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Ei140RC Series
230V~ SMOKE & HEAT ALARMS
with Alkaline Battery Backup
Instruction Manual
Contact Us
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: 061 471277
www.eielectronics.com
P/N B18640 Rev2
© Ei Electronics 2018
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- Page 1 Alkaline Battery Backup Instruction Manual Contact Us 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: 061 471277 www.eielectronics.com P/N B18640 Rev2 © Ei Electronics 2018...
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Page 2: User Section
Ei Electronics RadioLINK or RadioLINK products through fiiting onto an Ei168RC RadioLINK Base. This base will enable the Ei140RC series Alarms to communicate RF messages to other Ei Electronics products such as the Ei450 RadioLINK Alarm Controller where you can remotely locate, test and hush your Ei140RC Series Alarms using this wireless controller. -
Page 3: Changing The Battery
Changing The Battery 1. Switch off mains power to Alarm (green light on cover should go out). 2. Remove unit as shown in “ALARM REMOVAL” section on page 11. 3. Locate battery slot in base of Alarm as shown below. 4. -
Page 4: Cleaning Your Alarm
5. Interconnected Alarms only - Test the first unit by pressing the button for 10 seconds. All the units should alarm within 10 seconds of the first horn sounding. The red light on the first unit only will flash about once a second. On releasing the button the local Alarm will stop sounding immediately and the remote Alarms will stop sounding approximately 3 seconds later (if testing using RF interconnection... -
Page 5: Silence Feature
Other than the cleaning described above, 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 nuisance/false alarms or failure to alarm. In certain circumstances even with regular cleaning, contamination can build up in the smoke sensing chamber causing the Alarm to sound or fail. -
Page 6: Planning Your Escape Route
Planning Your Escape Route Use the Smoke / Heat Alarm Test Buttons to familiarise 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. -
Page 7: Service And Guarantee
State the nature of the fault, where the Alarm was purchased and the date of purchase. Ei Electronics guarantees this Alarm for five years from date of purchase against any defects that are due to faulty materials or workmanship. This guarantee only... - Page 8 the alarm with the red light flashing, the others are probably satisfactory). 2. LOW BATTERY & OTHER BEEPS: (1) 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.
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Page 9: Fire Safety
For more details on collection and proper disposal, please contact your local government office or the retailer where you purchased this product. 0086 Ei Electronics, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland DoP No.13-0001 EN14604:2005 + AC:2008 Smoke Alarm Devices: Ei141RC, Ei146RC... -
Page 11: Installer Section
Installer Section Installation Guide LOCATE CORRECT SITING POINT ALARM SHOULD BE CEILING MOUNTED AT LEAST 300mm FROM WALLS & OBSTRUCTIONS, IDEALLY CENTRALLY IN ROOM/AREA FIX & WIRE BASEPLATE WIRE TO TERMINALS ON THE BASEPLATE AND FIX BASEPLATE TO CEILING USING THE FIXINGS PROVIDED SLIDE ON ALARM SLIDE ALARM ONTO BASEPLATE. - Page 12 How Many Alarms To Install - Categories & Grades The advice here follows the guidance in British Standard BS 5839-6: 2013 in general (for further information see the BS standard itself). The main reason for fitting Smoke & Heat Alarms in dwellings is to ensure that when there is a fire, sufficient early warning is given so that everybody can escape safely.
- Page 13 UK Requirements (BS 5839-6:2013) OPTIMUM PROTECTION for dwellings where occupants may be at high risk (e.g. elderly) Optimum Protection LD1: As LD2, but in addition Smoke or Heat Alarms should be located in all rooms and other areas of the dwelling. (apart from toilets or bathroom) Interconnect all Alarms BASIC PROTECTION...
- Page 14 ROI Requirements (IS 3218:2013) OPTIMUM PROTECTION for dwellings where occupants may be at high risk (e.g. elderly) Optimum Protection LD1: As LD2, but also including attics / lofts / other spaces in which a fire might start (apart from toilets or bathroom). Interconnect all Alarms BASIC PROTECTION for new or materially altered dwellings or existing dwellings...
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Page 15: Selecting Alarm Type
Selecting Alarm Type Optical/Ionisation/Heat Alarm Selection Locations & Performance Alarm Type Optical Ionisation Heat Locations Hall, Corridors, Escape Routes Kitchens Living Rooms Bedrooms Shower / Bathroom Fire Response Slow Smouldering Fires (polyurethane foam, ignited bedding etc.) Fast Flaming Fires (chip pans, flaming wood/plastic, oil, solvents etc.) Temperature >58 (only in areas with cooking fumes, steam,... -
Page 16: Positioning Alarms
Positioning Alarms he locations must comply with applicable building regulations. 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 & Heat Alarms must be mounted away from corners. - Page 17 • Near a decorative object, door, light fitting, window moulding etc., that may prevent smoke or heat from entering the Alarm. • Surfaces that are normally warmer or colder than the rest of the room (e.g. attic hatches). Temperature differences might stop smoke or heat from reaching the unit.
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Page 18: Mounting & Wiring Alarms
WARNING: Mains operated Alarms should be installed and interconnected by a qualified electrician in accordance with the Regulations for Electrical Installations published by the Institution of Electrical Engineers (BS7671). Failure to install this Alarm correctly may expose the user to shock or fire hazards. WARNING: The Alarm must be continuously powered 24 hours a day so it is important that it is not on a circuit that can be turned off by a switch. - Page 19 • check that the Interconnect wire is NOT connected to Live, Neutral or Earth. Do not use an Earth wire for the Interconnect line. N.B. The Alarm does not need to be earthed. However the terminal marked is provided for the convenience of the installer so that any copper Earth wire or cable coloured green &...
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Page 20: Interconnecting Alarms
Ensure the alarm operates correctly - see “TESTING & MAINTENANCE” section on page 3. Interconnecting Alarms Note: A maximum of twelve Ei141RC / Ei144RC / Ei146RC Smoke or Heat Alarms may be interconnected. Up to 8 additional accessories may also be connected. If you wish to connect more than 12 Alarms contact your local distributor.
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