Installer Guide 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview 1.2 Technical Specifications 2. Installation 2.1 Important Safety Instructions 2.2 Where to locate the Alarm? 2.3 Which Alarm in what room? 2.4 Where in the room? 2.5 Unsuitable locations 2.6 Mounting and wiring 2.7 Interconnecting Alarms 2.8 Removing the Alarm...
  • Page 3 User Guide 3. What is Carbon Monoxide? 3.1 Symptoms of CO poisoning 3.2 How to protect your family against CO 3.3 How does your Alarm work 4. Testing 4.1 Testing and maintaining your Alarm 4.2 Cleaning your Alarm 5. What to do in case of fire alarm 6.

  • Page 4: Installer Guide

    Installer Guide Introduction...
  • Page 5 Heat detection makes it an ideal Alarm for kitchens, utility rooms and garages where fuel burning appliances maybe installed. The Ei3018 is a Carbon Monoxide Alarm which contains a proven electrochemical CO sensor to detect the presence of toxic levels of Carbon Monoxide (CO). It is ideal for kitchens, garages, utility rooms and other areas where fuel burning appliances maybe installed.

  • Page 6: Overview

    1.1 Overview Ei3028 Heat / Carbon Monoxide Alarm Red LED Alarm Indicator Yellow LED Fault Indicator Green LED Power Indicator Test / Hush Button Alarm Sounder Alarm Removal Latch Heat Sensor ‘FIRE’ & ‘CO’ (Thermistor) LED Display (normally hidden) RF Module RF Module Carbon Monoxide Sensor Entry Holes LED Indicator...
  • Page 7 Ei3018 Carbon Monoxide Alarm Green LED Test / Hush Button Alarm Sounder Power Indicator Yellow LED Fault Indicator Red LED Alarm Indicator Alarm Removal Latch RF Module LED Indicator RF Module Learn Switch Carbon Monoxide Sensor Entry Holes...

  • Page 8: Technical Specifications

    1.2 Technical Specifications Heat Sensor Thermistor (Ei3028) Class A1 detection – Alarm is triggered at 58°C Carbon Monoxide Sensor Electrochemical (Ei3028 and Ei3018) Power Supply 100-250V AC, 50Hz, 0.25W Built-in 10-year rechargeable Vanadium Pentoxide Lithium cells. Fully Battery Backup charged, the battery will provide up to 6 months (without module...
  • Page 9 Plastic Material UL94V-0 flame retardant rated Ei3028: Product: - Ø150mm x 66mm Package - 155mm x 155mm x 70mm Dimensions Ei3018: Product: - Ø150mm x 63mm Package - 155mm x 155mm x 65mm Weight 350g (including packaging) Warranty 5 year (limited)

  • Page 10: Installation

    Installation...

  • Page 11: Important Safety Instructions

    2.1 Important Safety Instructions Mains operated Alarms should be installed and interconnected by a qualified electrician in accordance with the local appropriate Regulations for Electrical Installations. Failure to install this Alarm correctly may expose the user to shock or fire hazards and damage the product. The Alarm is designed to be permanently mounted, using its own built-in terminal block to connect it to the mains.

  • Page 12: Where To Locate The Alarm

    Alarms cannot be installed without the risk of excessive nuisance alarms and where often a fuel burning appliance is present. A Carbon Monoxide Alarm like the Ei3018 should be installed in: - Every room containing a fuel burning appliance - Remote rooms where occupants spend a considerable amount of time...

  • Page 13: Which Alarm In What Room

    - If the appliance is in a room not normally used (such as a boiler room) the CO Alarm should be placed just outside the room so that the alarm will be heard more easily. 2.3 Which Alarm In what room? Location Ei3028 Ei3018 Heat and CO Alarm Alarm Kitchens with Fuel Burning appliance...

  • Page 14: Where In The Room

    CO Alarm Wall Mounting (Ei3018 only) If ceiling mounting is impractical, ONLY the Ei3018 CO Alarm can be mounted on a wall. It should be located at a height greater than the height of any door or window but still be at least 150mm from the ceiling Fig.2...

  • Page 15: Unsuitable Locations

    In a room WITHOUT a fuel burning appliance Wall mounted (Ei3018 only) - At breather level (approx.. 1 to 2m above the floor) so it is possible to view the three light CO Alarm indicators. WARNING: The Ei3028 Heat and Carbon...
  • Page 16 • In an enclosed space (e.g. in or below a cupboard). • In a damp or humid area. • Where it would be obstructed, e.g. by curtains or furniture. • Where dirt or dust could block the sensor. • Near paint, thinners, solvent fumes or air fresheners. •...

  • Page 17: Mounting And Wiring

    2.6 Mounting and wiring 1. Select a location complying with the advice in previous sections. 2. Disconnect the AC mains supply from the circuit that is going to be used. 3. Lift off the wiring cover as shown in Figure 4. Foam ceiling gasket (must be in place) The wiring must be connected to the terminal...
  • Page 18 Warning: Mixing the Live and Neutral connections when interconnecting Alarms may damage all the Alarms - ensure that the same colours are used throughout the premises for Live, Neutral and Interconnect wires. We strongly recommend that you check for the following before connecting the Alarm: •...
  • Page 19 Fig.5 Fig.6 4. If the mains wires are recessed, bring the wires through the rear hole in the mounting plate as shown in Figure 5. If the mains wires are being brought along the surface: (a) position the mounting plate so the cable trunking is as shown in Figure 5. (b) the mounting plate has a removable section, take it out to interface directly with 25mm trunking as shown in Figure 6.
  • Page 20 Test Alarms Fig.7 Fig.8 Slide on the Alarm 6. Replace the wiring cover and carefully line up the Alarm on the base and slide on (see Figure 7). 7. Connect the mains power to the Alarm circuit. Check the green light on the front of the Alarm is on. 8.

  • Page 21: Interconnecting Alarms

    2.7 Interconnecting Alarms With interconnected Alarms, when one device detects Fire or CO all units will alarm. All horns will sound but only units detecting the emergency event will be flashing their red LED alarm indicator. Heat Alarms should always be interconnected to Smoke or Multi-Sensor Fire Alarms to ensure early warning.
  • Page 22 Make electrical connections as shown in Fig.9 Figure 9. Wiring must be installed in compliance with local regulations. In the UK it is recommended that the following coloured cores are used (for example with triple flat 6243YH cable). 230V supply : Brown Neutral Grey : sleeved blue at terminations Interconnect : Black In the other countries consult the local...

  • Page 23: Removing The Alarm

    Please note in a hybrid system containing CO / Heat / Fire / Smoke Alarms we recommend using an Ei3000 Series Alarm as the hybrid link to the RF section of the system. Ensure the Alarms operate correctly - see TESTING YOUR ALARM in the user section. 2.8 Removing the Alarm * Disconnect mains before removal * Locate removal slot...

  • Page 24: User Guide

    User Guide What is Carbon Monoxide?
  • Page 25 Many people are killed each year, and many more suffer ill health from Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning. CO is an invisible, odourless, tasteless and extremely toxic gas. It is produced by appliances and vehicles burning fuels, such as coal, oil, natural/bottled gas, paraffin, wood, petrol, diesel, charcoal etc.

  • Page 26: Symptoms Of Co Poisoning

    3.1 Symptoms of CO poisoning Table A Concentration Inhalation Time (approx) and Symptoms Developed of CO in Air The maximum allowable concentration for continuous exposure in any 8 hour period according to OSHA *. Slight headache after 1.5 hours. Slight headache, fatigue, dizziness, nausea after 2-3 hours. Frontal headaches within 1-2 hours, life threatening after 3 hours, also maximum parts per million in flue gas (on an air free basis) according to US Environmental Protection Agency.

  • Page 27: How To Protect Your Family Against Co

    3.2 How to protect your family against CO Follow these guidelines to reduce the risk of Carbon Monoxide poisoning. (1) Know and look out for tell-tale signs that Carbon Monoxide may be present. These include: - The CO Alarm warning of abnormal levels. - Staining, sooting or discolouration on or around appliances.

  • Page 28: How Does Your Alarm Work

    (7) Never use a gas cooker or a barbecue for home heating. (8) Children should be warned of the dangers of CO poisoning and instructed never to touch, or interfere with the CO Alarm. Do not allow small children to press the test/hush button as they could be subjected to excessive noise when the CO Alarm sounds.
  • Page 29 Table B - Alarm indicators LED icon Event type Red LED Alarm Fire or CO (Ei3028 only) FIRE every 5 sec Flashing (Ei3028 only) CO Gas Level within every 4 sec Flashing ≥ 50ppm 60-90 mins within CO Gas Level every 4 sec Flashing ≥...
  • Page 30 Note: In an interconnected system, the Alarm may also be triggered to sound by another Alarm. In this case, the Alarm will sound but will not flash its red LED alarm indicator. This means that while the Alarm is sounding, it is not the unit actually sensing the alarm event. If you have an Ei1529RC or Ei450 Remote Control installed, press the locate switch to leave just the Alarm that has triggered the system sounding and identify the source and type of the alarm.
  • Page 31 Hush feature The Alarm has a combined Test/Hush Button. When the alarm sounds, pressing the Test / Hush button will immediately silence the alarm for a period of 10 minutes, if due to heat, or 4 minutes, if due to CO (the red light will continue to flash).

  • Page 32: Testing

    Testing...

  • Page 33: Testing And Maintaining Your Alarm

    4.1 Testing and maintaining your Alarm Frequent testing of all your Alarms is a requirement to ensure they are functioning correctly. Guidelines and best practices for testing are as follows: 1. After the system is installed. 2. Once monthly thereafter. 3.
  • Page 34 (iii) Press the test button for up to 10 seconds and ensure that the Alarm sounds. This tests the sensor, electronics and sounder are working. The Alarm will stop when the button is released. Pressing the test button simulates the effect of smoke and/or heat and therefore is the best way to ensure the Alarm is operating correctly.

  • Page 35: Cleaning Your Alarm

    The Ei3000MRF modules (if required) must be re-fitted to the Alarms and the Alarms must be re-attached to the mounting plates when the premises are re-occupied. Ensure to match the original RF module back to the same Alarm head. (Long term storage (over 1 year) can damage the batteries such that they will not recharge when the units are re-connected to the mains supply).
  • Page 36 WARNING: Do not paint your Alarm. Other than the cleaning described above, no other customer servicing of this product is required. Servicing or 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. In certain circumstances, even with regular cleaning, contamination can build up in the sensor causing the Alarm to sound or fail.

  • Page 37: What To Do In Case Of Fire Alarm

    What to do in case of FIRE?
  • Page 38 (i). Check room doors for heat or smoke. Do not open a hot door. Use an alternate escape route. Close all doors behind you as you leave. (ii). If smoke is heavy, crawl out, staying close to floor. Take short breaths, if possible, through a wet cloth or hold your breath.

  • Page 39: What To Do In Case Of Co Alarm

    What to do in case your Alarm detects Carbon Monoxide?
  • Page 40 (i) Open the doors and windows to ventilate the area (if it is safe to do so). (ii) Turn off all fuel appliances where possible. (iii) Evacuate the property leaving the doors and windows open. (iv) Get medical help immediately for anyone suffering the effects of Carbon Monoxide poisoning (headache, nausea), and advise that Carbon Monoxide poisoning is suspected.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting And Indicator Summary Tables

    Troubleshooting Indicator summary tables...
  • Page 42 Your Alarm does not • Check the Alarm is secured correctly on the mounting plate. • Wait 15 seconds after connecting the power before button testing. sound when you press the Test button • Hold button down firmly for at least 10 seconds. •...
  • Page 43 • For CO: - Ensure there are no fuel burning appliances in the vicinity which could be leaking CO gas (e.g. even from next door). - Ensure there are no fumes or aerosols 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) which can cause false CO alarms.
  • Page 44 Pressing the Test/Hush Always make sure that you are pressing the Test/Hush button on the Alarm that sounds with the red LED flashing. button does not silence the Alarm Your Alarm chirps/beeps/ In standby mode, the Alarm does not sound, beep, chirp or flash. The only light on is the green power LED.
  • Page 45 Normal Operation Mode / Action Green LED Yellow LED Red LED Alarm Icon Display Notes (Power) (Fault) (Alarm) FIRE/CO (Ei3028 only) 1 Flash Power up & Standby Testing (pressing Flashing and holding Test button) In Alarm Fire sound Detecting Fire Flashing pattern as per...
  • Page 46 The Alarm memory is an important feature of the Alarm where even if the house is unoccupied during an alarm condition it warns the homeowner that the Alarm has previously detected Fire or CO gas and been in alarm. It is particularly useful in the case of CO leakages which may have occurred when the owner is away from the property - for example, CO leaking from a faulty boiler operating on a timer.
  • Page 47 Memory mode What you hear / see Icon Display FIRE/CO Red LED What type of (Ei3028 only) alarm event has occurred >24h >24h 0-24h 0-24h on button test on button test Flashing every Fire 48 sec x2 every 8 secs Flashing every CO Gas Level...
  • Page 48 Fault modes and Memory indicator What you hear / see What it What to do Green LED Yellow LED Red LED Chirps means (power) (fault) (alarm) every Reconnect AC AC mains off 48 sec mains power AC mains off every Reconnect AC Low battery 48 sec...
  • Page 49 The Alarm can communicate its status and history through various Led flashes and chirps/beeps. However, a more comprehensive report of all such events is available through the AudioLINK download via the App. Low Battery Backup Fault If the battery backup supply is depleted, the sounder will give one short chirp with one yellow LED fault indicator flash every 48 seconds.
  • Page 50 End of Life Once the Alarm passes its 10th year of installation, it will give 3 short chirps with 3 yellow LED flashes every 48 seconds to indicate it has reached its end of useful life. The entire Alarm must be replaced (Also check the replace by date on the label on the side of the Alarm).

  • Page 51: Important Safeguards

    Important Safeguards...
  • Page 52 Limitations of Heat and CO Alarms - Mains powered Alarms will not work if the mains power supply is off or disconnected and the backup battery is depleted. - The Alarms may not be heard. The sound output is loud but it may not be heard behind a closed door or if it is too far away.
  • Page 53 - CO Alarms are not suitable as early warning Smoke Alarms. Some fires produce Carbon Monoxide, but the response characteristics of these CO Alarms are such that they would not give sufficient warning of fire. Smoke Alarms must be fitted to give early warning of fire. - This CO Alarm does not detect the presence of natural gas (methane), bottled gas (propane, butane) or other combustible gases.

  • Page 54: Service And Guarantee

    Service and Guarantee...

  • Page 55: Getting Your Alarm Serviced

    9.1 Getting your Alarm serviced If, within the guarantee period, your Alarm fails to work after you have carefully read all the instructions, checked the unit has been installed correctly, and is receiving AC power, then contact us. If you are advised to return your Alarm, please ensure that the Alarm is placed in a padded box, not attached to the mounting plate (as the Alarm can give beeps or alarm if the Test/Hush button is pressed during shipping), with the proof of purchase and a note stating the nature of the fault.
  • Page 56 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.
  • Page 57 KM86596 KM83678 EN50291-1:2010+A1:2012, BS5446-2:2003...
  • Page 60 Aico Ltd. Mile End Business Park, Maesbury Rd, Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 8NN, U.K. Tel: 01691 664100 www.aico.co.uk Ei Electronics. Shannon, Co Clare, Ireland. Tel:+353 (0)61 471277 P/N B18659 Rev0 www.eielectronics.com © Ei Electronics 201...

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