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Ei3024 / 3016 / 3014
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 manual should be
regarded as part of the product.
If you are just installing the unit, the manual MUST be given to the householder. The
manual is to be given to any subsequent user.

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  • Page 1 Mains Powered Ei3024 / 3016 / 3014 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 manual should be regarded as part of the product.

  • Page 3: 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 Locations to avoid 2.6 Mounting and wiring 2.7 Interconnecting Alarms 2.8 Removing the Alarm...
  • Page 4 User Guide 3. Testing 3.1 Testing and maintaining your Alarm 3.2 Cleaning your Alarm 4. What to do in case of alarm 5. Indicator Summary Tables & Troubleshooting 6. Important safeguards 7. Limitations of Fire Alarms 8. Service and Guarantee 8.1 Getting your Alarm serviced 8.2 Guarantee...

  • Page 5: Installer Guide

    Installer Guide Introduction...
  • Page 6 The Ei3024 is a Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm with heat enhanced optical smoke sensor and automatic dust compensation, delivering a faster response to a wider range of fires. It detects both smoke and heat from a fire and is ideal for hallway, landing, living room and bedroom areas.

  • Page 7: Overview

    1.1 Overview Ei3024 Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm Green LED Test / Hush Button Alarm Sounder Power Indicator Smoke Entry Vents Yellow LED Fault Indicator Heat Sensor Red LED (Thermistor) Alarm Indicator Alarm Removal Latch RF Module LED Indicator House Code Button...
  • Page 8 Ei3016 Optical Alarm Ei3014 Heat Alarm Smoke Entry Vents Heat Sensor (Thermistor) Alarm Alarm Removal Removal Latch Latch RF Module RF Module LED Indicator LED Indicator House Code House Code Button Button...

  • Page 9: Technical Specifications

    1.2 Technical Specifications Optical Sensor Optical (Ei3024 and Ei3016) Heat Sensor Thermistor Class A1 Detection (Ei3014 and Ei3024) 100-250V AC, 50Hz, 0.25W Power Supply Built-in 10-year rechargeable Vanadium Pentoxide Lithium cells. Fully charged, the battery will provide up to 6 months (without module...
  • Page 10 Temperature 15% to 95% RH (non-condensing) Humidity Range Plastic Material UL94V-0 flame retardant rated Ei3024 and Ei3014: Product: - Ø150mm x 66mm Package - 155mm x 155mm x 70mm Dimensions Ei3016: Product: - Ø150mm x 63mm Package - 155mm x 155mm x 65mm...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation...

  • Page 12: Important Safety Instructions

    2.1 Important Safety Instructions WARNING: Mains operated Alarms must 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 13: Where To Locate The Alarm

    ATTENTION: 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. ATTENTION: (UK) BS 5839-6:2019 gives the following recommendations regarding the mains supply to be used in a Grade D system.
  • Page 14 The greater the risks, the more comprehensive and reliable systems needs to be. LD (Life protection in Dwellings) Systems define the level of fire protection required for households, depending on the fire risk and regulations. Aico/Ei Electronics recommends that an LD1 system be installed for optimum protection.
  • Page 15 UK Requirements ROI R (BS 5839-6:2019) OPTIMUM PROTECTION for dwellings where occupants may be at high risk (e.g. elderly) for dwellin Optimum Protection LD1: As LD2, but in addition Optim Smoke or Heat Alarms should be located in all rooms attics and other areas of the dwelling.

  • Page 16: Which Alarm In What Room

    2.3 Which Alarm in what room? Location Ei3024 Ei3016 Ei3014 Mutil-Sensor Optical Heat Fire Alarm Smoke Alarm Alarm (i) ✔ ✔ ✗ Hall, Corridors, Escape routes ✗ ✗ ✔ (iii) Kitchens / Garages ✔ ✔ ✔ (ii) Living Rooms ✔...
  • Page 17 Grade D System The mains powered Ei3024 Multi Sensor Fire Alarm, Ei3016 Smoke Alarm and Ei3014 Heat Alarm with rechargeable battery back-up, covered by these instructions are suitable for the requirements for a Grade D System.

  • Page 18: Where In The Room

    2.4 Where in the room? The locations must comply with applicable building regulations Ceiling Mounting 300mm (min) 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 Alarms must be mounted away from corners.

  • Page 19: Locations To Avoid

    Wall mounting should only be considered where close spaced beams or similar obstructions may preclude ceiling mounting. It is considered to be the responsibility of the installer/client to determine if the presence of asbestos in the ceiling material would make ceiling mounting ‘impractical’. Sloping Ceiling APEX SMOKE /...
  • Page 20 • Next to or directly above heaters or air conditioning vents, windows, wall vents etc. where air draughts can change the direction of airflow and cause rapid temperature fluctuations. • In very high or awkward areas (e.g. over stairwells) where it may be difficult to reach the Alarm (for testing, hushing etc.).

  • Page 21: Mounting And Wiring

    2.6 Mounting and wiring WARNING: to prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the ceiling or wall in accordance with the installation instructions. 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.
  • Page 22 WARNING: Mixing (or poorly terminating) the Live and Neutral connections when interconnecting Alarms may damage all the Alarms - ensure that the same colour wires 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 23 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 24 section). Connect the wires to the terminal block. With recessed wiring, ensure the rear gasket seals around the edge of the hole in the ceiling or wall. This is to prevent air draughts affecting the smoke/heat entering the Alarm. If the hole is too large or the Alarm does not seal it, it should be sealed with silicone rubber or equivalent.

  • Page 25: Interconnecting Alarms

    Note: A maximum of 12 Fire / Smoke / Heat / CO Alarms and accessory devices can be interconnected in an Aico/Ei Electronics Alarm system. If you wish to connect more than 12 Alarms, contact the Aico Technical Department on 01691 664100.
  • Page 26 Make electrical connections as shown in Figure 9. Wiring must be installed in compliance with Fig.9 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 : sleeved blue at terminations Interconnect : Black The interconnect wire (minimum 0.75mm...
  • Page 27 The Alarm can also be RF interconnected to other RF Alarms and devices by installing an Ei3000MRF SmartLINK Module. See the User manual for the Ei3000MRF for further details on RF interconnection. For maximum RF signal strength, orientate all mounting plates in the same direction to ensure the antennas of the RF modules are all facing the same way as shown in figure 10.

  • Page 28: 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. (Please refer to the Ei3000MRF booklet for further clarification). Ensure the Alarms operate correctly - see TESTING YOUR ALARM in the user section.

  • Page 29: User Guide

    User Guide Testing...

  • Page 30: Testing And Maintaining Your Alarm

    3.1 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 31 (iii) Press the test/hush 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/hush button simulates the effect of smoke and/or heat and therefore is the best way to ensure the Alarm is operating correctly.

  • Page 32: 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 to the extent that they may not recharge when the Alarms are re-connected to the mains supply.
  • Page 33 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 smoke sensing chamber causing the Alarm to sound or fail.

  • Page 34: What To Do In Case Of Alarm

    What to do in case of alarm...
  • Page 35 (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 36: Indicator Summary Tables & Troubleshooting

    Indicator Summary Tables & Troubleshooting...
  • Page 37 Indicator summary table Normal mode Mode Action Green LED Yellow LED Red LED Sound (power) (fault) (alarm) Slide onto Power up mounting plate Standby Testing Press and hold (monthly) test/hush button In alarm mode Detecting fire Activated via interconnect Pressing Silence Button on Alarm detecting fire x 10mins...
  • Page 38 Memory mode Status Action Red LED Sound (alarm) 0-24h every 48 sec every >24h + Press and hold test/hush button 8 sec To erase the Keep test/hush button pressed Sounds until test/hush memory for >20s button is released The Alarm memory is an important feature where even if the house is unoccupied during an alarm condition it warns the homeowner that the Alarm has previously detected Fire and been in alarm.
  • Page 39 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 40 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 smart phone 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 41 The entire Alarm must be replaced (Also check the replace by date on the label on the side of the Alarm). Disconnect the mains first and replace the Alarm - see ‚Removing the Alarm‘ section. Maximum Dust Compensation (Ei3016 and Ei3024 only) The Alarm monitors the dust contamination build-up in the optical smoke chamber and then compensates for it, reducing the possibility of false alarms.
  • Page 42 Your Alarm does not • Check the Alarm is secured correctly on the mounting plate. sound when you press the • Wait 15 seconds after connecting the power before button testing. test/hush button • Hold button down firmly for at least 10 seconds. •...
  • Page 43 Interconnected Alarms • Hold test/hush button for at least 10 seconds to ensure that the signal do not all sound is transmitted to all the interconnected Alarms. • If this is not the case and you have a hardwired interconnection, we recommend you consult a qualified electrician.

  • Page 44: Important Safeguards

    Important safeguards...
  • Page 45 When a fire system is installed, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including those listed below: • Please read all instructions. • IMPORTANT: Experience has shown that children may not be woken by fire alarm tones. It is important that children are never left alone in a house. Families should have a fire escape plan that is rehearsed, so that everyone knows how to escape when fire occurs.

  • Page 46: Limitations Of Fire Alarms

    Limitations of Fire Alarms...
  • Page 47 Limitations of Fire Alarms Multi-Sensor Fire / Smoke / Heat Alarms can significantly help to reduce the risk of fire fatalities. However independent authorities have stated that these systems may be ineffective in some fire situations. There are a number of reasons for this: - The Alarms will not work if the mains power supply is off or disconnected and the backup battery is depleted.

  • Page 48: Service And Guarantee

    Service and Guarantee...

  • Page 49: Getting Your Alarm Serviced

    8.1 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 50 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 51 0086 Ei Electronics, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland Ei Electronics, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland DoP No.18-0001 DoP No.18-0001 EN14604:2005 + AC:2008 Smoke Alarm Devices: Ei3016, Ei3024 Fire Safety Pass Pass Nominal activation conditions/ sensitivity, Vibration resistance response delay (response time) and...
  • Page 52 An Ei Company Aico Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 8NR, U.K. Tel: 01691 664100 www.aico.co.uk P/N B20224 Rev2 © Ei Electronics 2023...

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