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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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Ei603 Heat Alarm Series
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- Page 1 www.acornfiresecurity.com Battery Powered Smoke & Heat Alarms Ei600 Series Ei605 Smoke Alarm Series Ei603 Heat Alarm Series Instructions 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.
- Page 2 www.acornfiresecurity.com Table 1 9V Replaceable Battery Optional Model Alarm Hardwired Capability RF Module Type Interconnect Supplied Model No. Ei605 Optical None Ei605C Optical Ei605MRF Heat Ei603C Ei605MRF 10 Year Lithium Battery Built-in Optional Hardwired Model Alarm Capability RF Module Interconnect Type Supplied Model No.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
www.acornfiresecurity.com Page CONTENTS QUICK START GUIDE LOCATION & POSITIONING INSTALLATION INTERCONNECTION - HARD WIRED TESTING, MAINTENANCE & POWER SUPPLY MONITORING FIRE SAFETY ADVICE SMOKE ALARM LIMITATIONS RADIOLINK ACCESSORIES GETTING YOUR ALARM SERVICED FIVE YEAR GUARANTEE TROUBLESHOOTING CONTACT US www.acornfiresecurity.com... -
Page 4: Quick Start Guide
www.acornfiresecurity.com 1. Quick Start Guide LOCATE CORRECT SITING POINT FIX BASEPLATE TO CEILING ALARM SHOULD BE CEILING MOUNTED AT LEAST 300MM FROM WALLS & OBSTRUCTIONS, IDEALLY CENTRALLY IN ROOM/AREA CONNECT BATTERY SNAPS 9V BATTERY MODELS ONLY 9 VOLT BATTERY BATTERY CONNECTORS BASE OF ALARM... - Page 5 www.acornfiresecurity.com Quick Start Guide PLACE ALARM & TWIST ON TO BASE ON 10 YEAR LITHIUM BATTERY ALARM MODELS - TWISTING THE UNIT ON TO THE BASE AUTOMATICALLY CONNECTS THE BATTERY TEST ALARM PRESS THE TEST BUTTON TEST ALARM AT LEAST WEEKLY www.acornfiresecurity.com...
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Page 6: Location & Positioning
www.acornfiresecurity.com 2. Location & Positioning Introduction Congratulations on purchasing an Ei600 Series Alarm. You can easily install these alarms throughout the property on escape routes, on each storey, in corridors & in closed rooms to give warning of fire. The Heat Alarms can be installed in kitchens and other areas where Smoke Alarms are unsuitable. - Page 7 www.acornfiresecurity.com Your first Smoke Alarm should be located between the sleeping area and the most likely sources of fire (living room, kitchen for example), but it should not be more than 7.5 metres from the door to any room where a fire may start and block your escape from the house.
- Page 8 www.acornfiresecurity.com Multi-Storey Dwellings If your home has more than one floor, at least one Alarm should be fitted on each level (see Figure 1). Preferably the units should be interconnected (if feature is present on unit) so as to give sufficient warning throughout the property. RadioLINK plug-in modules are ideal in this situation as the units will then interconnect using Radio Frequency (RF) signals - so no wiring is required.
- Page 9 www.acornfiresecurity.com Figure 1 For minimum protection - Smoke Alarm on each storey - in each sleeping area Kitchen Bedroom - every 7.5 metres of hallways and Bathroom Living Room rooms - within 3 metres of all bedroom doors - all units interconnected (where Dining Room Bedroom feature is present)
- Page 10 www.acornfiresecurity.com start at night, followed by the kitchen (where a Heat Alarm is recommended) and then the dining room. Consideration should be given to installing Smoke Alarms in any bedrooms where fires might occur, for instance, where there is an electrical appliance such as an electric blanket or heater, or where the occupant is a smoker.
- Page 11 www.acornfiresecurity.com On a Sloping Ceiling With a sloping or peaked ceiling install a Smoke Alarm within 600mm of the peak or a Heat Alarm within 150mm of the peak (measured vertically). If this height is less than 600mm for Smoke Alarms or 150mm for Heat Alarms the ceiling is regarded (see Figure 4).
- Page 12 www.acornfiresecurity.com • Do not locate in insect infested areas. Small insects getting into the smoke detector chamber can cause intermittent alarms. DON’T place Heat Alarms in any of the following areas: • Bathrooms, shower rooms or other rooms where the unit may be triggered by steam or condensation.
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Page 13: Installation
www.acornfiresecurity.com 3. Installation Installation Procedure 1. Select a location complying with the advice in Section 2. 2. Remove the mounting plate from the Smoke/Heat Alarm by twisting it in an anti-clockwise direction (see Figure 5). 3. Place the mounting plate on the ceiling exactly where you want to mount the Alarm. - Page 14 www.acornfiresecurity.com orientation with respect to this (see figure 6). 6. Connect the battery to the battery snaps as shown in the Quick Start Guide (for Front Wall Front Wall Mounting Plate Mounting Plate Orientate all mounting plates in the same direction Large hole...
- Page 15 www.acornfiresecurity.com 7a for Smoke Alarm & 7b for Heat Alarm). 9. For hard-wired interconnected Alarms, hold down the Test button on each Alarm in turn and check that all other interconnected Alarms sound. using RadioLINK Modules for Battery Powered Smoke Smoke Alarm Heat Alarm &...
- Page 16 www.acornfiresecurity.com PUSH UP CATCH & TWIST ALARM ANTI-CLOCKWISE TO REMOVE BREAK OFF SMALL PILLAR How to Tamperproof How to Remove Figure 8a Figure 8b Line up the screw (not supplied) on the SELF TAPPING “U” shaped recessed SCREW area shown in figure 8c and screw firmly home.
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Page 17: Interconnection - Hard Wired
www.acornfiresecurity.com 4. Interconnection - Hard Wired A combined maximum of 12 Smoke Alarms and/or Heat Alarms may be wired together such that when one unit senses fire all other units sound a warning - (see Table 1 for the alarms with hardwired interconnect option). This helps ensure the alarm will be heard throughout the property. - Page 18 www.acornfiresecurity.com making it insensitive. It is essential that all such ceiling openings be closed with silicone sealant or similar. 1. Run the two core cable to the Alarm locations. 2. Bring the cable through the opening in the mounting plate (before screwing it to the ceiling) see figure 9b.
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Page 19: Testing, Maintenance & Power Supply
www.acornfiresecurity.com Install and connect all the other Alarms similarly. Now test the first Alarm by pressing and holding the Test button (this may take up to 5 seconds). The red indicator light will flash about once a second on the first Alarm and all other Alarms should sound. - Page 20 www.acornfiresecurity.com - If they are interconnected using RadioLINK modules, hold down the Test button until the blue light on the cover of the Alarm illuminates. Check that all other Alarms sound. - Release the Test button. The Alarm and all connected Alarms should stop sounding.
- Page 21 www.acornfiresecurity.com If you installed Alarms with RadioLINK modules and did not House Code them, you may be receiving alarm signals from a neighbouring system. This can be easy Powered Smoke & Heat Alarms. 1. To cancel a false alarm from a Smoke Alarm (which has its red light flashing rapidly), press the Test/Hush button (the Smoke Alarm will automatically switch to a reduced sensitivity condition).
- Page 22 www.acornfiresecurity.com 2. A Heat Alarm is beeping about every 40 seconds. - If it is a 9V Replaceable Battery model then replace the battery. - If it is a 10 Year Lithium Battery model this indicates that the Lithium Battery is partially depleted and the Smoke Alarm needs to be replaced.
- Page 23 The latest design, materials and manufacturing techniques have been used in the construction of Ei Electronics Alarms to minimise the effects of contamination. However it is impossible to completely eliminate the effect of dust and insect contamination, and therefore, to prolong the life of the Alarm you must ensure that it is kept clean so that excess dust does not build up.
- Page 24 www.acornfiresecurity.com 5.7 End of life The entire Alarm must be replaced if:- (i) All Models: • The unit is installed for over 10 years (check the “replace by” date marked on the side of the unit). (ii) All 10 Year Lithium Battery models only •...
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Page 25: Fire Safety Advice
www.acornfiresecurity.com 6. Fire Safety Advice When using household protective devices, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including those listed below • Please read all instructions. • Rehearse emergency escape plans so everyone at home knows what to do in case the alarm sounds. - Page 26 www.acornfiresecurity.com • If Alarm has been damaged in any way or does not function properly, do not attempt a repair. Return the Alarm (see Section 9). • This appliance is intended ONLY for premises having a residential type environment. • This is not a portable product. It must be mounted following the instructions in this instruction leaflet.
- Page 27 www.acornfiresecurity.com This device cannot protect all persons at all times. It may not protect against the three most common causes of fatal fires: 1. Smoking in bed. 2. Leaving children at home alone. 3. Cleaning with flammable liquids, such as petrol. Further information can be obtained from the Fire Brigade.
- Page 28 www.acornfiresecurity.com mobile phone. Remember to give your name and address. 5. NEVER re-enter a burning house. NEVER 7. Alarm Limitations Limitations of Smoke/Heat Alarms Smoke/Heat Alarms have significantly helped to reduce the number of fire fatalities in countries where they are widely installed. However independent authorities have stated that they may be ineffective in some circumstances.
- Page 29 www.acornfiresecurity.com Smoke/Heat Alarms on both sides of closed doors and installing more than one Alarm as recommended in this leaflet very significantly improve the probability of early detection. • The Smoke/Heat Alarm may not be heard. • RadioLINK may not work due to interference or due to the signal being blocked by furniture, renovations etc.
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Page 30: Radiolink Accessories
www.acornfiresecurity.com 8. RadioLINK Accessories Ei605MRF RadioLINK Interconnect module for the 9V Replaceable Battery models. It plugs into the rear of the Alarm. This ensures that when one Alarm senses fire, all units sound to give an alarm through-out the house - (see Table 1). Ei605MTYRF RadioLINK Interconnect module for the 10 Year Lithium Battery models. -
Page 31: Five Year Guarantee
10. Five Year Guarantee Ei Electronics guarantees this Alarm (excluding the battery in the 9V Replaceable Battery models) for five years from date of purchase against any defects that are due to faulty materials or workmanship. This guarantee only applies to normal... -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
www.acornfiresecurity.com 11. Troubleshooting Alarms sound for no apparent reason may cause them to alarm. • Check for fumes, steam, etc. from the kitchen or bathroom. Paint and other fumes can cause nuisance alarms. • Check for any sign of contamination such as cobwebs or dust. Clean the alarm as described in Section 5 if necessary. - Page 33 www.acornfiresecurity.com • Check the battery snaps are firmly connected on the 9V Replaceable Battery models. • On the 10 Year Lithium Battery models ensure the unit is twisted fully home on the mounting plate, as this connects the battery. www.acornfiresecurity.com...
- Page 34 www.acornfiresecurity.com 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 35 0786 Ei Electronics, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland DoP No.13-0002 EN14604:2005 + AC:2008 Smoke Alarm Devices: Ei605, Ei605C, Ei605TY, Ei605TYC, Ei605TYW, Ei605CRF, Ei605TYCRF Fire Safety Nominal activation conditions/ sensitivity, Pass Vibration resistance Pass response delay (response time) and performance under fire condition...
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Page 36: Contact Us
12. Contact Us Aico Ltd. Mile End Business Park, Maesbury Rd, Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 8NN, U.K. Telephone: 01691 664100 www.aico.co.uk Ei Electronics. Shannon, Co Clare, Ireland. Tel: 061 471277 www.eielectronics.com © Ei Electronics 2016 P/N B16301 Rev7 www.acornfiresecurity.com... - Page 37 www.acornfiresecurity.com RadioLINK Module Ei600MRF for Battery Powered Smoke / Heat Alarms Ei600 Series Ei600MRF Module (for use with Ei600 Series compatible Alarms only) Instructions Read and retain carefully for as long as the product is being used. It contains vital information on the operation and installation of your Module.
- Page 38 www.acornfiresecurity.com Table of Contents page Introduction ..................Compatibility Table ................Installation and House Coding ............Additional Features ................. Indicator Summary ................System Examples ................Testing the system ................Interconnected Smoke/Heat Alarms & Carbon Monoxide Alarms ... RadioLINK + Troubleshooting ............Technical Specifications ..............
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Page 39: Introduction
Ei600MRF module attached to that alarm will transmit an RF signal that will activate the sounders in all the other Alarms in the system. The Ei600MRF module is plugged into the rear of the base of an Ei Electronics compatible Alarm (see Compatibility Table on page 4). RF communication through this module eliminates the need to install long interconnect wires between all the Alarms on different floors in different rooms. -
Page 40: Compatibility Table
www.acornfiresecurity.com Compatibility Table Standard Smoke Alarms Model Hardwired Compatible Capability Interconnect with Ei600MRF Ei605TYC Ei650 Ei650C Ei650W Intelligent Smoke Alarms Model Hardwired Compatible Interconnect Capability with Ei600MRF Ei650i Ei650iC Ei650iW Heat Alarms Model Hardwired Compatible Capability Interconnect with Ei600MRF Ei603TYC 1. -
Page 41: Installation And House Coding
www.acornfiresecurity.com Installation and House Coding To fit the Ei600MRF module, plug it into the base of the compatible Alarm while being careful to align the pins and insert the flexible antenna into the antenna hole (See Fig 1). N.B. Ensure that the Ei600MRF is fully inserted. House Coding the Unit Power supply to the Ei600MRF will be confirmed by an initial flash of the red, blue and green LED... - Page 42 www.acornfiresecurity.com House Code Button Red / Blue / Green LED Figure 2 N.B. We recommend, for ease of installation and RF communication, that up to 12 RF devices can be installed in any one RF coded system. Please contact us for further advise if additional RF devices are required. You can exit this mode by pressing the House Code button on one of the RF Alarms.
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Page 43: Additional Features
Additional Features The Ei600MRF RadioLINK + Module provides additional features not available with Ei Electronics RadioLINK products. The following features will only work with RadioLINK + devices. 1. Remote House Coding (required if you want to add an Alarm to an installed system) 2. - Page 44 3. Data Extraction The Ei600MRF RadioLINK+ Module allows for the extraction of information from an Ei Electronics Compatible Alarm, using an Ei Electronics download device. Once the system has been set up, information can be accessed securely from within or outside a property if access is an issue The event log can contain very useful information about any recorded events in the history of the Alarm such as: Fire Events, Alarm Head removals, Button Tests, and so on.
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Page 45: Indicator Summary
www.acornfiresecurity.com Ei600MRF Indicator Summary Normal Operation Blue LED Red LED Green LED Sounder Power Up 1 flash 1 flash 1 flash Standby Alarm 3.5 Sec flash followed by flash every 10 Sec Full Sound Head Removal 3.5 Sec flash every 6 mins for 4 hrs Low Battery (Ei603TYC) Flash every 60 Sec Low Battery... -
Page 46: System Examples
www.acornfiresecurity.com System Examples (RadioLINK & RadioLINK + ) RF System RadioLINK RadioLINK Smoke Alarm Smoke Alarm RadioLINK RadioLINK Heat Alarm Smoke Alarm RF Tool RadioLINK + Smoke Alarm Data Extraction RadioLINK + Heat Alarm Note: Remote House Coding / Monitoring / Data Extraction only available on RadioLINK + Alarms www.acornfiresecurity.com... - Page 47 www.acornfiresecurity.com RadioLINK + System RadioLINK + RadioLINK + RadioLINK + RadioLINK + RadioLINK + Smoke Alarm Heat Alarm Smoke Alarm Heat Alarm Smoke Alarm RF Tool Data Extraction www.acornfiresecurity.com...
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Page 48: Testing The System
www.acornfiresecurity.com Testing the System Frequent testing of the system is a requirement to ensure its reliable operation. Guidelines and best practices for testing are as follows: 1. After the system is installed. 2. Regularly (monthly testing is recommended). 3. After prolonged absence from the dwelling (e.g. after holiday period). - Page 49 www.acornfiresecurity.com The local Alarm will stop sounding but you will hear the other Alarms still sounding in the distance. All Alarms should be checked in a similar way. Module Battery Check It is important to ensure that the batteries on both the Alarm and the module itself are in full working order.
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Page 50: Interconnected Smoke/Heat Alarms & Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Interconnected Smoke/Heat Alarms & Carbon Monoxide Alarms Identifying source of Alarm Ei Electronics Smoke/Heat Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms can be interconnected via RadioLINK or RadioLINK+ so that one device sensing danger will cause all the other Alarms to sound. -
Page 51: Radiolink + Troubleshooting
www.acornfiresecurity.com If it is a Smoke/Heat Alarm, evacuate the residence and follow the instructions in the Smoke/Heat Alarm manual. If it is a Carbon Monoxide Alarm, ventilate the residence and follow the instructions in the Carbon Monoxide Alarm manual. For added convenience we recommend that an Ei450 Alarm Controller is used with these systems. -
Page 52: Technical Specifications
www.acornfiresecurity.com It is important to check that all Alarms are communicating in their final installed positions. If Alarms are rotated, have had their antennas extended and/or re-sited, we would recommend that all the Alarms are returned to the factory settings and then House Coded again in their final positions (see above). -
Page 53: Guarantee
This guarantee excludes incidental and consequential damage. If this RF RadioLINK + Module 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. We shall at our discretion repair or replace the faulty unit. -
Page 54: Limitations Of Radio Communications
Limitations of Radio Communications Ei Electronics radio communication systems are very reliable and are tested to high standards. However, due to their low transmitting power and limited range (required by regulatory bodies) there are some limitations to be considered: (i) Receivers may be blocked by radio signals occurring on or near their operating frequencies, regardless of the House Coding.