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5. Checking & Maintaining the Alarm System
Switching off Mains for long periods
If the premises are regularly being left without mains power for long periods the Smoke/
Heat Alarms should be removed from the Ei168RC Bases. In addition to this the rechargeable
backup batteries in the Ei168RC must also be switched off in order for them not to become
depleted - see page 25. (This is sometimes done with holiday homes which are only occupied
in the Summer).
The Alarms must be re-attached to the mounting plates when the premises are re-occupied.
(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).
Check that the green light is on continuously to indicate
that mains power is present and that the red light
flashes every 40 seconds.
Frequent testing of the system is a requirement to
ensure its continued and safe operation. Guidelines and
best practices for testing are as follows:
1.
After the system is installed
2.
Once weekly thereafter
3.
After prolonged absence from the
dwelling (e.g. after holiday period)
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