READ THIS FIRST
CLEAN YOUR SMOKE ALARM REGULARLY. THIS WILL
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REDUCE THE RISK OF FALSE ALARMS.
REMOVE OR COMPLETELY COVER YOUR SMOKE
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ALARM WHEN REDECORATING TO PREVENT DUST OR
OTHER CONTAMINATION DAMAGING THE UNIT.
DO NOT PAINT OR ALLOW PAINT, WATER OR DUST TO
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CONTAM-INATE YOUR ALARM. IT MAY CEASE TO
OPERATE
IF YOUR ALARM SOUNDS FOR NO REASON AND WILL
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NOT RESET, IT CAN BE REMOVED BY UNSCREWING
THE WIRES FROM THE TERMINAL BLOCK AND UN
SCREWING THE UNIT FROM THE CEILING / WALL.
CONT.
LOCATING ALARMS
SMOKE ALARMS
Sufficient smoke must enter the Smoke Alarm before it will respond. The Smoke Alarm needs tobewithin7.5 metres (25 ft) of
the fire to respond quickly. It alsoneedstobein a position where
its alarm canbe heard throughout your home, so it can wake the
occupants in time for all to escape. A single
give some protection if it is properly installed, but most homes
will require two
given. For maximum protection you should put individual
Smoke Alarms in all the rooms where fire is most likely to break
out, (apart from kitchens etc. see Locations to Avoid).
A Smoke Alarm should be located between the sleeping area
and the most likely sources of fire (living room or kitchen for ex
ample), But itshould not be more than 7.5metres (25ft) from the
door to any room where a fire might start, and the escape route
from the house.
Important: This Smoke Alarm is designed for a single occu
pancy in a residential type environment.
or more to ensure that a reliable early warning is
HEAT ALARMS
The Heat Alarm gives a fire warning when the temperature at
the unit reaches 58° C. It is ideal for kitchens, garages, boiler
houses and other areas where there are normally high levels of
fumes, smoke or dust i.e. places where Smoke Alarms cannot
Smoke Alarm will
Recommended Protection
See Figures1&2
Minimum protection
Smoke Alarms located on:-
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every 7.5 metres (25 ft) of hallways
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and escape routes.
within 3m (10ft) of all bedroom doors.
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Maximum protection
Smoke alarms located as above plus:
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All rooms (except bathroom, shower
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rooms & kitchens).
Heat Alarms located in kitchens,
garages, boiler rooms etc. within 5.3m
(17ft) of potential fire sources.
be installed without the risk of excessive nuisance alarms. A
Heat Alarm should only be used in a room adjoining an escape
route, in conjunction with Smoke Alarms on the escape routes.
All the Heat Alarms and Smoke Alarms should be interconnected to ensure the early warning will be heard, particularly by
somebody sleeping. A properly designed early warning fire system ensures the alarm is given before the escape routes be
come blocked with smoke. Therefore there must be Smoke
Alarms along the escape routes as Heat Alarms would not give
sufficient warning. However, a fire in a closed room (e.g.
kitchen) adjoining the escape route, can eventually cause the
corridor to become smoke-logged due to smoke leaking out
from around the door before adequate warning can be given by
detectors in the corridor. (Smoke leaking out from a room is of
ten cool and slow moving so it can take a long time to rise to the
ceiling, and travel to a detector which could be some distance
away). A Heat Alarm in the closed room will give early warning of
fire in that roomand help overcome this problem.
Figure 1 illustrates where Heat Alarms and Smoke Alarms
should be located in a typical two storey house. Note the spac
ings in “Recommended Protection” which ensure the early de
tection of fire and that warning will be heard.
Locate Heat Alarms in rooms adjoining or on escape routes kitchens, garages, boiler houses etc. where Smoke Alarms are
unsuitable. Install within 5.3m (17 feet) of potential sources of
fire.
Multi Storey Dwelling with Recommended Protection
Figure 1
Single Storey Dwelling.
If the Home is on one level (a bungalow or mobile home for example) you shouldput the first Smoke Alarm in a corridor or hallway between the sleeping and living areas. Place it as near to
the living area as possible, but make sure you can hear it loudly
enough to wake a person in the bedrooms. (for example, see figure 2)
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Single Storey Dwelling with Recommended Protection
BEDROOM
KITCHEN
Figure 2
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BEDROOM BEDROOM
If the bungalow is very large and the corridor or hallway is more
than say 15 metres (50ft)long, one Smoke Alarm will not be suf
ficient. This is because no matter where it is located it will be
more than 7.5 metres from potential fires.
In houses with more than one sleeping area, Smoke Alarms
should be placed between each sleeping area and the living
area.
DINING
Multi Storey Dwellings
If the home is on more than one level the best place for the first
Smoke Alarm is in the downstairs hallway nearthe stairs. This is
because smoke is likely to be detectable in the hallway before it
reaches the upstairs landing and bedrooms. The second Smoke
Alarm should be upstairs, because the downstairs Smoke Alarm
is unlikely to detect the smoke from a fire in a bedroom upstairs
(see figure 1).
Maximum Protection
For maximum protection you should put individual Smoke
Alarms in all the rooms where fire is most likely to break out
(apart from the locations to avoid, mentioned below). Ensure
that they are all interconnected. The living room is the most likely
place for a fire to start at night, followed by the kitchen and then
the dining room. You should also consider putting Smoke
Alarms in any bedrooms where fires might occur, for instance,
where there is an electrical appliance such as an electricblanket
or heater, or where the occupant is a smoker. You could also
consider putting Smoke Alarms in any rooms where the occu
pant is unable to respond very well to a fire starting in the room,
such as an elderly or sick person or a very young child.
Checking you can hear the Smoke & Heat Alarms
With the Alarm sounding in its intended location, check you are
able to hear it in each bedroom with the door closed, above the
sound of the radio. The radio should be set to a reasonably loud
conversation level. If you can’t hear it over your radio the
chances are that it wouldn’t wake a person.
If a Smoke Alarm is too far away for it to wake a person, it is best
to link it to another Smoke Alarm or Heat Alarm near the bedroom. The following alarms EI 100R3, 105R3 & 103R can be interconnected - when one alarm senses smoke, all
interconnected alarms respond (see below for further details).
LOCATIONS TO AVOID
Don’t place Smoke Alarms in any of the following areas:
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Bathrooms, kitchens, shower rooms, garages or other
rooms where the smoke alarm may be triggered by steam,
condensation, normal smoke or fumes. Keep at least 6 me
tres (20 feet) away from sources of smoke - wall mounting if
necessary.
Don’t place Heat Alarms in any of the following areas:
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Bathrooms, shower rooms or other room where the unit
may be triggered by steam or condensation.
Don’t place Smoke or Heat Alarms in any of the following areas:
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Places where the normal temperature can exceed 40° C
(104° F) or be below 4° C (39° F) e.g. attics, furnace rooms
etc. Directly above ovens or kettles, as the heat/steam
could cause nuisance alarms.
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Near a decorative object, door, light fitting, window
molding etc., that may prevent smoke or heat from entering
the Alarm.
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Surfaces that are normally warmer or colder than the rest
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of the room (for example attic hatches, uninsulated exterior
walls etc). Temperature differences might stop smoke or
heat from reaching the unit.
Next to or directly above heaters or air conditioning
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vents, windows, wall vents etc. that can change the direc
tion of airflow.
In very high or awkward areas (eg. over stair shafts) where
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it may be difficult to reach the alarm (for testing or hushing).
Locate away from very dusty or dirty areas as dust build-up
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in the chamber can impair performance. It can also block the
insect screen mesh and prevent smoke from entering the
smoke detector chamber.
Locate the unit at least 1 metre (3 feet) from dimmer con
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trolled lights and wiring - some dimmers can cause inter
ference.
Locate unit at least1.5m (5 feet) and route wiring at least 1m
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(3 feet) away for fluorescent light fittings as electrical
“noise” and/or flickering may effect the unit. Do not wire into
the same circuit as fluorescent lights or dimmers.
· Do not locate in insect infested areas. Small insects get-
ting into the smokedetectorchamber can cause intermittent
alarms. Insects and contamination on the Heat Alarm sensor can increase its response time.
POSITIONING SMOKE & HEAT ALARMS
The location must comply with applicable building regulations.
Ceiling Mounting
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 Smoke & Heat Alarms must be mounted
away from corners. Place the unit at least 300mm (12 inches)
from any light fitting or decorative object which might obstruct
smoke / heat entering the Smoke Alarm. Keep at least 300mm
(12 “) away from walls. See figure 3.
Figure
IDEAL IN CENTRE OF CEILING
DE AD AIR S PAC ES
NEVER WITHIN 15cm
OF ANY COR NE R
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Figure
90cm
On a sloping Ceiling
In areas with sloping or peaked ceilings install your Smoke
Alarm 90 cm (3 feet) from the highest point measured horizon
tally (see figure 4), because “dead air” at the apex may prevent
smoke from reaching the unit.
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Wall Mounting
When a ceiling position is not practical (for example on a ceiling
having exposed beams or joists, or built-in radiant heating) put
the top edge of your Smoke Alarm between 150 and 300mm (6
and 12 inches) below the ceiling. Keep at least 300mm (12
inches) from room corners. (see figure 3).
Wall mounting is not recommended for Heat Alarms.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTION: Do not install the actual
smoke/heat alarm itself in new or renovated buildings until all
work is completed (including floor coverings) and the building
has been fully cleaned. The wiring can be installed when appro
priate. (Excessive dust and debris from building work can con
taminate the smoke chamber and cause problems, it will also
invalidate the guarantee). If it must be installed, cover it completely, particularly around the edges, with a dust cover (eg. a
Figure 5
COMPATIBLE
12 VOLT
PANE L
NORMALLY
OPEN
CIRCUIT
+12 V
0V
(a) CIRCUIT FOR NORMALLY OPEN RELAY CONTACTS
COMPATIBLE
12 VOLT
PANE L
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CIRCUIT
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(b) CIRCUIT FOR NORMALLY CLOSED RELAY CONTACTS
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plastic bag), until all cleaning is finished.
Remove the cover by opening with the tab and, then separating
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at the rear snap-in hinges by folding over backwards. Connect
wires to the unit asinwiring diagram (see figure 5), using the ter
minal block. Low voltage / low current cable is required, consis
tent with the number of Smoke/Heat Alarms on the circuit. The
maximum recommended cableresistance is 20 ohms. All wiring
must comply with local codes. Screwunittoceilingusing screws
provided. Put cover back on by matching up hinges and gently
snapping it on to the base.
Caution:
(a) The Smoke/Heat Alarm must be wiredtoa12Vsupplythatis
permanently on.
(b) Positive air pressure at wiring openings, conduitor mounting
boxes/holes can cause draughts through and away from the
Smoke/Heat Alarm which may prevent correct operation. Any
such openings must be sealed (withsiliconerubberorsimilar) to
prevent unwanted air movement.
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Interconnecting Smoke Alarms and Heat Alarms.
When a fire is sensed the alarm must be given throughout the
house. Up to twelve (12) Smoke Alarms (models
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EI100R3 and
EI105R3 only) and Heat Alarms (model EI103R only) can be in
terconnected so that when one senses fire all alarm. Do not
interconnect to any other type of alarm. The unit initiating the
alarm can be identified by its LED flashing every second. Figure
6 shows the interconnect wiring.
These Alarms should beinterconnectedonly within the confines
of a single family living unit. If they are interconnected between
different units there may be excessive nuisance alarms. Every
body may not be aware that they are being tested or that it is a
nuisance alarm caused by cooking etc.
After Installation
Test unit by pressing the test button. The Smoke/Heat Alarm
horn should sound within 10 seconds and the relay contacts
should change over about 4 seconds after the horn sounds.
When the button is released the Alarm will stop and the relay
contacts will change back about 4 seconds later. Check that the
chosen control panel is correctly recording the alarm condition.
If the unit fails to operate correctly check the connections and
the panel carefully. Check the unit is receiving power and that
the voltage is within specification.
CHECKING & MAINTAINING YOUR ALARMS
INSPECTION & TESTING PROCEDURE
It is recommended that you test your Smoke/Heat Alarms at
least once a week to be sure the unit is working. It will also help
you and your family to become familiar with the sound of the
Alarm.
Press the test button (see figure 6)
for up to 10 seconds to ensure the
sensor, electronics and sounder are
working. A red light behind the test
button or on the cover will flash every
second while horn is sounding. The
alarm will stop when the button is re
leased. Pressing the test button
simulates the effect of smoke/heat
during a real fire and is the best way
to ensure the Alarm is operating cor
rectly.
WARNING: DO NOT TEST WITH FLAME
This can set fire to your Alarm and damage your house.
We do not recommend testing with smoke or heat as the results
can be misleading unless special apparatus is used.
CLEANING YOUR ALARM
Clean your Alarms 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 thoroughlywitha lint free cloth.If the contamina
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Figure 6
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