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Ei Electronics Ei 261DEN User Manual

Mains powered carbon monoxide alarms with rechargeable lithium cell back-up
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B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG
31/5/07
Read and retain carefully for as long as the product is being used. It contains vital information on the
operation and installation. 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.
2:01 PM
Page 1
WITH RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM CELL BACK-UP
MAINS POWERED
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS
Model Ei 261EN
Model Ei 261DEN
WITH DIGITAL DISPLAY
DIGITAL DISPLAY
Ei261DEN ONLY

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  • Page 1 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. MAINS POWERED CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS WITH RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM CELL BACK-UP Model Ei 261EN Model Ei 261DEN WITH DIGITAL DISPLAY DIGITAL DISPLAY Ei261DEN ONLY...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 2 READ THIS FIRST CARBON MONOXIDE - THE SILENT KILLER! WHERE TO PLACE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS INSTALLING YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS TESTING YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS MAINTAINING CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS LIMITATIONS OF CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GETTING YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS SERVICED...

  • Page 3: Read This First

    The Alarm should be permanently wired to the mains by a qualified electrician in accordance with IEE wiring regulations (BS7671). Install the Carbon Monoxide Alarm (CO Alarm) in every room that contains a fuel burning appliance, particularly rooms where people spend a lot of time e.g. bedrooms, kitchens and sitting rooms.
  • Page 4 B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 4 What to do when the alarm sounds: (1) Open the doors and windows to ventilate the area. (2) Turn off all fuel appliances where possible and stop them. (The alarm can be silenced immediately by pushing the test/hush button). (3) Evacuate the property leaving the doors and windows open.

  • Page 5: Carbon Monoxide - The Silent Killer

    - THE SILENT KILLER! 2.1 What is Carbon Monoxide ? Congratulations on becoming the owner of an Ei Carbon Monoxide Alarm. This will help protect you and your household from the dangerous effects of Carbon Monoxide - the silent killer. (CO is the chemical symbol, indi- cating the module has one carbon atom and one oxygen atom).
  • Page 6 B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 6 Many are killed each year, and many more suffer ill health from Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning. CO is an invisible, odourless, tasteless and extremely toxic gas. It is produced by appliances and vehicles burn- ing fuels, such as coal, oil, natural/bottled gas, paraffin, wood, petrol, diesel, charcoal etc.
  • Page 7 B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 7 A high level of CO for a short period (e.g. 350 ppm CO for 30 minutes) will cause the same symptoms, a slight headache, as a lower level for a longer time (e.g. 150 ppm for 90 minutes). Table A shows how exposure to different concentrations of CO generally affects people.
  • Page 8 B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 8 2.3 What happens when your CO Alarm detects Carbon Monoxide ? When the Alarm detects potentally dangerous levels of CO, it flashes the red alarm light and then sounds a loud alarm if the CO persists. The digital display indicates the CO level in parts per million, ppm CO, (Model Ei261DEN only).
  • Page 9 B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 9 NEVER IGNORE THE ALARM. Pre-Alarm: When the alarm detects over 50ppm CO the red light flashes every 2 seconds. This helps locate CO leaks as the unit gives an indication straight away. (Without this feature the CO level would need to be at 50ppm CO for 90 minutes for an indication to be given).

  • Page 10: Where To Place Carbon Monoxide Alarms

    Please note that the memory will also be reset when the unit is removed from the mounting plate. 3. WHERE TO PLACE CO ALARMS 3.1 Ideally a Carbon Monoxide Alarm should be installed in: - Every room containing a fuel burning appliance, and - Remote rooms where occupants spend a considerable amount of time - Every bedroom.
  • Page 11 B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 11 3.2 Unsuitable Locations Do not place the CO Alarm in any of the following areas. In the immediate vicinity of a cooking appliance (keep it at least 1 metre horizontally from it). Outside the building. In an enclosed space (e.g.
  • Page 12 B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 12 3.3 If locating the CO alarm in a room with a fuel burning appliance (see figure 2) • If it is mounted on a wall, it should be located at a height greater than the height of any door or window but still be at least 150mm from the ceiling.
  • Page 13 B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 13 CO Alarm Figure 2. Location in room with a fuel burning appliance...
  • Page 14 B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 14 CO Alarm CO Alarm Figure 4. Location in bedroom & rooms remote Figure 3. Location in rooms with sloped from the appliance ceilings, the CO alarm should be located (i.e. at breathing level) at the high side of the room...

  • Page 15: Installing Your Carbon Monoxide Alarms

    B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 15 4. INSTALLING YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS The Alarm is designed to be permanently mounted, using its own built-in terminal block to connect it to the mains. The mounting plate can be screwed directly to the ceiling. Alternatively it can be screwed to a standard junction box (BS 4662 single gang accessory box).
  • Page 16 B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 16 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE (1) Select a location complying with the above advice. (2) Disconnect the AC mains supply from the circuit that is going to be used. (3) The house wiring must be connected to the terminal block on the mounting plate as follows: L: Live - connect to the house wires coloured brown or marked L.
  • Page 17 B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 17 Figure 5 - Surface Wiring INSERT SCREWDRIVER TO LIFT AND REMOVE WIRE COVER WIRING CONDUIT KNOCK OUT FOR SURFACE WIRING CONDUIT KNOCK OUT FOR SURFACE WIRING SEALING GASKET (MUST BE IN PLACE) CONDUIT in Figure 6. (7) Carefully align the mounting plate and screw into place.
  • Page 18 Figure 1. Insert the self tapping screw (3mm diameter, 12mm long) after the unit is on the mounting plate. INTERCONNECTING Ei ELECTRONICS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS With interconnected alarms, when one unit detects CO all units alarm. All horns will sound but only units detecting CO will flash their red lights.
  • Page 19 B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 19 Figure 7 - Interconnect Wiring Diagram ohms). Connect as shown in Figure 7. These Carbon Monoxide Alarms should be interconnected only within the confines of a single family living unit. If they are connected between different units there may be excessive nuisance alarms. Everybody may not be aware that they are being tested etc.

  • Page 20: Testing Your Carbon Monoxide Alarms

    (3) If the CO Alarm gives a short beep and the amber fault light flashes every 40 seconds it means the self-checking circuit has detected a fault. Press and hold the test/hush button. If the amber light flashes without the horn sounding, the sensor is faulty. On the Ei 261DEN the display will show SF indicating Sensor Faulty.
  • Page 21 B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 21 Testing with Carbon Monoxide The unit checks for CO every 4 seconds and as soon as it detects CO it flashes the red light (as per Table B) to confirm that is detecting CO gas. Alternatively: Pressing the test button causes the unit to check for CO - this is the Fast CO Test Mode.

  • Page 22: Maintaining Carbon Monoxide Alarms

    B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 22 6. MAINTAINING YOUR CO ALARM Clean the outside case by occasionally wiping with a clean damp cloth, (disconnect the mains supply at the distribution/fuse board first). Do not use any cleaning agents, bleaches, detergents or polishes, including those in aerosol cans.

  • Page 23: Limitations Of Carbon Monoxide Alarms

    Remove the alarm from the mounting plate as described above. Pull out the sensor module from the rear. Replace with a new sensor module (Model No. Ei 261MEN) (Contact Aico or Ei Electronics, for your near- est module supplier). Carefully align the module including the connector pins and push firmly home. Slide the alarm back on to the mounting plate.
  • Page 24 B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 24 CO Alarms are fitted both near and in bedrooms, particularly if bedroom doors are closed at night. Additionally install in rooms where members of the household spend much of their time, and in rooms with potential sources of CO gas.

  • Page 25: How To Protect Your Family

    B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 25 8. HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY Follow these guidelines to reduce the risk of Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Know and look out for tell-tale signs that Carbon Monoxide may be present. These include:- The CO Alarm warning of abnormal levels. Staining, sooting or discolouration on or around appliances.

  • Page 26: Technical Specifications

    B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 26 Never use a gas cooker or a barbecue for home heating. Children should be warned of the dangers of CO poisoning and instructed never to touch, or inter- fere with the CO Alarm. Do not allow small children to press the test/hush button as they could be subjected to excessive noise when the unit alarms.
  • Page 27 B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 27 Electromagnetic : Complies with BS EN 50270 Compatibility Test/Hush Button : Checks electronics and horn. When the unit is alarming, after sensing CO, pressing the test/hush button will immediately stop the horn (the red light will continue to flash). If CO is still present the red light and the horn will turn on again after about 4 minutes.
  • Page 28 B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 28 Rechargeable : Fully charged cells can power unit in standby for over 4 weeks. Lithium Cells: It can power the unit in alarm for over 2 hours. The unit beeps every 40 seconds if cells are depleted. Interconnect : Up to 12, Ei 261EN/261DEN Alarms can be interconnected, so that when one senses CO, all alarm.

  • Page 29: Getting Your Carbon Monoxide Alarms Serviced

    11. FIVE YEAR GUARANTEE Ei Electronics guarantees this Carbon Monoxide Alarm for five years from the date of purchase against any defects that are due to faulty materials or workmanship. This guarantee only applies to normal conditions of use and service, and does not include damage resulting from accident, neglect, misuse, unauthorised dismantling, or contamination howsoever caused.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 30 12. TROUBLESHOOTING 1. ALARM DOES NOT WORK WITH THE TEST BUTTON: (1) Check that the green mains power light is on. If it is off check the wiring, fuse, circuit breakers etc. (2) Hold the test button down for at least 5 seconds. 2.
  • Page 31 B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 31 (2) Ensure there are no fumes in the area (e.g. paint, thinners, alcohol, hair spray, chemical cleaners aerosol sprays etc). (3) Ensure there is no outdoor source of CO in the vicinity (e.g. a car with engine running, heavy traffic, heavy air pollution, barbecue fumes etc).
  • Page 32 Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland. Tel: (061) 471277 Fax: (061) 471053 E-mail. helpdesk@eiltd.ie www.eielectronics.com Aico Ltd. Mile End Business Park, Maesbury Rd, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8NN, U.K. Tel: 0870 7584000 Fax: 0870 7584010 E-mail: support@aico.co.uk www.aico.co.uk © Ei Electronics 2005 P/N B15404 Rev 0...

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