Changing The Battery - Ei Electronics Ei140RC Series Instruction Manual

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. Unclip battery from battery snap connectors.
5. Connect new battery by clipping back on to battery
snap connectors. Use only 9V Alkaline batteries Duracell
MN1604, Energizer 522. Other batteries can cause
problems.
We recommend that the "replace by date" on the battery
should still have at least 2 years to go. Older batteries
will give beeps prematurely.
6. Slide unit back on to the base. A click should be heard
as the Alarm engages. (The unit cannot be replaced on
the base unless a battery is installed).
7. Press and hold the test button - horn should sound
loudly.
C ONLY) 8. Reinstate mains power to Alarm (green light on cover
should come on).
Testing and Maintenance
Check all Alarms weekly, especially after initial
installation or re-occupation (e.g. following a holiday)
1. Check that the green mains indicator light is on. (if it is
off check circuit breakers, fuses and wiring etc.)
2. Check that the red LED on the cover flashes once
every 40 seconds to indicate normal operation – If
the memory has been set indicating that the Alarm
has been activated in the last 24 hours, the red LED
will flash twice every 40 seconds. After 24 hours the
memory will be cleared.
3. Press the test button for up to 10 seconds to ensure
the sensor chamber, electronics and sounder are
working. A red light on the cover, will flash while horn
is sounding. The alarm will stop when the button is
released. Pressing the test button simulates the effect
of smoke or heat during a real fire and is the best way
to ensure the Alarm is operating correctly. This action
will also clear the memory.
WARNING: DO NOT TEST WITH FLAME
This can set fire 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.
4. Check for any sign of contamination such as cobwebs
or dust and clean the Alarm as described in the
"cleaning" section if necessary.
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