Ei Electronics EI161 User Instructions

READ THIS FIRST
IF OTHER MODELS BEEP SEE PAGE 3 to 5.
4 TEST WEEKLY - PRESS THE BUTTON FOR 10 SEC-
ONDS AND A RED LIGHT ON THE COVER SHOULD
FLASH. INTERCONNECTED ALARMS WILL ALSO
SOUND AFTER A FURTHER 5 SECONDS.
CLEAN YOUR ALARM REGULARLY. THIS WILL REDUCE
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THE RISK OF FALSE ALARMS.
4 REMOVE OR COMPLETELY COVER YOUR ALARM
WHEN REDECORATING TO PREVENT DUST OR OTHER
CONTAMINATION DAMAGING THE UNIT.
8 DO NOT PAINT OR ALLOW PAINT, WATER OR DUST TO
CONTAMINATE YOUR ALARM.
YOUR ALARM IS A MAINS 230V AC ELECTRICAL
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APPLIANCE. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR INSERT
ANYTHING INTO THE ALARM.
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IF YOUR ALARM SOUNDS FOR NO REASON AND WILL
NOT RESET, SWITCH OFF THE MAINS AND REMOVE BY
RELEASING BASE CLIP & PUSHING COVER BACK.
FIGURE 1, BELOW).
UNIT WILL NOT FIT
Figure 1a
ON THE MOUNTING
PLATE WITHOUT A
BATTERY INSTALLED
(EI141/144/146 ONLY)
TAMPERPROOF
MOUNTING PLATE
CATCH
SEALING
GASKET
PUSH SCREWDRIVER
STRAIGHT IN
TO RELEASE CATCH
SLIDE
OFF
(PUSH UNIT BACK)
WARNING: DISCONNECT MAINS
BEFORE REMOVING ALARM
BASE
BATTERY
SNAPS
(EI141/144/146
ONLY)
4 WAY PLUG
ENGAGES SOCKET
ON MOUNTING PLATE
TO CONNECT MAINS
Figure 1b
AND BATTERY
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CHECKING & MAINTAINING YOUR ALARMS
CONT.
INSPECTION &TESTING PROCEDURE
After installation and after re-occupation following a holiday etc.
check all your Alarms weekly as follows:
(i) Check that the green mains indicator light is on. (If it is off check
circuit breakers, fuses and wiring etc.) Check the red light on the
cover flashes every 40 seconds.
(ii) Press the test button for up to 10 seconds to ensure the sensor
chamber, electronics and sounder are working. A red light on the
cover will flash while horn is sounding. The alarm will stop when
the button is released. Pressing the test button simulates the ef-
fect of smoke or heat during a real fire and is the best way to en-
sure the Alarm is operating correctly.
WARNING: DO NOT TEST WITH FLAME.
This can set fire to the Alarm and damage the house.
We do not recommend testing with smoke or heat as the results
can be misleading unless special apparatus is used.
Check for any sign of contamination such as cobwebs or dust and
clean the alarm as described below if necessary.
Interconnected alarms
(SEE
Test the first unit by pressing the button. All the detectors should
alarm within about 5 seconds of the first horn sounding and the
red light on the first unit only will flash once a second. Check all the
other units similarly. (Note: Heat alarms signal to other intercon-
nected alarms about 4 seconds after their own horn sounds. Opti-
cal alarms signal within about a second.
Checking Battery Back-up
When the unit is beeping:
The Alarm automatically monitors the battery every 40 seconds to
ensure that it is satisfactory. If it is depleted it will give a short beep
every 40 seconds.
Models Ei144 & Ei146 only
Before replacing the battery, check that the beeps are not due to
one of the following:(i) battery snaps not connected properly.
(ii) On the Optical Smoke Alarm only (EI 146/145) if the unit beeps
and the red light does not flash at the same time it indicates a
problem with the smoke chamber - see Cleaning the Smoke
Alarm section below.
If the beeps have continued for over 20 minutes (and the other
causes of beeps have been ruled out - see below) the battery
must be replaced.
(iii) Switch off the mains and remove the unit as shown in figure
1a. Remove depleted battery and replace with one of the speci-
fied 9V alkaline batteries. The alarm cannot be replaced on the
mounting plate unless a battery is installed.
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After replacing the battery, slide on the mounting plate then
press the test button and ensure horn sounds loudly before you
turn on the mains. If it is satisfactory turn on the mains and check
that the green light comes on. Note: Only use the specified Alka-
line batteries shown on the base label (Duracell MN1604 or
Eveready 522). We recommend that the "use by date" on the
battery should still have at least 2 years to go. Older batteries will
give beeps prematurely.
We recommend that the battery is replaced each year for opti-
mum performance.
Models Ei164 & EI 166 only
(i) Check that the green mains power light is on. If it is off the
Alarm has been powered from the cells and the beeps indicate
they are depleted. Re-connect the mains, check fuse, circuit
breakers and wiring. If in doubt contact a qualified electrician.
The beeps should cease within 2 hours as the cells charge up.
(ii) The cells may be depleted. The beeps should cease within 2
hours as they charge up. Fully charged, the cells will provide up
to 6 months back-up without mains power.
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(iii) On the Optical Smoke Alarms only (
and the red light does not flash at the same time it indicates a
problem with the smoke chamber - see Cleaning the Smoke
Alarm.
If all of the above possible causes of beeps have been ruled out
but the beeping has still persisted for over 2 hours with the green
light on - the rechargeable cells are probably defective. The
Smoke / Heat Alarm must be returned to the manufacturer for re-
pair or replacement (see section Getting Your Alarm Serviced).
(Please note: The Heat alarms (EI143/144/164) give two short
beeps about a second apart at the end of the hush period (i.e.
about 10 minutes after test/hush button has been pressed).
These two beeps should not be confused with low battery
beeps.
Caution: Do not tamper with the lithium battery cells or try to re-
place them. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced .
2. Manual Testing:
Models: (Ei 144 / 146 / 164 only).
We recommend that the functioning of the mains battery backup
is checked directly after installation and then at least yearly as
follows:
(i) Turn off the mains power at the distribution board and check
that the green indicator light is extinguished.
(ii) Press the test button and ensure the horn sounds loudly for
10 seconds.
Turn on the mains supply at the distribution board only if the unit
passes the above test.
Note: If the mains is disconnected and the battery is almost de-
pleted the unit will beep every 40 seconds for at least 30 days.
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The unit will operate from the mains alone, even with a fully de-
pleted or a defective battery (and give beeps every minute),
though it may not give sufficient warning of fire if the mains sup-
ply is disconnected for any reason. If there are any problems get
a qualified electrician to inspect the house wiring and connec-
tions to the alarms. If there are still problems the unit must be re-
turned for examination (see section on Getting Your Smoke
Alarm Serviced below).
CLEANING YOUR ALARM
WARNING: Electrical shock hazard. Disconnect the AC mains
at the fuse box or circuit breaker powering the Alarm before fol-
lowing the cleaning instructions.
Clean your Alarm regularly, particularly in dusty areas. Use the
narrow nozzle attachment of your vacuum cleaner to remove
dust, insects and cobwebs from the sides and cover slots where
the smoke or heat enters. To clean the cover, wipe with a damp
cloth. Dry cover thoroughly with a lint free cloth.
WARNING: Do not paint your Alarm.
166) if the unit beeps
Other than the cleaning described above, no other customer
servicing of this product is required. 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.
The latest design, materials and manufacturing techniques have been used in
the construction of our Alarms to minimize the effects of contamination. How-
ever it is impossible to completely eliminate the effect of dust and insect con-
tamination, 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. Any insects or cobwebs
in the vicinity of the Alarm should be promptly removed.
In certain circumstances even with regular cleaning, contamination can build
up in the smoke sensing chamber causing the alarm to sound or fail. If this
happens the alarm must be returned to us for servicing or replacement. Con-
tamination is beyond our control, it is totally unpredictable and is considered
normal wear and tear. For this reason, contamination is not covered by the
guarantee and a charge is made for servicing such units.
NUISANCE ALARMS
If there is a nuisance alarm simply press the test/hush button on
the Alarm to silence the unit for 10 minutes.
If, when the alarm goes off, there is no sign of smoke, heat or
noise to indicate that there is a fire, you should get your family
into a safe place, before you start investigating.
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