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Ei Electronics Ei208 Series Instructions Manual

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Battery Powered
Carbon Monoxide Alarms
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Ei207 / Ei208 Carbon Monoxide 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. The leaflet should be regarded as part of the product.
If you are just installing the Alarm, the leaflet must be given to the householder. The leaflet is to be given to any subsequent
user.

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  • Page 1 Battery Powered Carbon Monoxide Alarms Ei207/208 Series Ei207 / Ei208 Carbon Monoxide 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. The leaflet should be regarded as part of the product. If you are just installing the Alarm, the leaflet must be given to the householder.
  • Page 2 Model Chart 2xAAA Replaceable Batteries RF Module Model Capability Supplied Display Ei207 Ei207D Long Life Battery Built-in RF Module Model Capability Supplied Display Ei208W Ei208WRF Ei208DW Ei208DWRF...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents page Read This First ..............Carbon Monoxide Ð The Silent Killer ........Where to Place CO Alarms ..........Installation ................Testing and Monitoring Your CO Alarm ....... What to do when the alarm sounds ........Maintenance ............... Limitations of CO Alarms ............

  • Page 4: Read This First

    1. Read This First • 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. • The Carbon Monoxide Alarm (CO Alarm) is powered up by carefully rotating it onto the mounting plate which activates the on/off switch.

  • Page 5: Carbon Monoxide Ð The Silent Killer

    2. Carbon Monoxide Ð The Silent Killer 2.1 What is Carbon Monoxide ? Many people 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 burning fuels, such as coal, oil, natural/bottled gas, paraffin, wood, petrol, diesel, charcoal etc.
  • Page 6 Mild Exposure: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (often described as “flu-like” symptoms). Medium Exposure: Severe throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate. Extreme Exposure: Unconsciousness, convulsions, cardiorespiratory failure, death. 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.
  • Page 7 Table A: Effects of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Concentration of CO in Air Inhalation Time (approx) and Symptoms Developed The maximum allowable concentration for continuous exposure in any 8 hour period according to OSHA *. Slight headache after 1.5 hours. Slight headache, fatigue, dizziness, nausea after 2-3 hours. Frontal headaches within 1-2 hours, life threatening after 3 hours, also maximum parts per million in flue gas (on an air free basis) according to US Environmental Protection Agency.
  • Page 8 Table B: CO Alarm Response Horn / Red Light Display Icon Display Icon Sounder (before horn sounds) (after horn sounds) CO Gas Level Off* 0 < ppm < 30 ppm PPM level (steps of 5) PPM level (steps of 5) Off* 30 <...
  • Page 9 NEVER IGNORE THE ALARM. Pre-Alarm: When the Alarm detects over 43 ppm 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 43 ppm CO for typically 72 minutes for an alarm sound to be given).

  • Page 10: Where To Place Co Alarms

    - Red light flashes four times every 50 seconds, meaning that a CO level above 80 ppm has been detected and that the unit was previously in alarm. - Red light flashes eight times every 50 seconds, meaning that a CO level above 150 ppm has been detected and that the unit was previously in alarm.
  • Page 11 - If the appliance is in a room not normally used, such as a boiler room, the CO alarm should be placed just outside the room so that the alarm will be heard more easily. 3.2 Unsuitable Locations Do not place the CO Alarm in any of the following areas. (1) In the immediate vicinity of a cooking appliance (keep it at least 1 metre horizontally from it).
  • Page 12 (13) In a bathroom or other areas where the CO alarm may be exposed to water splashes, dripping or condensation (e.g. above an electric kettle). (14) Near paint, thinners, solvent fumes or air fresheners. 3.31 If locating the CO alarm in a room with a fuel burning appliance (see figure 1) •...
  • Page 13 CO Alarm Figure 1 Location in room with a fuel burning appliance...
  • Page 14 CO Alarm CO Alarm Figure 2 Figure 3 Location in rooms with sloped Location in bedrooms & other ceilings, the CO alarm should be rooms remote from the appliance (i.e. at breathing level) located at the high side of the room...

  • Page 15: Installation

    4. Installation 4.1 Installation Procedure 1. Select a location complying with the advice in Section 3. 2. Remove the mounting plate from the packaging/Alarm. 3. Place the mounting plate on the ceiling/wall exactly where you want to mount the Alarm. With a pencil, mark the location of the two screw holes.
  • Page 16 immediately flash in sequence to show they are working. In addition, the icons on the LCD display on the Display models will also light up. Light 8. Press the Test button (after 15 seconds) to Amber Light ensure that the Alarm works (see figure 5). Green 9.

  • Page 17: Testing And Monitoring Your Co Alarm

    If necessary it is possible to further secure or tamperproof the Alarm by using a No.2 or No.4 (2 to 3mm diameter - not supplied) self tapping screw 6 to 8mm long to firmly lock the Alarm and its mounting plate together (see figure 7). 5.
  • Page 18 Insert the new batteries with the orientation shown on the base. Replace the battery cover and replace the Alarm back on its mounting plate (this action automatically switches on the batteries). Button test the Alarm (after 15 seconds) to check the batteries are installed correctly and that they are not depleted.

  • Page 19: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds

    Check the Ô Replace byÕ label on the side wall - if it has been exceeded replace the entire unit. If the Ô Replace byÕ date has not been exceeded, then the Alarm may be faulty and needs to be returned to the manufacturer Ð See Ò Getting the CO Alarm Serviced Page 27)”.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    (4) Get medical help immediately for anyone suffering the effects of Carbon Monoxide poisoning (headache, nausea), and advise that Carbon Monoxide poisoning is suspected. (5) Ring your gas or other fuel supplier on their emergency number. Keep the number in a prominent place. (6) Do not re-enter the property until the alarm has stopped.

  • Page 21: Limitations Of Co Alarms

    8. Limitations of CO Alarms (1) The CO Alarm will not work without good batteries. If the batteries have been drained the Alarm will not give protection. Button test the Alarm weekly and on return from holidays and other long absences. (2) Carbon Monoxide must enter the unit for it to be detected.
  • Page 22 (5) CO Alarms are not a substitute for life insurance. House-holders are responsible for their own insurance. The CO Alarm warns of increasing CO levels, but we do not guarantee that this will protect everyone from CO poisoning. (6) CO Alarms are not suitable as early warning Smoke Alarms. Some fires produce Carbon Monoxide, but the response characteristics of these CO Alarms are such that they would not give sufficient warning of fire.

  • Page 23: How To Protect Your Family

    9. How to Protect your Family Follow these guidelines to reduce the risk of Carbon Monoxide poisoning. (1) 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 24 blocked or leaking, and get them checked every year. Check for excessive rust or cracks on appliances and pipe work. (5) Never leave your car, motor bike or lawnmower engine running in the garage with the garage door closed. Never leave the door from the house to the garage open if the car is running.

  • Page 25: Technical Specification

    10. Technical Specification Power : Two Alkaline AAA type batteries (replaceable) – Ei207 models One long life lithium battery (non-replaceable) – Ei208 models CO Sensitivity : Meets BS EN 50291:2001 Unit operates as per Table B (on page 8). Electromagnetic Compatibility : Complies with BS EN 50270 Test/Hush Button : Checks electronics and horn.
  • Page 26 Self Diagnostics : Horn beep and amber fault light flashes twice a second every 50 seconds if a sensor fault is found. Tamperproof : Available RF Interconnect : Available with RF upgradeable Alarms and RF module only. CO Alarm Memory: An Alarm will indicate if it has been in alarm previously by flashing the red light.

  • Page 27: Getting The Co Alarm Serviced

    If the Carbon Monoxide Alarm should become defective within the guarantee period, it must be returned to where it was purchased or alternatively to Ei Electronics, carefully packaged, with the problem clearly stated (see section 11 “Getting the CO Alarm Serviced”) along with proof of the date of purchase.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    13. Troubleshooting ALARM DOES NOT WORK WITH THE TEST BUTTON: (1) Wait 15 seconds after connecting the power before button testing. (2) Hold button down firmly for at least 5 seconds. (3) Check the Alarm is secured correctly on the mounting plate. (4) Replace batteries (Ei207 models only).

  • Page 29: Lcd Display Symbols

    (6) If the Alarm is fitted with an RF Module, ensure that there are no problems with the other RF interconnected Alarms and that all Alarms are housecoded correctly. (7) Press the test/hush button to silence the alarm. If the unit continues to sound it is possibly defective and should be replaced (see section 11 “Getting the CO Alarm Serviced”).

  • Page 30: Indicators Summary

    15. Indicators Summary Mode RED LIGHT AMBER LIGHT GREEN LIGHT SOUNDER Normal 1 flash 1 flash 1 flash Power Up Button Test (Weekly) Flashing (every sec) Ramps up to full sound Alarm Mode Flashing (as per table B) Unit Sensing CO gas itself Full Sound Sensing CO through RF interconnect Full Sound...

  • Page 31: Contact Us

    16. Contact Us Aico Ltd. Mile End Business Park, Maesbury Rd, Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 8NN, U.K. Tel: 0870 758 4000 www.aico.co.uk Ei Electronics. Shannon, Co Clare, Ireland. Tel: 061 471277 www.eielectronics.com...
  • Page 32 For more details on collection and proper disposal, please contact your local government office or the retailer where you purchased this product. © Ei Electronics 2011 P/N B17090 Rev 0...

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